Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-02-11
Archer Secret Meeting


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SeAseJ B,n.
The meeting In secret session OF prominent
col9red republicans az Dsiley's Hail a few
nights since, adjourned 70 meet at the same
place last night, and accordingly that point was
pspeY reporters and others last evening, bat as
on The previous occasion q doorkeeper was on
daty, TO exclude all but the elect. Our thin
edged reporter managed 20 eiade the LYNX eyed
guardian Of the keys, however. Al 9 o'cloek.
the president Robert Ttompeon) not having
arrived, Councilman Henry Piper was called to
the chair, and Mr.. Henry johnson took his pO-
Mr.. Alfred Jones chairman OF the committee
on mass meeting. reported that arrangements
had been made for holding public meeting at
next in order 10 give an expression Of opinion on
1HB SCHOOL BILL
nov pending in the Senate.
Mr.. Henry johnson said there might he some
little JOB In this thing, and therefore moved the
appointment Of q Committee Of three 10 invite
speakers; adopted.
The chairman appointed Messr.. johnson,
Green and Lewis, e. the committee.
While these proceedings were taking place.
Sid heF arlsnd was engaged in calling upon All
present TO step up 20 the cartarn's once and
20 pay ror the halI, as he vas Il ehiIlings on,
from last meeting. His pathetic appeal was
responded 20, and the secretary proceeded 70
reccTd the names Of the many
BIG GUNS
suggested for speakers. Resolution Green's
face looked like . crimped towel when the
name OF his lord and master, Sayles j. Bowen
Sayles j. would make that speech which was
prepared for the Bullock meeting at Lincoln
Hall, aid was suppressed by the committee Of
suggested one OF the hopeful present said he
trusted brother Cock would not offer to
BET HIS GOLD WATCH,
goo headed cane, &c, that the bill wopld not
ma ArNh u \ our;u ~ a.
presented himself, the watchfuI sentinel re,
fused him admission, he being cutie fair m
complexion, and, besides, was suspected Of being
"0NH OF THHH RHPORTERa,"
but, being v0uched for by High CockaIorem.
Sid. McFsrlssd, was allowed to enter. After
palavering for SEINE time, all hands adjourned
TO Sid Acf ariand's 10 see if Bill Shcrter had
set that rat-trap.
TsI GRAxp Carnival BALLs.-Tbe carnival
nj fete IN this city On the 10Th aud 2lst irsts
Is Is. 70 close with grand civil ball at Masonic
Temple on the evening OF the 2lst instant. al
which the President, Vice President ca binet
Senate and House Of Representatives. and Inc
invited guests OF the city, will lie present; and 4
ming at Carusi's Saloon. Most extensive ar
ra1gements are making for both these balls,
and they will he conducted in a manner calsu-
is,ed to furnish 2 htting and brilliant finale to
the Festivities. All OF the details-the decora-
tons, the music, the terpsiehorean programme,
the supper, Nc.,-are being looked after by
gentlemen who are Ga fat in managing social
entertainments on a large scale, and Who are
determined that the prominent features of the
fete shall be worthy OF the Federal Metropols
and OF the occasion. Both balls are to be given
carnival committee. and books Of subscription
nave been placed in the hands OF the respective
&C committees, and can also be found at Philip a.
Solomons, Blanchard & Mohun's anG the First
National Bank, where subscriD ers desiring Ia
lies Invitations are requested to send their adj
dress, or TO the committee room
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TEE THIATERs.-Mr. Fechter repeated hj,
" Hamlet" to- fun house last night, and seemed
10 be in better condition, physically tor Ia at
dEhcult part than at his last appearance in IL.
, M was Sarmly appiauded in some of the most
effective scenes. Miss Leclerq was a capital
'Ophelis, and Mr. Fechter was other wise well
Tonight he will appear as Claude
Meipotts, in the LADY OF Lyons" Miss Leclerq
Is 81 auine' on Monday evening next Mr.
scott Siddous will appear in Romeo and
Juliet" u
Mrs. Lander will close her engagement a,
ANS Opera House tonight, on which Occa-
ION she Will, IN accordance with the general
lesire OF play goers, repeat her grand persona
non OF the heroic French girl, Charlotte Cor
lay IN the play of that name. Those who
ave notseen her in bis historical drama which
,bounds in effective situations, should avail
hem elves Of the last chance Commencing
~ s1onday evening next, the celebrated Berger
amliy OF Swiss Bell Ringers Till brief engage
nent at walls. They undcu btedly form the
argest and best company OF bell ringers i'm
America.
INDIANA SoCIABLK-The third social rec.n.
ien CT the Indiana Republican Association was
eid last evenfn al Narinis Hall. There wers |
large number OF ladies and gentlemen in ar !
en- dance, including quite a number or persons /
I distinction, and dancing was kept up until a 4
ate hour. Among those present we're G. G. /
lnrrsy. president OF the association, and Miss
,eaiy, Senator Pratt, Hon. G.. 8, crth and |
ady, U2n: James Tyner and lady, Hon. Jasper I
,sckard az iady. Mrs' General Coburn, Mrs.
larry r.. Nealy, Mrs. A. l.. utter Dufour Hon.
icrs'io King. Gen. Allen Rutherford, Hon, A
J.. Mosher, Hon. latt Bayless and adv, Colo
e! Lawrence, Major Morley, and many Other,
I Dote.
iteTnoOn Mr.. NJ. NcGOwan was thrown from /
Is buggy. on Pennsylvania avenue, between /
70 anu 9TH streets, and badly bruised about 1
ne head and back: He was taken to the drug |
0ni dressed his wounds. About the same time |
m. Lovejoy, boy about Is years OF age, tell |
rom a horse on the avenue, between ist and I'd /
iree'S' and had bis leg injured.
By A NOTICE in another column il will lie 1
cen that meeting Of the subscribers TO the
arits stock of the Columbia Railway Compa-
y III be held at the Board of Trade Rooms On 4
Wednesday evening next, prepar atorv to effect
ng permanent organization. This looks ike
uSiEess, and, W. trust. will eventuate in the
pctHt SVtutttltol vi tnls important railway.
Linz ON HALL SERVICEs.-Remember the
pecial services in Lincoln Hall Tomorrow
fternoon al so. General Prentiss and others
re 10 speak.
PERSONS needing steam power are referred /
D the advertisement OF Mr.. Polkinhorn in /
mother column.
THE board OF directors Of the Potomac Ferry /
has reelected Captain Samuel Gei- /
ey superinte ndent.
THE COCRTN.
COURT IN GENERAL TERN, Chtef Jastic. /
'9rtt'r Gno Jgstic,s HcArtLttr, HnapLyeys and /
fti,.-State OF Texas vs.. the First National /
sank ct al. The question as TO whether appeal |
ond Is sufficient j. being argued by MIR. Brent |
mi Caleb Gushing
POLICE COURT TO-DAY, Jd,l9e .SaeH-A!bert
ilea-on was arraigned charged with fast dr. |
!pg on Pennsylvania avenue. MIR. Gleason |
aid he was not driving faster than others. The
Judge saddle had occasion the other day to take
tide himself on the avenue, and was very
much surprised 10 see the rate OF speed A. /
hich II was the practice TO travel there. /
Iiepd with whom he was riding timed some OF
be persons who were out driving AID IL was 1
N average OF from twelve TO ntteen miles An