Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-25

given for missionary purposes; alluded to his
travels in Europe and the East; gave them the
history Of a tear" and of a 80 tract" spoke of
great results from small beginnings, and Illus
trated his remarks in most pleasing and adj
mirable manner.
Hon. b. +. Whittemore of South Carolina,
was next introduced. He spoke of the pleasure
he experienced in being permitted to be present
and said that he had been a worker in the Sab
bath Schools many years. The impressions and
Instructions there received would never be for
gotten. He spoke of Jesus as the Saviour OF
men, and of our obligation to him and urged
the little children to love and serve him. They
soon would be men and women. Some of them
would occupy positions of honor and trust; some
would become ministers of the Gospel, others
0ctors, others lawyers, and all would exert an
influence for good or evil. He referred to the
people of the South snd their destitute condi-
ton, and of the relief missionary societies had
afforded them. He closed thanking them for
the attention paid him, and hoping that they
would grow up tn be good and true. \
A MEETING OF THE IRISH REPUBLICANS of
the Seventh Ward was held last night at Della
ney's Hall, corner of Maryland avenue and AZ
street. MIR. Richard Coleman called the meet
ing to order, and Mr.. Robert Burns acted as
Secretary.
The Chairman invited those present to come
forward and sign the roll, and six names were
added to the list of members.
Mr.. Thomas Carrahan, chairman of the Com
mittee on Constitution and Bylaws made a
report, which was read The preamble states
OF Republican principles that the Irishmen of
the Seventh Ward organize; that the platform
OF the Republican party, as adopted by the Chi
principles which they endorse, &c, and that the
organization be known as the Irish Republican
Association Of the Seventh Ward. The Const-
tuition and By-LawSwere then adopted seratim.
The association then proceeded to the election
of officers. Hr. Thomas Carrahan was elected
President. On taking the chair Mr.. Carrahan
addressed the meeting, thanking them for the
honor conferred, and pledging himself to do his
utmost to promote the cause of the party. Mr..
Richard coleman was elected Vice President,
Treasurer. An Executive Committee of five
was elected as follows Edward Shuhy,
Michael Fleming, James Brady, John
M Mee Hs and Morgan Nor, Mcinerny; w. COMMITTEES
Coleman, Fleming and Neenan.
MI. r. A Boswell being present was called
for, and said that he felt proud in seeing so
many present, and he trusted their numbers
would increase; that all differences and bicker-
ings would cease among the party and a better
feeling be manifested hereafter. He was salts
henceforth, as in the past, rally under its ban
ner. He hoped their organization would be a
success; there was Irish element enough in the
old Seventh Ward to make large association.
He promised them the cooperation of the club
Of which he was a member; they were all striving
for the same objects, and he thought o-night's
action was only the beginning of great success
in the Seventh Ward. fApplause.l
The Chair stated that the duty Of the Execu-
tive would be to receive names OF new members,
and If they thought they were the right kind of
material and would vote the Republican ticket
they could recommend them for membership.
They should also exert the mselves to obtain en-
s for 59enrSg Of the association who
AN ADJOURNED MEETING of the Brickmakers
and Bricklayers was held last night at No. 40
seventh street, to hear the report of the COM
mittee to draft a lien law to protect SUBJ
contractors. ahSpnca pf
Nh. .: ;. Hopkins presided, with Mr.. s. c. West,
Secretary.
Mr.. A. Davis reported the bill drafted by the
committee; which was read. Mr.. Logan, the
attorney Tor the association, explained the
amendments which we've necessary to be made
and after they had been agreed upon the bill
was adopted. The Chairman was empowered
to appoint a committee from the different trades
I'D urging the passage of the bill.
The committee are as follows From Brick
herd; Lumber Dealers, Francis Mohun; Lime
Dealers, 5. ID. Castleman; Bricklayers, W. A
Hutchins; Carpenters, Charles Edmonston
Matt. G. Emery; Excavators, Hugh McGinnis;
Ilnners, r. Stromberger; Skaters, Matthew
Waite; Seneca Stone Company, Henry ID. Cooke;
stone Aasons, John Cameron; Hardware Deal
Paints and OIL Dealers, Luther Martin, and
Plasterers, VIM. Sibrey.
RELIEF FOR THE Poor IN GEORGETOWN
Industrial Home School.-We understand that
Captain Bridges has made an arrangement in
conjunction with the Industrial Home School,
for the opening of depot for the distribution OF
supplies TO the poor in Georgetown, and which
will be established in the building of the Home
school, In Jefferson street, IN that city. A. M
Hangover, ESQ, is duly authorized to issue
plicafions for relief should be made at the school,
Ii Is the intention and wish Of this society to
cooperate with the other benevolent societies
Of that city, and deserving case referred to them
by these societies will receive PROMPT attention
During to-day and tomorrow, order will be
given on Capt. Bridges as before, but on Monday
they will be supplied from the Home on Jeiier-
son street.
IN MHNoRrAM.-There was quite gathering
OF school teachers and others at the vestry-room
OF street Baptist Church, at O'Clock fo-day
to listen to the eulOgy on the life and character
OF Mrs AmidOn, by Superintendent Z. Richards
y he exercises were commenced with singing BY
the scholars of the Fourth District Grammar
School, formerly taught by Mrs. Amidon.
frayer was offered by Rev. DIR. Samson, Presi-
dent OF Columbian College.
a MI hiehaf mar then commenced to read the re-
mat Mrs Amidon was self-made teacher NOT
enjoying the privileges that young ladies now
ENJOY IN acquiring the necessary qualifications
Tor teaching. lie dwelt at considerable length
on the great good she had accomplished in lit
ting SO many females OF our community for
teachers.
Today Constable c. A. Kimmell entered the
kirkwood House and levied ON one of the water
Pltcners In the parlor to satisfy a Judgment for
III ia FAVOR OF Dennis Harrigan against the
ssSees Oh the kirkwOod House, Messrs. Quincy
q Sons, when one Of the firm attempfed To re-
sist him, and forbid him leaving tbe house. and
II appearing that a breach of the neace would
take place, an officer was called in ~
The affair raised considerable exc;tar,.,t
and soon quite crowd gathered in the hotel
and kimmel1 was warned not to leave nrtii 49,,
arrival Of a party interested, but he deci;naJ
to give up the pitcher. At last &C connts H..
affairs were in stain quo.
DEATH AT THE JAIL--This morning HENRI
Page, colored, committed to jail on the 18th or
January, under the name of Henry Pace NV
Justice Pearson, ON the charge of petit lar
ceny, STEALING the harness of Mr.. b. b. French y
died in the Jail from congestion Of the brain
He had been sick only two days, and was at
tended by the physician OF the Jail, DIR. Young
His parents, who are reported to be quite well
TO do reside In Baltimore, and have been in
formed of his death. This is the first death
which has occurred In this institution for nearly
~ months
NEARLY FRozEN-This morning officer Ou-
rShd, OF the Seventh Precinct found q woman
sDout ntty years Of age, named Ann Thompson,
tylng on the gravel bank, on First street east,
eetween and q streets north, nearly frozen to
oeatn. She was taken to the station.hOuse and
aterwards sent to the Washington Asylum. II
no .nougnt she was intoxicated, and being over
come WIN the cold laid down where she was
Ps one represents that she Is from Chester,