Evening star., 1869-11-06

WasAinston, rs. Potomac, of Georgetoscn-- The Po-
tenae Fictor,ogs-The race between the Ana
costa and Potomac boat clubs came on yester-
day afternoon on the designated course from
the Aquednct, one mile and half down the
ye. and sass and was 3
thronged, a. well a. all the various coal docks
overlooking the river, the spectators taking a
lively Lnte,st IN the contest, as manifested by
tomae used their shell boat "Ariel, - manned by
the following crew: Coxswain, James Patterson;
oarsmen, Frank Jones (stroke), George Fox Ed.
Derrick, Frank Miller, Wilfred Mcleod (bow.) }
The Anacostia used their boat '.Minnehaha, .
with the following crew: COxswain, John Pey-
ton; oarsmen, H. Freeman (strokel, j. r. Beaie,
y. =. Williams, Henry Smith, p. T. Dodge, JOS.
The tug boat Governor Curtin, Captain Eel.
accompanied the race, having ON board, besides
press and the referee, Mr. j. Patten. The judges
in the sailing boat were Messrs- A. X. Benner
and y. ID. McGill, and in the lower boat. Messrs.
their positions near the Aqueduct about O'Clock
and at eighteen minutes past four the ..go' was
given and on they sped, the Ariel taking the
Mad at once and maintaining 1t all the way
through. At first both crews were rather excited
but after the first half mile they got down
10 work in style The stake boat was turned at
4-2s by the Ariel, the Minnehaha turning
came along on the home stretch steadily, the
Minnehaha doing her best. without avail, as she
came home two minutes behind the Ariel. The
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which is considered very good time for a green
crew. The winners were cheered Justify by the
spectators the ladies waving their handkerchiefs
HE race over, the Potomac crew Immediately
rowed TO their quarters and housed their boat,
while the Anacostia crew repaired to the Ana
Iostan boat house and stored their boat until to-
day. Last night the Anacostia boys were enter
tanned BY the Potomac club in a grand supper
AT Fugits, where good things were in plenty,
and mrth and wit wound up the festivities OF
the evening. The strict training of the POtO-
10 far nfSof;x
favor.
A
ALLEGED FRAUD ON THE PENSION OFFIcE-
few days since an application was received at
me Pension once for pension for the widow Of
Solomon Robinson, of company X, 1st regiment
y, " SoorSu 10 uoops, which, ON examination, proved
lowed; and Thomas Edwards alias Dent and
Mary Edwards, alias Elizabeth Van Allen. the
iaentnying witnesses on the papers supporting
the fraudulent claim, were brought before Cen
X d. Mussey, United States Commissioner when
they explained that an agent, whose name they
sld not know, influenced them to testify to q
woman named Elizabeth Taylor being the wife
OF the deceased soldier, Robinson. They did so.
and made the necessary afidavits upon which
. pension certificate issued, and arrearages
agent, who divided about s9DO among them re-
raining the balance himself; and upon the af-
ndavIt OF the woman Edwar5s E:,.an; wAs
= sssueui apa The Agent, John Danby. was vester.
s.as ai,ested, and after an examination was held
srrxS N0hday. Yesterday afternoon, Mr. Ed
wards, one Of the bailiffs of the court with a
warrant, arrested a woman named Elizabeth
Taylor, in Georgetown, as the party who per-
sonated the widow, and she was committed TO
Jail for hearing.
THE BAPTIST UNION AND CHURCH ExTES-
sion SoCIETY.-A large number Of the members
of the Baptist churches of the District assem-
bied last evening at the Calvary Baptist Church,
Tor the purpose of adopting constitution for a
"a. - 11axa d..
and Church Extension Association" For some
time among the members OF the six Baptist
churches in tie city movement has been made
fo establish an association composed entirely of
members of the Baptist churches. for the Pur-
pose OF adding more mission churches in this
city. and 20 extend Baptist influence throughout
The District The meeting was called last night
10 ratify the constitution as drawn by a commit
tee appointed at a previous meeting. Rev. e. e.
1leadOr occupied the chair, and Rev.W. F. Nell
Son acted as secretary. After some preliminary
remarks by the Chair, the Secretary proceeded
TO read the constitution, as prepared, and, on
motion, the several sections were read and acted
upon. AT the close Of the reading, gentleman
moved TO return the constitution TO the churches,
10 be acted and commented upon; which was
agreed TO, and the meeting adjourned, subject
10 call.
NAVY YARD MATTERs.-The steamer Talla-
poosa lett the Navy Yard TODAY for New York.
and with freight for Boston and Portsmouth
navy yards, and thence with sealed orders for
There are now four hundred men at work on
The Nil>ic and Kansas, and the former will be
ready tor sea in two weeks.
Mr.. j. VI. Cole, the newly appointed Quarter
man OF the Painters vice James Jones, took
charge yesterday.
Mr.. Edward wetherir, lately appointed
clerk IN the Construction Department, resigned
yesterday.
The models (Which have been stored in the
Yard for several years OF all the old ships of the
line and fFigates built years ago In the various
navy yards, have been taken to the joiners shop,
where they are being thoroughly overhauled
and placed in perfect order. A. soon as COM
pleted they will be sent to the museum Of the
Naval Academy, at Annapolis.
The WISCONSIN REPUBLICAN AssocI ALTON
met last evening at Union League Hall, the
Capt Allen A. Grant Secretary pro ten. The
first Monday evening i'm each month was fixed
rendered the use OF his Law Office rooms opposite
the Treasury Building, for the meetings of the
association; which was accepted. Messrs. Mans
teld, Barron and Hersey were selected As a COM
mittee to make arrangements for sociables of
Ron-pohtical character, TO be held during the
coming winter. A resolution heartily rejoicing
over the victory achieved at the polls in wiscOn-
Fin ON Tuesday last was adopted On motion,
the Republican Senators and Representatives
from Wisconsin were declared honorary men,
bers Of the association. Adjourned.
THE CoLoEEp NATIONAL LABOR CONVEY
TIoN.-The board of directors OF the Chesapeake
Marine Railway Company Of Baltimore, COM
posed Of eolored men, has taken action in refer
eLcr to National Labor Convention. which meets
i'm Washington on the 9Th Of next month They
adopted resolutions endorsing the movement as
being the beginning OF the organization and ele-
yation Of colored labor throughout the United
States. The association appeals to the National
Labor Convention when assembled TO legislate
upon the question Of labor 50 that the delibera-
lions may ultimately result in ,the complete
gahzafion and consolidation Of all branches Of
labor, without respect to color into one common
brotherhood The association has elected Geo.
Myers, tts secretary, a delegate TO the coming
convention
The MISSING MES--Nothing has vet been
heard Of the missing man, Thomas Lewis The
search for HIM il still being prosecuted by the
Order OF Odd Fellows aud Knights OF Pythias
Mr. Lewis was a young man OF very steady
habits, and not accustomed TO being absent
ofered 500 reward for the recovery Of his body,
IL be has been foully dealt with.
The apprehension in regard 10 the disappear
ance OF Andrew Noerr, reported i'm the morning
papers may be set at rest. He is at home.
NpIcTED-Yestersiay the Grand Jurors re-
turned the bills OF Indictment against Thomas
Curren and Joseph Light, who were arrested ON
the night OF the 81 inst. by Detectives Coomes
and Thompson, for burglary I'm entering and
robbing the store OF Nicholas Shea Of tea and
other goods.
Mr.. B. +. DUANE, ". Il. X, X Tremely Kom-