Evening Star Newspaper, January 15, 1869, Page 4

. ‘ Se PI wer > CawTEnevry Haltt—The great gymnast, Mowe, and attractive Can-Uan. Ovp Frttows’ Halt.—Cotton & Diamond’s Minstrels. Forrxet Hatt, (Georgetown.)—The world- Tepowned Davenport Brothers. Por. SuiTn’s Art Gallery, 30¢ Pennsylva- Rigay ‘New pictures on exhibition. —_-—__ Provident Aid Society. A meeting of the Board ot Directors of the Provident Aid Society was beld last night at the rooms—President Parker in the chair. At the request of the Society, Mr. Wittiam 3. Slowen Tew bis resignation as one of the directors, which was tendered st the last meet- img. ‘Mr. A. K. Brown, General Agent of the So. ciety, presented bis report, which was read and accepted. |The report states that the number of cases of extreme suffering and destitation Bas not been so great. perhaps, in the aggre- gate as iast year, and yet the number of appli- @ants for relief have exceeded any previous year. After acknowledging the receipt of a lot f clothing and shoes, and giving am account of their disposition, the report suggests to the Board the propriety of ing & stock of common shoes, to be distributed to the destitute trom the agent’s office, more particularly as it is found on inquiry that there are several deal- ers who have ® latge stock of army and other unsaleable shows that can be purchased 1m thie ety at avery low price, ranging from forty gents to one dollar and fifty cents per pair. ‘The feasibility of organizing an auxiliary sew. ing sid society of ladies is recommended to the inquiry of tbe Beard, who would take charge Of the manufacture of articles of female uader- clothing from cheap material This is very greatly needed, and under-garments so asade can be largely issued to those who now stand reported as destitute and deserving. employment branch of the sgent's office, im charge of Rev. A. Hall, bas for and furnished employment for a few, but the demand for work of all kinds far exceeds the supply of labor. Contracts for the supply of ‘Ai 6% cents per pound for the soup houses ‘were awarded to Mr. M. H. Homiller, and for bread to James H. Sim] for five cents per Joaf and two bundred loaves as a donation ‘The two soup houses are operating success- fully; the one on Maryland avenue, near 4% out fifty pounds of mest and five loaves of bread day, at ap average cost of $53 perday. The same may be saia at & bike expense of the soup house corner of 17th and I streets. The fund at present within the control of the society will be exbausted as soon as the demands are met for the liabilities ieurred, and from the first it has been entire- ly imadequate to meet the requirements of emergencies by which the society has been surrounded. An extra appropriation is asked trom the Fourth and Seventh Wards, as So many cases of extreme pPropriation or contin- gent fund be set apart distribution by the OfSice, with the discretion of tte General Agent, after personal visitation. The report, in con. elusion, recommends the appointment of a ppointed in his stead. In conformity with the power vested in him, the Chsir appointed Chiet Justice Chase, and Messrs. Messrs. Turton, Dixon, and Solomons were Sppointed a committee to consider the sug- gestions embraced in tha report of th» General Agent, and to report at the next meeting On motion of Mr. Solomons, the General Agent was reques'ed to solicit proposals for the delivery of wood in the several Wards, and to Teport at the next meeting of the Board of Di- rectors. On motion of Mr. Slowen, $25 was appro- ted for the purchase of groceries tor distri- tion among the destitute of the First Ward. Mr. Fitch moved that the General Agent, Mr. A. K. Brown, be allowed $125 per month for the services of bimselt and assistant. Laid over for one wee! FirtH Wamp RErUSLICAN ULUB.—Thisciub & meeting last evening at the Oolored Bap- tist Church on ith street east, near South Uar- Olina avenue, H. Merryman presidiag, and Mr. Green secretary. Mr. D. B. Parker offered a resolution censuring E.S. Atkinson for using Ris efforts to prevent the admiasion of the dele- ‘Bites of the club to the Natienal Colored Con- ‘Weation, when the debate took a very wide Yange. Mr. Parker then spoke of the legal election of the delegates, and said there were men inthe meeting who opposed the admis- sion of the delegates to the Convention. Sev- eral voices—State names; who are they? Mr. Parker—I will give the name of E. S. Atkin- on. Several voices—Now you are talking. Mr. Parker thought it strange that he himseif had not been sent asa . When he was always sent to general conventions heretofore. ‘Mr. Atkinson explained that there were 1,20 Republican voters in the ward, and men had BO power to call a meeting in a corner of the ward and elect delegates, and spoke of the duty of a man to represent his mency. Mr. H. Brown here inquired it Mr. Jobn R. Arrison represented bis con- sutuency of the Fifth Ward m Cay Council, when ne steadily ignored the claims of colored men to positions. Mr. Atkinson said that Mr. Arrison was present and could answer for himself. (Mr. Arrison remained Silent } Mr. H. Brown said that colored mex were Jackasees to ride white men into office, and Place a set of men on their tickets who would not pay for the breaking of the windows in Ebenezer church, where they were nominated A general acumen here cuoued asto whether present club was the original Republican elubof the Ward, when wine Brown said the character of the discussion was a disgrace to the chureb in which they were assembied, and if Be was a trustee of the church he woald not germie the edifice to be used for such Rarposes. Chair called Mr. B. to order. ir. Wm. Brown to the Chair: «Are you the chairman of this meeting? Mr. Maryman: «Yes, me sitting here, don’t you!’ Mr. Brow but Ihave seen you sitting in a great many qiner. places. ({Laughter.) Mr. Parker ac cused Mr. Atkinson of trying to shield weak- kmeed white Kepublicans, which Mr. Atkin. tom denied. The resolutiou of censure of Mr. Atsinson was finally passed and the meeting Adjourned. —-—_—_ SixTe Wso Grant axp Coirax Cicer. uparation fir the Lrauguration.—At the meet. ing of the Sixth Ward Graat and Colfax Ciub, Jest eveoing, the President, John Venable. in ‘bair,and Wm. ‘Yes, tH it jon. A meeting of this Association was held last evening at Union League Hall, which was crowded to overflowing, by ® company of all colors and both sexes. The i had been read in reference to the packing ofthe ar meetivpg im ey Dr. P characterizing it asa ; and it being de- cided by the Chair that it conid only be read by unanimous consent, the further reading Was not allowed to proceed. The reading was suspended after the words “for the purpose of.?* The meeting proceeded to the election of offi- cers, and the following were nominated for president: W. A. Cook, J. L. Pfau, and F. A. ‘Messrs. J. H. Crossman and Sidney McFar- land w-re sppointed tellers, and afier ballot Teported as follows: Cook 245, Boswell I7, and Pian 1. Mr. Boswell, (who had come in while the balloting was goicg on,) moved that the elec- tion be made upanimous, and stated that bis pame had teen used without authority; that ne came here for the purpose of nominating Mr. Cook, | (Applause. } motion way then ado] ‘bile the vote was being counted the Chair addressed the meeting, say! from this meeting that they would go out like giants filled with new wine, and expressed his adherence to the principles of the party which bad befriended the poor down-trodden sons of Africa, and be would not desert them untl they ‘were clothed with all the mghts of American citizens. Mr. Watsop.—“1 would like to make a few remarks on my resolution.” Voices.—“I object, object.” The Chair. ‘hen you cannot proceed * Mr. Watson.—“That's your tree speech.”” The following were nominated for Vice Pres- ident:—Dr. ©. B. Purvis, Charles H. R. H. Booker, Henry Piper, and Charles Halse. The latter declined. The ballot resulted—Pur- vis, 166; Peters, 10; Booker, 2; Piper, 4; and Dr. Purvis was declared elected. For Seeond Vice President, the followin: were nominatea:—_M. Duffey, A. G. Hall, J. H. Crane, Sidney McFarland, ali of whom de- clined; and Jerome JoBnson, Robert Thomp- son, Carter Swart, and William Rutherford. The vote py egy 2); Thompson, 165; Johnson, 1; Stewart, 7; Rutherford,¢é. So Mr. Thompson was declared elected. For Secretary and Assistant, the following Were nominated:—C. L. Halse, W. H. Lewis, W. H. Bell. John S. Crocker, Jr., and Jerome Johnson, and the ballot resulted—Hulse, 166; 17; Bell, 2: J. S, Crocker, Jr., 1; Jerome Jobnson, 45: Nasby, 1; Watson, i; Boyd, 1. Col. Hulse was declared the Secretary and Jerome Jobnson the Assistant. The following were nominated tor Treasurer: J. A. Crossman, H. M. Knight, W. H. Bell, F. A. Boswell and S. J. Bowen. The vote re- sulted— Boswell, 135: Knight. 2; Bowen, 3. So Boswell was declared elected. Mr. Cook briefly revarned his thanks for the confidence reposed in him by the vote, urging Steadfastness to principle, &c. Dr. Boyd asked, how about paying theex- nees' Pir, Cook.—«I'Nl pocket them.” Mr. Boswell was calied on and addressed the meeting, thanking them for electing him to the Position of Treasurer. He remarked that tor the isst eighteen or nineteen months he bad been the treasurer of tue Corporation, and as such bad doue his best to protect the city coffers, and he felt it his daly to secure the archives of the Corporation ag:n.-st the rotten Democracy, and had succeeded, and he would likewise Protect the coffers of the association. A Re- publican city government has gone into opera- UoD, and had found the city to have been robbes by bad men, the people’s money squanderea, and no receipts to show where it had goue, with streets a disgrace to the city, and sewers ‘0 constructed that hardly a month passes but suits for damages. How fa> the present government had sccompiished its objects it was tor the le to sxy, and although some things nad been done. which not like, they stood to-day as the and their enemies even admit it. They sh gOOL until justice and equality to ail is corded, when the song throughout the entire District will be Republicanism. the mtroduction of 8 resolution ich bad created a — 7 gh in the party had ssid that the Tesolution Wou d bring tbe liquor question 10 the party. 1t was not so intended. Although believed that he was rigut in offering it, yet ving that it would be misconstrued, and that it would be nsed by their enemies, he con- cluded that the issue could be met outside of the party. He bad been chagrined that sach an impression had gone abroad. He had heard it said that it was a frebrand; that Democracy ‘was again raising its head in consequence: and not wisbing ever to do anything which tbe Demecracy could take advantage of, he would withdraw the resolution with the permission of the house. Dr. Boyd moved that the request be granted, which was agreed to, and the resolutions were therefore withdrawn amid great app!ause. Mr. Croseman moved that the resolations offered by Mr. Crane ata previous meeting be Teaflirmed; carried, The reso! Tejoice in the election of Grant and Colfax; see in the re cent amnesty proclamation an illustration of the that «those whom the God's would destroy, they first make mad;” thank tne Hon. Jobn Sherman, of Unio, for the able speech de- ered in the United States Senate, im tayor of ter railroad facilities tor this District, and pe Congress will act upon his wise sugges- tions, by promp'ly pussing the different rail- road bills now before that body, whica pro- vide for a more direct communication between this city and the great North and Wast: alse, thank the Mayor for the prompt and manly course he has pursued in resisting theencroach- ments of that giant monopoly, the Baltimore and Ubio Railroad Company, apon the rights of this Corporation, and urze bim to stand firm for the right, trusting to Congress and the people for his vindication Dr. Boyd moved that the Exeenti ve Commit- tee be elected at the next meeting, which was carried. Adjourned. —— of the Provident Aid Society. 1 see by a report of proceed- ings of a mimority of citizens of the Seveatn Ward, published in & morning paper yester- day, certain misstatements in regard to the Provident Aid Society, which I have been ag- vised to correct. + My time is too ich occupied to notice er- be made in the respectable parties, who misinformed I. have concluded w / The National Conven' of Colored Men. terday, after our report closed, the fol- lowing business was transacted: respective States.” Referred to the Business Committee. Colonel Forney was then called upon for a speech, and came forward smid hearty plause. After a brief but eloquent address, be ‘was followed by Colone! McCiure, ot Pennsyl- vauia, who was warmly applaudea. The Chair then announced a committee of one from each State to consider the resolu. ons relative to the organization of a vagus. Mr. Jno. F. Cook offered a resolution that this Convention hereby respectfally and earnestly Petition the present Congress to transfer the property of toe United States, kaown &s the Arlington estate, and now in charge of the De- partment of War, to suitable corporators, one from each of tnese United States, and one from the District of Columbia, yet to be named, for the purpcse of locating thereon a self-suppert- ing military ‘stitute, with competent educa- cators. Referred to Business Committee. Mr. Edward H. Davis, of Philadelphia, made a few appropriate remarks Professor tt tendered his resignation as Chief Secretary, that be might more effectually attend to his duty on the Business Committee, and Professor Sampson, of Avery Uollece, was ey elected secretary of the Conven- tion. Mr. E. V. Clark offered a resolation con. demning the course generally taken by the sa. perintendents of schools to discourage colore: teachers, and for not giving them appoint- ments im the city schoois, as weil a in the = districts. Referred to the Business Com- mittee, Hon. Jobn Langston moved that in honor of the many good deeds done by General VU. O. Howard, bis name by added to the list of mon- orary members. Carried. Adjourned to 6:30 p. m. At the evening session, Mr. E. D. Bassett, a delegate from Poiladelphia, resigned in favor of Berj. K. Sampson. Mr. Ciark, of Lowa, presented to the Convention Governor Morrill, of lowa, who was received with applause, elected an honorary member of the Convention, and thanked them for the honor conferred upon jim. A motion to admit Mr. J. J. Roberts, President of Liberia, as an honorary member of the Convention occasioned much opposition. During the discussion of this question Senator Wilson entered the and took a seat amid The motion to make Mr. jonorary member was voted down. D. W. Anderson, of the District of Co- lumbia, submitted the following memorial for ru 1 privileges in the District of Columbia: Wheleas the charter of this city guarantees to all the loyal citizens thereof equal rights before the law; and whereas it is evident that many colored persons are confined in jail for long months, away trom their families, with greater suffering and disgrace; that these per- sons, upon exammation before the courts, are often proven guilty of no crime only that of having a dark skin: Therefore we, the colored Peopie of these United States, in’ coavention Assembled. do petition the incoming President to nominate two or more justices of the peace, im and for the District of Columbia, of colored men. We also petition that the colored people bave the right of a wisi before a jury of their own coior, nnd not before men who yet believe ‘that black men have no rights which white men are bound to respect.’” Referred to the Committee on New Business, Mr. Downing, chairman of the Committee on New Business, then presented a report, suggestions and resolutions, recommending that a committee of seven be ‘appointed, with Isaiah ©. Wears as chairman, to ask for an in- terview with, and hearing betore, the Judiciary Committee of Congress; and, farther, taat a national executive committee be appointed, composed of one member trom each Sate and Territory and from the District of Columbia, the headquarters of the committee to be in Washington, and the meetings to be at least once ip each month; thata memorial be pre- sented to the appointing power to appoint for the census of 1°70 & commissioner with no Prejedice against the colored people; that a central executive committee of seven be appointed to urge upon Congress. capitalists and others the necessity of securing homes for the homeless of tue pou'h: that they urge upon the S-na'e to pass the House bill opening to bomestead setilers certain lands in Aiabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Fiorida; that they Tecognize in Ulysses S.Grant and Schuyler Colfax representatives of the progressive spirit of the land; that the original Abolitionists are entitled to ‘a more than ordinary share of the gratitude of the colored people: that the Repub- lican party is the only party which should re- ceive the gratitude and support of the colored Tact; that the liberties of the citizens can never be safe while the States are acknowledged to be the chly pewer to regulate suffrage; that a commitiee of five be appointed to memoralize Congress in regard to selection of jaries in the District of Columbia, without regard to race or ; that the duty of the colored race to Attica is'Do more binding on them toaa upon other citizens of the country; that the first of January in every year be approprintely cele- brated as the anuiversary ef the emancipation proclamation; that 1t is the daty of every min- ister of the gospel to urge the reforms now going on in favor of universal suffrage and equal rights. The resolutions were supse- aucnthy adopied. Mr. J.B. Murray offered resolutions express- ing the gratitude of the colored race to the lave deus Stevens for his life-long efforts in their behalf, congratulating the country on the success of the Recoustraction policy of Con- egress, and acknowledzing their gratitude to all who have labored for the removal of disabili- les against the colored race in regard to voting: to the Radical press and people of Iowa and Minnesota for their advocacy of impartial saf- frage, and its final success. “Keferred. Senator Wilson was introdaced and addressed the convention briefly, giving his hearers words of cheer, and assuring them that their day was coming. He bad no doubt that ere the 4th of Mareh an amendment wold be added '0 the Constitution of the United States making 1 men equal before the law, and allowed to enjoy all the privileges of an American citizen. ‘Seuator Warner, of Alabama, follovred. ‘Wilcox, of the District of Columbia, eed that he was authorized by the com- mittee to invite all members of this Convention to attend the Woman's Suffrage Convention next week. The Chair ahnornced that any of the dele- ites having to return home over the Northern Sentral. raliroad oan procure tickets free of to the Secretary of the The CObair here announced the Committee of ‘Seven to seek an interview with the J inn Whipper’ William H. Day, and N. Professor Vashon, of New York, offered a resolution. which was referred to the Commit. freedom.’ Judge Kelly of Pennsylvania. addressed the And the Convention adjourned until lie tt 8 shop Singleton T. Jones offered resolutions Yeciting that land and money is needed by the that the Committee on the Na- vonal Equal Rignis League comsider the pro- priety ot izing & national joint stock com- pany, wi will tend to advance the and incarests of the he. Mr. W: of asked if there another Committee, 8 useless body. Rev. Mr. Turner said the Business Commit- tee was a humbug. —— ‘Suggested that the adjectives be 0) . Mr. Ware.—“Oh, we will soften him.” Mr. Turner said the manner in which th+y | ‘were doing business was 200 years old,and they did not commence properly. The resolution was referred to the Business Committee. At lz o'clock the secretary called the roll that might be the assessments A telegram was recei: Pittsbarg, Pa, asking that a resolution be adopied urging institute tions for the an- Congress to it nezation of Cuba and which was re- ferred. The Mutual Council of the Congregatio: Phurch. After our report closed yesterday, Gen. 0. O. Howard read parts of a pamphiet making certain charges against him, and said tha: the motives attributed to him were erroneous. It Was asserted that he (Gen. H.) bad done cer- tain things that would advance him, at the expense of the church, in the direction of the done to the people = Cemvention ef the Nationa’ ‘mi | imflicted upon ricklayers® on. vIPTE DAY. The Convention re-assembied this morning. and on motion of Mr. Uonroy, of New York,.: was resolved to hold evening sessions at 7 o'clock. Om motion of Mr. Browning, of New York, the thanks ut the National Union were tendered to the officers and members.oi Union No. 1 of Missouri, for their mobile in wal: their claim for assistance while the New Y« bricklayers were on a strike. Also, that ‘Uniwn congratulate the craft of Penasyivania ana vicin! i "a wae ‘After Se dinposiiion of other business of minor im jportanor, the hour havimg arrived for attempt the introduction of this neeeded relief; that we will redress all wronzs the aforesaid Unions, by indem- nifying them for their loss of time and money; that we Will pay or cause to be paia the sum of seven doliars per week foreach member of ‘idency or Vice Presidency of the Unires | Stares. Such a thing never entered his mind. At was also asserted that xt was personal diffi- culties between Dr. Boynton and himself that created the trouble in the church. He would here say that he believed that all personal feelings between Dr. B. and bimself could be sunk at any moment. Gen. Howard, by re- quest. here made a statement of the financial condition of the church, showing that the cost of erection will be abou $111,004, about $6040 of which bas been subscribed and donated, leaving an ir debtedness of about $50.00. Near- ly all of this amount, he said, had been raised under the sanction of the Congregational Union. The pastor, the deacons, and himself bad authorized the circulation of @ circular bearing the indoreement of the Secretary of the Congregational Unton, he believed, after that igdorsement had been revoked; but he was not ‘Aware at that time that th ment was ithdrawn. He afterwards ved a letter ich indicated that Dr. Boynion bad been Rotified previously of its withdrawal, and cbsracterized the issuing of the circular as what the writer of the letter thought wasa sharp practice on the part of Dr. Boynton. Dr. Storrs moved that the sabyect of this let- be referred to & committee for ion, nd the moderator appornted as such commit: jo’ Parsons, of Springfield, and Deacon jurch. At the evening session, Dr. (. B Boynton, Pastor, proceeded to read’ the statement of :he Pastor’ and the church, and in answer toa question read a letter which vou:hed that he bad noteven imtimated that he preferred the forms of Presbyterianism to thoxe ot Congrega- tionalism. The questions of the proceedings badin the matter of the application of Prof. Patterson and wife tor me: ip, was ex- — zs. Dr. Boynton, who stated that the Teason Prof. P. was not admitted to the Charch, was because he declined to indorse a certain principle of the Church, to wit: that man was bis own free agent. stmgea bene of Mr. bei po who it was sent an insulting letter to the pas. tor. Mr. Boynton contended that he had not made any charges whatever. He had simply sent the to the Board of Deacons, as he was justin the act of leaving on the cars on bis summer vacation, to do with the matter as they pleased. He considered his action in the matter was according to the Charch polity. In regard to the matter of admitting colored 8 in the church Dr. Boynton said that he ad been charged with endeavoring to prevent colored is from entering the church. This was not so, forhe had frequently said that he would not be a pastor ofa church that would refaseto admit colored people. He would»: here again. He held that the biack man should not be excluded from any eburches, schools or places of amusement to which white men bave access: but he did think if would be best to elevate the black race in schools of their own, if possible, and he ‘would soon show that be is equal to any sovi- ety. and would command the entree to that society. The manner of calling church meet- ings was presented by Dr. Boynton, in which he stated that becalled his meetings on the authority of a majority of the board of deacons. He closed by sayin he was ready toxbury every- thong that bad transpired if others would meet bim. He believed if tive or six would meet bim tairly and freely this could be done. He would go further and say he believed that if one masse would bury all and consent to give bis aid and encouragement: by tfie bless- ing of God they would succeed as a church and would prosper. Several of the Council expressed a desire to kpow who was the one man alluded to by Dr. Boynton. when some one remarked in an un. dertone that it was Gen. 0. O. Howard. Gen. H. arcee immediately and said when Dr. Boynton expressed himself ready to bury the past, bis answer spontaneously sprang to bis mouth: but as a member responded toa. sentiment this morning and found that he was not the person referred to, ne felt thar he had better not be too fast in rising. Dr. Boynton here came forward and renewed bis assertion, and stated that he did refer to Gen. Howard as the one man. He believed a tall reconciliation of the church would follow. Gen. Howard here arose and said he fally and freely buried every personal matter with Dr. Boyington; bu’. the matters relating to the church, and not personal, he did not feel at hiverty to thus dispose of; and he would pre- fer that they be settled by the Ueuncil. Dr. Storrs was of this opinion also. Both sides here subbmitted the case to the Council, and the Council thereupon went into executive session, and sat until} o’ctock this morning when a recess was taken until noon to-day. ‘The Council reassembied at noon to-day, and after considerable debate, agreed to heat ex- planatory statements in reference te attempts which had been made to conciliate the mem- bership. Several members ot the church availed themselves of the opportunity to state tueir connection with the case, aud the Council then adjourned its public session to make up their decision. which, it is probable, will be an- nounced at 6% O'clock this evening. to which time the public session was adjourned, —————— Womer'’s Richts Mertinc.—A regular Meeting of the Universal Franchise Associa tion was held m the fourth story of Union League building last night. The hall was well filled, and during the eveming addresses were made by Dr. Lockwood, (the tenor of whose Temarks were pronounced by his wife about “half and balf,”) by Mr. Tibbetts, (who dwelt ‘0 largely upon domestic and governmental finances that he was called to order by Mrs. Dr. Lockwood, who said that she could not see what finances bad to do with women’ by Mrs. Archibald, of Kansas; M away, of Boston: and Miss sifirmative; and Messrs. Clark, Gibson, and i Tn the course of legislative assemblies pands of drunkards, and said that it would not look haif so bad to see women with babies im their arms in the Senate of the United Statesas it mow does to fee Senators nursing bottles of whisky there. She was sharply reproved for thts remark by Mr. Cunningham, who thought people should be cautious how they made such statements avout our law-makers, which were calc! Jated to reflect discredit our institations. In the a — an ee, in the audience ask: thought it necessary foe Boye to a pants in petopeentye as | to wi prom; that when such a rivilege was wrted tees’ hay Rap iret it ff man in crows thee to be o passing poffed out with AE scot riaiculons dimensions ‘nd Grecian bends of ludicrous conformation. Miss Stanton, interrupting, mquired which Jooked most ridiculous, ladies with I £ i ! ; i | | we pledge the several June ks | said U said Unions who was idle while on the strike in last until October Ist, 1588; that the afore- jons be requested to refase working until tbe just demands made by them b> eran‘- ed by the employers, and that to make success- 1ul the eight-bour movement, attempted by the aforesaid Unions, we advise them to organize themeel ves into 2 co. tive Association, and ‘mious to assist them in kK, so that they may s: pete with their former emp.oyers raising a capita! st cessfully com, | im the contract market.” Mr. Swayne proceeded to address the Con- vention in bebalt of the resolutions, touching first upon the effort maugurated anamber of years since for the ten-hour law, ard the rapid manner in which it was adopted in all branch- es of labor throughout the Union. This, he thought, would prove to be the case in the effort now being made to put into practice the eight-hour law. provided the various unions, backed by the endorsement of the great Na- tional Union, stood fast and aided each other. ‘Mr. J. W. Browning, of New York, next ob- tained the fioor, and pledged his fellow-work- men throughout the land that the bricklayers ot New York would never yield the point they had taken. They only wanted the assistance of the National Union to give them succase. Mr. Farley, of Brooklyn, opposed the pas- sage of the resolutions, as be did not thick Unions Nos. 2 and 4, of New York, shouid have the privilege of formally commencing the strike again next spring. Mr. O'Callahan, of New York, warmly ac- Vocated the passage ef the resolutions. Mr. Gorbam. of New Jersey, followed in op- Position, and favored moderate counsels. The strike of New York, he thought, wasa political dodge, and had noi the sanction of the brick- layers as a mass. r. O'Connell, of New York, thought the strike of New York last summer had proved a Success, and it only wanted assistance trom the National Union to forever settle the question St issue. The only way, however, to insure this result was to furnish money in case of strikes, and in order to obtain funds a system of assessment should be resorted to. He could not say that he was altogether in favor of re- opening the strike next spring; in fact, he did not deem it necessary. Mr. J. E. Kirby, of Maryland, was in favor of eight hours, but thought there was but one way to accomplish the object. it was orly by & regular system of taxation. A tax of twenty cents a day upon each man would yield 21,60), and any Union demanding eight ho id deduct one-fifth of their wages to correspond with the reduction of the hours of labor. The question was further discussed by Messrs. Maxwell, of Troy, N. Y., and Eggles- ton, of Md., and others im favor of the adoption of the resolutions, and Messrs. Paul, of ii Cullen and Penlin, who favored the eight-bour system, but did not beheveit expedient for the ‘ational Union to levy a special tax upon the Unions, to sustain strikes which might be made upon this issue. ‘he Convention then took a recess till 14 o'clock. At the afternoon session the debate was con- Hanes, and was in progress when our report closed. — From J.C. PARKER, 455 7th street, and from J. Shillington, Odeon Beilding, we have Dom- treat’s Mirror of Fochwons for February; and from Parker we have the Democratic Almana> for 1860, Demorest's Young America for February, and Our Young Folks for Febraary. peer sbens Woman SuPFRAGE.—Our readers will see advertisement that Lucy Stone and Henry 8. Blackwell will lecture at Metzerott Hall this (Friday) evenmg. They will have a large audience and fair hearing. Senator Wilson will preside. —————— CANTERRURY olds its own, and every night draws delighted audiences. The Cau-Can is alway® received with enthusiasm. ce CITY ITEMS. For Teroat Distases and affection: of the chest, Brown's Bronchial Trockes,” or Gough Lozenges, are of grea: value. Ia Coughs, Irri- tation of the Throat eaused by cold, or Unuse- exertion of the vocal organs, in speaking in public, or singing, they uce the most ben. eficial results. The Troches have proved their efficacy. —_.+—_—__ Bors 1 Big, prepare for the inaugaration of our next President, General Grant. 4th of March, by purchasing Infantry Caps, 5u centa; white Parade Gioves, 20 cents; at Adamson’s, 506 9th street. 6 Go To Ta GREAT ABLTION Sate of CUMPERLAND Coat, By Gleason & Glenn, On the 22d instant, At Ray's Docks, Georgetown. eee Corse, &0.—Dr. White, Surgeon Oni of twelve years’ practical e: the United States ‘and Canadas, and established at 44 Pennsylvania avenue, between 4% and 6th streets, since 1561, successfully treats Corns, Bunions, Chilbiains, Ciub and ingrowing Nails, and other diseases of the feet without pam or inconvenience to the patient The sboe canbe worn with ease immediately after the operation. Refers to the many eminent physicians, surgeons and thousands of other responsible persons who patronize bisestablishment. Hours from = a.m. to6 p. tm. Owing to press of business at office Dr. White is unable to visit patients at their resi- dences except between 6 and 8 p. m. ——_+—_—__ Docror J. H. THOMPson HAS REWOVED his office ana residence from the First Ward to Massachusetts avenue, between Thirteenth and teenth street. Office hours before 10a. m., and oe ). Rene at the vman’s Hospital, from ‘p. Mm. every day, Sundays excepted. 10,3 SPECIAL NOTICES, HALL’S VEGETABLE SICILIAN HAIR RENEWER. Benews the vitality of the scalp. Renews the hair to its original color. itritive matter which Ph — eee ive wi Bourishes Benews the brash, wiry hair to silken softness. Benewe the growth of tno hatr. a s the sppearance of those are’Bald and is a splendid hai 5 Fa waaldne pine Sorta te Ot B. P. HALL & CO., Nashua, W B., Proprietors, Fer sale by all druggists. jal3-2m THE COURTS. UsrITEp Statee Suraeme UourT.—No. 42. The steamship Georgia vs. the United States. Argument concluded. No. 43. Pacific lusur- collector. any, under protest, sy claiming that it Rot be reduced to its equivalent in car- reacy. Argument commenced. COURT, Judge Fisher. Vosterday, iiliams, grand larceny, not guilty. Edward Samth, assault and battery: nolie pros. George Jones. petit larceny, nollie pros. defendan 3 McManus: order confirming sales of trastees and referee to W. J. Miller, a special auditor. ‘Myers vs. Hollingshead et al; order pro eon- fesso againet two of the defenaants. 2re- GEORGETOWN. Affairs in Georgetown. Oneanization oF 4 New Lopozor Masons. ~~ g~ Masons, was cated last evening, under the auspices of the Grana Ledge of the District, and the follow: —Worshipful Master, Pine Causten; Senior Deacon, —— Thorn; Janior George Wetzerich; Secretary, S. O. Palmer; Treasurer, V. Stinn. HxEcp To Batt ror Court.—Jack McDaniels, colored. was before Justice Buckey this mora- ing, cbarged with stealing sundry articles from F. Frech, confectioner, and was held to baii for conrt in the sum of $100. Tue Davasrort BaoTuers —We advise all of our Georgetown readers to see, at least once, the wonderful mantfestacicns of the Davenport Brothers. Their seances in Wa-hington at- tracted crowds of the most intelligent citizens who acknowledged that the phenomona they tnessed were of the most unaccountable racter. They appear at Forres: Hall toe maght and to-morrow might Rives FRoyt.—Cleared—Steamers John Gideon, Winters, and Empire, Price, for New York. Georgetown Advertisements, (eo BaDGE at GEORGETOWN. Beanvsn Wasi a and do hercby certify “that the sald idge ie 80 far compleod an to be ready. it, and convenient for the passage of perso: and | vel Ve tfally, your obediont servant. £7 Femectll, you elie Sites, Brigadier General of Engineers, Commanc in, ._ Under the abo ‘Ftiticate. the Agued act Bri is now open for travel. ard the tol be collected en and after TUESDAY. J: 2869. Secret: spd Treasurer road and Bridge company. r [BY THOMAS DOWLING, auct.; Georgetown VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY ON Wi STRERT. GEORGETOWN. ar AUOTIO! On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, January 2st. 1969, at «4 o'clock ‘Will sell, on the 5 valuable property. | . frontin, aed yy side of West ore Crane ee y Back-beilling and Basement, containing 1? rooms. | ri) a gout the bouse, stable in the rear rms : One half cash; bali iu six and twels months, with interest, secured by a eee cf trast the "3 Veyanciny end stamps at thy BAB. M. MATTE! for of jalé-@ (Courier) THOS. DOWLING. Auct. BX #0 o'r; Georgetown. POTOMAC FISHERIES AT AUCTION. Ne 9 tree " HOW 4 BRIDE Was Won. Will be rented for the comi: tomac river abeve Geor, as Cloud's Landings. hoa BITCHIE. | The Landing known as English Harbor, hs Virginfe side of the river. eae Be rae janet THOS. Dow \e ¥ THOMAS DOWLING, Auct'r; Georg-town. | SaLR OLB FURNITURE ANDEF. | Fee iT Tl MOPTGUMERY » pice ere oe GEORGETOWN Lie Bi 1869, at 10 0’clock, I will sell, at the Mont vomery B . between Dunbar- all the Household Fur- kept in @ betel DUWLING, Auct’r. | | 18 POSTPONED US- | Mth, 18s. “i | niture and Efects venerall ag THOMA: S7-THE ABOVE 8a) ti) WEDNESDAY J. au Tl Tova ‘CO, BN) SEGABS AND PIPES. 9,000 nds one of ’ ends, con ough sed Besdy, Bet vy de’s. \'sanc down as low as 0 cts. 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