Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-10-04

TIoNs.
A meeting or the Democratic Jackson As.
sociation was held last evening at Beck's
Hall, which was filled to OVERLOOKING. Mr..
j. Z. Norris presided, with b. f. Lloyd al
Kennedy. Thomas Mason, Frank p Morgan
and T. II. Harder We're elected members,
The following were nonipated: Hugh :. Mo-
ban. Terrence o. Brien, ]. B. Puman, Michael
OBriep, r: N. A. Fenwick, James +. Moore
and John Wallace.
Mr.. NOLAN was called on and made a
speech of some length, in which he referred
10 Bob Ipgersoll as an atheist and fnfidei.
They bad been to the depot to welcome some
OF Sc who had fought for their country,
and were now on the way to Indianapolis TO
meet Fighting Joe Hooker" who now is
regarded as rebel, while Longstreet, who
fought Hooker. is extolled by the republican
party. They now say that Hooker. McClel-
who saved the battle Of Gettysburg, while
such rebels as Longstreet are courted.
major j. Mcdowell Darlington followed
MI. Mohan. He said that the word change
was row Synonymous with reform. But
what party can accomplish It? No party
ever chan ged itself, and the idea OF Hayes
stemmfpk the tide of corruption in the party
rs absurd. Indiana had been deserted and
tbey have iallen back on Ohio as the last re
sort, bot they will be routed even there.
Col Fury followed Major Darlington, re-
the boys who wore the blue who were ON the
way 10 lpr lana. and would there say TO
Morton .'pull down your vest and hide your
bloody shirt"
WELCOMING THE MARYLAND "BoYs IN
BLUE"
Yesterday afternoon the members OF the
Dis trict Tiiden end Hendricks club and the
jackson Democratic association, and others,
assembled at the Baltimore and Ohio depot
TO welcome the Maryland delegation of the
Boys who wore the Blue, en- route TO Indian
apolis. About six O'Clock the train came in,
The engine being decorated with flags, while
the two cars containing the delegates were
also decorated, one having placard EXTEND
Ing the length OF the car Inscribed "Mary-
land Boys who wore the Blue, 1S61-1865. On
to Indianapolis, 1876"
Cheer after cheer was gwen, and after
music by the band (Hoffman's), Mr.. Fury
was introduced and delivered a speech OF
welcome, saying that the association was
proud 10 honor them, for they were in the
path OF duty, and intended 10 vote as they
sboaIor the union. They were bearing 9
they were the friends of the union, ar d as in
the past they would rally to its support
when In danger. There they would stand by
Hooker and Winfield Scott Hancock.
lCheers They were going % say to the
fanatics that, having save. the union,
oy the eternal the peace We won shall be re-
Colonel Maulsby replied briefly, saying
mat each and every one OF the dele CATION
would do just what the gentleman said. He
given, and cheers for JSe Hooker. Mcclellan
and others followed
The band played "Hold the Fort,n and the
BOYS In Blue sang the new campaign song
Mr.. Norris made a few remarks before the
train left.
The delegation consisted of about 100 men
wearing SLOUGH hats with tri -cOlOred ribbon
T1lden badges and blue jeans sashes. They
nave with them Hofman's band and the
Filth egiment drum corps. The following
Is list Of the officers: w. p. Maulsby, colo
II b nvyfn AtN
J: Yellott, assistant adjutant general; w.
d. Riley, Quartermaster; G. jenkins, quar-
teimaster sergeant; j.. May Oery, j. T. Cole,
J. Sharper and ]. Murphy, color guards; CO.
and F Fel0heus, H. 8. Buckles, w. 81. Leo
lard, X. I. Flsnnery and ]. l.. Culleton, as.
sistants TO the commander.
SOUTHERN REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION.
A meeting OF this association was held last
eveDir &c. N. Hill 10 the chair, and g. S.
Gardner secretary. The following were ad-
mitted 10 membership: w. p. Van Doren,
Joseph X. Harris. of Mississippi; Alexander
Williams, K 8. Lyghtle, of Alabama; john
Parsons, of Maryland; H. A. Whallon, ID
AUDITORS Office; Ashley Robinson, OF Flori-
da; w. H. Scott, George p. Button, ]. w.
Georgia; Thomas H. Redgate, of Louisiana;
M. y. Cole, Treasury department.; j. G. Nor.
gan, Tenn; w. E. Parish, Missouri.
The following delegates to the central asso-
citation were appointed: DR.. Charles Murphy,
L. j. Barnes, Judge g. g. Fisher and p. II.
Montague.
Mr.. Gardner offered resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted, earnestly urging
republicans OF the southern states to har-
monte all factional differences, and unite
their whole strength In the effort to elect
republican Congressman wherever it Is pos
sib,e.
Addresses were made by John Tyler, jr., OF
Fla; BIn. l. Cass Carpenter, OF g. G and
Judge Tarbell, OF Miss.
Mr.. Mitchell offered resolution, which
S aUOntEd. EXPANDING pnf1h fea anf
North Carolina hearty appreciation for their
perseverance aud industry, and pledgiug
them any lawful means to complete their
well begun work.
Resolutions were Offered by Mr.. L. j.
Barnes, and adopted, returning thanks to
the worthy son OF ex- President Tyler for his
STATE ment Of the condition OF affairs In South
Carolina.
CONDITION OF THE JEFFERSON BUILD
ING ASSOCIATION.-Thisa association hell
its second annual meeting last evening at
the Board OF Trade rooms, James Fraser,
The secretary's annual report showed that
the receipts from dues on stock was $50 034 O6;
from return OF advance, Sc, 807 .85; from pre-
miums, Sl1 ,072 S5; from fines, 81 ,439. TO- Fl ON
settlements, $50, l62 .06, and including tnsur-
ances, &c; total receipts, S123, 7S6 OF. Dis
bursements-amount advanced to stoc khold-
ers, $50, zoe; on stock and interest. $40 ,322O6;
items, $3.50. so; balance in hands of treasurer,
s., 253 40; total, S123, 1861. Number of shares
2,507; number last report, 2,43i 9;
Cancelled second year 58S ;; number advanced
on, 1221; number not advanced on, 1,7A 8;
total, S466. Assets SILT ,921.61; value OF each
share, s6s 80. The following officers and d.
Iectors were elected for the ensuing year:
James Fraser, president; Thomas B. Penick,
vice president; John Joy Edison, secretary;
Charles b. Bailey, treasurer; II. II. Twom-
bly,, George r. Thompson, Edward Medler
II. +. Fuller, ]. ID. Free, J. g. Judd, Geo. II.
isher, A. T. Longley, and w. H. Q. Bayly,
directors.