The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1870-01-12

Among the ladies present were noticed:
Mrs. Pomeroy, Mrs. George w. Mcclellan,
Ms. Oakes Ames, Mr.. Nleon, Mrs. Pltts,
Mrs. Orandall, Mrs. Mayor Bowen, MIRA,
hill, Mrs. Blanchard, Miss Barker, Miss vii.
bur, Mrs. Bingham, Of Michigan, Mrs. Bart.
lett, Mrs. Moses. ..... ID
The report Of the treasurer, Mrs. Pitts,
was read and approved. II shows that at
the last annual session the amount remain
Ing In the treasury was t652. OF received from
members, 500; annual subscriptions, SlSsi
donations, u ,ss0,eli Government apPropri-
s a. 1900 total, 81 expenditures,
The secretary, Mrs. Pitts, then read her
report, which was adopted. 1t Is as fol-
lows - q.
The executive committee OF the ''National
Association for the Relief Of Destitute
Women and Children" In presenting their
seventh annual report, are happy TO be able
TO state that the institution has continued In
prosperous condition during the year past,
and that nothing has occurred TO discourage
lie patrons or those Immediately connected
with lie management In regard 10 their con-
trlbutlons and lAbors for the well.bolnR Of
those intrusted TO their caro-. rrI. ID
The number at the Home January 1, 1909,
was 8l-women, o. boys, AZ; girls, %. Re
ceived during the year-women, 81 boys, 81;
girls, 19-3s. Returned to friends-women,
o. boys, Q; girls, 2-S. Sent 10 homes-boys,
n giris, l0-17, Transferred to hospital
hoy. Dled--1 woman, boys, 0; girls, s.
Is. Remaining at the Homo January !,
1870, IS.
At the commencement OF the year there
was considerable sickness among the chill
dren, mostly measles and whooplug. cough,
though there were several afflicted with
opthalmla. Several OF the deaths were from
consumption. Il may DO well 10 state hero
that large number OF tho children, whom
brought TO the Home, were suffering
from hereditary diseases, caused probably
by long neglect aud want OF proper treat
ment, all OF which adds materially 70 the
care and attention necessary for the comfort
Of those homeless little onos tins thrown
upon our hands. ~
The health Of the matron, Mrs. Freeman,
was such that she rendered her resignation
In March last. In June following Miss A.
N. Hathaway, Of Maine, took charge Of the
Home, and continues as matron. We cheet-
fully bear testimony TO the wise, faithful
aud Judlcious manner she discharges her
duties, tho kind treatment Of, and sympathy
with, those looking 70 her for protection and
care, and her deep Interest In all that per-
talns 10 the welfare OF the Home.
The housekeeping, under the care Of Miss
Hattie stlclSney, is perfect pattern Of neat
moss. ..IEf.a #. f..t .ur ..r.I
Miss Susan Fowle remains the Presiding
genius Of the school, where the children arc
taught reading, writing and the rudlments
Of arithmetic and geography, and Is more
than ordinary successful. .-..
The Industrial school, under Mrs. Song
/ crs, Ia worthy OF notice. The children arc
| taught not only to braid and sow their own
hats, but many other useful things, and the
| patience and perseverance, necessary TO Sc
| cure the results attsined is pralseworthy.
| These ladies deserve tho thanks OF the
| friends OF the Home for their faithfulness
In their self-denylng lAbors, for the eloVa-
ton OF the poor and the outcast; but we
trust their best reward IL the consciousness
Of doing the work approved by Him who
came TO succor ndBave thoso that were lost.
In conclusion, your COMMITTEES wonld re-
mark that the success OF the Institution thus
far, under the Providence OF God, In resculnK
hundreds Of these neglected children from
starvation, want and degradation, In secur-
ing homes for large number In families
where their materihi and spiritual wants
will DO supplied, and where they will DO
trained for usefulness, Instead Of being left
TO become dead weight upon society also,
In the refuge afforded the aged, who have
worn out their lives in hard toll for others,
without lust compensation, enables us TO
appeal earnestly 10 the benevolent for q
continuation OF that aid so necessary for Its
continuance. And while we indulge the
hope that, as the causes which have tended
TO create this great necessity are removed,
and an enlightened public sentiment, under
the influence Of purer Christianity, abol-
lshlng tho spirit OF caste and prejudice, aud
thus removing the obstacle 10 the eleyation
OF long-degraded race; when all these In
luences shall be brought TO bear the need
Of these efforts may be less. Yet, for the
present, with this large and dependent fam.
lily upon our hands, we feel that We cannot
abate our most urgent appeals for contin'
ued support OF an Institution which conf-
IDENTIFY claims the charities Of the beneyo-
lent, because Of the poverty and wants Of
those In whose behalf we plead, remember
ing the declaration OF our Lord and Master,
and pleading IL for encouragement; "Inas.
much as 20 did II unto the least Of these, my
brethren, ye did Il unto mG.o .a.
All OF which IL respectfully submitted By
Mas. II. PITTs, Secretary.
The association then proceeded 10 the
election OF officers, with the following ro'
suit: President, Mrs. 8. G. Pomeroyj yict
president, Mrs. Gernond Crandelli secre
iaTy, Mrs. y. Bartlett; managers, Mrs. o. o.
Howard, Mrs. r. NJ. BlgeloW, Mrs. Harriet
Underhlll Mrs. J. NJ. Blanchard, Mrs. ]
Sayies Brown, Mrs. W. y. Nelson, MlSi
Louise 8. Swan, Mrs. j. Wilbur, Nm. Bag
ter and Mrs. Pittsi trusteee, Hon. Sayles J
Bowen, Chas. King and Geo. Y. Mcclellan
LOCAL BREyIrIEs. Pearson yes.
terday issued four warrants for the arresi
ofpersonA selling oysters on eommbaalon
without the license required by the act o.
October 81, ls4s, In relation to Wholesale
aud retail dealers. This act has not hereto
fore been construed 70 apply TO hsh and oys
ter mougers, and under the ruling Of tn
JuStlce, all who peddle oystSss about th
streets will be required 10 pay the license.
A few evenings ago some persons enteret
the stoue-shed south of the Capitol, where
number Of blocks were being cut for tn
Government, and threw them OF the blocks
breaking the edges and corners, and damag
J Ing them 10 the extent OF about $50.
The annual session Of the National Fran
chlle Association will assemble In THU! eit
on Puesd ay and Wednesday Of next week
Mrs, stowe, Mrs, Anthony, Mrs. Cad
Stanton and other prominent women are en-
posted to be present, and possibly wendell
Phillips. rr.. ...... -r.f...H
Thomas South was sent TO jall for cour
by Justice Chase for committing an assault
: and battery on Paul Lite. ~
: Anumber Of merchants were arrested by th
police yesterday for conducting busines
: without license, .'.Il ..NHIF
David Parker, q col ored thief, was com
mItted TO JAN on suspicion OF the larceny o
, some 40 pounds Of coffee from X. j, King
THE CTR G0vERNMENT, Mayor Bowe
Is not getting along very smoothly, elths
with his Republican friends or his Demo
cratic opponents, and the reports In the news
papers OF his personal squabbles are any
!, thing but credltable to the municipal repu
tation OF the metropolis. One Of the las
performances at his office was the seiEure Q
| the sofas TO satisfy an execution issued on
Judgment for goods furnished the city.
The salaries Of the city government, tax
ing into consideration the services per
T formed, arc very high. The Mayor get
$780, the register, $4,000 the surveyor
1880; the corporation attorney, ~, 00O
and long array Of others 10 proportion, 10
, Guiding Elder Peck, formerly OF the Main
editorial fraternity, who receives q, 800 q
topographer TO the water board.-"Prrlsy,'
| IN hs boston JOHrRdl
NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK,-At III
annual election Of directors Of the Nations