Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-14
The National Republican Conven-


The National Republican Conyen.
tiOn.
CINCINNATI THE PLACE, JUNE 14rH THE
TIME-THE CALL FOR THE CONVENTION.
The National Repubical Executive Com
mittee reaSSembled last evening at u. IN.
at the Arlington Hotel, and decided To take
the vote on the selection of the place for the
convention by ballot instead of UirI core.
The voting narrowed down to a contest be
tween Philadelphia, Chicago, and Cincin-
natl, and on the ninth ballot Cincinnati re-
ceived the requisite number of votes, and
was adopted as the place of meeting The
last ballot stood: Cincinnati, -, Chicago,
Il; Philadelphia, 3;which settled the queS-
ton In favor OF the former city. Tue COM
mittee then proceeded 70 select the day. and
after some discussion decided upon Wednes-
day. June Il.
lowing, which was adopted after which the
committee adjourned to meet In Cincinnati,
on Tuesday, June Is.
THE ADDRESS.
The next Union Republican Convention
for the nomination of candidates for Presi-
dent and Vice President of the United States
Will be beld in the city of Cincinnati, ON
Wednesday, the 18th day of June, at Y
O'Clock noon, and will consist OF delegates
from each state equal IN twice the number
Of rs Senators and Representatives in Con
greeS, and OF two delegates from each organ
lied territory and the District OF Columbia.
In calling the conventions for the election
OF delegates the committees OF the several
states are recommended TO invite ell repub-
liCau electors and all other voters without
regard to pas. political differences or pre-
ViOus party affiliations, who are opposed TO
reviving sectional issues and desire 10 pro-
mote friendly feeling and permanent har-
mOny throughout the country by maintain
ing and enforcing all the constitutional
rights Of every citizen, including the full aud
free exercise Of the right of suffrage without
Intimidation and without fraud; who are in
FAVOR or the continued prosecution of all Of
fetal dishonesty ard OF an economical adj
ministratiOn of the government by honest,
faithful, and capable officers; who are in
FAVOR OF making such reforms in govern
ment as experience may from time to time
suggest: who are opposed to lmpairing the
credit OF the nation by depreclating any Of
its Obligations, and in favor of sustaining
in every wav the national faith and financial
honor; who cold the common school system
rs the nursery OF American liberty and
should be maintained absolutely free from
Sectarian control; who believe that for the
promotion Of these endS the direction of the
government should be continued to be con-
ficcd to those who adhere to the principles OF
ll.G, and support them as Incorporated in the
Constitution and the laws. and who are in
favor of recognizing and strengthening the
t i!l principle OF national unity in
the Republic. T.. ID. MORGAN, Chairman.
w. T.. CHANDLER,
Secretary Republican National Committee
THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Of George
town College had their annual BANQUET last
night at Wizards hotel. All Of the officers
were present, as follows: Walter S. Cox,
president; DR.. Johnson Eliot, Hon. b. q.
Cauldeld. DR.. Daniel b. Clarke. T. a. Lam
bert, Alex. Porter Morse, Or. l. s. L. Walsh,
vice presidents; Eugene ID. +. Brady, record
ing secretary; q. Ernest Hamilton, CORES
rondiDg SECRETARY; c. G. Lancaster, treas
nrer, Among the paIticipan ts were Rev. p.
+. HGaly. president of GeOrg etown universe
~: Hon. Richard 7 Merrick, Or. +. NJ. Ian
caster. DIR. Toner, NJ. r. Morris, ChaS. Hof-
man, Ii. r., Edward Riley, professor Of the
law department; Geo. p. Fisher, w. II. Dem
mis-, JOS. II. Rice. s. S. Stout Or. c. L, Boar
man, Thomas a. stevens, John c. Wilson,
John r. Hanna and Geo. j. Golf. A short
address was made by Walter :. Cox, esq,
after the cloth had been cleared, and tOastS
followed. To the toast, "Our cOuntry-177G-
lsic.' response was TO have been made by
Hon. Francis Herman, of New York, but in
his absence letter expressing his regret that
pressing engagements would prevent him
from attending, was read. In response To
toasts speeches were made by Hon. Z. q.
Caulfeid, Illinois; DR.. johnson Eliot. Or.
Edward s. Reilly. Rev. u. +. Healv, presi-
dent Of the university; Hon. r. L. Merrick,
Or. Walsh. Talmadge y. Lambert, MeSSrs
Hoffman, Dennis, Stout and others. The
occasion was one Of great pleasure to all
present.
Cessful play Of the Two Orphans" is still
productive of interest and pleasure.
Throughout the piece there is evidence OF
care and study ON the part of all who take
part in It's presentation; the consequence is
a pleasant entertainment. Next week we
are TO have owens, who. in the role OF per
with success wherever il has appeared.
This is considered one OF Mr.. owens best
characters, and should TIL the National
every night next week.
Odd FtllOtrS' Hdll-Biind Tom, with his
wonderful musical ability, continues to
delight The large audiences which are nightly
attracted 10y THIS strange and interesting ex-
hib!tiop. Don't fail to see him. Matinee to-
morrow afternoon, with no reserved seats.
Ferris Opera HoltSe.-Next week the FAMED
Bryant's minstrel company will give some
IL
burnt cork line The troupe is announced as
hTst-class one, containing many artists of
considerable minstrel fame, OF whom Lew
Benedict, the entertaining comedian, and
Neil Bryant are bright specimens.
IhCtteT COItJIUe.-The bill offered by Man
sger Rogers this week has been a very sue
cessful one. 81. o. u" is quite an inter-
esting piece with Mr.. Grover in the prin-
cipal role, and always meets with success.
The singh g, dancing, and numerous other
specialiies, are produced in good style.
THE NEw STEAM FIRE ENGINE, Thomas
y. Morgan, No. g. was given trial this af-
ternoop, at Babcock lake, in the Monument
grounds, in the presence of the board Of fire
with 100 pounds of steam, she threw a close,
compact inch stream over 200 feet-ex-
ceeding the distance made by the Addison,
No. 3, heretofore the furthest-throwing en-
CINE in the District.
CHAINS, vest chaetlain and opera made by
h. +. Barrows n Co.. copied from gold in Is
place of solid gold for at least five years
wear. Sold by j. K. Prigg, jeweler, i57 Penn
sylvania avenue, near AZ street.
MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued as
follows james Wise and Mahala Brooks,
Edward Hopkins and Rachel Allen, John
NJ. Powell and Frances Wilson, VIM 81.
mons ard Jennie Lowe, Hamilton Ryne aud
Sarah Elizabeth Howard, Tobias Foster and
Mary Lena yenifer.