National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-07
OLDEST INHABITANTS.
The October Mssting-centennial Rsso

The October Mesting-Centennial Resolutions.
The October meeting OF the Oldest Inhabitants
Association was held yesterday afternoon In the
Criminal Court room at the City Hall. About
twenty-five members were present. The presi-
dent (Dr. ]. B. Blake) occupied the chair, and ].
Carroll Brent, ESQ.,, acted as secretary.
On motion Of Mr. jenkins Thomas, George M.
Bonrer ESQ.,, was appointed as treasurer pro fea.,
but his term Of office was short, the treasurer,
MI. Nicholas Callan, soon afterwards appeared.
Messrs Robert Mahoney and William Boron,
both of Washington, were elected as members oil
this association.
Mr. Nicholas Callan, from Q committee ap-
pointed to examine into the delinquency Of GER
tain members Of the association, reported that
OF the members were in the Departments, and
many could attend only on the festival days OF
the association; many never attended at AL, ana
own consent, who did not call themselves mem
bers Of the association and evidently did not wish
On motion Of Mr. Jenkins Thomas, the report
was referred to the committee, with Instructions
to report the names Of those who were on the
the association.
The secretary, from the committee to whom the
communication Of Mr.; J. Goldsoorougn Brun, N
association was referred. reported that the COM
mittee considered Mr.. Bruff's plan for badge
ter for an association OF their dignity, and COM
posed of gentlemen advanced in years, and also
rather expensive. The committee was then dis
DR.. Blake, from the committee to whom the
matter of the representation Of the association at
the Centennial was referred, reported the follow.
ing resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:
CENTENNIAL RESOLUTIONS.
ResoIred, That the Society Of the Oldest In
habitants of the District Of Columbia are i'm
pressed with the deepest interest in the proposed
celebratian at Philadelphia Of the Centennial an
piyersary of American independence, aud that
they are proud Of the display Of ardent patriotism
in all parts Of the country, as indicated by liberal
ResoIved, That they consider the Centennial
celebration as the harbinger OF eneralreconcilia-
tional eaiouses and prejudices, and OF cordial de-
Totion TO the Union.
ResoIved, That they acknowledge the magna-
nmty OF foreign nations in uniting in the celebra-
tion, thereby tcstifytng their respect for
republican institutions, regulated by law and
order and recognizing the Just rights Of all other
nations and not interfering in any manner with
their peculiar forms Of government.
Rssolred, That We are highly gratihed that
District OF Columbia, and is therefore its proper
representative, has made a liberal appropriation
in aid Of the patriotic celebration and that It Is
ecutive Departments OF the Government to do all
in their power respectively to give eeidt to the &C.
Resolred, That we hope that the Commissioners
Of the District Of Columbia may find It compatible
with their authority to adopt some measure that
pie generally in the Centennial celebration, and
secure for the District of Columbia position
among the States and Territories that may parti-
cipate in the proceedings.
On motion Of Mr. Thomas, the committee was
continued as q standing committee to take charge
OF any matters that may be brought up in refer
ence to the Centennial. Tho committee consists
OF Messrs. Lawrence A. Gobright, George Hill,
John Carroll Brent, John ID. Clark, Nicholas CAL
Ian and Edward Owen.
Mr., jenkins Thomas presented to the associa-
ton, for Mr.. Francis A. Wilson, Of Georgetown,
cspy Of the MarylGnd Journal and Baltimore Ad-
perfisCr, published In IT'S, for which q vote Of
thanks was returned. The same gentleman also
presented, for Mr.. N. E. Bates, an old coin, evil
IDENTIFY Italian, but the nationality Of which could
not be certainly decided. A vote Of thanks was
returned.
On motion of Mr.. Nicholas Callan, Mr.. Horatio
N. Easily was invited TO read an essay before the
association on the first Wednesday in December.
The secretary read Q paper prepared by Mr..
Lewis Olephane, entitled How congressman
Travelled, :" coutaing many interesting details Of
the manner of travelling IN old times.
A vote of thanks was returned to Mr.. Gle
plane.
On motion of Mr.. Bohrer, the secretary was
directed to draw up copy Of the Centennial reso-
buttons to present to the District Commissioners.
Tho association then adjourned.