Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-02

The Territorial Bil-Meetiag of Campaign Co

mtftees.
The campaign committee on the proposed
change OF government for the District Of Col
umbia, appointed from the Citizens General
Committe of one hundred and fifty, met last
evening at Union League Hall, in conjunction
with q similar committee OF the Boys in Blue.
Grant, and K. VI. Hall, Esq, was elected chair
man Of the joint committee during the tempo
Iary absence from the city of A. r. Shepherd,
ESQ. Capt j. r. Mcconnell was elected secre-
tary Of the meeting.
Mr.. y. ID. Barrett, chairman of the Boys in
Blue committee, stated the objects of the meet
ing, what had been done, and what il was in
tended to do. He stated that 1t had been pro-
posed 10 appoint committee of two from each
ward, two from GEORGETOWN, and two from the
county TO obtain halls and prepare for meetings.
mat committee was get TO be appointed. He
understood that a serious effort was being made
by the opponents of the Territorial bill to pre-
vent its passage by the House. They had given
mp the Senate, and now claimed to have q ma
jority against the bill in the House. They were
presenting to the House statements to the effect
that IL the bill should be passed the Republican
party would be defeated here, and the Demo
cratic party get into power. All present knew
how false that statement was.
Mr.. A Grant said the Finance Committee of
the Boys in Blue were making preparations for
q torchhght procession in honor of the fifteenth
amendment and the Territorial movement He
beieved { the duty of every citizen in the Dis
uiet to support the fifteenth amendment. The
turn out 20 celebrate it would be the largest one
ever seen in this District Every place in the
country had the right of suffrage under the fif-
teeDth amendment except the District Of
to show Congress that this District must be bene-
htted by the Territorial form of government,
and every citizen secured in his rights under the
fifteenth amendment. The procession would
be formed on New York avenue, and after
marching TO the Presidents House, would march
to the east front Of the Capitol, where addresses
would be made.
Mr.. Philbrook hoped sufficient funds would
be raised, and large demonstration be given
He understood that the City Hall ring proposed
to get up a celebration in honor of the fifteenth
amendme mt, and thus endeavoring to make Con-
gress believe that the Republicans of this Dis
rict were opposed to the Territorial bill He
hoped the energetic Republicans Of the District
would not leave this demonstration in the hands
OF the City Hall ring. He moved that the FL
nance Committee be instructed to raise 23 OOO
IN connection with the Executive Committee of
the Boys In Blue. TO carry out the demonstra-
non-s2,Ooo to be appropriated for the torch
light procession, and 81 900 to rent halls and
hold meetings in favor Of the bill.
Capt. u. X. Mcconnell said the Bows In Blue
would certainly give the demsnstr alton, and he
hoped the friends of the Territorial bill through
out the District would unite with them.
Mr. Grant said il must be shown to Con-
gress that the Territorial bill, if passed would
not weaken the Republican party in the Dis
Gict, otherwise the bin would not pass the
Mr.. 7. T. Fowler stated that he was heartily
IN favor OF the new government, not bee suse he
corrected to the present city Corporation, but
the poor man. He believed the necessary funds
could be raised within the next four days
hev. y. w Green hoped that every man of
every party would join in celebrating the if
teenth amendment. The Territorial bill would
better the condition OF the people of this Dis
triet, without regard to color, and he hoped
party measures would be left out entirely. The
opponents of the bill would use any means 70
carry their points, and he hoped the friends Of
me bIu would take ali honorable means to de-
feat them He was a Republican, but Iaid'that
aside and was here a. a citizen desiring 70 bars
better government for all.
The motion OF Mr.. Philbrook to raise @ 900
was adopted.
Mr.. Kelsey moved that the demonstration take
place on Tuesday night, the 18th inst; but after
some discussion the time for the celebration was
left to the chairman of the meeting and General
A Grant, commanding the BOYS in Blue, and
they were authorized to appoint all the neces-
saIy committees to carry out the demonstr alton
Adjourned.
WRIT OF CERTIoRARI--Mr.w William A. Cock.
tne corporation Attorney, yesterday afternoon
q petition, signed by Mayor Bowen and himself
PRAYING Tor writ of certiorari on Justice H. r.
smith, to compel that gentlemal to transmit to
Corporation. The Corporation claims that n
appealed in due form of law from the decision
Of said justice in that case, but Justice Smith
holds that the appeal bond was not executed
and hled within the time prescribed, and ut the
expiration of the time he gave Judgment This
action OF his has been made the subject Of an
information now pending before the Supreme
Court. Chief Justice Cartier granted the nett
ton Of the Corporation, and ordered a writ of
cerdorari to be issued.
The NATIONAL IRISH REPUBLICAN AssocrA-
TON met last evening at Wills Hall, the presi-
dent, Captain Daniel Mcmahon in the chair
An address on the financial Question vas desir.
cred by Mr.. James Ryan, and remarks at some
length eulogistic of the administration Of Presi-
j. ID. O'Connen, the late president, paid com.
plment to the patriotism and ability Of the
Chairman OF the Executive Committee. Michael
R<psbIie. Mr.. j. G. O'Conneu rendered his
resignation as secretary, which was laid on the
table. Adjourned.
THE RECEPTION OF THE Sons OF MICHIGAN
ut Liberty Hall last evening was well attended.
the rainy weather, and ali
Several Of the Michigan Representative were
present; also, Clinton Lloyd (of the House) and
LADY, and C. W. Chester and lady. Remington
alrlamb, OF Philadelphia; John Maftingly Y
Moses, Mrs. Governor Bingham. of Michigan:
Major John n. Knox and lady, Captain Ly1de'
Miss Holman, Miss Pitcher, Mr.. 3. Y. Alice,
and many others
MORE PKDEsrRIANIsM-Itseem III At WALKING
ma are getting to be quite popular. especi
On THURSDAY night four mile match took
place, for first class supper, between Messrs.
J. l. Adams, grocery clerks on Lo uh ana
avenue, which resulted in Young winning. waIL
ing the distance IN % minutes, Brashears COM
ing in in 50 minutes and Mr.. Cook third. Mr.
Adams fell and hurt his leg.
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DOCTOR 10 JOHN BURNS was arrested YES
ferday by ofhcer Nelson, charged with the lar
ceny OF case of surgical Instruments from Dr.
Z d. May, and after a hearing before Justice
Pearson, was committed to jaff for court This
bogus doctor was a few days ago before the
Ame justice on charge Of obtaining money
lnder false pretences from an old countryman
rom Virginia, by charging hin an exorbitant
price for prescriptions and for worthless medi-
zines, but was let on by refunding the msney.
CRUELTY TO ASrNALs-Drady Sunbry wa
lrrested yesterday, by ofacer HIM. on the charge
n cruelty TO domestic animals. The circun,-
fances OF this case are, that pig, Belonging to
louisa Hid, o neighbor, trespassed on Drsdy,s
%, and she threw o brickbat 1T IT, knockin9 n
own, and afterwardk threw the animal ont into
ne street. Justice Pearson fined her IS. Which
ne paid and was dismissed
-WocLpS'T RECOGNIZE A COLoRKD Oyytcn-
nis morning, Catharine O'Connor and Ellen i
.cAonne. who were Summoned a 1ev dsvs
~ spResI before the grand jury. /
y Bailif Joshua Parker on An sts-sA .ressed
ontempt OF court, and gave their testsm Lor
(hey refused TO obey the summons thev ~:
'ecause it was served BY colored onhcer
SUDDEN DzATH.-we regret to learn that Mr.. |
slPhonro Youngs, Of this city, wAs summoned /