National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-10

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for the Institutions established for that purpose
as for individual cases.
The success Of the present venture is, we trust,
already assured; butthe managers feel that there
may be many ladies whom they have been unable
TO see, or who may not be personally known to
duty to lend their assistance, either by the OF
their names or otherwise. They will consider It q
favor not SO much to them as to the common
cause, If any such will give their Names for pub
Location, to the secretary, or to any Of the board
OF managers. Tho undersigned ladies have al
ready signited their cordial cooperation and de-
sire for the complete success Of the movement
Mira u S. Grant. Mrs. Hamilton Fish,
Mira W. A. Richardson, Mrs W. W. Belknap
Mrs. q. NJ. Robeson, Mrs. J. A ]. Creswell
Mrs. g. H. Williams, Mrs. Z. DolGno,
Mrs. Alex Shepherd, Mrs. William Strong,
Mrs. =. Coleman, Mrs. T. Cottey,
Mrs. b. B. French, Mrs. James G. Blaine,
Mrs. T. 7. Frelnghuysen, Mrs. A. q. Thurman,
Mrs. Thos. b Bryan, Mrs. .. p Morton,
Mrs. X. b. Marcy, Mrs. Fitzhugh Coyle,
Mrs. L. A. Sheldon, Mrs. II. r. Lnderman,
Mrs. Zach Chandler, Mrs. 7. J. Robertson,
Mrs. D. W. GOoch, Mrs. N P. Chapman,
EIrS. /. NJ. Powell. Mrs. David Hunter,
Mrs. II. I. Mcrrick, Mrs J. B. Ricketts,,
Mrs. Mckee Dunn.
MANAGING COMMITTEE.
Mrs. W. 7. Sherman, Mrs. V. DahIgren,
Madame De ChambruE, Mrs. W. A. Richardson,
Mrs. &. Delano, Mrs. ]. Sherman,
Mrs. J. SCOTT, Mrs. :. ;. Cox
ME- Il. L. Dawes Miss Alice Riggs
MrE Strong, Miss Eustis.
Tbs committee then adjourned, subject TO the
cali Of The president.
MRS. GRANTS SYMPATHY.
pleasant n, 'idont of the meeting was the re,
eeption of o lctfe.- from Mrs. President Grant,
heartily indorsng thu charity scheme and author.
hing the use Of her nSme in any manner that
would add to its success. trs Grants generosity
is well known for there is 20 more charitable
lady in society. Her goodness OF heart has been
exhibited on many an occasion dihSng her resi-
dence at the White House, sld the fSor OF the
District have come to look upon her as Lne OF
their warmest friends. Mrs. Grants pro ~pt IS
operation in SO worthy an object does credit q
her wOmanly nature and will tend to increase the
admiration and esteem in which she is held by
the people. - 49,.
s-'~> TIE rEcsIpSST's GENEROSITY.
1t was dreaifufYy Stormy last evening, but TIE
REPUBLICAN knowing that the people would ek-
pect the President to take action in the char
lily scene, representative OF the paper made his
way to the White House u the heavy rain, and
sent his card tothe President. EHE REPT BticAS
fepresentative was readily admitted TO the Presi-
Sos.,s private once, and received very kindly by
him. The reporter at once made known his er-
rand thus: E~'y
Reporter. Mr.. President, I called to ascertain
what interest you take in the grand charity move
ment, that the people are now engaged In.
The President. The deepest interest possible.
A member Of the managing committee called 70
ment but as she was not in, promised to Confer
with her rs soon as she returned. This did, and
to-day Mrs. Grant wrote to the committee, fully
offering her sympathy and cooperation. l told
the lady that would gladly aid in so worthy a
movement. which could do in two ways-hrst,
by assisting pecuniArily, and secondly, by permit
ting the resembling Of the rule that prevents the
sale OF tickets OF any kind TO the employees.
Reporter. Then you will permit the sale Of
tickets in the Departments?
The President. Yes. This is an exceptional
case. 1t is great and good movement, and one
in which we all should assist. Daring my FIRST
term made a rule that ne one in the Departments
should be importuned to purchase tickets for or
subscribe TO any object whatever. My reason for
this was that q great many people in the Depart
ments were too poor to purchase such tickets. and
the offering Of them for sale might seem compul,
sorry on their part to buy them. Therefore, l
made the rule to protect those whom 1 thought
were justly entitled to some such protection.
will, however, in this instance rescind the rule
for it is good cause, and am sure everyone will
be but too happy to aid It as much as possible.
Reporter. VIII you head the list Of purchasers
The President. With pleasure. had intended
TO purchase from the beginning Of the movement.
You can put me down for twenty-five tickets now.
liza number Of entertainments are given 1 shall
probably purchase more.
Reporter. We may need hass and flowers for
decorations.
The President. The flags you will get at the
War and Navy DePaItlasats, and presume the
secretaries Vii willingly l9ap them, We DO not
have SO many flowers In our conservatory as PEG.
pie imagine, but by letting US know a few days in
advance we can manage to give you quite q sup-
ply We will do all we can for you in this respect
The movement is most praiseworthy one, and ]
will gladly be Of any assistance can to promote
It. - =
TIE REFUBITcAN representative babe the Pres
ident adieu, highly elated at the success Of hi!
errant.
THE POLICE.
Some daysa Maj. Richards, Superintendent
Police expressed his willingness to assist the sale
ortickets as much as possible through his depart
ment but felt delicacy about assuming the re
sponsibility of directing the sale without permits
sion Of the board. Yesterday the police commits.
soners held their regular weekly meeting and
unanimously passed resolution permitting TX
sale Of tickets by the Officers Of the force, eId to
day the police Of each Of the precincts wli be
piled with them.
GOLD MEDAL
will be offered al o rewsfd 70 the member @
either the police or FIRE department who shall sci
the largest number o. tickets for The charity On
tertaInments. The medal will be 9 large anC
valuable one, handsomely gotten up, suitabl.
engraved, and presented to the successful com
DetitOr from the stage OF the theatre, WneTe tint
concluding performances will be given. Here II
aworthy Incentive to labor in the good cause
aside from that Of duty, for the medal will be
proud one to possess, and will confer HONORABLE
distinction upon him who may be fortunate enOug
to possess it.
THE FIRENEF.
Yesterday Chief Engineer Cronin was supple
with the first installment of tickets for the ehal
ity concerts, which are to be sold by the nremeE
Three hundred was the number reeeipted for
the Chief Engineer. which will allow hfty
each company. The FIRE department are IN
mensely popular in the District, and Will Vi
doubtedly effect . large sale. At the recen
charity demonstration which took place in Ne
York, nearly the entire number Of tickets sold
about thirty thousand-Was disposed Of by tn
police and hremen. They can now 20 to wor
and aid in the good cause, over which the peopl
are daily becoming more enthusiastic
THE JOE JEFFERSON CLUB
have definitely arranged to give their perform an,
on the evening Of Thursdsy, the 2sd instant. The
have selected the glorious three-act comedy, b
Sterling Coyns, entitled "Black Sheep" whic
It is said, has never been acted In Washingto
The farce of"To oblige Benson" will also be 1
cluded in the bill. The whole club will take pa
in the performance, which promises TO be the be
that the club ever gave.
Correspondence.
Below are printed q few Of the many eommur
cations with which TIE REPrBLlcAS has been
FOred. They contain valuable suggestions, al