Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-28
The Greeley ana Brown Central Club.

cuify-Not enough members FOR TIE otEess-Dem-
ocTdts, republicans and colored men cont e>se
ccsreS man che can BE- sdeed 70 ;osaWss,
81 odsrdss knows about Horace Greeley Wk1t
Hvrdee Greeley knors about Snodyrdss.
The Greeley and Brown central club held a
meeting at the board OF trade rooms last even
ing, Judge Casey presiding. About sixty per
sons we're present, among them being j. H
Merrill. j. II. Crane. j. K. Snoderass, B. Sew
erson, DIR. Z. Clayton, j. j. Coombs Dorsey
Clsggett, John ID. Deftees, Col. C. N. Alex,
ahder, j. ID. McGill. OF the Geor getoyu Courier
and George H. Plant.
Mr.. Coombs reported a constitution which re-
cites that the association shall be known Is tie
Greeley and Brown Central Club of the District
of Columbia, and shall consist of such citizens
and temporary residents eft said District as will
cooperate to promote the election of Horace
Greeley and II. Gratz Brown to the of; ces of
President and Vice President of the United
States, and signify the same by signing the
constitution. The officers shall consist of a
president, two vice presidents, two recording
secretaries, two corresponding secretaries, a
treasurer, and an executive committee of FIVE
members. 1t concludes by reciting the duties
OF the above officers. Mr.. b. G.. Daniels reported
the Following officers for a permanent organiza-
ton: President, John ID. Defrees; first vice
president, Sayles j. Bowen; second vice presi-
dent, George II. Plant; recording secretaries
Walter Hawkes. and L. j. Fleming: correspond,
ing secretaries, G. w. Anderson and G. NJ. Alex
andtr; treasurer, ". q. Moore.
DIR. SncdgTasS thought il would be policy not
TO act on the report at present, especially on
that Iortisn OF 1t relating to the officers.
Mir. McGil moved that the report be referred
back TO the committee, as the democratic party
was not fairly represented in the list of officers
MI. CooInbs said that it was not intended to
shght the democratic element, but at the.time
the list was made up the committee did not
know tlat there was member OF the party
that had joined the club,
Mr.. Daniels said to obviate the trouble of no
placing democrat on the ticket he suggested
that vice president be added from each dis
tTict.
j. H. Merrill said the discussion had reaeheda
point where he felt impelled to speak out. He
was jackson democrat and had been all the
time, AMI thought more democrats should be
chosen a. officers
Col. j. G. Smith explained that they had tried
10 get democrats, but couldn't find any who
would accept
Dr. Snodgrass felt that the colored men should
be represented. His heart was in the Greeley
X Brown movement. He had heard from
Greeiey to-day, andwas personal friend of his.
tie was once employed by Mr.. Greeley as his
sltlon III the New York Office. He knew an ex-
slave-a man OF talent-who would probably
serve as an officer Ofthe club.
lie motion to postpone the adoption of the
report was lost-ayes q; noes 80.
A recess of five minutes was then taken to give
tnose WHO desired an opportunity to sign the roll
OF mCmhership.
John II. Defrees was then unanimously elected
president, and on coming forward made afew
remarks, in the course of which he predicted the
success Of Greeley & Brown. Some prominent
leaders hesitate about defining their postions
but the rank and file are heart and soul for
Greeley, and members of Congress who neglect
10 join the movement will hereafter be elected
TO stay at home, for liberals will take their
places. Ills remarks were frequently applauded.
l.. Z. Washington moved to postpone the fur
onding the motion said that ts o may IN sec
bound'to run like fire in dry stubble."
After considerable discussion, motion was
maze am carried to postpone the further cleo
ton OF officers, and TO add five additional mem
1eIs to the committee on organization. The
following names were added: j. ID. McGill, l.,
" z: ash ngton, Joseph Daniels, Samuel Eng
Col. Alexander moved that the number OF
vice presidents be increased to %, one from each
legislative district, and that the bylaws be
changed to admit OF the motion; agreed to. Al
iOurned.
The NATIONAL SAVINGS BANK, corner Net,
fort drenue and Fifteenth street, In compliance
with the provisions OF its charter, the Comp
trOier Of the Currency has directed thorough
examination to be made of the affairs of the
above institution.
From the official report OF the examiner, the
following extracts are published for the benefit
of all concerned:
EXTRACT FROM THE EXAMINERS REPORT.
Their Investments in United States stock
and bonds and railroad bonds would command
at present market rates about - 100 more than
the cost of same to the bank. The total number
TO the special deposits, for which certificates of
deposit are issued. The institution began bust
ness IN November, loI0, and their expenses to
uate amount to s. 200. Interest at the rate OF
per cent. per annum is allowed on deposits and
no amount beyond 81 900 is received from anv
one depositor' Their business is rapidly in
creasiEg, and many of their deposits are from
the labOTing classes, colored people, newsbOys
servant girls, clerks in government empl6y
merlbefs or Congress, army officers, doctors
females i'll every grade OF society, Sc. Their
affairs seem to be conducted very ecOnomic4IIv
andfalrly ,sOfar as COuldlea ard MANY gentle
men OF the highes-respectabilitya and inteligance
MAKE use OF IT 1or occasional deposits of money.
and the prospect before them is very fatterinp,
ana promises TO result i'll very large deposit
account ultimately"
The officers of this bank commend the fore
going statement to the careful consideration of
the citizens of the District, and assure them
that the same integrity, economy and prudence
which have brought the bank TO its present con-
ditiOn of prosperity and established it in the
confidence OF our citizens. will continue to char
acterlze all It's operations.
w. SrIcKNEY, President.
IHE WORK ON THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Inc OIL making appropriations for sundry civil
expenses contains Proviso that no money ap-
propriated by it shall be paid as commission
upon any labor or material furnished to the
United States, and all materials for buildings or
repairs OF buildings shall, after advertisement,
be purchased in the city where the same shall
be needed whenever practicable, and also that
no part of the money appropriated for erecting
any public building shall be expended except
upon contracts duly entered into In pursuance
Of advertising tor proposals for the work and
materials, and which contracts shall be let to the
lowest bidder who shall give bonds for perfor-
nance Of the said contract or contracts. But
this provision shall only apply to public build
ings under the control of the Treasury depart-
Inent. This amendment evokes a strong protest
from the mechanics and laborers employed ON
the public buildings in different parts of the
country, who fear that it may deprive them
not only of permanent and responsible
employer, but Of the Statutory protection OF the
eight hour law.
DIVORCE OF KELLOGG, MISUNDERSTANDING
Judge Wylie, in the Equity Court, made a
decree divorcing Miner X. Kellogg from the
bonds OF matTimony with Celia Logan Kellogg
He charges that they were married on February
nth, 1853, in Paris; that they lived together
peaceably until 1865, when she abandoned him
and her child until 1869, when she returned and
on the 9Th of April, 1870, she again aban ioned
him. Mr.. W. Nj. Evans appeared for petitioner,
and Mr.. John Cruikshank took the testimony
The case is one of@f iucompatibility" The chs
tody OF the only child was given to petitioner.
FISH AND OYSTER MARKRT-Bodrd of Hsalh
nspectiO1s.-InspectOr General GatcheI reports
the following arrivals so 900 herring, selling
at from 50 to $3.50 per thousand; I 900 shad self
ing at from $40 to SIS per hundred 500 b1nches
hsh, selling at from 20 to 80 cents per bunch; so
sturgeon, selling at from 81 to S1.5O each; 100
dozen soft crabs. Condemned. % lunches fish