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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-07
ON WITH THE DANCE.
BALL OF HIBERN1A SOCIETY, N

BALL OF HIBERNIA SOCIETY, No. 8.
This society gave their annual ball last eve
ming, at Washington Hall, Capitol Hill, and it
was largely attended, about two hundred and
fry couples being present. The hall was
handsomely decorated with the Stars and
Stripes and the green banner of Erin, notably
among them being the beautiful American and
Irish flags of the society. On the latter was
the coat-of-arms of ireland, fanked IN each
side by wolf dog, and underneath was the
motto "Gentle when stroked; fierce whec
provoked" The grand march commenced at
o'clock, and was led off by Mr.. Edward Quig-
ley, who escorted Mrs. McCafery of New
York, after which dancing commenced and was
kept up until late hour.
Among the many present were Miss Annie
Mcmahon, Miss McCaffery, Mrs. Mcmahon,
DIR. Mccoy and lady, DR.. Dooley, and Mr.. Nc
Mahon and lady, of New York. Several mem
bers of the Senior and Junior Knights of st..
Peter were present, among them Captain ]. P.
Barrett, Of the former, and Mr.. William j. Fo-
ley, of the latter.
The Hibernias of s'the Hill" have been in ex-
istencc since April, 1879, and are a fourishing
organization. Their objects are to promote
friendship, unity, and Christian charity; to as
sist each other to the best of their ability in
sickness and distress.
The following is a list of the present officers:
President, Thomas Mcmahon; vice-presidents,
Edward Quigley and Thos. Devine; secretary,
Bernard Waters; financial secretary, P. Malo-
ney; treasurer, NJ. Mccormick. -.
The members, on the occasion of their ball,
wore their full regalia, and the door was care
fully guarded by Mr.. Andrew Neville, one of
the most obliging sons of the Emerald Isle in
the eastern section of the city.
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SYMPATHY FOR THE INDIANS
A LARGE MEETING AT THE SIXTH

n 1AhuG mEL liNu Al IdE o1AIH-
STREET UNITARIAN CHURCH.
The Unitarian church was crowded last even
ing at the meeting held for the purpose Of ex-
pressing and agitating sympathy for the neg
lected denizens of the forest. The real object
Of the meeting was to promote temperance
on our frontier borders and to subsequently
carry the humane work into the interior regions
inhabited by the more remote and unciyilized
tribes.
Lawyer Belva Lockwood presided, and after
making some preliminary remarks she re-
quested the pastor of the church, the Rev. Mr.
Hinckley, to open the meeting with prayer,
after which the Hutchinson family sang q tenn
perance melody with their characteristic grace
and pathos. President Lockwood read letter
from Judge Root, of Kansas, expressive of his
sympathy in the object of the meeting, and
best wishes for its success.
The Rev. William Hinckley was then called
upon to address the meeting. He said: Ladies
and gentlemen, always feel ready to speak
upon the subject which pertains to the ameli-
Grafton of the human-race and the advance
ment of civilization. 1 bid God-speed to the
great work which we have assembled here to-
night for the purpose of consideriDg-the cause
Of the Indian, and more particularly the ale
Walton of their wretchedness, which is caused
principally by intemperance, which is so preva-
lent in their midst. The question is shall
there be an determination or civilization of
that people. The first is urged by the military
of the frontier; but that is dangerous policy.
It leads to barbarism, and when q nation
adopts It as policy 1t must face its shocking
results. To think of this Christian nation, in
the happy prosperity of the nineteenth century,
annIhilating great race by the knife and the
sword, because it may be the easiest way of
disposing of 1t, is certainly an intolerable
thought, and thoroughly repugnant to every
sense of justice and humanity.
The policy Of civilizing the Indians by educa-
ton and gospel teachings has the entire SYM
patty of the magnanimous Of the land, and
particularly one Of: great humanity, who the
people of this land saw At to place in the
highest position in their power. President
Grant looks upon the determination of the In
dams as thing which no high-minded people
would for moment consider with favor, AMI
certainly as being derogatory to the public
policy of this vast and ever progressing people.
After the reverend gentleman had concluded,
Mrs. L. L. Adams, editress of the Press, of
California, made an address, and the Hutchin-
sons closed the meeting with beautiful tenn
perance song. ...... RI
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-07
HOME RULE.
MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF IRE
LAND.

MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF IRE
LAND.
An interesting meeting Of the Irish Home
Rule Association was held last night at Trades
Union Hall, the president, Capt. D. Mcmahon,
in the chair, and j. L. Pease, secretary.
The report of the committee on constitution
was laid over. The secretary reported that the
subscription Of twenty-h five dollars of Mr.. John
NJ. Langston had been duly received, and 8
vote of thanks was rendered him.
Mr.. John McDevitt was elected a member.
Mr.. Pease rendered his resignation as secre-
tary, and Mr.. J. Bellew was elected in his
stead. '
On motion It was resolved to inaugurate ma
tional roll of honor, on which should be in
scribed the names of all who would contribute
the sum Of one dollar and upwards, the money
thus realized to be entirely sent to the Irish
Home Rule League. ss
A committee, consisting Of Messrs. D. A.
Brosnan, Jas. s. Fitzpatrick, VIM. Fegan, Dan'l
Grady, and John Kennedy, were appointed 10
take charge Of the matter and urge the needed
subscriptions.
By way CT start the list was opened, and
the following gentlemen paid in one dollar
each: John Kennedy, John Lynch, ]. L. Pesse,
D. A. Brosnan, and James Bellew. The meet
ing then adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-07
EASTER MONDAY:

SCENES ABOUT THE CAPITOL.
The public grounds in the various portions Of
the city yesterday were the scenes Of the lfveliest
childish sports. The scholars Of all the, schools
had full holiday, and as the weather was most
proptious they dressed in their best and made the
most OF it, At the Capitol and in the surround
ing grounds these juvenile pleasure seekers might
have been been counted by thousands, and they
entered into their games of romps with all the IN
nocenee fcrvor, and goal incident to that age free
from care and pride.
Toilets and wardrobes were forgotten in the
temptations to roll down the terraces and slide
down the bannisters of the terrace steps. Many q
finely dressed lady and gentleman envied their
rosy cheeks and elastic spirits, rs thoy watched
their innocent gambols and mischiovous sports.
They were Of all colors and OF every rank and
condition in life, minging together, free from the
prejudice Of caste and scale which fretS and an
noys those OF maturer years.
Many of the curious and daring were greatly
disappointed OF being shut out from the entrance
to the grand dome OF the Capitol. They pene-
trated to all tina passage-ways aad corridors Of
the vast building, now peeping In at the window
or door Of a cornmittes-room, and now pushing
open door that had been left sjar, and then
rushing away abashed at having intrudcd upon
the deliberations of solemn circle OF grave legis-
lators. The little things evidently supposed
every man they saw IN one of these rooms was a
Congressman at least, and eyed him with that
peculiar gaze Indicative OF wonder that they
should so strongly resemble ordinary mortals.
Hundreds viewed the grea: historical paintings
which adorn the walls Of the building for the first
time with indescribable wonder ard delight.
"Pcrry's Battle Of Lake Erie" attracted constant
crowds Of admirers, and had the vote Of the chill
dren been taken It would, no doubt, have been
tho de:ileG favorite Of the collection.
The statuary in the hall OF the old House came
in for a large share of admiration from the little
elfs who had never seen so much marble before
''all in one piece and In the likeness of q man,
too" allow does they mako. than 2" asked one
little follow Of his mate, who promptly replied:
"Why they runsthem." It was neither time nor
place then for lecture art, and the Inquirer's
mind was not disabused. He will learn it all in
good time. -.-..
All seemed heartily to enjoy themselves, and
went home as the sun descended to this horizon
"dreful tired and hungry too" but still wishing
"Rasser would come every day in the year except
Fourth OF July, Christmas and New Years"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-07
A BAD SOLDIER.

Sergeant Hubbard, who for some time past
has been intrusted with the charge of the Gov
ernment recruiting Office on Four-and-a-half
STREET, few days ago suddenly disappeared.
At the same time considerable Government
property was missing, among which was a
quantity of army clothing. The whereabouts
of the soldier could not be ascertained, but last
night Officer Edelin, came across him near Mrs.
Shea's ranch with some of the clothing in his
possession, arrested and brought him to the
Central guard-house, from whence he will visit
Judge Smell to receive hearing.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-07
ADJUSTMENTS.
FoRD's OPERA HOUSE.


An audience filling every seat of Ford's op-
era-house, and remarkable for its culture,
greeted the long -wished-for return of Charlotte
Cushman to the national capital. Her appear
ance on our stage Il historic in its annals
There were those in the theatre last night who
saw her for the first time. They left the thea
tire proud in the reflection that they had seen
Americas greatest actress, and could tell the
story of her wonderful assumption of the role
of Meg Merriles-a Characterization noted as
one of the chief ornaments of the stage in this
country and in Europe. All the weird power
Of the most splendid Imagination Scotland ever
produced was brought before Miss Cushman's
audience last night, with intense and realistic
force. f.
Her every word, attitude and gesture con-
stituted volume in expression, and fixed
with indelibIe colors the remembrance of the
gypsy upon the minds of all. As Meg Merriles
we shall never see the equal of Charlotte Cush-
man again. It is one of the great histrionic
pictures, and hangs as conspicuously in the
gallery Of fame as any of the achievements of
Talma, Rachel, Riston, Booth, Kean, or
Forrest. Tonight Henry VIII, with Miss
Cushman as. Queen Cathsrine; Wednesday,
Meg MerrIles again, and Thursday Macbeth.
This is a great dramatic week at Ford's, and
crowded houses will nightly attest the apprecia-
ton our citizens truly feel.
sHERIDAN's BENEFIT
was largely attended last evening, and the
bsnsfeiars received generous welcome. Mr..
Edwin Adams assistance was doubtless very
potent, for IN the part he assumed he was ex-
ceedingly happy ''Marble Heart" was finely
presented, and Mr.. Sheridan was compelled to
make q speech In answer to an urgent call at
the end of the fourth act. Mr.. Sheridan and
Mrs. Murdoch were both well received, and
were the recipients of several beautiful Md:
tokens.
METKIFF'S BENEFIT.
Mr.. George Metkif will have benefit this
evening, and If the gentleman gets his deserts
the house will be filed to Overlooking. Mr..
Metkif will have the valuable assistance of
the Joe Jefferson Club, who will appear in one
of their best pieces. Other potent attractions
are to be offered, and there is every indication
that Mr.. Metkiff will receive welcome that
will prove how fully he.is appreciated in the
capital. .... Ice ..
CANON KINGSLEY IN CONGREGATIONS
AL CHURCH. To-.
. Our citizens have one more opportunity to
hear this great divine before he leaves the
country. His lecture on Wednesday evening,
upon the Morse Discoveries in America, will
be just as heightened and instructive, just as
well written as that on Westminster Abbey.
That lecture was attended by President Grant,
with whom the Canon expressed himself quite
well pleased as man Of sterling good sense.
Whatever may be said of the Canon's delivery
and something might be said on this point
it Is soon forgotten in the excellence of his
thought, and the elegance of his style. No
American who prides himself on his acquaint-
ance with the early discoveries of this CONT
nent will willingly be absent from the lecture
Wednesday night. ..
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-07
BURGLARS At WORK.

shortly after one o'clock on Sunday morning .
burglar effected an entrance into the residence OF
Mr. George II. watkins, No. III street north
west. by vay Of the kitchen window. Passing
cautiously up stairs he entered the sleeping apart
mont Of Mr.. Watkins and his wife. Just a. he
was opening bureau drawer the madam noticed
him and gave the alarm, thus suddenly awaking
her husband. The darkey sprang TO tho wall for
. gold watch and chain, but Mr.. Watkins was 80
closely after him that he missed the WATCH but got
away safsly with his best coat and other articles
Of wearing apparel. This Is twice Mr.. Watkins
has been levied on by these rsscals within the
last few weeks, which he thinks Is rather rough
on pension once clerk.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-07
DRINKING FREAKS OF TIE LYHABI
I'D TANTS OF DAHONEY.

Court life at Abomey is anything but easy,
and least of all during the annual "Customs,"
which, with little iutermission, last for months.
Some people may think that 1t is an easy thing
to sit under an umbrella like the "Greai Mogul
Baba," for sixteen hours at 3 stretch, the mo-
notony of court routine being relieved by drink
ing rum and muscatel, the incessant firing OF
guns, the furious dances of hundreds Of Afri-
cans, and occasional pas dc detEz with the King,
the general hilarity Being consummated oy the
sight of several victims thrown from plat
form, tied up in baskets, whose heads were
slowly hacked of by impromptu executors, all
the great mobiles competing to discharge that
horid duty.
On such occasions the King, after dance to
rouse his spirits, drinks spirits of wine out of
the skull OF petty King whom he had slain
with his own hand, while the whole Infatuated
crowd demand to be led against the hated ABB
beokuta, that It may be broken and destroyed
utterly. Such Court ceremonies, prolonged for
days and weeks and months, might pail on the
most ardent appetite for the sensational. Mr..
Skertchly attended them all-indeed, 1t would
have been the greatest breach Of etiquette 10
have declined them, on the rule that It Is the
duty of travellers to see all that Is 70 be seem
but he confesses over and over again his relief
when darkness fell on the excited sceue, and
the King sent him his 'pass rum" for without
rum in gallons and demijohns no action In daily
life Il complete In Abomey.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-07
THE PRFSBYTERY OF WASHINGTON
CITY

In this city there are ten organized churches
under the care Of this body, besides two missions
In addition to these It embraces fifteen churches
in Virginia and Maryland. It also has in connee-
tion with It twenty-eight ministers, three licen-
tiates and seven candidates for the ministry.
During the last year one Of its members, and the
stated clerk, the Rev. Thaddeus B. Metals, was
removed by death. The minutes Of the General
Assembly furnish the following statistics, which
viii prove Interesting to many readers Of TIE
REPUBLICAN,: Number Of additions added to the
churches under the care Of this presbytery during
the year ending April, 1873, 2o5; whole number In
aloo; number Of children in Sabbath
schools, ass; amount OF contribution to benevo-
lent objects $3.50; amount for sal aries for con-
gregational purposes, se3,sS2 This pres bytery
will hold its stated spring meeting this evening,
at 7:oO p. m, in the Metropolitan church, Capitol
Hill, and will be opened with Q sermon by the
moderator, the Rev. David Riddle, IT., Of Vir:
RniQ
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-07
AHTTARY

Amseting Of Company D, W. L. l., was held
at the armory last night. The following gen
tlemen were elected honorary members Hon.
W. T. Hamilton, Of Nd; Hon. John B. Cor
don, of Ga, DR.. G. G. Cox and DR.. D. W.
Bliss of this city. Mr.. w. z. Dennison was
elected second lieutenant. The company pro-
pose during the summer TO make . visit TO the
supper Corps, of Syracuse, ny.
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A CARD TO THE PUBLIC.
PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE FREEDMAN
aAYI NCa ANn TpItsr Cnnfp NY

WASHINGTON, d. c., April Q, 1874.
A statement, from source to me unknown, having
been circulated that the Freedman's Savings and
Trust Company has made new departure, and
is hereafter to be ofcered exclusively by colored
men and to be conducted exclusively in the inter-
ests Of the colored people, leaving the inference
that only colored persons are to be depositors in
that Institution, makes It my duty % say to the
public that there is no real foundation for that
statement. The Freedman's Savings and Trust
Company in electing me its president. has neither
adopted nor contemplated any such policy. Bat
Ting as have during more than thirty years for
equal rights and against all discrimination against
men on account Of color, am not now to be COM
mitted to suoh 0 contradiction Is presiding over
an exclusively eolored Institution would be. As
in the past, while steadily seeking to advance the
interests Of colored people, the Freedmans bank
will always welcome all its friends and depositors
Of all colors. FREDERICK DOUGLASS,
President Fresdmsn's Savings and Trust 90.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-07
REAL ESTdTg SALES.

Latimer q Cleary, auctionesrs, have sold, for
John B. osstel, executor, parts Of lots and s. in
square So, improved By frame dwelling, on Viz
ginia svsnue, between Fourth and Fifth streets
southeast, 70 7. +. McCaulsy, for el,sosi for u.
lngie trustee, parts Of lots and Q, In square MS
improved BY three-stcry brick house, corner
Pennsylvanis avenue and Twentieth street, to A.
A. Wilson. for d 900; also for the same trustee,
the west part Of lot 2, In square los improved BY
thrse-stofy brick house, on H street, between
Eighteenth and Nineteenth northwest, to Mrs
Susie A. Bergen, for es, 400. ~ 80
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-07
FOREIGN OFFICE. March 10, 1874.
COLUMBLA LIBRARY.

The members of the old Columbia Fire Com
pany have kept up an organization ever since
the paid department. relieved them Of duty,
and the annual meeting was held last night.
An election of directors was held with the
following result: James McDermott, James
Lowe, E. Reynolds, =. Lewis, J. J. Peabody,
G. Kaufman, j. Dobbyn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-07
InUORrF GAZE

Caroline Grimm iled her bill In the Equity
Court yesterday, asking divorce from Theodore
e. Grimm, and alleging dessrtion Is the reason
Of divorce,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-07

A Texas railroad superintendent refused 10
give hardsheli preacher pass. The preacher
humbly remarked that he was nothing but
moor worm of the dust, and Supe thereupon
replied that railroads never passed worms.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-07

A methodist, hearing that Joseph Hermes
had predicted that the Methodist crusaders
would soon dangle from lamp posts, said 1t was
the business of the crusaders TO prevent men
from hanging TO lamp-posts by making them
sober,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-07
NULSANCES.
A CONFERENCE WITH THE BOARD OF

A CONFERENCE WITH THE BOARD OF
PUBLIC WORKS.
In accordance with previous arrangement be-
tween the Board OF Public Works and the Board
ofHealth q conference was held yesterday in re-
gard TO the abatement OF nuisnnces. The Board
OF Health was represented by Drs. Bliss and
Keene. After the object of the visit was made
known Vice President Willard stated, after ex-
sminlng the list presented by the health officer,
that in the majority Of cases the work which would
remedy the evils complained Of was already IN
dor contract, but that the contractors especially
upon some Of the larger work, were compelled to
stop operations on account of the panic last fall
n money matters, and later the difficulties pre-
scented by tho nemorialists. He added that Just
so soon as the Board Of Public Works was re-
lieYed from the Inconvenience attending the
present investigation and the amounts now duo
by the United States or by delinquent taxpayers
were received, work now unfinished would be
speedily completed.
DEATH OF CAPT. D. p. KORRAN INNER.
Capt David F. Korhammer died on Sunday
evening last afer brief illness at his residence,
No. l41s Massachusetts, avenue in the thirty-third
year Of his age. His death was induced by dis
ease resulting from wounds incurred In the SER
vice of his country.
The deceased was o native of Berlin, Prussia,
and came to this country in 1s4s. At the breaking
out Of the rebellion he entered the United States
service as private in company E, seth Illinois
volunteers, and rose rapidly in the various grades
until he attained the rank Of captain. He was
present with his regiment in all the battles In
which It was engaged, embracing some eighteen
or twenty general actions, aud was almost con-
tinuously in command Of the company from the
early part Of April 1883 to the beginning Of July,
1854. He was severely wounded in action July 1,
1854, near Marietta, Georgia. and from the effects
OF which he has suffered more or less at frequent
intervals, and which has at last had fatal ter
mination. He was mustered out Of service as
captain December 8, 1885, to receive the appoint
ment Of Vice-consul at Vienna, in which capacity
he served for four years. At the time Of his de-
cease he was q general service clerk in the Adju-
tant Generals ofice, where he was appreciated
for his ability, and admired and esteemed for his
many smiable qualities. He leaves q wife and
child to mourn his premature demise.