Evening Star Newspaper, April 26, 1869, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. 8_W. Corner Pennsylvania Av.and Lith Strect BY TES EVENING STAB NEWSPAPER COMPANY. ‘The served by the carriers to their Tecrtere in the Unty and Deecrict af TEs we One The vening Sk v= XXXII. EVENING STAR. ‘Washington News and Gossip. Greeonta BENIT? AND G. PEFR: of the Porsgusyan Legation in Paris, ed bere Saturday evening. The‘r object is unknown. mwerar ELY S. PARKER, the new Commis- ner of Indian Affairs, entered upon the dis- | "ge of his duties to-day, relieving Mr. N «. Taylor, the former Commissioner. | Tee Sales or Goin from the Treasury De- partment will be in sams of not leas thar five hundred thousand. nor more than one million dollars, unt:] otherwise ordered | Dastet D. Pace. one ct the founders, and | Mayor of St. Loufs, Missoari, died in Seturday, of comgestion of tne azed seventy-nine years VASHINGTON., D. C., MONDAY. APRIL 26, 1869. INTERNAL REVENUE.—The receipts to-day from this source were $799,+15. THE oF FICERS ordered to'the Monitor Sangus have reported for duty on board that vessel at the Washington Navy Yard. Her ordnance is all ready, and will be put on board early this week. CoLonEt Ronent Jounsos, the eldest son o ex-President Johnson, died on the 22d imst. a Greenville, ‘Tennessee. Qt an early age he entered the Union army as a volunteer, and | Served daring the greater part of tne war Vpoa the accession of mis father to the Presi- dency he feted for some time as one of the J Tivate secretaries at the Ex: cutive Mansion. sud mace many friends in this ct'y by bis gen- tle disposition and courteous manners, THR IMPROVEMENT IN PROGRESS SOUTH OF THE Prestpent’s Howse, to which we aave heretofore referred, will, when compieied, ad4 very much to the beauty and attractiveness of | the grounds, and will afford a hort but pic- SECRETARY F1SH, it's reported will,soon re 2 the State Departmen. at the head of whrcD Be Bas only remained trom deference to be persoual request of the President. He de- turn to private life. Auother report bas it that Secretary Borie will resign the Navy Department on account of ill heal*h. HOS SAMUEL S. Fiswer, the new Commis- oner of Patents, arrived in town yesterday and entered upon the discharge of bis duties at the Patent Office to-day. At noon the clerks and employers of the office called upon mm to pay their respects. Mr. James S. Grinnell, the nief Clerk under the former Commissioner, bas beea reiained im that position. 1: is expected t some changes will be made in the exam- nimg corps and clerical gorce of the office. Tse InrewvLTy BRTWEEN SENATORS ABROTT AND SvLacee.—The difficulty be tween Senstors Abbot! and Sprague, growin, cut of certaim abusive comperisons msde by Senator Spregue on Friday Iasi, which, itis cbarred, were intended for Seaator Abpoit, of North Carolina, scems to Rave asumed some importance, td of course was the prineipay theme of co-sip to-cay. Various rumors were circulated as ‘© the probabilities of a duel or personal encouner between the above named Senators, all of which were without apy foundation im fact. Sen- ator Abbott quietly receives his friends and transacts his business at his rooms, No. #45 street, while Sena‘or Sprague finds much gvatrfication im perusing the large namber of letters commendatory of his recent speeches and requesting copies thereof. There seems to be a desire on the part of a number of ~outside barbarians’—in the language of the Khode island Senator—to bring about a difficnity, and all kinds of sensation stories are circu. lated, but of course have no effect upon either of the gentlemen above name: it turms out now that Mr. Abbott did not hear the remarks of Mr. Sprague ir the ‘Senate on Friday concerning the large mastif and mongrel puppy. and was pot aware of such language having been used until re. ding it in THB STagof that afternoon. He then pro- <ured & copy of the remarks ef Mr. Sprague pertaining to that subject irom the official re- porter of the Senate. aud endeavored to have sn explanation in executive session, while the Ehode Island Senator was in his seat, but re- framued from saying anything at the urgent solicitation of a number of Senators. When the doors were opened in the evening, he ob- tained the floor to demand an explara- uon, but Mr. Sprague was not ther in his seat. Mr. Abbott then addressed a er o Mr. Sprague, but at the request of a num- ber of personal friends did not transmit the same to Bim until this morning. The North Carolina Senator in the letter juotes the Innguage used by the Rhode Isiand Senator as published im the Gl-br, and desires to know if Be intended to apply the term «-mon- erel puppy” to Rim. To this letter no answer bas yet Deen received. though as Mr. s is understood to have disclaimed, in priv terviews, S2¥ mention of appiying that epi- het to the North Carolina Senator, it is probable that be will also do so in writing m reply to Mr. Abbott, and thus the matier will end. Senstor Sprague declares chat the lapguaze at which exception was ta- ken by Senator Abbott was im his written s,eech. prepsred before he knew anything of Mr. Abbott's remarks, and that it was intend- ed mereiy to illustrate how the Senate was the mastiff and the monopolists im that body the puppy dogs, who, when cornered, escaped by placing themselves under the protection ct the Senate. We are advised that Senators Sumner and Sherman bave taken the matter in hand for the purpose of bringing aboyt an understaud- oog between the parties, and it is said they had m interview with both Messrs. Abbott and Sprague this afternoon. Mr. Abbott does not pro- pose to remain quiet aiter the language of Mr. Sprague, it it was intended to apply to him, as those who Know him best declare that be would sot suffer bis usefulness to be impaired, and mself held in contempt by the people of North Carolina and the whole country by pocketing ~uch sm imsult; though as both gentlemen are New Englanders, raised in the paritanical ~:Bool, the code is not recognized, and showid he difficulty sssume an unpleasant shape. i would probably be an attack by Mr. Abbott snd defence by Mr. Sprague. The courage o; ather seems to be doubted. and it is to be vuped that friends will bring about a satisfac- ory expiapation between the parties LatTge.—Since the above was in type, we have come into possession of tue ¢ euct om the subject which passed Messrs. Abbott and Sprague this ~ a follows T TO MR. SPRAGUE. BD. C., Apni %, L We. Sprogee—Sir: On the 2d instant, United Stites Senate, you uttered ibe fo pg langueze: “Mr. President In arswer to the cirade of the Senator from Nevada sud the Senator trom Nerth Carolina, 1 a: of a little alestraton. In my travels .rom the center bere sto the rural districts. through the woeds and farms of the surrounding neig borbood, cham st one time brought me to a tarm house. 1 found, on looking ap 8 masufl anda mougrel pu . The dug Moved om me with rapulity from beliind, bit atmy heels, and frightened at bis temerity ram howling away, followed s larger compsmion. The Senate will observe that the mongrel, whining puppy, eucouraged by the mastiff. aud emboldened to attack from the spadow s backer, ran rapidly awsy alarmed at Bis temerity, while the overgrow eur cone mae both ears lopped, and tail Det ween Bis legs, to a piace of safety beside BL mensced companion ve ‘This Jangusgy has been understood as meant mm parttobeapplied w me. Lam not aware that 1 gave any occasion in my remarks for you to wish fo be oliewsive or insuiting in re- ply. 1 therefore deem it proper to ask that you state distinetly whether you intended to Spply any of the above offensive liuznage to myself i sit, very respectfully. * ay Y FespectsSorern W. A SHORT, MR. SPRACUR TO Mx. Wasuisetos, D C., Aj €. Abbott, C8 Sena stem in at once replywg to MOTRIBE, just received, tat my speech referred to was written and manuscript some time before it was detivered jour Note of wis ta the Senate. and before you partic/paied im | “he debate, aud therefore Was not inteaded wo APPly to you ‘Your obedient servant, W. Sraacts. OTT TO WE. SPRAGUE. Cc. Al eB, ht — Aon. 1 in ackaowl- eived your language. My you afterwards in the Sousa this Tieconcep'op, and 1 as® "as weaaid, Pam, #1, very respectinli | -uresque road for walking, riaing or driving. From the southern terminus Of 15.5 street, the | roadway will sweep in a semi-circle to i! street, which will be opened through between | the War and Navy Depar:ments and the Exec- utive Mansion. The road will form aU with short limbs, aud will be elevated enough | to afferd some fine views of the Potomac: and | Arlingten Heights. The roadway will be bor- dered on each side with s smooth footwalis, bounded on the outside by & neat iron fence on & granite base. The old and unsightly stone ‘wall which heretofore bounded the grounds o¢ the Executive Mansion on the soath will Le removed, and the surface neatly terraced and eraded te the limits marked by the new road, above reierred to, and planted with trees, shrubs and flowers. The work is under the direction of General Michler, but we under. stand that the designs for the improvement were furnished by A. B. Mallett, Esq., Super- vising Architect of the Treasury Exteasion, to whose good taste we owe many other artistic improvements in the appearance of the Public Buildings and Grounds. THE FOLLOWING NOMINATIONS Were rejected by the Senate on the last night of the sessio: in addition to those heretofore made public: Patrick M. Blair, to be collector of internal revenue for the Third District of Mississi ©. B. Young. to be tmaster at Fredericks- burg, Va. Thomas H. to be agent for the Potiawatamie Indians. Howard W hite, to be agent for the Indians at the Omaha Agency. Joseph Nelson. to be egent tor the Indians of the Kansas Agency. Eon following uominations were laid on the ta D. W. Cheesman, to be _treasnrer of the Mint, San Francisco. E. W. 8, to be register of the land office, Marysville, Califor- nia C. M. Patterson, to be receiver of public moneys, Marysville, California. Tas FOREIGN ArrolnTMENTS.—(Quite a large number of Senators and members on Nat- way called upon the Secretary of State and had an interview, the main object of which ‘wrs to ascertain what action the administra- ton intended to take in making foreizn appoin'- ments, now that Congress bad adjourned and feiled to confirm several appointments, The Secretary replied that no appointments would be made except where vacauciés occurred un- til efter the close of the fiscal year, which 13 the 20th of June, Hestates that his purpose in pos'poning further change until ihac ume was to give the ministers and consuls tine to close up their quarterly accounts. GENERAL SICKLEs YOR THY Sv anisi Mrs- s1on.—Mr, Hale haymg tendered his resigna- tion of the Spanish Mission at the request of the Administration, and the same baying been Teceived at the State Department end the rejection of Mr. Sapford as b by mate leave: tbe Mission Teported that Gen. Sickles, within a fortnight, ‘Will be appointed by the President as Minister to Spain to fill the vacancy, and commissioned im secordance with the provisious of the amended Civil Tennre act. TREASURER SPINNEK las issued a circular informing ail Natioual bauks that have deposi- ted im the Treesurer’s oifice in trust, to assure public money im their hands. that all future application for exchange of such securities will be declined under ustructions of the Sec- retary of the Treasury. BY AN oRDER of the §Paymaster General, dated the 94th mstant, all exira clerks, withoat exception, now employed by officers of the Pay Department, will pe disc! ov or before the Ist of June next. None will be paid after this date, and chiefs of <iepartments are enjoined to look to the execution of this order. THE EIGHT-HOUR LAW. Letter from Senator Wilson to the Sec tary of War—The lntention of Con; - ‘Tbe letter addressed by Hon. Henry Wilson, of the United States Senate, to Hon. Johm A. Rawlins, Secretary of War, !o which refer- ence wes winde in Saturdays STAR, commences as tollows ° SeNATE Cuan 1. Ra Sir. Lam clearly ot the opinion that the con. struction put by ofiicers of the Government upon the ace coustitating eight hours a day's Worl for all inborers, workmen and mechanics employed by tie United Violstion of toe letter and =p the intentions of Cougress, and of the desires of the men who petitioned for its passage. The recent action of the House of Kepresenta- tives is the completes: demonstration that the acticn of tRese Government oifictals is im di- rect violation of the willot the representat of the people. Oould a vote of theSenute have been optained, Im confident that body would bave proved that Government olficers acted in defiance of the voll of Congress Duriug the past tuird ofa century, the of tavor for manual laborers bave been larcels dimeishec. Thirty years ago the hours of Ixbor 19 manutacturing establishments, ma- chine shops, aud om the various mecbanival irau! » Were generally from twelve to thirteen hours a day. Lats sous Who Testived the tuct th dunes as well as it righes, the hours of labor to ten Dave been geversiiy su doubt that nc ours t hours perday, this reduction of the hours of Isbor be conducive to the pecuniary, phy-ical. mental, mnora!, and social improvement of workiagmen there can be no doubt ureless biessings Nowimg frem the rec of the hours of labor already secured, demand further reducuion, so that eight hours shail constitute a day’s work. Muny utier persons, too. comprehending the rful improve- mr ots and immense productive power of ma- cbimery, bave come to believe that inbor, a5 well as capital, should <hare in its benefits, Congress wes asked to constitute eight hours a day's work. Congress was not asked to reduce the pay in propordon to the reduction of the Dour, but to fix the aumber of Rours that should make the day's ik. Congress was asked to try Ga 2 ae and Congress, be- Neving that the Government could afford test the experiment, enacted the eight hour jaw. By coat law eight hours constitute a day's work—s day's work tna: commands a "s wages.” oy 3 ‘iter Teviewing at length the debate om the bill m the Senate to sbuw the meaning of the act, be coucludes as follows: “No § s that tne passage of ‘the vill reducmmg De hours, of labors ooe-fifth Teduced the wares of Ua the labor ome-fitth. contrary, a!1 admitted ‘hat it reduced the hours of labor wihoul reducing the rates of wi 5 luce the raves of Wages: Preportion Teduction of time. S xteen Senators voted for 4, to nccomphsh that apo ‘y-one Sepators vot: a sccomplispinent of that purpose. The action of officers of the Goverament is in Soon nee positior to the declarations of Boostaas.one. recamt Opposition to the vote of the Senate, action of the se of san te declaration just the euustraction , Persons iw the lesene | 5 reje at Ppaisl is “been use ‘ueaue rrowtted excessive use of Looaeco. TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR. This Afternoon’s Dispatches. L Oo. Oo. F. The Semi -Centennial Anniversary. THE CELEBRATION IN PHILA- DELPHIA. A GALA DAY FOR THE I. 0.0.6. TY WAKED UP. AN IMMEMSE CROWD ON HAND. THE QUAKER DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA VISITORS. THEY ARE COMPLIMENTED. THE MOR NING EXERCISES, THE ADDRESSES, HYMNS AND opts, THE PRUCESSION. 50,000 ODD FELLOWS IN LINZ. THE DISTRICT OF CULUMBiA, MARYLAND DIVISIONS, [Spectal Dispatch to the Star.) PoILaDBi.raia, April 26, 1-69 —Quiet Phila- delphia hardly knows itself to-day. The hte ip jected into its streets by the theusands of Odd Fellows here from all parts of the country gives the Quaker City almost a New Yorkish look of bustle and movement. in the throng of visitors the District ot Golumbia is represented about nine huadred strong. The District Odd Fellows bi been arriving by every train since Saturday morn- ing. A large party—between three and four hundred—came on by an extra train yesterday, leaving Washinzton at = in the morning. They were headed by Grand Marshal John ©. Shafer, and consisted of members o! the Grand Lodge, Grand Encampment and subordinate of the District. Nota tew of the District Odd Fellows were accompanied by their families, and the party was thuea very pleasant one. The veoerable David Hepburn, who is beld im so much regard both in the I. 0. O. F. and Masonic orders, was with the par-y, feeling apparently all the buoyancy of youth in the prospect of taking part in the zrand gathering of the Order, which has grown up almost under bis own eye. Heald’s Brass Band ac. companied the party, aud waked the echoes of such of the sleepy towns as were not aware of what was to be done in Philadelphia. But most localities on the route were up and dressed to see the Odd Fellows go by; and the ladies, especially, appeared everywhere ai the windows to wave a welcome to the men who train under the motto of Friendship, Love and T.vth. At the Philadelphia depot the party ‘ound the District grand officers, who had pre- ceded them, awaiting their arrival, and the Philadelpbia Committees were also on hand to give them a cordial welcome. The delegation, headed by Heatd’s Band, marched to the head. quarters of the Washington Odd Fellows, at Springman’s Hotel, on Wainut street, attract, ing much attention, and receiving many com- pliments on the wayas a remarkably fine-looke ing setofmeu. A single notel of course cou'd not accommodate the large representation from Washington, but the Pailadelphia Odd Fet- lows were indefatigable in findiag quaiters for their visitors trom all quarters, aud al- thongh the city was literally crammed last night, yet all were provided with Secommodations through the exertions of the energetic Philadelpnia committees. The hospitalities of the Philadelphia Udd Fellows ‘were unbounded, and no pains were spared to make the visit enjoyable to all comers wearing the mystic links. Not only the various Odd Fellows’ Halls, but nearly every hall in the city was brought ints requisition to turmich sleeping accommodations for the thousaads of visitors overflowing the hotels, boarding Rouses, and private houses. Over 5,000 psrsons are bere from Baltimcre, and nearly every Lodge im Maryland is ted. Every Lodge in the District of Columbia is rep'esent- vd, as is also every Encampment, the Grand Lodge, amd the Grand Encampment. Yet District of Columbia is Topressated (iso 1 5 ry unoflicialty. of course.) by the ladies Kere ae auaanres — and fathers. All the Ex<term sre resel Massachusetts lending off in those States, Tae York mz Kes an imposi display, cence of uumbers and im the Ohio had intended to regalia, Ac. re the day on herewn hook, b taban- doued the idea, and s nds a goodly representa. tion here to swell the grand parade, There aie delegations from mest ef the West-rn and Southe Yarly this mornirg the appearance of the streets foresbdaowed one of the most imposing demonstration= of modern umes. The street=, sidewalks, and public and private buildings swarmed with banners. Mags and streamers, andevery imacjnable device emblematic of the Order of Odd-Fellowship, The air was filied with the invsic Of some fifty different bands, beading various delegations on the way to their respective points of rendezvous tor the grand parade. Windows. doorways and bouse- tops were crowded with spectators, and every - Where there were indications of the great in- terest felt in the occasion. By direction of the Mayor the streets on the line of procession were cleared of all vehicles, and. the Specta- ‘ors were required to keep upon the side- walks. ‘To prevent the depredations of thieves, the citizens, while viewing the processio! Were requested 40 keep their doors and w. dows securely fastened. THE MOANING E\ERCISES. The morning exercises commenced ai the Academy of Music at 9a. m., in order to give time for those taking part in them to join the procession at noosa. These exercises took place at the Academy of Music, and were opevad by m brilliantly performed overture from Zampa the orchestra, ater which the following ee, composed by B. P. Shillaber, (better own as “Mrs. Partington,”) of Siloam Lodge, Boston, was sung with inagoificent effect to the air of “America,” by a chorus of Now, witb an increase grand, Outsp o'er all the land, for good, FRIERDSHIP admits its sway, Love cheers it with its tay.” ‘TRuTB’s beacon points its way To pienitude. ‘and trust! @ jest pay: ‘Thou wast our early friend. ; Thou didstour defend, * Be thet, ont end," ig . Var guide and stay. le, Grand Chaplain. which was followed by @ felicitous address of welcome in behalf of the Grand Lodge ot Pennsylvania. THE ADDRESS OF WELCOME BY P.G. MASTER “ JOHN W. STOKES, Jobn W. Stokes, Esq., Past Grand Master ot the R. W. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, and Chairman of the General Joint Committee of Arrangements on the Semi-Centennial Cele. bration, stepped forward and addressed the assembled muititude, saying: es “MW. Grand Sire, Officers and Members of th Grand Luige of (.c United States :— Through che partiality of my brethren, and on behalf of the R. W. Grand Lodge and R. W. rand Eucampment of Pennsylvania, it be- comes My duty to express to you the gratefal Pleasure they ivel im Daving you preseat with them upon this interestimg Occasion. The R. W. Grand Lodge of the United Sta:>s having resolved that the Fiftieth Anniversary of the introduction of Udd Fellowship in America be appropriately celebrated this day thFoughout the entire jurisdiction, and that a Grand Nationa! Celebration of the occasion, under their auspices, should take place in this ¢ity, 1m obedience to this direction @ number of the brethren of the Order are assembled to-day =: Xtnd to yeu « cordial and hearty welcome. ebave also been joined by the brethren of the Urder from some of the adjoming jurisdic. tions im doing bonor to the legisistive head of our grea: Fraternity; and | take occasion here to thank them for guiting with us in our en. dravors to make the ceremonies of the day as imposing as was demanded by the importance of the event which you deemed proper to eom- memorate Ye brethren in (his jurisdiction fully appre. ciate the high compliment paid themin select. ing this city as the place for the proper obsery- ance of and National Semi-Centnnial Crle- bration of the Grder, Your presence with us to. Gay gives alsoan additional interest to the occa- sion, for which, in the name of the brethren, I tender you their sincere thanks. I hope I shall be pardoned if I claim tor them some right to this flattering consideratior by a briet Teterence to the progress of the Order in this jurisdiction. The epesker then reviewed the history of the Order in Pt sylvania, and gave the statistics for the last year. After words of hope and promise for the fatare,he closed by sayii “Hoping to be favored im the tatare, as we have been im the past, with fraternal aad united counsels. with a reliance upon an overruling Providence tor our preservation and peace, we spall feel an assurance that our labors in the work of human benefaction will farexceed in usefulress (hove of the past, and better enaple us to obey theinstruction:—“To visit the sick, relieve the di-tressed, bury the dead, Sind edu- cate the orphan.” And now, Most Worthy Grand Sire, in conciusior, on behalf of the Order in this jurisdiction, 1 extend to you a most cordial welcome. In behalf the widows and orphans whose tears have been wiped away. aud their stricken hearts glad- dened by the kindly offices of the Brother2ood, Ibid you welcome. Inthe name of the good people of this great metropolis, who recognize and appreciate to the fullest extent individual aud associnted efforts in the amelioration and relief of human suffering, 1 bid you a most cordial and hearty welcome to our percetal city. May your sojourn amongst us be pleas. nt and agreeable, and mty you carry with you to your families and homes the most pieas. ant recollections of your visit. REPLY OF THEMOST WORTHY GRAND SIRE B, D. PARNSWOLTR, At the conclusion of theaddress of welcome the Most Worthy Grand Sire of the Grand Lodge of the United States, E. D. Farosworth, Esq., of Tennessee, responded, saying: Past Grand Mester John W. Stover, 1 of the General Joint Committee of In bebalt of the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of the United States, and of the assembled brethren of the Order from other jurisd-ctions, who are to-day the guests of the members of the Pennsylyonia jurisdiction, and especially of those oi the city of Philrdelphia. 1 retara thanks for the hearty and fraternal welcome which has been extended. and acknowledge my mability titnngly to reply to the elovuent and impressiveterms in waich you have expressed it. Be assured, sir, that the pageant which Nour great city presents to-day. pre in the broad spirit of liberality which character- ‘zes our Fraternity, and in devotion to the noble prirciples which constitute the corner- stones of the Order ot Odd Fellows, in- spires the souls ef all who witness and all who payicipate in it. Tre Right Worthy Grand L&uge, in this ducitul cel-bration of the Semi-Centennial Anniversary of the founding ot the Order in America, /s sensible that Phil- adelpbia and Fennsylyauia, in this maguifi- cent display, bas enbanced, if possible, the in- terest Which every true Odd Fellow ‘feels im he occasion, and congratulaies itself in the selection of the City oi Brouberly Love, with its more than one hundred and twenty-tive Lodges, and more than twenty-seven thousand merrbers, 45 the scene of the commemoration of an event which marked the inauguration of an Order for the efficiest vtihzation of the principles of Friendship. Love and Truth. the peer of any hnown in ancient or modern times; and destined, 11 is hoped and contidently be- lieved. to spread as far as human etviiizition extends, and to Jast as long as the distresses of the wereaved and sick, and the weeds of the or- phaned and lonely shall ciaim the sympathy, «be assistance, and the fostering care of their ellow-creatures.” After a few words commendatory of Penn- sylvania Odd-Fellowship, and a feeling allu- sion to the memory of Thomas Wildey, who fifty years ago founded the Order in this coun- try, the speaker continued: “The cycle of fifty years since our foundation in America is com- plete. The patriarchs who inbored then. who first bore our symbols, who delivered our charges, Who inculcated the lofty truths we proiess and endeavor to practice, have goue to thelr rest. What they iusugurated, the orator of the day will depict in its progress and por- tray in its beauty. Within that tme, in our history us an Order, and in the Distory of this continent, marvellous changes lave been wrought and wonderfal development has been made. From the handtnl that gathered at the call of Wildey. we bave iccreased until near Ralf 2 million are enlisted under the standard then set up. Other continents and the isiands Of the sea own our fraternity aud ecknowledge our laws and principles as their gaide. ®ut amici all the mutations of that period, whether they contributed to the advancement of civili- vation, education, and morals, aud to the im. provement of the race in its higher attributes, or Seemed to retard them—amidatl fluctuations und exterior convulsions, Odd Fellowship has preserved its unity 9 an organization, ana tintained the steadtastue=s of a single purpose. This is 2M inviting theme, and might well be enlarged on, but J will not dwell. Commend. ing ali who Lear me to the work, and tbat they should yield profouud gratitude to the Al- Mighty Insposer of events for His nitherto signal anproval of our labors, 1 close by again thanking you. sir, and the Order im Philadel. hit, in the name of the Kight Worthy Grand | pees of the United States, for your cordial welcome. in tne order of proceedings instituted for the day, another aud a veteran in the service. one whose name is familiar wherever the Order is known, is assigued to pronounce an address suitable to theoccasion. He will do it weil and worthily, and I will not consume longer your Ume or transgress against your bape 4 take great pleasure im intfoducing to the audience James L. Ridgely, P.G. Master of Maryiana, and Secrewry of the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of the United States, wno has been desi, the the day,”” > ADDRESS OF P. G. M. RID@RLY, Past Grand Master James L. Ridgely, the airman ye= wad) ‘The address of Past Grand Master Bidgeiy nent and imteresting exhibit of the and development ait iH ifs i | F yer was then delivered by Rev. J. W: Order conquered upon contact; a reciprocity of membership was the result, which served materially to st The organic Inw was thoroughly dissected aod Feconstruc«d to meet the necessities and de- prospered. In 18$5 the Work of the Order was revisea with the hap- Piest results. Twenty-five years have nearly elapsed since its substitution for the old work, during all of which the Order has enjoyed unparalleled prosperity. From about six hun- dred we have increased to over thre thonsand lodges; from 61,000 contributing members we have reached 8 quarter of a million: froman aggregate revenue of about half a million of dollars we ba ve collected two and a-half mil- 8: from a reliet of one hundred and wenty-eight thous=nd dollars per annum we ‘Were enabied in 156% to bestow nearly a million. Since 1345 many ageacies have combined to ac- celerate the prosperous career of the Order. Amcog the most striking of thes instruam>n- talities bas been the spleudid adminis:ratioa of the Grand Lodge of the United States. This body by reason of its thorough recon- struction im 1843, and by the great fruits of which that reconstruction immediately pro- Guced bas endeared itself to the protherhood in every jurisdiction, and the fraternal rivalry and emula'ion m the State grand bodies tor the office ot grand representative was an ea: ne: ofthe bigh appreciation with which that d: tinction was regarded He made an eloqeent Teference to the beautiful illustration of tbe Principlesof Odd Fellowship shown during the Febellion, sud srid they won golden opinions in every quarter of the land. Twenty Grand Sires bave occupied the Chairs of the R.W.G@ Lodse of the United States, of these twelve only remain. Five of these Past Grand Sires—Perki iy Moore, Craighead, Nichols tdden our hearts with their’ presence to-uay He im- Fessed npon bis brethren the important truth at Odd Fellowship 1s not a religions tocieiy. Let po mistage be made upon a bject sO momentous and grave as 8 in volving, as 1 does, the highest interests of the soul. Our labors concern this world, the relations of man in it, the education and train- ing of the heart to practical beneficence. In concluding, be said: Fifty years hence, when our descendants shall assemble to commemorate the one bun- @redth anniversary of the order, ths great city will couat its population by the million, and Odd-Fellowsbip its votaries in correspond- ing pumbers. will then have but com- paratively entered upon life with yet a futare Ofendiess years before them. Our moral tem- Pile, built upon a rock so firm as to challenge the elements, will still stand, towering heay- euward im grandeur, rescued trom the con- flict of time and trial by the intrinsic excel- lence of principle, ard by the favor of Him Deneath whose outstretched arm it bas ever found a resuge @nd a shelter. These interesting exercises were brought to a close by singing with impressive effect, by the entir dience, the followin; ode, written by Past Grand Ed) N tune of “Old Hundred:” “On this great day of jubilee, The hosts fraternal ‘congregate, ‘With joyful pwans, full and free, Unr Order's birth to celebrate. ‘Through good and ill report, our cause Hasto the world a blessing b:>n. And won its rapturous applause, ‘With peace on earth, good-will to men. oe Jet the chorus - pM Se to sea, in + jime,— Of Friendship, Love and Truth to tell ‘Their teachings perfect, pure, sublime. thee > And make onr path of duty plain. ‘Khe scene presented at the Academy Music was very fine, the of uperb building be:rng mataly filled by the brilliantly decorated offi- cials of the Order, the more prominent officers occupying the siage, Mayor Fox had a seat upon the and Senator Fowler, of Tennessee, occupied a stage box. THE PARADE. The procession moved at 12 m. in twenty grand divisions, and with forty-two bands o music. There were about thirty thousand Odd Fellows in the line ot procession. Forty thon- sand report-d to the committe. 3 here. but ia consequence of the heat of the day xbont ten thousand of them did not take partin the pa- rade The 1sth division embraced the subordinate Lodges of ihe District of Columbia and New York and the division was marshalled by Brother Jobn ©. Shafer, of Washiogton, a‘ded by Brotwers Harry O'Neill rnd John S. Young. The District or Columbia was represented by 71s delegates m this division. Tae deleguies from the Grand Encamoments and Grand Lodges of the Iistrict of Columbia were in the 19th and 20th divisions. ‘The entire procession was headed by Grand Marshal Thomas A. Rowley. of the Graud Lodge ot Pennsylvania. ‘The appearance of the procession was very fine in Brond street, but in the narrower streets it was difficult to get a view of it, except trom some elevation. The procession presented the curious spectacle of thirty thousand men in black broadcloth and biack sulk bats marching eight abreas? By the regulations only the collars of rega- lia were worn to-day. These and the rich dec- orations of the Grand Lodges and Encamp- ments. and badges and banners, served some- whatto relieve the sombre bieck. The day 1s observed as holiday: the public schools are closed; ctnuons are being fired, and everybody 1s On the street. THRE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The Disirict of Columbia had in line from five to six bundred members, and was Leaded by Heald’s Washington Brass Band: John C. Shater being the vision Dr.S.S. Turner Grand Marshal. Tae mem- bers did not appear im lodges or encampments, but gs one body in each division or secuon. ‘The tirst was marshalled by P. G. George 7. Collison, Assistant Grand Marsb«1, com of the Subordivate Lodge members, being in the following order: Outside Guardians, with drawn =words, six abreast; flag of the Order— of white silk, four feet by seven, with the em. biematicn! three links and the letters 1.0.0. F District of Columbia, in scarlet, rimmed w the same, nd furmished with bcavy scarlet tastels—with supporters. members of the Ini. tistery, White, Pink, Blue, Green, aud Scar- let degrees; Inside Guardians, with drawn swords, Scere Sapporters; Wardens; Chap- Conductors; Secretaries; Treasurers; sorters of Vice Grands; Vic* Grands; Sup. s of Noble Grands; Noble Granas. of members of or Pirbe second division, comp seid the Subordipate Encampments, was marshaled by P. H. P. Joho ©. Stewart, Assistant Graud Meshal. The Outside Sentinels came first, With drawy swords, followed by the tlag of the patriarchal branch of the order—similar to that ip the first a except having the addition of crossed ¢: wi pporters; Members; Inside Sertupels, with drawn swords; First and Second Watches, with staits; Junior War- den-. with crooks; Scribes; Treasurers: Third and Fourth Watches, with staffs; dens, with crooks; Guards of Tent, with spears; th Guards of ‘Gump High Priests, wit aprons tae Patriarchs who have au ee ‘arple a. a Bisco. Past Chief Patriarch, purple cullars. ives wore collars of 4 i H H t i t iit i i A} f t E - Danenbower. THE MARYLAND DIVISIONS. The lodges and epcampments of Marviand formed the seventeenth and eighteenth civis- fons of the procession. Gols. S. S. Mulls and Joshva_ Lynch ft marshals, and Major Philip M. Snowden, Col. Robert G. King. J. Peck Dakebart aod John F. Reinicker assisi- aut marshals. The | represented were Washingtoo, Colamnbia, William Teil, Grat- tude, Frieudsbip, Marion, Jeffersoa, ¢ orin- tbian, Maryland, Moaumental, Mechanics, Metropolis. Thomas Wildey, Germania, Irix, Oriental, Schilier, Baltimore City, Golden Rule, Warren, Atlantic, Independeace, Moun- tain, Eareka, Escavilie and Marley, all of Baltumore city; Dorchester Lodge, of Cam- bridge: Morning Star, of Havre-de-Grace: Chosen Friends Lodge, of Cumberland Fid Of New Marke. Prederick county; Cecil Lodge, of Eiktou, Cecil couaty Excelsior, of Rising Sun; Bobemian, of Onesa- eake City; Constitution, of Wetheredds ville. Eaitimore ‘county: Towson, of Towsoutown; Henry Clay, of Reisterstown; Mount Zion. of Pikesville; Blepbeum, of Hall's Cross Koads, Harford county, Ricbiand, of Halliown; Pros- cl, of Pb.enix. Baltimore county: Shiloh, of arricon ville, Baltimore county, and Catoctin, of Middletown. The E Jerusalem, Hebren, Sc! thropic, of Baltimore city: Mo Frederick; Ridgely, of Towsoutown, and Esca- vaulle, ot Laurel, Prince George's county. Washington Ledge. the original lodge organ- ized by Wildey in 1-.% attracted much atven- tion, INCIDESTS. The city was gaily decoratrd, many of the citizens displaying flags and bunting,transpar- encies,&c. The Chie! of Police, by order of the Mayor, issu-d a notice “that to prevent in- njence and an™oyance to the citizens, as those in the line, during the progress rade of the I. O.of 0. F the police have been instructed to keep the streets through the procession pisses clear of all vehicles, and to insist upon ihe spo upon the sidewalks.” ‘The Mayor siso states thatane im the advance or rea~ of the procession; also, | Tesidences, warning citizens who leave their or who will occupy the front windows of their wellings to view the procession, to take care that their doors and window's aresecurely fast- ened.” ‘The festivities to-night will be very brilliant THE EVESING EXERCISES. The evemig exercises will be divided be- | tween the Academy of Music, the uew Horti- cultural Hall, and the Mammoth Skating Rink at list and Race streets. At the Academy of Music tne programme will beas — ms Introduce mM, Written expressly for this oceasion by P. (i. J. Martin ‘MePariand, Washington, D. U., as follows: Author of faith and charity, Betore whom angels bow, ‘Thy children wa But bless the creatures of Ay care, And cheer our bearts to-day. For many mercies in the pas: Accept our grateful praise; = no dark shadow overcast ‘he joy of future days But may we ever trast in thee, And faithful subjects prove, And thou wilt bless our umi:y, And perfect us in love. Protect the widows in our care,— Each tender orphan bless ! And may our efforts every where Be crowned with great success? And when on earth we fail to In Friendship, Trath and Love, grant us all an Rumble veat In that Grand Loge above! Then prayer by the Grand Chaplain; over- ture by the orchestra; address; quartette and cborus, str, “‘Miguon’s song;” aad: tt e and chorus, +: Montgomery's ode;”” address; orchestral symphony; address: closing ode. benedic.‘on. Will oe extended by the ot the Ger. man Lodges of the city :o the German visiting brethren. The grand regalia and dress ball in comnec- tion with the celebration, which comes off in the evening at the Mammoth Skating Rink, Twenty-first aud Race streets, will probably be the most magnificent affair of the kind tbat has ever occurred in this city. The idea was a happy one which prompied the selection of the Rink, sinee no other hail in the city can afford as aimple dancing facilities— nor 1s as Toomy, airy, and well ventilated. Beck's celebrated band furnishes the music, and the @ ot a competent c caterer. ry iding is to be corgeously decorated and bril- dy illuminated, and everything will be dancing and prom- enading have been secured. The grind march will commence at9 o'clock p.m. The grand romenade mareh by the Grand Lodge of the uited States, the Grand Loaze of mia, and other (jrand and subordinate Lodges as Encampments, will take place at i230 o'clock. ‘ —_—e—— THE (CELEBRATION IN ALEXANDBIA. [Special Dispatch <o the Star.} ALBxamprRia, VA. April 25.—The (rder of dd Fellows are celebrating the semi-centen- nial anniversary appropriately in this city About = o'clock a special train of cars brougut down J.oudon Lodge, of Leesburg. and a large number of persons trom that section and from along the line of the railroad. At 10 o'clock the Procession was formed, under the direction of Hugh Latham, Chief, and Jesse Sherwood, Assistant Marshal, and in the follo marched through the principal streets: No. 46, P. G. R. Wade, order ry Lodge, No. 46, P. . Weber's Band,.of Washington, in new wu forms. Potomac Lodge, No. 33, P.G. W. T. Mitchell, Marshal. Marley En 5 6, Patriarch Henry Hoge, Marshal. dou Lodge, No. 2, P.G. R. E. Divine, Marshal. Carrisze containing R. ead, Grand Master; Rev. James ). McCabe, P. tor of the Day; and Rev. Brother E. J. Chaplain. At the Southern Mehodist Gaurch preyer was offered by Brother E. J. Willis, Cbaplain; and after eppropt ate music 4 the choir, the oration wes delivered by P.G. U. McCabe, Asterpoon the visiting members are being entertained by the Urver bere. AT'ON iCHMOND. RicuMowp, V4., April 3).—-The Odd Fellows sem™.-centenuia! celeb~ation Was held to-day, in Hermitage Park. About 2% persoas weee present, muclading seven lodges and twoen- crmpments. Railroad trains running to <-endaitaad ten minutes were crow: The adarese was delivered by Judge W. W. Grump. ro 0. F. The ae im Beston. Bostoy, April 26.— beacon phage meray f aflthe bad Pellevea wae obmer ved to-dxy in the Order, a an place in lowed by Fellows of are to-dxy i of the pa- which | At Horticultural Hall a festival of welcome | members ‘Bey paid i } } CHARGE OF CORRUPTIO ert Re i Nols. CEIcaco 3. new ‘State ‘timo, bas ta'd bid for cutumg and set’ Dids baa Dern opened a contract obtained by fraud and corraption. He cites the name of some twenty persoms to Disallegation EIGHT HOUR MEETIN j SrRiverrety, Mass. April 26.—A meeting of United States rrmorers was beld ia this city the Teoent ac- the eight Bour Passed thanking the exertions in be- tor Wilson; also, requesting him to sccept a prdlic reception from thearmorers here, on Bis Teturn from Washington. 4Z€ FIGHT. Kicnmomp, April 26.—A prise fight wor lace this morpibg, about twelve miles trom icbmond on the York rivet railroad, bei ween Charis Dobde~ty, an Irishman. aed Tom mond, an Englisbwan, for $308 side. Pigh- ty-six rounds were fought in two hours aud ten minutes, when Doheryy won the fight Both mem were badly p sibed THE « SCRIPT ™ - MADRID. April The conscripsion thorized by law has beea com: through. out Spa‘n without the occurreace of any riot- INE or disorder except at Avila, a small tow about fly miles from scription bas been postpon:d couat of the opposiion of the people merously signed in this city requesting President to appoint Frederick Dougias XL ister to Brazil. Government Secarities. WaAssiIneTom, April 24, in69., New York Grain Market Te-day. New Yorx, il 6.—Fioursnd Wheat dell and drooping. Jess active amd scarcely <0 fim. —_.—__ Wall Street To-day. New Yor, A: 2 —M easy at 7 cent. Sterling Fxchange, lt, Gold, 2)q- 5-20's, 1862, coupons. 121 5. National THeaTee. in,” with George Kunkel i sonation of [nr fr is grea: imper- » Samuel W. Glenn as Phineas Pletcher, Meekes as Legrer, and Mrs. Meekes, Miss Proctor, cui litte Lizzie Glenn respectively in che charsciers of #Ue, Toprey and ra, will be produced at the National the. aire this evening, and will draw, no doubt. For the little ones a matinee will be giv en ny: ‘Saturday afternoon. PROCHAL. Heavo ns Frest Mivirary Drerricr, ? ee STATE C Virersta, 5 jCRMOND. Va, April 22, i-vy. GuwenatOnomns No. 32.” AU officers of th» provisional government of the State of Virginia who have heretofore been offices which elected to the. they now hold, and are not bie Dy Teason of inability to take ‘the oath of bed by theacto! July 21802, will y take aud subscribe suid cath of office Qnd forward it to these beadg ters ‘The tollowing is the oath prescribed by the Sci of July 2, i-62, avove referred to against the United States since 1 have beon a citizen thereoi; that 1 have voluntarily no aid, countenance, counsel, or encou:age- ment to persons engaged im armed hostil: thereto; that I Rave weitMer songb\, nor accep: ed, nor attempted toexerciss the fameu: any office Whatever, under any auth, or Pretenaed authority, in hostility to the (aited States; that 1 have no yielded 4 voluatary support to any pretended go: ity, Power, of constitution States bostile or smimical therew. And I do turtber swear (or ailirm) that, tu the Dest of my know ledge anc abiis‘y, 1 will soppor: aud de- fend the Coastitnuon of te United States egainst all enemies, foreywa and domestic; that 1 will bear true 1aith and allegiance t the same; tbat J take this obligation freely, with- outany | Fesery ation of purpose of eva- sion, apd that 1 will weil and faicnicily dis. charge the du.ies of the office on which I am about toeater. So belp me God. command of Breve: Major General Caa- S. F. Caacrim, Assit. Adj’, Gent. Sy Pres. ve been making green apple pies ofaned that I beet sr 00 Oo any dary te east poe toes whoare |) tholoed Row it ts doar, taet they may +goard do likewise,” if they, lie Unto the Nebrrskians, are destitute of the green a Be great : y. don"t they?) l had # i f it i H i i § ii i i -s { “J iy] ff k j | j ie i f i i : | tes! rf ii I i | ie g t 2 H i i : it t Fi # ; | é 3 i § z OF There i. to be a veloctpede masquerade st puedes.