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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-10-02
PROPOSALS.
DROPosALs.

DROPoSALs.
Sealed proposals, addressed to the undersigned,
will be received at the Auditors office until ID
N. FRIDAY, the 9th day Of October, 1888. for
delivery on the order of the Auditor of
20 tors WHITE ASH EGG COAL,
IN STOVE
More or less, best quality in such quantities and
at such times as may be desired.
Terms: Cash on deli very if desired
FEE. CORBETT,
oct1 I'd Chm. Joint Com. On Pub. Property.
CIMMoNs' Liver REGULATOR and BLACK
~ DRAUGHT. for all liver diseases, for sale by
mis- E S. LEaDBEATER & BRO.
CATINES, very fine, of ali colors, at
~ mY3 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
M IXED SPICES for pickle, 1oc per package at
ufA aug30 J. c. MILBURN'S
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GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET. Oct l-20l
Cattle were offered and sold as follows best Ia
44 good 3l2a4c medium 3t4a3 DC common
21oa3t 81 Sheep and Lambs offered
and sold Sheep sold ut = l2a3 iac, and Lambs ST
4k4a6c. Calves 4laa6c. 10 Cows and Calves
brought $20a50. Market slow.
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TIE fate of DR.. Nausen, the Greenland
F.. xplorer, seems 10 be in some doubt. The
lrobs bilities are that he has persisted,
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WHY WILL You cough when Shiloh's
Cure will give immediate relief. Price 10 cts.
SO cts, and 81. Sold by E. 8. Leadbeater &
Bro.
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. Beef Csttlc-demari
fair at decline OF l,aAc; extra 5l4s5S5c good
4stla5c; medium 4s4 &c; common 3a3s4 perlb.
Sheep in fair request and l.c higher extra Sc,
good 41aa4aac medium 3laa4 Ac, and common
a34.c per ID. Lambs 3l2a6 lac per ID. Hogs IN
moderate demand extra Chicago As9 iqc; West
ern 9s91sc State Hogs ei,4se3.c per h. Mich
Cows firm at 81 ja55 per head. Mich Calves &C.
tive at 31oa6 loc per ID.
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DRUGGISTS.

DRUGGISTS.
W. F. Creighton & Co.
j. D. II. Lunt.
c. G.. Ltnnon.
E. S. Leadbeater & Bro.
Summers & Allen.
l.. Stabler & Co.
PHYSICIANS.
DR.. William Gibson.
DR.. r. C. Powell.
DR.. w. Z Purvis.
GROCERS.
j. Broders & Co.
Fisher BIos.
Charles King 81 Son.
N. Lindsey & Co.
g. William Ramsay.
GROCERS AND LIQUOR DEALEE9-
T. F. Burroughs.
Harlow Bros.
o. q. Henderson & Co.
W. A Johnson & Co.
George McBurney & Son.
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FAIRS.
1. O. O. 2.
The public are cordially invited to attend a
Grand Ladies' Fair and Bazaar,
Which will open at
Armory Hall on October Sd, 1883.
And continue until the 18th, under the
nf

POTOMAC LODGE, NO. SO, T. o. o. F.
The proceeds are for the purpose of finishing
the Improvements to their property, on north Co.
lunbus street.
Gold Medal Prizes for individual drill contests
are offered to the following organizations: Alex
andria Light Infantry, st. Johns Cadets, Canton
Washington Patriarchs Militsnts, l. o. o. F,
Washington Division, Nelson Division and Rath-
bone Division, K. of p, and Knights Of the Gold
en- Eagle.
Ample accommodation for the public has been
made by the committee securing the large and
spacious Arnory of the A. L. I.
Season ticket, SOC. Can be had of any member
of the lodge. sep25 eo3t oct1 dot
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BALTIMORE Hoo MARKET, Oct There ia .
fairly full supply of Hogs on the market this
week, the number bsing some 100 head in ex-
cess of last weeks receipts. The quality will ~.
erage fully as good as that of last Monday cleF.
ings. Trade is fairly active in all the yards We
quote the best grades of Hogs at Sl4as35c per lb
net with few extra at sac, most sses at sa'
9asc. Common and rough Hogs sell at lass net
Receipts this week 1858 head
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BALTIMORE, Oct. 2.-Vrginias consolii,.;
40; past-due coupons -; do 1O.40s % ia
new IS 64ias65la bid to-day.
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DRIED CHERRIES. Eyaporated Peaches sau
~ Apples for sale by .-.,.g.,
jan20 j {. y! LII -.
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NHURBER'S SHREDDED OATS i'e'l ~
ie9 -'' i''''' GEO. McBUENEY & SON.
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NEW YORK, October , Cotton quiet upland,
10 7-16; Orleans 10 8 10; futures easy. Flour
strong. Wheat active AID firm Corn quiet snd
stesdier. Pork quiet and firm al Sl6al6 80.
Lard nominally $l1 %.
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UlANCY NEW VIRGINIA HONEY, IN I'''
l. packages, Just received at nrDvzyrs.
oct20 McbohH1. -
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CUGAR.CURED JOWLs, Breakfast RE- Sy
y Shoulders and Hams small sizes, lTT p SI-G
mv1S j. Y. MI bD---
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NHOICE BUTTER and FRESH EGGS cons'"N'
~ ,a ~ received ana lot safe " J. c. MLBURf.
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CHICAGO, Oct 2-At II o'clock quotation,
were: Wheat. Oct. 1851. asked Nov 1868. a..
ed Dec 1911, MAY 1854. Corn, De, aud Nov
1925. Oats, oct 25ss Nov "a. Pork October
$15 97ia; Nov Sl4 50 bid. lard, Oct, III 10
Nov 50 47la. short ribs, Oct - 20 Jsn s; 22l
az %.
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M1EW SALMON AND LOBSTER, in Cans '4''
~ received. ,-,,,r,v B. SON,
aug30 GEo. McbohNHt
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POLITICAL NOTES.

Mr.. James G. Blaine left New York yes.
terdsy evening in Gov. Ayers private car
an route for Detroit.
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M liked SPICES for pickle, 1oc per package at
IH sug30 J. C. MILBURN's.
The Washington bee., 1888-02-11
WANTS..

WANTED:-Twoo or three reliable Col
lectors and Agents at this office. A liber-
al percentage paid on all bills collector
Call at once between the hours of 9. and
II clock, a. m and IN.
WANTED:- At this office a
young man, who will be willing
TO make himself generally useful.
Liberal wages including board.
WANTED AT the Bee Office two
practical printers. Any young
man who wants to learn his trade
can do so by calling at this office
A boy also can obtain employmer
by calling at the Bee office. J
must make himself generally 7
full. No other need apply. J
eral wages and board.
The Washington bee., 1888-02-11
THE "GILBERr HOUSE,.

The Gilbert House is located
at No.. 254 west 26th near 9Th Ave.
This house although not one
year established, has already TAX
en- rank as a leading Hotel.
Many of our most prominent
people from all parts of the coun
try have been numbered among
it's guest, and all unite inu nqual-
flied praise of It's excellent &C.
commodations and management.
Among whom may be men,
toned, Mrs. Francis Ellen Har-
per, Mrs. Mary Ell. Garnett, Bar.
boza, Hons. G. H. Taylor, ex.
Minister to Liberia, James K.
Mathews of Albany, ex. Recorder
Of Deeds, at Washington D. G..
Rev, DR.. Arnett of Wilbertorce
University, Rev. DR.. Price o.
Salisbury College, N. G., Rev. DR.
Cowles of Zion Church, New
York, Rev. Drs' Stevenson anc
Dickinson of Brooklyn and {
host of our leading people.
The Washington bee., 1888-02-11
THE REPUBLICAN DISTRICT
CONVENTION.
Ffom the National T1ieao).

While we admit that it was
a disgraceful affair, there were
present many whose sole intention
was to have harmony. The ones
who organized the trouble were
IN the minority and have been for
years, because of a difference of
opinions regarding the man to be
named President.
There is way by which the
people of this District can have a
peaceful settlement of all public
matters without the National Cap
itol being the center of criticisms
for the world, and that is to stop
the sale of liquor; educate the ne
gro and also the white classes to
the importance of all questions that
interest the people as whole; not
leave the management of the
District welfare in the hands of
selfaggrandized ignorant whisky
buns who pack conventions, forge
credentials OF prominent people to
carry out their nefarious schemes,
thereby creating disturbances. Let
us tell you, gentlemen, not only
those of this city, bat ye gods on
the hill, the time is approao hing
when you will be compelled to
submit to the voice of Prohibition,
labor, and in fact all kind of people
who are clammoring for reform,
and it will not be long. either.
The voters of this country are
beginning to realize that promises
of correct legislation do not put
bread into starving mouths, and
that our National Congress, gea-
orally speaking, are set of men
who neglect the honest welfare OF
the people. Some day the toiling
millions will rise up in one great
mass and decapitate every mother
son who is not in favor ofpolitlcal,
financial and social reform. Be
on your guard, for the Gabriel o.
Justice will blow his trumpet OF
warning, and if you are not for
the right you will be blown into 8
hell of oblivion.
| The VIEW wants TO see the gooC
people come to the front. and lei
us win fight which will brighter
the firesides of our homes.
The Washington bee., 1888-02-11
EMANCIPATION DAY.
A CALL FOR A CONVENTION.

Whereas, the 26th Anniversary
Of the Emancipation of Slaves in
the District of Columbia has been
duly celebrated by appropriate
ceremonies, Therefore, notice is
hereby given to the citizens of the
District Of Columbia in the 22nd
legislative districts, church socie-
ties, social clubs and benevolent
organizations, to meet Tuesday
evening, Feb. %, and elect dele
gates to a convention which will
meet at the Capital City Guard
Armory, Wednesday evening, Feb.
20, 1888, for the purpose of perfect
ing arrangements for said celebra-
tien. Each district is entitled to
three delegates and two alternates,
church organizations, benevolent
societies and clubs that have been
organized one year or over, are en-
titled to 2 delegates and one alter
nate.
By order of the Executive Com
mittee which met Wednesday Eve.
February s,
Chas. H. Marshall, Chairman,
w. Calvin Chase, Secretary.
The Washington bee., 1888-02-11

Weekly meeting are heing held
and the reports from the ladies and
getlemen holding subscription
books are most fiatteripg. AL
ready their Fair is valued at over
$500. and the cash subscriptions,
it is estimated, will reach 5000.
The members of the Corps are
working with the old time enthu-
siam and it will uot be there
fault if the Fair-Room Is not
crowded every night. Everything
will be In readiness for brilliant
opening on the evening of the
22nd.
The Old Folks Concert that was
given at Asbury church last Mon
day night, under the managent of
Madame Salla Davis and her son
Emanuel, who acted as manager.
was a grand success, Miss Lemons,
one OF the most accomplis he'd
pianist was the accompanist.
The Concert was we'll conducted
and every BODY present seemed to
enjoy it. Madame Davis is fine
vocalist and a lady for fine musical
ability. The affair was musical
and financial success. The Cos
tune of Madame Davis was one
of the most unique and farcical
that any one would desire to
witness, She is an adept in
selecting costumes. She brought
down the house.
The Ladies and Gents Domes,
tic Assembly of the End Baptist
Chulch will give a grand Valen
tine entertainment ON Wednesday
evening Feb. 13, in the above
named church, at which time al
persons on entering will receive
their valentine. Orations will be
delivered by Messrs. Scott, Burril
q. n. Hughes, r J. Daniels and
G. IL. Barnett of Wayland Semi
nary; and select music by some 0
the best musical talent In Wash
ington, The Committee promise
this entertainment to be first clas
in every particular. Admission
10 cents.
w. B. Johnson,
Pastor
The Washington bee., 1888-02-11
RUNNING WITH THE HARE
HUNTING WITH THE HOUNDS.
NUT FOR DOUGLASS TO CRACK.
From the Sunday Capital.)

"Playlng at Politics" was the
apt caption given by The Critic to
its report OF the doing of the
meeting of the respectable col
ored Republicans at the Fourth
Baptist Church, on Thursday ev-
ening last. So far as the organ
ization of the meeting went, the
appointment of it's committees, the
text OF the resolutions, and the
conduct of the presiding officer,
"Brother Johnson the meeting
was a cut-and-dried affair that
would have done credit to the
most expert convention packers
in Tammany Hall. The utter dis
regard Of the chairman for the
rights of the minority and the
eagerness of the majority to hustle
out all objectors differed only in
the degree Of noise produced from
the methods of the Willard Hall
Republicans. The exposure of
the ways and means by which
Mr.. Frederick Douglass tried to
be named by the Willard Hall
gathering as d delegate to Chicago
leaves that very high-toned
gentleman In the ridiculous posi-
ton of running with the hare and
hunting with the hounds. The
slmilie is made complete by the
fact that Chase exposed him.
After all, what farce it is, this
pretense that people who reject
universal suffrage should have a
representative IN political CON-
ventions.
The Washington bee., 1888-02-11
ROOMS TOILET.

FOR RENT Two furnished
front rooms on the second floor
for gentlemen or husband and
wife. No. 1880 18th st. n. w.
FURNISHED rooms with or
without Board to let Mrs. Susan
V. Harris, No. 1899 9th st. n. W.
FOR RENT:-Furnished rooms
with board, back room, second
floor, nicely heated for gentlemen
only, 922 18th st. n. w.
The Washington bee., 1888-02-11

could not be obtained. The oc-
casion was the exercises of the
singing school under the direction
OF Mr.. Turley. The great feature
of the occasion was the cornet ac-
compartment to the pianist.
The singing and playing every
Sabbath afternoon are very enter
tanning. Tomorrow the exercises
will be extraordinary. You will
have to 90 early for a seat.
The Washington bee., 1888-02-11
THE PLYMOUTH CHU

The Plymouth Sabbath
as well as Church, the
under the direction of "
ilcar Turley, the latte
Rev. Wm. Peal are g 81
popularity aud infue
Sabbath afternoon sta
The Washington bee., 1888-02-11
a FARM FOR SALE Or
TRADE.

A fine fruit and garden farm, with
all kinds of fruit on it, two houses
all improved, farm containing 40
acres, and only s miles from the
city. Well sell or trade. Terms
reasonable. Apply to w. Calvin
Chase, BEE office.
The Washington bee., 1888-02-11
PERRY'S DEAD.

Come We who joyful days doth
spend;
Come We whose joyful days ne'er
end,
a moment your attention lend !
o Neddie's lost his Gearet friend
For PerTy's dead.
Come ye the false come ye the fair,
Sound loud your voices on the
air,
In these wild notes of deep despair
For Death has said
With dreadful grin, and stOney
glare,
That Perry's dead.
Come We the wise; come the vain,
And join me in this mornful
strain;
Let briny tears your visage stain,
With bended head;
Remember too, tell James G. Blaine
That Perry's dead.
He was a brave(0 Republican;
A noble(?) and a righteous( y
man,
To vote for Blaine, it was his plan,
Thus lost his head,
The race was won by Sherman's
man,
And he's dead!
Did he not know such plans would
ssbust,n
And hurl his flag down in the
dust?
Why did he crave for such wild
lust p
Why did he tread
A second time, cause he won
"fust?"
Alas he's dead.
Join ev'ry bard join each Laureate,
This mOrnful theme upon his
fate,
Lament! lament We for the great
Within his bed;
Mourn for the man of NIGH (?)
dnu Stdtcs
For he is dead
Tell Blaine that cheers from ev'ry
throat,
Upon the air doth nightly float
Go tell him Sherman's got the vote,
And is in the lead.
But 0 the man who for him fought
Lies cold anu dead.
Bid ev'ry drunkard that has stood
Around and drank the ruby
blood
Tell them it is too late to brood
Ger what they made,
But let the tears of sorrow flood
For Perry's dead.
Come ye the rich, come ye th'
poor;
Come ye the bad; come We th
pure,
Come ye that linger'd round hi
store,
And whom he fed,
o now that Perry is no more,
For he is dead
He gave to you the best of wine
And free Of charge he let yO
dine,
With all the hopes that you woul'
join
Him in the lead,
And you went with number nine
, Now he is dead.
: All We that join this last refrain,
All ys that tears cannot restrain
. Know that the deepest, deepeS
pain,
Feels wretched Ned;-
f 0 for my sake tell James G.. Blaine
: That Perry's dead!
The Washington bee., 1888-02-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.

st. Paul A. M. Z. church Sth bet.
ID. and Il. streets s. W. Rev. G.. w.
Fitzhugh, pastor. Services at IL
a. no. and S p. M. Sabbath Sunday
School, 8: "a. m. J. w. Butcher
Superintendent.
The Washington bee., 1888-02-11
5000 Book agents Wasstedto Sea
LIFT TIE Or BEEGhER.,

Nv LYMAN Abbott and Rev. s. B. Halliday
Asst pastor of Plymouth Church, and dictated
largely by Mr.. Beeeher himself and received his
aid and approval; the book also contains con-
over 80 prominent writer's. This Is the righs
book; don't be induced to get any other. Con-
taius entire life of the great preacher. Agents
wanted in every town. EJ- Distance no hinder
ance as we give SPECIAL TERMS and PAY
FREIGHT CHARGES.
NOTICE-AIl our Agents are given the fdQ
benefit of our LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, which Is .
powerful lever to aid them in soliciting subscrA.
bers for this book.
Never before has such an opportunity presents
ed itself to Agents as is here offered IN placing
this publication before the public. Z
E5sWrite for full particulars and SPEC1Ab
TERMS, sent free to all, or secure an agency se
once by sending $1.O0 for outfit. Book now
ready, Address, WINTER & CO., Publishers.
Springfield, Mass5
The Washington bee., 1888-02-11
SATURDAY, Feb. II, 1858


~
The entertainment given by the
Free Grace Club last week was a
success.
Sergeant Baynard, of the 7th bat
] vion is confined to,his room with
asevere cold.
II Durham, of Howard Univer-
Try /, spending some time at his
home In North Carolina. His
brother is i'll.
J. E. Bruoe will read a paper
before the Literary of Asbury
Church tomorrow at 3p. m.
Seats free.
Los Angeles Cal.-John l..
Ul,shur beloved son of the late
Alfred and Mary Upshur, depar.
ted this lite on Jan Goth 1888.
Age % Years.
"WtaJ a way to spell fish, said
Pa, when he saw the name
Psyche on a ship. But a more
wonderful spell will be exercised
over the coughing child of yours
that keeps itself and you awake,
ifyou RIIl try DIR. Bulls Cough
syrup. 25cts.
The ladies of the Autumn Leaf
Club viii give a Parlor Social at
Mrs. y, Z. Morgan, No I'LL ST.,
n. w. Friday Feb. IL Mesdames
II. G. Irven, Pres, w. D. Smith.
Eice-pres., J. r.. Davis, Treasury
A. L Mahse, See, NJ. A. Downs,
J.. L. Beckett. n. Il. Morgan.
Young wives who have old
husbands will be glad to konw
HAT New York physician offers
to cuDc snor NJ for ten dollars;
but Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup will
cure sore th'o It and colds for 25cls.
For neuralgia, rheumatism.
2out, bums, wounds. etc., use
Salvation Oh. P.ice '25cts bottle.
Rar. }. l. Loring Of Mt. Zion
was -uprs,d early Friday morn
ng 10y receiving a good supply OF
groceries and dain1ies sent to him
hr the members of his church.
ker. Loriug has had charge of
lh'S church and its present pro-
gress Is an indication of success.
Aeuralgic paroxysms are often
Of extreme violence, and brought
on by the slightest provocation,
such as adraught Of cool air. On
the first inIimation OF such an
attack rub with Salvation OIL. 1t
can be bought at all druggists for
only 25cts.
The young ladies ard gentlemen
OF Mt. Carmel baptist church have
organrzeda a Sunday School Lyce
un which opened last Sabbath.
Iheprogram WIS very interesting
and entertaiug. The officers are
Me>6rs. @, Ii, Watson, president;
NJ q. Lucus, secretary; and Miss.
Carrie Landor, organist. Mr.. Wat.
son, the president Is a progressive
Young man and there is no doubt
that the lyceum will be a success
The statement In this paper
week after week about Shallen-
berger's Antidote for Malaria are
not made soIey TO get your mon
er; we would despise ourselves fo1
DONG any such thing. Please
don't make that mistake. Ii you
ale sufferer from Malaria, &c
tie remedy at any cost or trouble
and you will knoaD there is one
LoDest proprietary mediciae abou
which The truth only is told
The Committee having charg,
q the arrangement for the Fail
1er the benefit of the Washington
Cadet Corps are meeting witt
great success in their efforts
The Washington bee., 1888-02-11

A GENTS WANTED to Canvass for Adver-
IA tising Patronage. small amount OF
work done with tact and intelligence may pro-
duce considerable income. Agentsearn several
hundred dollarsin eommissionsin asingle season
and incur no personal responsibility Enquire
at the nearest newspaperofice and learn that ours
is the best known and best equipped establish
ment for placing advertisements In newspapers
and conveying to advertisers the information
which they require in order to make their invest
ments wisely and proftably. Men Of good ad-
dress, or women, il well informed and practical.
may obtain authority to solicit advertising patron
age for Us. Apply by letter TO GEO. ?. ROwEII.
& Co., Newspaper Advertising Bureau, 10 Spruce
St., New York, and fuH particulars Will be sent
By return mail.
The Washington bee., 1888-02-11
MASQUERADE BALL.

The Capital City Guard will
give a masked bail next Tuesday
evening February 18th at their
armory 1918 E st. Music by the
Monumental Orchestra. Tickets
25cts.
The Washington bee., 1888-02-11
THE PH[LOMATHEAN.
AFRICA DISCUSSED BY A NATIVE
AFRICAN. INTERESTING EXERCIS-
Es.

One the largest and most appreciative
audiences assembled at the 2nd Baptist
Church Ou last Thursday evening to list
en- to Mr.. L. A. Johns q native African
en- Africa. At o'clock the president,
Mr.. Chase, called the meeting tn order:
prayer was offered by Mr., Nc. Coy, fol-
lowed by an instrumental solo by Miss
L. E. Brown The piano duett by Miss
es N. E. and A. " West was next in or.
der which elected much applause. The
vocal duett by Misses Annie ThoTton and
Mary Fisher and the solo by Mr.. Walter
enjoyment in the musical line. Mr.. L.
A. Johns read his paper on
LIBERIA.
He said: Where there is a race, IA part of
whom, is separated from the main body
and original donicile, social relations
necessitate special inquiry Uy the one
into the welfare of the other. the pro-
gress of the Negroes for the past 24 yrs.
that part who are inhabitants of North
America IS commendable; which solves
the veXatious problem ''whether, or not,
the Negro is susceptible of high moral anil
intellectual attainments. We have come
therefore to inform you of a people and
country, perhaps very little is known, of
Liberia W. are speaking; her existence
demonstrates another agitatioual question
"whether, or not, the Negro is capable of
SELF GOVERNMENT.
Her condition in colonial times. and
the period of the Republic. The first eff
fective step towards cOlOnizing Liberia
began in 2I and 2o. The circumstances in
which the colonists were placed bare an
analogy to those of this country with an
exception, the slave trade, feature be-
longing exclusively to uncivilized ma
tions, which by force of arms they extin-
guished. On reaching the present site
where Monrovia, the capital, now stands,
thev landed on an Island around which
flows the Measurable river anu Stockton
ere, K, which by many providentlai ex-
periences thereon was called "Providence
Island" Upon that island about 90 yrs.
ago surrounded by dense forest, and in
the midst of neathenism stood II or more
veterans; filled with the love of liberty,
and hearts as bold as lion, they crossed
the river and settled themselves on Cape
Measurable. The speaker said, that the
King granted them land for cultivation
and ajacent were the Diego and Bassos
and other tribes.
He made cratic description of Liberia.
The paper was ably discussed by the fol-
lowing gentlemen: Messrs. H. G. Smith,
W. J. Madden, C. Leftwich, W G..
Reeves, c. II. Watson, Jacobs. After
the address of Rev. Johnson the meeting
closed with an instrumental duett by
Misses West. Next Thursday evening
Mr.. Benz. F. Petway, will read paper
entitled, 1.-The Newspapers potent fac
tor in civilization. All are invited.