The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-05-19

GENERAL SYNOD OF THE EVANGELICAL
CuURcn.-Thc Synod reassembled yesterday
morning at . o'clock, aud was opened with
prayer by Rev. DR.. wcdekund. The Presl-
dent read letter from the Commissioners Of
the German Reformed Church, regrettlng his
inability to be present, aud the letter was ap-
proprlatelS referred. DR.. Gordon, the dele
gate from the Dutch Reformed Church, then
addressed the Synod, assuring the body Of
his hearty cooperation with their noble ef-
forts. A resolution referring the overtures
of the corresponding delegate Of the Reform
Church, concerning the proposed convention
for the formation OF church union and CO.
operating agency against common foe, was
referred to the following committee, DR.. 8.
8. Schumacher, DR.. zeighlcr, and Rev. H. l..
Dox. ..-- rf..I
Mr.. Cochran, from the mileage committee,
reported that the amount necessary to defray
the expenses OF delegates was about $1,000,
an excess Of $500 over the amount In the
treasury, and resolutions were adopted au-
thorlzIng the treasurer TO borrow the amount
needed, and that the congregations, in con-
nectlon with the general synod, be urged to
take up annual collections for the treasury
of the synt |, and that the secretary be In
structed to give notice Of the time; also, that,
IN order to liquidate Indebtedness, congrega-
tons which have not yet taken up collec-
tons TO defray the expenses Of the general
synod at this session be requested to do so
without delay, the proceeds to be forwarded
| to the treasurer. .'
Rollin A. Sawyer, delegate from the Gene
raj Assembly Of the Presbyterian Church Of
the United States, (New school,) then ad-
dressed the Synod. ..
| Rev. DR.. 9. 8. Schumacher was permitted
TO withdraw the paper offered by him few
days since, referring 10 the relations and re-
ciprocal duties of the different portions Of
the Lutheran Church In this country.
The Synod then took recess till l o'clock,
p. m.
| Upon reassembling the report OF the Home
Missionary Society occupied the attention Of
the Synod until 4 p. m, when the session
closed, and the members then proceeded TO
Mount Vernon, by invitation OF the congre-
CATION of DR.. Buffers church.
SECOND WARD REPUBLICAN CLuB.-A
meeting Of this club was held last evening
at Willis church, on Fourteenth street, near
the canal. Mr.. Charles II. Peters, the presl-
dent, In the chair, and Mr.. y. 8. Burnley sec.
rotary.
On motion Of Mr.. Burnley, committee
was appointed 10 select a place Of meeting
for the purpose Of receiving nominations for
delegates to the general convention. o.,
Tho Chair named Messrs. @. 8. Burley,
John Wallace and VIM. II. Chase as such
Appropriation was made 10 block out the
ward In three divisions, and select from each
division 1--WE persons 10 DO ballotted for a
candidates for CouncIlmcn. Tho motion
was informally laid aside, as Ii was CON
coded that no such action would be binding
upon the whole ward
Mr.. Ambush moved that when the meet.
ing adjourn II be 10 meet at Union hall, on
Fourteenth street, this evening, provided Il
can DO obtained; which motion was agreed TO
Mr.. Michael Duffy, Of the Third ward
being called upon, addressed the meeting
He commenced by congratulatlng the meet
Ing In advance upon the success Of the part,
at the coming election, and then proceeded
to pitch into the Stewards, white and black
some Of whom he denounced as being faI
from honest men. No doubt he had refer
ence more especially to the Stewart of tn,
old citizen persuaslonj but Mr.. Isaiah Stew
art being present, construed Mr.. DIS no
marks as applying to him.
He therefore obtained the floor for the
purpose Of dlsabusing Mr.. Duffey's mind o.
, the Impression that there were no Stewards
who could be trusted by Republicans. Thi
little "onplcasantness" between the gentle
man from the Emerald isle and him o
cobble stone notoriety was amicaby adjustct
by Mr.. d. dlsavowing any intention OF ref
, erence to any Stewart present.
Major II. A. Hall addressed the meeting
+ dealing some heavy blows to eye olde citl
Zcns."
The meeting was also addressed at SOM
length by Messrs. j. Sayles Brown, VIM. ii
Bell and others, after which II adjourned.
THE GREAT CENTRE OF ATTRACTION a
! the present time Ia the Oak Hall Clothinl
Emporium, No. 400 Seventh street, opposit,
the post Office, because gentlemen know tina
J | they can get everything In the clothing lin,
at this establishment at the most reasonable
rates; because the style, At and make Of tn
!, mems, youths and boys clothing Is sure Il
: please the most fastidious; because the i'm
mepse Increase In It's business shows that tn
public appreciates Its efforts to furnish to II
: customers goods of the best material, mad
up by experienced workmen, and warrante,
TO please. Call ut once and make arrange
ments for your spring outfits. l.
AS THE TRAVELLING SEASON approaches
d. travellers wish to know where to Obtain
trunks that will stand the rough usage o
baggage smashers. We advise them to yisi
the extensive mandatory and salesroom o
james 8. Topham & Co., 500 Seventh street
}. east side, one door above Odd Fellows Hall
where they will find the largest stock an,
best made trunks In the District Of Columbia
with McMurray's patent stays; also witt
Houses patent solid rubber corners, 70
which they are sole agents. Messrs. Tophan
q Co., also have large stock Of yallses
packing trunks, ladies' and mems satchels
;, &c, made OF the best material, which the
7 sell low for cash. coll
: FoR LINEN Collars and Cuffs go to tn
y Original Franc, 494 Seventh street, betwec
: d and Z. H
a The Liquor DEALERS ASSOCIATION vii
| meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock, at Trades
, | Union Hall.
FOR GOOD Cotton Socks go To the Origina
! Fmnc, 40I Seventh street, between ID an