Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-18

PRoyIDENT AID SoCIETY.-The directors of
The Washington Association for improving the
condition OF the poor, held n meeting last even
ing at the depot, 9Th and + streets. DR. Peter
wood secretary.
Mir. A h. Browne, general agent, submitted
areport. stating that during the past week from
PIX to eight hundred loaves of bread per dav
and wood IN small quantities to sick and desti-
tGte persons had been distributed. The Coun-
ell PHI appropriating as 900 has been signed by
the Mayor, and they had called on the Maxoy
with reference to its distribution He said he
Knew OF no better plan OF distribution than that
ne.etoiore ADOPTED by the association, and au-
thoriZed them 10 commence the distribution of
bread and wood to-day 10 the sick and desti-
tute. The following il an extract from the re-
pet-"on Wednesday morning last we sent
tweive more colored hands with their families
In Charge OF a special agent, to Gov. Alcorn's
plantation in Mississippi, which makes about
forty families in all sent to the special care of
me Governor IN pursuance OF the very liberal
terms entered into with him when here, and as
published heretofore, in regard to these fami-
hes. The Governor desires about sixty more
families. and we hope soon to be able to send
them Those who did go were provided with
transportation by Gov. Alcorn. and with fbur
days ratiOns each from this office. and more
eheerfui company have never seen leave Wash
ingtOn.'
Mr.. Fitch offered resolution of thanks to the
mayor Tor the confidence he has manifested in
$500 at its disposal; which was adopted.
Dr. Boyd stated that he had ceased to give any
orders on the Government for fuel since last
sunday, as his orders were, in but few cases.
hled In most cases the tickets were taken up
and only small part of the amount delivered
Ihe funds are thus becoming exh austed without
giving any relief, and going into somebOdy's
pockets while the poor are actually starving
and he offered the bill in the Council 10 preve6t
actual starvation These tickets are receints
for the full amount stated on the tickets
hr. Baker confirmed the statement of DR.
Boyd, that tickets given for ten DAYS were often
taken up on the first day. The meal given ont
vas not nj to be given to the pigs.
Mr. Roberts stated that he had a note from
captain Bridges, In answer TO a note from him
SELF stating that directors in the various wards
IN the city have had no difficulty in having their
orders hlled. Ii is strange you should be an ex-
cepton- IL you draw orders on the tickets sent
you for only those absolutely in need thew will
be bonored; but as 1 am the Judge OF the mat
Ter, we may not always agree as 10 the necessity
OF the case"
Dr. Bushnell submitted letter from CAPTAIN
br1dges, in " hich he says that after filling GER
tam orders, he found that unless the ration was
changed the whole fund in his hands for the
Temporary relief" of those of the poor in the
DistIlct IN absolute want" would be exhausted
IN a incredible short time, therefore he determ-
med 10 issue only bread and soup ration daiIy
ADDING 1T viii be necessary for all persons TO
be hereafter furnished with a ticket daily and
then may not always give what is asked for.
unless L am satisfied II is a case of absolute
necessity"
This subject was discussed, but no action
taken.