Evening Star Newspaper, January 18, 1868, Page 4

THE EVENING STAR. LOCAL NEWS. _—_o— Amecements, &c., To-Night. Nartowai TuaTRe—Mr. John Brongham ia “The Lottery of Life.” Watt's Oreca Hovex—The Wallach-Da- ‘vepport combination in “(thello.” ——to—— District Government—The Question of Ex- tending the Charter. A large meeting of prominent business men and laa~payers of this city was held last even- og at Metzerott Hall, for the purpose of com- paring views a» to the form of goverument moet desirable for the District of Columbia, af- fer tbe expiration of the present charter, in May vext. There were present about one hundred Feons, among whom we noticed Dr. C. H. Sicweie, De. Sarvey Lindsley” Marhoc G. Emery, Moses Kelly, Joseph M. Brown, Geo. H. Plant, James Towlec: Olark Mills, C. Church, J. T. Mitchell, of Georgetown, Col. AG. Allen, Col. Wright Rives, J. R. Elvan: Wm. Wall. F. B. McGuire, John MeDermo: James McDermot, Wm. G. M: Trott, J. P. Kubourne, D. M. Kelsey, J. M. Latta, S. Kauffmann. Owen Thora, Lewix Clephane, D. Gilman, W. J. Rhees, J. B. Mohun, A. Heover, John W. Thompson, Col. W. H. P! bp, A. R. Shepherd, Samuel Norment, and other prominent and wealthy citizens of this District. ‘The meeting was called to order by Mr. A. BK. Shepherd, and, on his motion, Dr. C. H. Nichols was called to the chair, and said, for the injormation of those who —— — the two previous meetings of a similar character, They were held with a view of ebtaining &b expression of opinion of the leading citizens of Abis District in reference to changing the form of governmen: for tbe District. Those meet- ings were attended by persous who held prop- erty, men of intelligence, and those having most ab stake in the commun: As the charter of the city of Washington expired in May next, it was thought the opportunity was a favorable ené to obtain any change citizens might think desirable. At the last meeting a com- mittee was appointed to report a plan of gov- ernment for the District, which could be trans- matted to Congress. There was a pleasant in- terchange of views, but it was thought best aot t‘@ mature & plan at that time. ‘Mr. KR. M. Hail was chosen secretary of the meeting Col. W. H. Phillip, chairman of the commit- tee appointed at the last meeting, said he had Jearned only yesterday that he had been chosen to make the report of the committee. He did Bot haye time to write out the report, but would give the facts and arguments by which the committee had come to a unanimous conclu- sion in regard to a plan of government for the District of Columbia: At the last meeting there Were diverse views a» to the best form of goy- +snment. A number favored a territorial form ef government fer the District, which was to have a Governor, appointed by the President, and a Legisintive Assembly, to be chosen by the people. On the other hand, a majority of those present favored the commissioner form of government, which was to have commis- sioners appointed by the President, and do sway with elections altogether. The com- mittee sppomted then subsequently had & Meeting, and a sub-committer was appointed to draw up a bill embodying the Territorial form of government. and another committee appointed to draw up a bill embodying the Commissioner form of government. The latter committee reported the Morrill bill; that is, the bill which had been reported im the Senate by Mr. Morrill. A muyority of the committee fa- vyored this bill: Mr. Wm. B. Todd, as a member of the commitiee, made some amendments; Mr. A. R. Shepherd snggested others; and the bill, with the amendments, had beea agreed upon by the committee. Instead of three commission- ers, ax provided for in the bill, it was suggested. that five or seven be appoinied; but a majority of the committee favored five—two of whom should be residents of the District, with a prop- exty quatification of at leart 10,00, and not wes than five years’ residence bere: two ethers to be detailed from the engineer vf the army, one of whom should be Com- missioner of Public Building; and the fitth be from the ¢ vuntry at large. arrangement 1 was thought that the of all would be harmonized. The Police Board should remain enbstantially as now: the school= to be governed by commis. sioners; the debts of the city to be provided for by a tunded debt bearing six per cent. interest; the Government of the United States | to Pay its proportion for the improvement of stieets, in lew of taxes. If the bill could pass in that shape—and he understood Mr. Morrill was in favor of - would suggest that a committee be app to perfect the bill, and able to all. Of the commis- suggested by Dr. Nichols siding commissioner, and receiv rates, The presiding couimis-ioner to preside over all the other boards, and thus carry a knowledge of the workings of all the departments with him, | and enable them to work harmoniously. It would be his duty to be on band at all times, | afid de vote his undis ided attention to governing } thus city. He would be the responsible head when complaint was to made on any ‘ol. P. said all the members of the ‘be Were in favor of this bill, + Suggested that another committee be ap- pointed to go over the bill in detail and get from grntlemen bere to-night such amendments as bie, Which could be embodied in king it perfect in all its parts, If this bill pa-sed he felt confident there would be a great improvement on our city govern- ment, and in a few years the City of Washing- ton would be what it -hould, the great metrop- ie of the country. [Applause.) Col. Phillips ~aid tb speaking of the government of the city, he Meant to say government of the entire Dis. trict. It wa= agreed at the last meeting to commendend the consolidation of all the operations in the District Mr. Samuel Norment offered the following : Keadved, As the sense of this meeting con- \ened for the purpose of suggesting a plan for the Government of the District of Columbia that a renewal of the present charter is inex- pedient ‘The Chair suggested that it would be proper pt the report of the Committer, epherd said as the committee 4 by this meeting, he | thought it would be proper to vote on Mr Nor. urnt's re-olution. which would be 4 good basis to begin upon ‘The resolution offered by Mr. Norment was adopted. ‘The report submitted by Col. Phillips was thru taken wp. and— | Mr. J.T. Mitchell said the committee had not Teport for the action of thix meeting. mittee had re The chairman of the thought the committee should «i have the bill passed. It was not necessary for them to call this meeting again. Mr_ J. T. Mitchell thought there was ample fime betore the charter expired. It would be better to hold another m Mg aud consider the bill after it Was periected. before submit. He would like to see the &n expression of opinion upon it Stine <hould be submitted to Con. jag it to Congress wll and hear the be lore aid the till was generally un- details, and half a dogen per. better than a large wd that the general | «= of the Morfill bill, as reported’ by th: com + be recommended ji Mr. Gi. 1. Walker thouzbt the commissioners | to be appointed should be a corpe w ! tue and be sued.to hold real d then redress contd be ob mg to owned by ¢ was sufficient to Gourt whether detailed ax comm having such x 1 Bs £ 55 E 2 s 3 He had some officer y board as General Th joners would have control of all property. and it would be best to have them a body corporate, Mr. Samuel Norment offered as an amend. men: his resolution, the that w f e of the tall I now pending be. fore for the District of Co- Jumbia.” | Mr. Mitchel led that the report of Col. Phillip be and the bill be referred hs be perfected, and be Acted om at x nz. Col. Phillip said he did not <uppose it was templated to have the committee repor: at a Ubsequent meeting, yet he would not object to same. He therefore offered the following resolutic j Kreolerd, That a committee of four persons be | * uted 'o amend the bill known as the Mor- | ruil bill; thar in addition thereto the cominitiee shall go over the bill in detail, and perfect the Sane o6 te Se Possible: that they shall also we interviews wi ~ committee charge of said bill in Congress, aad vf Bt secure the adoption ef the amendments Mr. A. R. Shepherd said the bill was an im. portant one. and legal counsel should be on. cured to make the same perfect, and if possible have the same passed. ‘Mr. J.T. Mitchell tavored the resolution of Col. Philiyps, but hoped the same Commitive Would be continued. Mr. Shepherd sakl the idea in changing the Commuter was to have one or two guod lawyers on the same to perfect the bill. Col. A.G. Allen suggested that one or two Thembers be adtied to the Committer, Mr. © S. Noyes said that when the Morrill bill was before the Senate some defrets and in- eongruities had been pointed out in different | features of the bill by those whose duties made them familiar with the points treated. wonld sugges! that in order to perieet the bill ab expert in each department embraced in the | resolution came to the upper board day evening, but was. oy for two weeks at the request of Mr. did not want to thorities and the tax payers. to the extension of the charter, cils recommended the extensi cipal tax payers the charter, there would be nothing accom- plished. In the Board of Aldermen the tax paying element of this community was prob- ly represented as much as in or any other meeting. This meeting was ina peculiar position, because, if the went before Congress, they would probably say their constitnents were tax payers, and might have more influence with Congress. ‘ould it not be better to take a little more time in this thing? He imtended to offer a substitute for the resolution now before the Aldermen look- ing to the consolidation of ail the corporations in this District. He thought the Police Depart- ment and School from the arena of local # little more time be en for elaborating this matter. His individual proposition would be to ignore any attempt to suggest to Congress any particular form of government, but would endeavor to have the School and Police De- partments divorced from local polities. r. § said he hoped his friend Elvans would be successful in divorcing the police and school departments from local poli- ties, He doubted, however, if the tax-payers of this city have much to say as to who goes to the City Councils. As regarted the supposi- tion that concert of action could be arrived at between themselves and the City Councils, he would say that one board of the Councils had, by a large majority, expressed themselves in favor of a renewal of for twenty years, and the other board would have done the Same but for the postponement of the question, ted by Mr. Elvans. If the matter should be postponed until the City Councils har- monized with this meeting there would be time to renew the charter not only for twenty years, but for one hundred years! ‘The tax-payers of this city did not want any elections of any kind, and had not wanted them for twenty years. If the le trifled with these little petty elections the city never would come to any! . He did not want to tread on any one’s corns.or burt an; 3 feel- ings, but there wasa large and respectable meet- ing here to-night, and aetion should be taken. ‘We want an honest board of commissioners, and no broken down political dema; es. Good men were wanted, such men as General Michier—men who have some ideas, some pub- lie spirit, and who do not seek the position merely to feather their nests. A board of com- mussioners made up of men of the right stamp could spend our money more judiciously than it had ever been spent for the improvement ef the city; so that inten years the eldest inbabit- ant would hardly recognize the plause.) Mr. Walker had thrown out some good suggestions that conld be attended to in perfecting the bill, in regard to plac- amg the commissioners in a position to sue and be sued,&c. In regard to the ehances for the passage of the bill, there might be some difficulty, owing to the peculiar cireuinstances iu which we are pi |. It might be claimed that it was a blow aimed at colored suffrage, but it could be readily shown that the objection had no validity. T! Dill had been carefully prepared by Senator Morrill some years ago. when colored —_ was not a matter in question, and it was advocated now quite with- out distinction of party. He had had a long conyersauon with Goy. Morrill on the pre- ceding evening, and the latter expressed the opinion that the Senate would listen to any suggestions from the tax-payers of the city, and that the bill world be passed in a shape to give satisfaction. Governor Morrill said he would take off bis coat and go to work to effect the paseage of the bill. in conclusion, Mr. Shepherd moved as an amendment to Cel. Phillips resolution to strike out the word four and insert nme, and that the chair appoint the committee and announce the same through the papers, as it would be advis- able to take time get the right sort of men on the committee. Col. Phillips accepted the amendment, and Mr. Shepherd moved that the vote on the same be taken by rising. The Chair put the question, and every one arose except Mr. D. M. Keisey, who arose when the negative was called for. On motion of Mr. Kilbourne, the chairman ot the meeting. Dr. Nichols was made a mem- ber of the committee tw be appointed. Ad- journed, ee The Georgetown Distillery Case. The examination in the case of Timothy J. Hurley, distiller, charged with violating the revenue law, was continued yesterday after- noon before United States Commissioner E. F. Brown; Mr. Wilson for the prosecution and Mr. Phillips for the defendant. Mr. Charles H. Maull, general inspector of liquor in the service of the Internal Revenue Department siner the oth of October last, tes- tified that he was inspector of the Lynch’ dis- tullery above Georgetown, but not while Mr. Hurley was in charge. Mr. F. D. Shoemaker sworn. and testified that he was agrain dealer in Georgetown; knew Mr. Hurley; from the 17th to the 24th of De- cember. 1567, he sold to Mr. Hurley 93+ bushels of corn and Tye, which were taken from his store in wagons and carts, some of which he engaged and Mr. Hurley the others: he did not know who the carts and wagons belonged to: he understood that the grain was to go to the distillery. On cross-examination, witness said he did not inquire where the grain was to go. Mr. John Reingruher sworn, and testified that he was employed in Mr. Shoemuker's store, and that he lived near the distillery, and dur- ing the month of December he heard the noise of steam there, a= though the distillery was in operation: on the 2éth of December he met a wagon. drawn by two mules, coming from the distillery, being near the Aqueduct; another night, in the same month, he saw two carts, with barrels, drive away from the distillery; he could not say what was in them. Mr. Henry Ricketts testified that in December he saw two carts, containing barrel, come out of the culvert, and unload at Green Springs: this Was after 9 o'clock im the evening. Mr. Joseph Ehrmantraut wstified he lived ‘pring and owns the brew man Caughey renwed two cellars in the brewery from him on the lth or [th of Iw. cember This man has but one eye, and looked ike an Irishman. On the 10th or lth of De- cember, the evening of the day the cellars were ted, after dark, a lot of birrel were stored in the cellars, which were taken there in carts; barrels were taken and stored there afterwards, at night: the cellar was kept locked, the tenant having the key: these barrels remained in the cellar until seized by Mr. Clephane, Henry Smith, colored, testified that he was employed as engineer by Mr. Hurley in De- cember last; the distillery was run during the month of December during the night, four or five times, probably. Mr. Edward Morgan was sworn, but his exami- Yeloped no new facts art adjourned until 10 o"clock oa Mon- day morning. <a Boxrp or Trame.—A stated meeting of the Board of Trade was held last night, at their rocm, No. 4 Market Space, with Mr. John T. Mitchell im the chair, and N. Sardo secretary. he treasurer submitted his annual report for the year 1867, which shows the balance ou hand, after meeting all the expenses of the Board, to be $= The report having been audited by the Fi re Committers, was pronounced cor- rect. and thereupon accepted by the meeting. On motion of Mr. Gilman, all further business was dispensed with, in order to go into an election of officers, when the following were chosen by ballot: President, John T. Mitchell: Ist Vice-President, Samnel Bacon: 2d Vice- President, Dr. J. L, Kidwell; Direetors—George W. Riggs, Henry D. Cooke, J. W. Thompson, Richard B. Mohun, A. RB. a - W. alt, John R. Elvans. Wm. Wall, Riley A. Shinn, Lewis J. Davis, Wm. G. Metzerott and K. M. Hall. The election of secretary and trea- ¥ Was postponed till Friday next, to which time the meeting adjourned. [Mr. Mitchell begged to dectine a re-election as President, but the meeting insisted upon his serving another term, and he therefore yielded his objection. Mr. Metzerott was elected direc- tor, to fill the vaeancy caused by the election of Dr. Kidwell, a former director, as 2d Vice- President.) - The AMERICAN TRACT Socrey reports great neces in the missionary work in the South, cw the close of the war it has o1 ized or suded above 1,000 Sabbath and secular schools, affording opportunity of religious instructions to more than 160,00 of the impoverished whites and freedmev. Durmg the past year about 10 conversions have been wrought in connec- with the labors of the sixty-two colporteurs employed within the field of the agency. A meeting in bebalfof this ctin the New York avenue Presbyterian Church (Rev. Dr. Gurley’s) to-morrow evening, is ad- \ertised in our paper to-day. —_—o——. ‘Tre O1p Fouks.—Our readers shoal bear in mind that this excellent company of vooatists open a series of entertainments at Odd Fellows’ Hall, on Monday evening next. To those who ‘re sewn and heard then, this announcement will be sofficieut. To those who have noi, we 2 promise them, af they go, @ novel an { most inwresting entertainment. The com- prises thirty artists, of acknow! prit, and they ought to be well patronized in sack a musical community as this is, Last evening a meeting of this was held in the fourth story of Woodward's Hall, nearly 200 persons being present, a ma- jorit of whom were te where he could do seme good. he believed im the doc! apae Paul, that 1 and. becat many who did not believe trine, that he felt proud of his pesition and he felta desire to battle for this principle. He would not take the presidency af a Johnson Club where the members were all of one color, but in this club, represented. He th; be harmony, and he would not allow an; sonalities. if Fernando Wood so far : & é i bimself as to merit the censure of trusted none it would follew in his fe sand ive the censure of this Con- it was a] nt to him that to carry the Eity at the next election traordinary effort. Last year fm! elected the sdead-lock,” [applause] but year it will require your united efforts to elect your candi- dates. Some ure attempting to get an act of con- solidation passed in T to defeat the Republi- can party. They should act on principle, and he wonld rather so act than haye all the gold in christendom, and when the principle is estab- lished that all men are free and equal the mis- sion of the Republican party is accomplished He was not in favor yet of taking rebels by the hand and giving them the offices, allowin; them to pollute the marble floors of the Capitol with their blood-stained feet. He did not agree on this with some of the Northern and Western Governors, and he did not care for the views of the biggest Senator in the land; he had his own opinion. They have got to set in the heavens the starto guide 1 in which these princi- pees i be centred. They have the task be- fore them, and they should work, not depend. ing too much on the aid of Congress and aid from elsewhere, Mr. J. Sayles Brown said that as many would Wish to speak on the subjects brought up, he would move that the speeches be limited to only one from a member on a subject, and of five minutes, Marshall Brown, (colseed All except Mr. Boswell. We would be willing to hear him. The Chair.—He’s dead-locked. [Laughter.} Dr. Boyd moved that ten minutes be allowed. Mr. Boswell.—Five minutes is long enough. The Chair put the question on Dr. Boyd's motion—“All who wish to speak ten minutes will rise,” and it was carried amid applause for the long speech party. Mr. F. A. Boswell offered the following, which, on motion of Mr. Atkinson, were hereas the Thirty-ninth Congress of the United States, in its wisdom, declared that all men in the District of Columbia, of the age of twenty-one and upwards, excepting persons under guardianship, persons convicted of infa- mous crimes, persons who are paupers, and persons who had given aid and comfort to the rebellion, were citizens of the United States aud enutled to the right of suffrage; And where- as it was clearly demonstrated at the last elec tion in June, held in this city, that the newly enfranchised class of our fellow-citizens are capable of exercising said right with discretion and patriotism, and by their peaceful demean- or at the polls hurled back the Democrauc falsehood thai if the colored people were grant- ed the elective franchise that bloodshed and strife in our city would follow; And whereas there is a class of men in our city whose whole and sole * purpose is specnlation, praying Con- gress to take away or not to extend our charter; And whereas it is the desire of every true Re- publican that the right of suffrage in its fullest sense should be allowed all loyal citizens with- out regard tosrace or color, and is the taking away of the charter or its non-extension would declare to the people of the world that colored suffrage is a failure; therefore, Be it resolved, That the Republicans of Wash- ington, D.C., declare that no one who is in hearty sympathy with the Repnblican party, and who is in favor of sustaining the weak and down-trodden class of our fellow-citizens, is connected with this un-republican-like move, Resolved further, That we earnestly beg of Congress iow assembled to extend the charter of our city, with such amendments as they in their wisdom may see fit to embrace, for the term of twenty years, Resolved further, That the president of this as- sociation be requested to transmit to the com- mittees of the two Houses of Congress copies of these resolutions. Mr. Boswell.—I have another. The Chair.—Then you are not dead-locked, Mr. Boswell offered the following : ‘Whereas there has been some doubt expressed as to whether the late act passed by Congress striking ont the word white in our city charter is now a legal law, owing to the same having been pocketed by the President; and whereas we believe it bnt impartial justice that the juestion of it being a law or not should be dally settled: Therefore be it Rewired, That we ask of Congress to again pass said act, so as to remove all doubt and ap- prehension upon the subject, and thus certar aly and immediately place all citizens on the ground of equality and justice. Dr. Boyd suggested that the word “legal” in the fourth liae be siricken out as superfluous: which was done, Mr. J. Sayles Brown said that the enemies ot the Republican party are vigilant, and they would if they bad the power reduce the colored Tace to some such condition as they were before the emancipation. It was to prevent this was that the passage of this uct is urged. They were ready to do anything to accomplish their end, even to giving up their charter,and he was sorry to sty that men who have heretofore worked with the Republican party were in this consolidation movement. He wished it go to forth that we as white and black Republicans Were opposed to these measures, at least until after the rights of the black mau haye been fully established. Mr. Pfau remarked that it was the duty of all Republicans to see that this bill was passed as soon as possible, and that the colored man bad the full right of a white man. So long as full righis have not been conferred on them so long will they remain half citizens. They wanted justice and right, and they wanted to goin the jury box just as well as to put their vo es in the ballot box. The opposition have been meeting ina little office on 7th street for months to defeat the party by getting up a consolida- tion movement, and they finding that ¢ was not in favor of the plans ha their course slightly, and now p tailed government, in which all to be appointed by & power tar remoy: the people. Some very energetic busi ‘were in this movement, and it appeared to be a movement of speculators in Teal estate and suburban lots. Some of these had been work- ing with the Repnblican party, and the politi. cal life of these should be terminated. Dr. Boyd said that he had been reading a re- port of the proceedings of the Fourth Ward Democratic club, in which the speakers pitched into Congress and discussed the probabilities of acollison between the Capitol and White House, deelaring that they would not go with Congress. As it was now, we have able crimi- nal judges, and yet it was almost impossible to obtain a fair verdict by the jurors, and a jury would not convict a man known to bea rebel. He hoped the resolution would be passed, and that a law would be passed giving even-landed justice to all. The opposition say that mercy should be shown, and he would show it by dealing it out to those who bad been violating the laws. He remembered Low they had used Kentucky hemp. He wanted 4 republican Government complete in all its workings, and this could not exist unless all bad their rights. Mr. A. Watson (white) said that unless the Republicans sustained the party it would go down: and if the Democrats stole a few hun- dred million of dollars, ax they had done here. toforr, they would defeat them. He asked how the Republican party could act unless they had aid, and how could they expect to carry the election when last year’s expenses have not been paid. If the Democrats are victorious, ery Will be raise di, when it should be mer ublicans should be sustained by and be asked what Congress had di them Mr. Boswell suid that last * seed there was not ‘a speech made by the opposit in which party the Republicans were not charged with asing the col people as tools, and he wanted to give the lie to this assertion; to show that they were in favor of giving equal rights to all races, While Congress may have neglected many things, they had done much for this city, and in nearly every instance they had done what 1! had been asked by the Itshould be remembered that they to contend with besides ordinary legislation with adevilin the White Hous and other devils. All we gsk now is that they will not stop until the; ve the colored le their toad right. x! van =. Ftp 2m (osherea) said & had ne con! Congress, thelr action had been such as tochuse tas ciety in the South to be continually crying out againstthem, It seemed to him that some of their Republican friends had been asleep, hered the interests He referred to the public school bill tiele in the Inteliigencer, aie stated that come of colored men. They bud every effort to find out who these under the War -Rad tl were true lopped and he Sag ER renegades ) 2 had of EE le HF il i HY § Ee i Fi ] 58 E giving the electionef corporation officers to the joint boards, in the hands of Mr. Sumner, (ap- place) which will be passed. [A voice.—Hurry it up.) Col.-Curtis._They might have r. John F. (colored.)—They went home to confer wath their constituents on im- portant measures, and there were extenuating circumstances, Mr. Watson, (white.)—Last year the same bill was lying on their tables, and they could have passed it, but instead they took a recess. Mr. Cook continued, saying that by the pe- culiar rules of the Senate one or two members could cause a bill to go over by objecting, and it was an this account that it wax not The word white should be stricken out ot charter. If that word had been struck out be. fore, his friend « Dead Lock” might not now be the Register, for a colored man would be eli- gible; and if the word white is stricken out, and ohn Surratt is next tried, perhaps some of you black men will be on the jury. The resolution was ade] Mr. J. L. Pfau (white) offered the following: Res That we most respectfully but ear- nestly petition that Congress appropriate snf- ficient money to enable the Superintendent of Public Buildings and Grounds toopen, and gravel all the avenues in the eity of Wash- imgton during the coming season, work to be done and no distinction be made on account of race or color. Mr. Watson moved that the name of General Michler be struck out, and C Teques- ted to elect a Republican Commissioner of Public Buildings. Mr. J. Sayles Brown said that Gen. Michler was an amy officer,and from what he had heard, he did not give any employment to Re- publicans. white or black. Mr. Atkinson (colored) urged that it was not proper fer this meeting to dictate to Congress, who knew what they were doing. Mr. Brown said that Gen, Michler had turn- ed his back om Republicans and the negroes, and was riding out with Mr, Forsyth, who holds a pretended office under the Corporation. Mr. Watson said that he would insist on his amendment, as he knew that Gen. Michler did not give employment to Republicans, white or black, and that officer had employed in the Smithsonian grounds seven of the most violent yperbeads. ir. Pinu saggested that Mr. W.’s amend- ment be adopted as an additional resolution, and suggested the following: Resolved, That we request Congress to elect a Commissioner of Pubhie Buildings whose prin- les and views agree with those held by a ma- Jority of its own members. Mr. C.S. Bates suggested as this office was nt, as we havea Radical Secretary, the matter might be settled there. em- ployed by Gen. Michler, as there were two su- perintendents, he knew, belonging to the par- ty, and Captain Stone had colored men exelu- sively under him, Mr. Brown said that the colored men referred to were paid by Gen. Howard, but worked by Gen. Michler- Colonel Curtis said that Gen. Michler should do something for the soldiers who had served in the field, where he had not served. ‘The resolution, as amended, was adopted. Dr. Boyd called attention to the fact (and asked the association not to laugh,) that the Fourth Ward Democratic Club were in want of speakers, and moved that the Chair be a committee to volunteer to furnish them, Mr. J. B. Brown moved an amendment, that Dr. Boyd be sent to them as a missionary. Dr. Voyd—I'll go if the chair will guarantee prow ciion. Mr. John F. Cook moved a resolution re- spectfully petitioning Congress to pass a law providing for the election of justices of the ce. Mr Cook said that these officers as a class had ever been against the colored people, and frequently committed colored people without ceremony. Mr. Watson asked how many magistrates there were in the District, and bow many of them were Republicans, a ‘The Chair stated that there were two Repub- lican justices present, Messrs. Boswell and Miller. Mr. Boswell said it seemed that the Attorney General regarded « man once a magistrate al- ways a magistrate. Dr. Boyd related his experience of taking colored Woman to a justice to makean atfidayit when he (Dr. B.) was ridiculed, and on being asked bis (the magistrate’s) name said his ini- tials were Clayton. He took the woman to his office to make the affidavit that a wealthy Mary- land farmer was aiding the South. ‘The resolution was adopted. Dr. Purvis, (col.,} moved that the resolution in favor of declaring their choice for President be taken up. It was suggested that a collection be raised which was done. Mr. R. J. Beall, (white,)—I move to adjourn, Mr. Watson.—You are not in order. ‘The question was taken on adjourning, and lost—yeas 15. Dr. Puryis.—1 now call up the resolutions offered at the last meeting. The Chair stated that bis health was such that it was necessary for him to leave, and he ‘would call Major Morse to the chair, ‘Mr. J. S. Brown objected. Mr. Cook explained that Major Morse was first vice president, and Mr. Brown withdrew his resolution, and Major Morse took the chair. Mr. A. Watson moved that the resolutions offered by him at the previous meeting be taken up, and stated that he wished the resolution to be considered as one expressing opinion, The revolution is as follow: Resolved by the Central Republican Association of Washington, D. C. That while Republicans everywhere are nominating General Grant for the Presidency, lest we of the National Capital should seem to be derelict in duty. or wanting in gratitude to our immediate defender and the ation’s protector during a long desperate contest for the Union and liberty; therefore we hasten to add our approval ot the spontaneous action of the loyal masses by nominating U States Grant for President in the elec Inf: and may the people of the United States Grant to their defenders, in the name of their chief, a majority so vast that, during his four years of administration of the Governm by a faithiul execution of the laws d by Con- gress. he shall be enabled to as effectually crush out the last vestige of rebels and Copperheads, in their secret war against the nation’s as during the four years of command, at the head of our brave, patriotic, and devoted soldiers, he was enabled to crush out the rebellion in actual and open war for the disruption of the Union. Mr. Bosweil offered the following as a sub- stitute: Whereas we believe that the true interests of our country demand that the organiztion of the Republican party should be maintained, and that the administration of the Government should remain under its covtrol; and whereas we further believe that to attain these objects it is the duty of that party to put forward as its candidate for President in 1863 @ man who is a Tepresentative of its principles and policy: a true and tried statesman, Whose past life and political action are «irreversible guarantees” that he will unfalteringly adhere to and sustain the great and fundamental principles enunc ated in the Declaration of Independence, and who will also Pauetely execute the laws and maintain the public faith inviolate: therefore, Kesvlerd, That the Republican Association of the District of Columbia, fully relying upon the intelligence and justice of the American people, and believing that in Salmon P. Chase, of Ohio, are centered ail of those great qualities of finan~ cier, jurist. and statesman, Which are so esse tial to the Chiet Executive of on nation at this time, we do hereby recommend him for the Presidency in 10s, and wedo most earnestly and firmly pledge ourselves to our Republican, brethren oft! States to aid them to our utmost in securing his nomination and election. Atthe mention of Mr. Chase's name the read- ing was interrupted by vociferous applause; aud at the close, there was & motion made to” adiourn, and calls of question. Mr. J. Sayles Brown obtained the floor, and said that he had been in faver of keeping Na- tions] politics out of the A-sociation, but us Gen. Grant's frends had brought the subject in, he was in favor of the substitute, especially as nine-teuths of the members were in favor of Mr. Clare, Dr. Purvis said thatthe friends ot General Grant bad but one thing to say in bis fevor— reticence: and be argued that ne man stoukt be Bomingies Whore principles are not known, They bad the wstumeny of Messrs. Parker and 000,00, jutions bein, Jou move Tay table. He did not think that people should be led away on this by a few over-mealous whites. The people of the North were 6040 90 tm favor of Grant, as were two-thirds of He le be careful as to not see as mach reti- Mr. Brown asked leave to ask a question. Mr. Cook.— Wait until I get thi Mr. Brown insisted that he should ask a question. Mr. Cook declined to give way, and bis statement that two-thirds of Congress were r of Grant. Mr. Brown.—I deny it. Mr. Cook.—I can show the figures. Mr. Brown.—You cannot. Ideny it. Mr. Cook—I will risk my word inst yours. He thought that Mr. Chase would be of more use to the country in his present position. He moved to adjourn. The Chair put the question, and decided it in the affirmative; when much confusion ensued, some charging the Chair with deciding against the vote because he was not in favor of the Chase resolutions, and considerable excitement took place previous to the dispersion of the assemblage. ee DasTaRDLY OUTRAGE.—A bold attempt to Tob and murder Mrs. Linden, a white woman, occupying a one-story frame building, situated on the vacant ground fronting the river, near 15th street, was made last night, between # and 10 o’clocg, by three colored men. On reaching the premises, two of the fellows took up their Position at the front door, while the third went to the rear part of the house, and bursting the door open, seized Mrs. Linden by the neck, (who wes barefooted and in her night clothes,) {ust as she was in the act of getung into bed. ith the remark, “Your money, or your life,” the daring marander attempted to advance to the front door to admit his confederates, who were in waiting, when, with a desperate +ffort, Mrs. Linden loosened bis hold, sprang from the back door, and ran for life to a neighbor's, shrieking for help at every,step. Her cries alarmed the fellows, and they made their es- cape; not, however, before Mrs. L. got a sight of them, ofie of whom she thinks she recog- nized as a notorious character, who has been lurking around the neighborhood for some time past, Mrs, Linden is the wile of @ soldier de tailed for guard duty at the Arsenal, and the mother of three little children, ‘who. were asleep in the bed at the time of the occurrence; but they neither awoke nor were in any man- ner disturbed, The object of the rnffians was doubtless rob- bery, for it was expected yesterday that the soldiers would receive five mouths pay, in which event the supposition was that Linden would leave his money with his wife while he was on duty at the arsenal at night. Mrs. Lin- den, after her fright was over, returned home, where she remained all night, without further molestation: her xense of security being much enhanced from the fact that Mr. Larrie Clark and another neighbor, who had yolunteersd, ‘were keeping watch around the premises. —— Death or Derrerive Krity.— M. Keliey, of the Detective Corp: morning,it his residence on Sth street phoid pheumonia, Mr. Kelley was tacen si the “th instant, and seemed 10 have a presentment that he would die, for be informed Mr. Cler ents that he did not he would live weeks. Besides his family there were present when he died Messrs. Claryoe. MeDeviti and Bigley, of the detective force, and Seibold, of the fire-alarm telegraph, as also the physician, Dr. Latimer, who had remained with him con? stantly for a week, Mr. Kelly was a son of Mr. Nat. Kelly, and a er by trade. He entered on duty as po- in when the present foree was organized, “Tr, 1-61, and was promoted to the sin September, 1863. He leaves two children, with a large circle of friends and acquaintances, Major Richards this afternoon issned an order announcing to the force bis death in appropriate terms, paying a high tribute to his memory: and making 9 detail of fifty mnen to attend his funeral. which will take pluwe on Monday at two o'clock. Mr. Kelley was a member of St. John’s Lodge of Masons (who meet to-night to uiatke arrange ments for the funeral) and the Scheutzen Corps, which will attend his faneral. His associat of the detective force meet at 7 o'clock this eve ning toexpress their views in reference w his death. Wm edd th two —— OUR CONTEMPORARY JENKINS AGarn..— “A fashionable wedding will take place in a few days, which an evening contemporary will chroni ving the Wrong names as Hen Will be given at the White House hich an evening contemporury will chronicle, giving the Wrong names as usual,” as on the occasion of the New Year's re when ithad Col. Moore described w particularity as doing the honors of th lion through the day, when that good-1 Private Secretary happened land on a duc evening recept paper dragged i Supreme Judge: Culloch present, though they figured con=pi ously in the imaginative list in the sane paper. If our contemporary Jenkins—who seems to be a jealous-pated, unhappy sort of body—ihinks he makes day-wages by this firey style of at- tack let him go ahvad. —s—— Enretion of Orricers.—The spirit of en- terprise that distinguished the Consolidated Business College, is extending to the students, who seem to believe that business men should ntin oratory and English composi- tian as well as in book keeping and arithinet A litery society has lately been organized at th College, and the following gentlemen have elected ofticers:— Edwin B. Aims. A Gnanp Cans? mitequerade will commence ating Park, and afternoon and evening. The 5th dance, and enliven usic. There is no being a large crowd upon the fee, an costumes, Unique and attractive dresse~ form a pageant grand, beautifal, and We understand that a calcium light has ordered from New York, to be used this « ing. ——.- USIVERBALIST SERw column will be found a notice of T preaching in the city to-morrow. Brooks, of New York cy. We ke B. ix the General Agent of the iM Board of that denomination, and is here‘ con- sult with the Univensalists ofthis Distric! about organizing a chureh in this city, in conformity a resolution to that effect, passed by the iversalists at its last an- A New Co-orerativk BUILDING Assocta- TION.—A meeting of parties favorable to the formation of a new co-operative building asso- ciation, (on the plan of the Washingiin Co operative Building Association.) will be held this evenmg at Temperance Hall. The shares of the Washington Co-operative Building As- sociation being complete, this call is issued to. meet the wants of parties unable to procure stock. needa Diep oF Exresvry.—On Thursday afier- noon, 2 White man by the name of Patrick Buckley, formerly an inmate of the Soldiers? Home, Was found ina dying condition by an eld colored man, in the barn of Mr. Robinson's form, ad oining the Soldiers’ Home farm. He was esrried to the hospital at the Soldiers’ Home, where he died in @ few moments atter- wards, His legs were badly frown. petit tail: a SALe oy Mowry.—At the second monthly meeting of the Lincote Co-operative Building Associitiion, held at the corner of Fourth L streeis last evening, ®500 sold st )72 per . premium, and $50 at $1.83 premium. shu was paid in on shares.” of the National Capit a hent Inst evening at thelr offices on th crest, Lewis Clophane, Exq., was elected wreacurer of the company for Me bnening year. CITY ITEMS. —eenoreen rr. , died on Saturday morning at five = ‘Wat the funeral takes place from bis on Monday, at 2 p.m. Tt i« ex wil attend. They 's Restaurant, corner of B. Hexze, President, eat Axornen one of SD. & H.W. Smith's en- perd Church Organs sold to the Thirteenth_ street Baptist Church, Sb and E streets, at Jewetry —Jet, Coral, White, Bloe setts, 200 new styles, Bttons, Stads, Rings, Chains, Sil. ver Pinted — and Forks, reerived thie yat Prigg’s One Dollar Jewelry Store, No. Penn. avenue, near 4\ street. etvannh tras Mr. Jen's Guxar Book AUCTION will open im town, with Thomas Dowling anc- toneer, this (Th ) evening, & 1% Bridge street, and be continned a few evenings. 1,15 ———— Tar Great CLosine-orr Book Save, at private sale, closing each evening at 6 o'clock, at 370 Pennsylvania avenue, u: the Metro- politan Hotel, will be continued a few days ac ‘So rich and varied a offered in Washington. We. L. Wart & Oo., Auctioneers. Ex- D FLavorixe ass bbl. is, MSc. per bushel; Hay, | TRACTS AND TorLer PRerawat: ave re $135" per ew |; Straw, $140, Buckwheat, 2: | ceived more just commendation from hich aw. per It. thority than any other goods of their kind made in this country. Burnett's Standard Preparations —Qoooaina, a compound of cocoanut oil, &¢, for the hair; Fiorimet, a delightful perfume for the handker! chief; Kalliston, a cosmetic for removing freck- tan, sunburn, &c.; Oriental Tooth Wash, an'elixir tor preserving and beautifying the eth and gums; Burnett's Cologne Water, un- Fivalled in richness and delicacy of perfume; Jonas Whitcomb’s Remedy, for asthma, roe Fisk.—Buneh Fish, S0e.; Codfish. Haddoc Fish, 2vc,; Salmon Tront, 20¢.; Smells, 25e.; Bive Fish, 15e.: Lake Pickrell, wWe.; Lovsters, Ivc.; Terrapin, $18 per doz. —_—o—— RECKION OF THR Sons AND DAUGHTERS OF Liserty.—Last evening a grand reumon ef the Sons and Daughters of Liberty was held at Odd Fellows’ Hall, Navy-Yard, under the aus- ices of George Washington Gamp, No. t, | Cold, hay fever, &e.: Burnett's Flavoring Ex- Which ‘drew tore a large number of the | ‘Facts, for cooking purposes, wend tt came together Members of the order in the District, and a very pleasant time was spent. The exercises were opened by the members singing an ode, after which prayer was offered by Past Chief Rich- ard Emmons. go remarks were made by Past Chief Jobn - Thom after which the quartetie « Warrior's sung by Messrs. Bradley, J: Acton.” The “Old Colon: Messrs. Webster and Forsythe. the objects and aims of the order were made by Grand Chief John E. Herrell. The duet and chorus Cantilena was sung by Mrs. Bancroft, Miss Martha Mundell, and r.W.W. Brad- ley and H. Acton, followed by Messrs. Webster and Forsythe fing Near the banks of that lone river,” an esers. Bradley, Jacobe, Stewart, and Acton singing the quartette, “There's mnsic im the heart.” At this part of the ramme Mrs. Nellie McLain appeared on the stage, and im a neat address presented to Gran: Chief John E. Herrell a gold medal in the shape of a Maltese cross, on which was the inscription, “Presented wo Grand Chief John E. Herreil, Jaunary 17. 1868, by Franklin Camp No. 2, Daughters of Liberty, Instituted April 1, 1867," with the letters «€. S.A." on the reverse. Mr. Herrell replied in appropriate terms. Past Chief Jose; i ley, of George Washington Camp No. 1, fol- Korice To Srrciat Darosrtons.—The at- tention of depositors of bonds and other able pac! a Tespectfully called to the let- ter from the Comptroller of the Currenoy,Hon. H.R. Hulburd, published. Concur. Tent opinions by several eminent legal gentle- men have also been given. In consequence thereof we do not feel justified in longer assum- ing the responsibility of the custody of articles. Depositors are requested fo withdraw such de— Posit now in our possession, at their con veni- ence, before the first 3 of January, Is, 8S. HUNTINGTON, Li Oasshier, First National Bank. —_——e—— Prreows wishing to subscribe for Taz Star who reside on Capito! Hill and the Navy Yara, Will please len orders at No. Lz? East Capitol street, between 4th and sth. Joux Coooins, Agent ee crealiainy Dr. Ware, Chiropodist, 24 Pennsylvania Qvenue, between Four-and-a-balf and Sixth streets, continoes the euccesstul treatment of Corns, Bunions, Bad Nails, Enlarged Joints, Warts, Moles, Vascular Excrescenors, &e. Office bours from Sa.m.to 6 p.m. No cl oJ for consultation. Established ist. paeenascroneasciay lowed by reading @ poem co armen thy Tue Oniorxal FRANC selis Gent's Furnish. secasion, “Dutch, Upside-Down,” by Messrs. | ing Goods c! than any house in this Webster and Forsyth, was well rendered. and | at his popular store, 494 Street, between Pust Chief S.A. McKim delivered | and FE. three doors above Odd Fellows’ Hall, an address. The trio, “Distant Chimes,” | Recollect the No.—494. 22,181; was sung = by «= Mundell ~—_—sSisters. ——-.——_ . The solo and chorus, “Little Barefoot,” by For CHILBLAINS aND FRostep Feet, Auna Mundell, Mrs. Bancroft, and Messrs. Ac- | White's Embrocation is aspecific. Price $1 per ton and Stewart was well sung, and the Ohim- ing of Bells, by, Forsythe, followed. Past Chief Richard Emmons delivered an address, and bottle. For sale at #4 Pennsylvania avenue between 4 and 6th streets, ——_--208---____ the quartette “Speed Away,” was sung by Messrs. Bradley, Jacobs, Stewart, and Acton. EO ETOWN. Refreshments were here furnished, and after G RGE some time had been spent in social converse, &c., the floor was cleared tor dancing, which Affairs in Georgetown. ‘was kept up until a late hour. The piano. one ORTANT ARKEST.— Detectives Clarvoe of Suenway ‘a= kindly loaned by Metzerotr. ieDevitt, with the assistance of Lieut. Essex. yesterday arrested Wm. Garrett and James Coleman on suspicion of Baving set the store of Mr. Reintzel on fire on Sanday night last. They were taken to police headquarters, Washington, to awaita hearing. The parties came before Justice Walter this afternoon, at police headquarters, when Chas, Burch testified that he had heard Garrett and Colemgn say that they would burn Reintzel out, on an old grudge; Friday, after the fire, he heard them talking together, and heard one say that they had burned -the —— out at last.” about ? p.m. on Thursday he «aw Colemaa with matches: heard him say before Mr. Fear= son that if he could not get revenge any other way he would burn Reintzrlout. The accused were sent to jail for a further bearing. INTRRPERING WITH AN OvPicer. man came before Justice Buckey charged interfering wi discharge of his duties, and was fined $2.50, SKATING ON THE PoTomac.—The river is now frozen over with thick ice, upon which men and boys were skating to-day. Mauser To-Day.—Beet, best cuts, 2ic., next dest We.; Mutton, Mahe; Veal, waatse. Pork, I5alve.; Beet, Walse., Lard, tsc.; Nnusage, 1c: Hams, Turkeys, 25c. tb.; Chicken $1881.25 per pr; Prairie Chickens. ©! per pr. Pheasants, $1 per pr; Partridges, €} per doz 7 Butter. 5vc.; Eggs, Gic.: Geese, $1.25a81 Su, Rab Apples, @ia%c. per peck #1 per peck; Irish Pozawor mions, SI per peck; Cabbage Tips, 3c. per pk: Celery, i “TATE SaLe.—Mr. Thos. Dowlin: > Yesterday evening sold lot No. 214, ad Hawkins" addition to George- ting 15 feet on the west side of Fred . between Sth and 6th streets, and having a depth of % feet, and impro three-story brick, and a frame «torr an ing-house, to Michael Lyuch for $1, —_e_—_— NAviGaTion NEARLY CLosED.—With the morning, from Aquin Creek, owing to the in- crease of cold and large quantity of ier in the river. Should there be ro abatement in the re cold weather which we now have, com- nication with the Creek must cease in a day or two, for the resistance of the ice will be entirely too formidable for the heaviest built boat to overcome, Water communication with Alexandria has ceased, and passengers are now compelled to pass tw and fro between the two cities over the rail- read. The Winnisimet had great difficul keeping up ber trips yesterday afternoon, a. on the last return to Washington made # uar- row escape from being wedged up in the ice in the river when near the Arsenal,in which event she would have had a cold time, fastened be- tween the two shores. Dhis steamer and the Thomas Collyer are both lying at the Potom: ferry wharf this morning, where they likely to remamm for some time. LLING Pe ant keeper. doing Ir " officer Walker. and charged with selling liquor to soldiers. for which he was fined #20, MARRIED. FISHER—FARQUIER. On the loth. by Rev. Some to ‘arthy. MissS B. FISHER tw P FAK a 4 - January s.Mre. ANN CEBIGH sear of her age. CBEIGUTO! ‘ON 7 Ret funeral will take place from a ns dwelle her son-in-law, T. Pursell. 341 Pennay! - fives dun Triands eroinvited tattent. Tur CatTLe MARKET.—Seven bundred bead KELLEY. Onth lecek tenth bon of cattle sold at Drover’s Rest yesterday at from ee On Ps Morning of the Mth instant. | 96 to 98x; per hundred, gross weight: 000 head ‘inuice past 7 o'clock, ELLEY. of the Metropolitan Poltc Force, of sheep at from 5 to 86 per bead, and 9) cows Pneumonia, aged 31 years 4 months and calves at from $45 to $60. I nner eeeeee e === GEORGETOWN ABVERTISEMENTS. ¥ THOMAS DOWLING, Auct.; Georgetown. CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE WHARF ROPERTY IN GEORGETOWN On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, the &th inst., atéo'clock in the afternoon, upon the promincs, * knew him but to love him, Named him but to praise.” 2 CALDWELL, On Wednesday evening. 15th in ES M. A. oldest son of P.J. and Jane Caldwell. 2 is years. Funeral willtake plase from the residence of hie | # vey Sf A RT parents, iret pireet weat, between I aud rereets | Diat FS a ereme rth. on Sun 30 -m. The friends = onan n the family are invited to attend. T° | So oan a a “eh Myeey si ai re wae WAYNE. On Thursday, January 16th. 183, our te all that valuable whnrt joved brother. PG. M. LEWIS H.WAYNE, in | ing to the estate of the inte Chaties Myerss Stes pearetiines. a soso ee frenting forty-one feet on the scuth aide wf Watt street. in wn, and rupeing back of that width to the channel ‘of the Potomac river, the said property being between Congress and Jefer- son streets. Terme of gal as preecribed by decree: One- fourth cerh; balance in 6.12. and 18 menth«, with interest from day of sale. All cou tuclud- ing revenue stamps. at the cost et aser. If Tere ily are ited to attend. WaT tas manbers oF Besters Bear Lodge, Mo. Ms. of the G.U.O. of O F., and Oda Feilo it sinter Lodges in good standing, are fraternaily invited t) attend. vis. eyancin, the pur: : J, Roms Davies Beg.” | the ‘porchaser fais to comply’ with tir torts Jt Paraicx M. Bapy, Secretary. att | eale we days. the trastees re Hl at the cost and risk of the defa WOODARD. Inthis city, the 17th instant, NA- | [Ebi to rene oh po ol THAN C- WOODARD, of Maine, aged 34 years and | {hE Priperty is Cie uired wh IRVINE, (On the oth instant. GERTRUDE TA BT Eee! troctonn Bose Irvine, aged daughter of Alexander MeL. aud Syenre nnd 1nd BSEY. January loth, 188, county Low LILA iS WL and beloved som of Mra. ja lé Saw2wids Ww, rince George’* T years. the oaly H. and the late Lo- MPORTANT TO LADIES—Extra TRAINS at- Hoopskirts, are to ordor at ed to made “ry. BACM'S HOOFSRIBT hd CORSET FACT ing of ail kinds done in the beat Ju BE’ ee . mw Tray tuamktel for past’ avore. the su)<criber y solicite the continued custom cf the conmunity —- :< oe Goods ‘and Fetarued by oxprans oath aD “i - utmost and es S OF THE COLUMBIA COL Bate sea at sue Shoept Setariey, ah v0L. cl iy em Serorday, TO THE LESSER GE LOTS. when it is closed at 8. pt eet go iam the BOARD OF TRUSTEES . helt on the 8th instant, it the leases should take eff-ct from the Ist day of January, 18%. Parties interested will plonre call and leave their names with Mesere FITCH & FOX. Real ite Brokers, wer 7th apd F beg or that the leases may be executed without ay. AMOS KENDALL, President. OSES KELL YY D. COOKE. HENRE jayr at Committee on Tuprovemente. ZR GENILEMERS OLD STYLE Remodrled and faakio te hap lb set ti iy at M. CUNNINGHAM 'S Hat Factory, 340% 7th street, Letween I K streets. ja T-colm* H NTEB'S GREAT ANTIQUARIAN BOOK STORE. 20. ‘enia avenue above I7th street. —_ volume ot Gems of engraytl . S78. pear. Bi each.” Aut ae Re A’ B. SILVERBERG'S, 427 SEVENTH STREET. between G and H, you cai iessuch es Ballon euch as er Braisl, Glmpe, of all ‘kinda; te, (someting mee -OP'| TIVE 8TO: Nev cag 8 BETWEEN D AND R. Has seamen Oy hand the et. Ri 5 pe Faies. Raitine che