Evening Star Newspaper, May 26, 1869, Page 4

Henry T. Smith, G. Fim |. Sessfora, SS rr rr Geo. Bos! and D. F. Fountain. Of these. Messrs. R. J. Beall and J. Sessterd declined The vote was then taken, and the Jollowing- eamed gentlemen elected de! :—Wm, A. Cook, GW. Renfrew, John Freeman, George Boston, Peter Campbell, Jas. Jono R. Wright. Robert Green, S.R. Bond, a8 | P. Bell, Alfred Hill, James Campbell, O. N. Hubbard, George Brown and Aaron Rasseil. (Un motion, the nominations were made unan- imous. Mr. Cook returned his thanks, and said he would go into the cogvention with the firm purpose to vote for so man who had ever faltered in the path of Ubersy and jus. Messrs. Wm. A. Cook, Geo. W. Renfrew, Thomas P- Bell. James and John R. right were elec! legates to represent the ward im the Central Republican Com- mite. Among the nominations made for Commit EVENING ST: WEDNESDAY «eeMIAY 26, 1569, LOCAL NEWS. THE MUNICIPAL CAMPAIGN REPUBLICAN WARD MEETINGS. Delegates to the Nominating Convention Elected, Wards inthe Cen- mittees Chosen. A Lively Time im Some of the Wards. toe Sphaee of ne te meee eae oe Sree “i ted that be bad been nominated several TIZENS’ MEETINGS. mat the Chair bad refused to put the Ward Candidates Nominated. of hy ae qu supposed on Account of the dictator on his left, (apparently referring to Wm. A. Cook, Eaq.) The Obair said im the confusion he bad not heard the nomination of Mr. Miiler. A motion to ad- journ was made and adopted, but as the crowd was leaving. Mr. Miller jamped upon the tabie And requested persons not to leave, as he di sired to say something about the manner which things had been conducted. Confusion followed, durmg which some unpleasant Words occurred between Messrs. Cook and Miller, the latter calling the former a liar. Words then passed between Messrs, Nott and Miller of an unfriendly character, and Mr. Nott struck Miller a tremendous blow in the eye. Justice J. T. K. Plant rushed up and commanded the peace, and order was restored, Mr. Miller leaving the room with Mr. Plant. FOURTH WARD. The Kepublican voters of the Fourth Ward met las! evening 1m the court room at the Gity Hall, Major W. S. Morse in the chair and Major W. L. Bramhall secretary. Messrs Wm. H. Smith and Benjamin McCoy were elected Vice Presidents. ‘The Chair stated the object of the meeting to be te elect fifteen dele- gates to the Nominating Conyention. Mr. Espy moved tha: the repert of the Execnuve Committee be called for. The Chair etated that the Executive Committee bad been in- Structed to present the names of fifteen dele- gates. Mr. J.H. Crane, chairman of the Ex- ecutive Committer, began to reat a list of mes, but was interrupted by the confusion and for A time the chair was unable to preserve order, Mr. A. Browne, from the committee to investigate charges made against Mr. Crane, Commissioner of the Fearth Ward, broazht in & report exonerating him. The report is signed by Messrs. Browne and Ball, and concurred in by Wm. 5S. Morse. The report was accepted, ard the Committee disc . Mr. Espy withdrew his motion. Capt. A. Grant provest- ed against the Executive Committee making the nominations. The meeting was of the Re- publican voters of the ward and all should participate im the nominations. A mo- tion was made that a committee of seven be Sppointed to present fitteen names to the meet- ing tobe voted for as delegates; laidon the table. Alter some discussion 8 motion was adopted to Bominate the candidates in open meeting. Mr. Bediam Breke Loose inthe Fourth Ward. Republican meetings were held in all the Wards except the Sixth iast evening, to elect ‘ftteem delegates from each, to form a conven- ‘ton for Bominating candidates of the party fer tRe municipal offices of Collector, Register, and Surveyor. The Sixth Ward Republicans In most of the wards repre- entral Republican Conven- ten wereelected. Below will be found a re- Fert of the various meetings FIRST WARD. ‘Te Kepebiican Ciub of tme First Ward met & ibe basement of Jobn Wesley Cuapel last eveming, and a permanent organiziuon was «flected, witb Mr. Francis Taverns as presi- orn! and Mr. W_H. Bell secretary. The Uhbair stated the object of the meeting, and said the business in order would be to hear the port of the committee of seven appotnied ai & previous meeting to report a list of fif- teen Gelegates to the Republican Convention nominate candidates at the ensuing mani- pal election tor the offices o: Collector, Reg- sw? and Surveyor. By request of the chair. man of the committee ot seven. Mr. T. J. their secretary, Mr. John E. Uiark, ir report, mominating for election as Griegates to tne nommating convention the . —— ~—Dr. A. P. Pardon, Carter A. Stew- t. D. M. Davis, Robert Thompson, George trett, O. S. Baker, Charles Syphax. isaian Bouldin, Lacey, Francis Taverns, Henry Himber, Alex'r Henderson, Thomas Msrun. Wilham A. Freeman, T. J. Harris. Mr. Jerome Johnson moved to strike out the name of George Garrett and insert the name of or. Newman. Mr. Henry “imber.—“Lay that motion om the table.” Dr. Newman thought it Bot respectful to Mr. Garrett to move to strike Bis name out of the list, and for that reason he ‘would decline the honor fidence ‘committee, J. H. Crane was first nommated, but be de- bad named ail good Repablienss ae isan: | clined. im favor o: J. Sayles Browa, and he ~ | was elected. various motions pn on ted. | Mr. Carter A. | Freatest confusion, the following-named per- Sons were elected as delegates : Brown, G. W. Hatton, LS Maurice Marptiy, C. ‘al Lafayette ries, Smith, preser Persons rushed up to the President's stand Towed to ieport the, lates “fiers scat; | and demanded this, that and the other nomi- E. Clark, Wilham Syphax, D. M. Davie. | Bation, and calls tor “Question,” “Question, isash B ‘and Carter A. Stewart, | “Question,” were made in rapid succession. A disturbance among some of the members took place, and there was a rush mace to the back of the room and tothe door. The glues the door was broken out. The wildest con- fusion and disorder prevailed, several jam ping jerome Johnson moved to strike out the of Wm. Syphax and insert that of ‘windows to the pavement below. of Chas, Syphax for that of his brother, Wm. | {70m the hed Syphax, oxting be (it) beset et eee ee ee nie ne ee re capable of representing the Republicans of the | & Learn bd wes restored, though not until several persons had Teceived black eyes and bloody noses. Ad- eresses were made by the Chair, G. W. Hatton and others, and the meeting adjourned. FIFTH WARD. A masse meeting of the Republicans of this ward was held last evening im Carroll Hall near First streeteast, and A. B. Tinney was chosen chairman and J. W. McKnight secre- tary. E. S. Atkinsom offered a resolution which was adopted. tendering the thanks of the meeting to Mayor Bowen for his efforts in baving all removed in the Navy Yard who are opposed to Republican principies. The Chair announced that nominations for delegates to the City Nomination Convention were in order an‘ about twe dozen candidates were all put forward at once. Them thick and fast came motions te lay on the table, cries ‘I’ve got tne floor,” “You cam't gag * timally W: Brown, jr., was nominated: then came a wtorm of objecuons whi.n Brown didn’t ceem to relish. ©. H. Jones seemed to want Brown’s name laid on the table worse than any oneel «. Brown, (looking at Jones indignantly) “On you imsensibie cuss; you wont get any del- ward on the Central Committee tpan Unas. Sy- pax, im fac: there was no other man ia the Bt: wWRo could so well represent them. Mr. t. Thompson mame in the place of any S: egstes.” Jones, (shaking his finger at Brown) “you are no Republican: you are going to the party up.” Brown— “Your objections don’t amount to shucks,” The contusion here was so terrific that nothing could be understood, and the Chair announced that no motion could b= entertained till order was restored. Fiually, by some hook or crook, fifteen names got on the list to be voted for as candidates, and in reading the same over, when the name of A. M. Sprague was called, several voices a ef Si r Pe “What rague is 1! voices, “He was a rs iceman.” Yh! ob! that’s the man, isit! le won": do; put Bim on probation; I+t him for takes back for aw! ° &e. ‘m. H. M: Brown. Jr.—-Oh! he has taken the necessary ter and, after a spirited struggle | absolutions.” Several yoices—“It don't make ary difference, let him tak like all eleventh-bour mi the vote came on the name of Wm. H. Brown, Jr., several cried out, “Eleventh-hour man.” “Kill Bim deed,” “Give us a good Republican.” ing for del Finally they did kill Brown dead, so far as his one white changes for 8s delegate were concerned. t mine Boswell men out o: ‘So it was when the nameot VD. R. Parker was Teached, the same cries and yells, and all hands were talking at once, ‘The sound of the pray. increased at times by falling benches. aaterfere with The "s table was at one time almost audible in the at unt ; but, thanks to aceal oll lamp, which nd sisters above must have conduc- | in the melee jostied on the floor near py, ted their religiot* @xetcises under difficulties for & while at least.) ‘The Republicans wp A ee Ward met i: be ol in tne Presbyterian Church on ith street, last evening, and were called to order by Mr. C. H. Peters, wRo read the call for the meeting, after chair and sdgresed the meeting’ Jona We el ir am |. f°) * ery eae Sees et Mr. d. McFarland offered a resolution, that and sent upa sround the tabie, the by- stan moved off rather hurriedly, leaving the knights of the pencil again masters of the —— BL the name i gp N. Meeds was reac! there were cries of y= rhead,”” “Wouldn't appoint a black man to ice,” dc. Finally, after about fifty nominations, motions to lay on the table, &c., the Chair announced the tollowing delegates elected: E. S. Atkinson, A. B. Tinney. Jos. Gibson, Jos. Weems, J. L. Gatchell, Jobn Cahill, Dr. A. W. Tucker, 5. W. He A P. Clark, S. Williams, J, H this being @ house of worship ali should act | schureman, Wm.H. Brown, ar, W.O- Mex with propriety; and the Chr.r appointed three shall, B. N.Meeds, and Chas. Jones. Upon sergeants-at-arms to preserve order and ll | the announcement of the names of the dele- avy ope who should disturb the meeting. The | gates, apont forty clamored loudly to the Chair, address of the Executive Committee was sub- desiring to offer resolutions, an: ter & while mutted by Mr. Henry Piper, and adopted. The D.R. ker got one in insira the dele- address urges unity aad barmony: expresses tes to support F. A. Boswell for Uol- the hope that no serious difference will occur; ctor and ‘les H. Peters for Register, congratulates the President for acknowledging | it met with euch a storm of ition the rigbis of Americans by appointing mento | it:was withdrawn. A resolatron wes OMive, irrespective of race or color, and coun. offered and adi i, endorsing J. H. Lew. ic sels that | ‘work with zeal for the ticket. | the position of ter Machinist inthe Navy ‘The meeting proceeded to elect delegates with | Yard. It provoked considerable invective tbe following result: —General Crocker, elested: trom W: , Brown, Jr., against the master Mr. Hawkins. defestea; (amid great confusion.) | Workme e Navy Yard, and im the midst ‘Mr Thomas Hines of bis remarks @ voice in the rear of the hail fen charged Brown with being ignorant of what he was talking about. wo, turning scorn. fully in that’ direetion. —) then continued, when tw stored. [A voice—“You won't make nomi- nations to-night tRep.”} The Chair.—Tnhe police & oUt. | A voice.—“ You can’t do it.”} Uproar so great that the re- pore their notes in their pockets and oe rer reat, if necessary, | tact at first, ut becoming convinced of it apolo- bat General Crocker, after repeated efforts sac- ceeded im making himself heard, when gized publicly. Adjourned. pressed eurprise that SIXTH WARD. elected on Monday M. Barton, neras St. Clar Barley, Farland and Joba Gasper Keller W. Carry. ge 5 # | Bounced theresult as follows: Alderman— G. A. Champion, 391; J. O. Dulin, 49, For | face Councii—J. L. Venable, 375: R.A 2H J. wi E A WARD. The Seventh Ward Republicans met last pominees for . After some debate the | night at Isiand Hall, toelect fifteen to resolution was adopted. aud Mr. Eldridge sub- | the N. ‘vention, and five mitted tbe following names, to be voted for as | to the Central Commities, 'e: Tot Beall, Soba Premene Bue Geontrem: | See oata Myers, a member es , Joba s Jamon Gemeen, Jena B. Wright, Robt. , of the ae aren mover Gas te S. R. Bond. Thos. P. Bell, Alfred Hill, O. N. | délegates eupport Hapvard, Geo. Brown, Newton Crawtords and i. for City Collector. and Mr. P. H. 5. O. Hawley. Some coxiusion followed. 1s for’ io Some = curing which motions were made to lay pop egw mated for che let on the table, dc. Ochers | of whom the following were declared elected: Smuhsoo, L-G-itives, Patrick Osta yo: . G. C, Browe, Anthoay Bowes. Chae. ‘tea. a . He . Talliafer: io — Barker, Samp. obs C. y MM son Rewer, Wi Perry Carson. Archie Lewis, N. R. W. Tompkins moved that two alternates be id Ro! . Boy Dive del es to represeat the tral Committee. [A great desl a that they go ito electiou for ates to uty ward inthe Oen- of contusion Srore here. and the President, unable to restore order, requested F. A. chair, whic to take ‘bair, which request Mr. B. complied wit, nd atter appointing Carson as Central Republican Committee, w! prevailed. and the following appointed: Henry M. Knight, Samson Natier, L. G. Hines, W. Messrs. Williams and ts-at-arms order was soon tlemen were Dr. Boyd offered a resolution, “that we endorse the effort now being made for the release of Artbur Simms, for the reasons stated in his ition, nd as we think it is a fitting case for eccatce clemency, theretore ask its early consideration by the United States Att General. and his Excellency, the Presid torn: ty U. S Grant.” The resolution.was unanimously adopted. for and responded Mr. James, of Virginia, was called few remarks, after pon which the club adjourned anti! Tuesaay, June ist, when nominations for three Councilmen and one Alderman from the ward will be made. ———-_—_—_. CITIZENS’ MEETINGS. Ward Candidates Nominated. Citizens’ meetings were held in several wards last evening to nominate candidates for the Boards of Alaermen and Common Council, and Assessors, with the resul!s set fortM in the following reports: THIRD WARD. The “Ciuzens’ Tempera e Hall to the number of 4 ot the Third Ward met at evening, crowding the room almost to saffoca- tion. The cl Mr. Jobn T. Teta Mr. Given, on taking the chair, st taken by the Presitent, ven; Mr. R. U. Polisinnora S: the object of the meeting, and said that nomi- antions fora candidate for Aldermen were n: im order, Fenwick, (the present incumbent,) and T.Griffith nommated Mr. R. C. Hewet Mr. Z Jones nominated Mr. RK. W. Mr. C. Dr. Batts suggested that when the ballots were deposited in one hat greenbacks be placed in another, but at the suggestion of the chair Dr. B withdrew his suggestion. At this poiat the room being densely packed there was consid- erable squeezing and talking, im which one voice louder than any other was heard saying: “1 hope you'll be quiet, and not m ary meeting like a Republican one.” Mr. Job W. Angus moved to adjourn toCombs' Hail, which Bad been tenderea. [Voices—“It aint larger than this:’’ “Move to stay where we are.” &c.} Mr. Brown said there was no necessity of Jeaving the hall, as the adjoimmg room would be opened. Mr. Jones moved that it re yotes to elect: carried, Mr. Mr. Angus’e mouon was lost. uire a majority of .. H. Henry moved that the candidates for Aldermen and Council now be voted for on one ticket. late.) Messrs. J [Voices—+ Poo . W. Angus, J. R. Cassin and Z. Jones were appointed tellers, Mr. Browa moved that they vote th entire ticket; which was lost. Mr. Angus moved that nominatious be received for Council; that while the ballot for the selection of a candidate for Alderman was beg canvassed, selections could be made for the Council; which wus carried, and the following y re Griffith, W. were nominated : Nathaniel Sardo, E. Brown, R. H. Williams, Joseph Prather,G. W.Hunter, F. Bartlett, Dr. The last named gentieman declined. Vm. B. Butt. R.O. Polwiahorn S. J. Fague, Edmand Harria, J. G. Naylor, P. Callan, W. H. Young and J. W. Ai ngus. Alter some discussion as to the manner of conduct- ing the election, the meeting resolved to vote the whole ticket at once, and the tellers having ‘aken position m an adjoining room, received the voies, there being among the numb-r trom forty to filty colored voters. Abont the time the voting ceased, Mr. Uutlett (colored) came forward and expressed the hope that th polls would not be closed, for there were about a bundred negroes who wanted to vote agaist the carpet baggers and they were sumewhere apout. They not beirg near at hand, however, the tellers proceeded to count tne vote and report. ed as follows: For Alderman—Mr. R. wick, 217; Mr. R. C. Hewett, 215. cilmen—Mr W. E. Brown, 26); N. Cc. T. Griffith, ; Prather, 52; W. Fen. ims, 149; Butt, 105: Harris, 139; Will $s. The Chair announced that Mr. Fenwick, baving received the ‘Was the nominee i jority of the votes cast, iderman, amid cheers and cries of “Hewett is the man,” &c., during which Mr. Gorbutt said the tellers had refused bis ballot, and the election was unfair. The Chair also dec! elected a candidate for the Council mucB contusion, Mr. Hewett arose nominees. So jared that Mr. Browa had been Amid ‘and, com- Ce order having been restored, he thanked is friends for the vote he had received, and urged that they would do as he intended, vote tor the nominee. .., (Mr. Gorbutt—“You are not ‘They could not afford to split, far as he ich would land them in the harbor of victory: and he moved to make ‘be nomination ot Mr. Fenwick unanimous, amid app! fe and cries of “That's richt.’’ A motion was made to lay Mr. Hewett’s motion on the table, and the Chair was about to state it. when Mr. Gorbutt mounted the stand, but amid cries of +s down,” his voice was crowned, and finally Mr. Griffith succeedad in makin, with Bimselt heard. He said that he was ir. Hewett in favor of supporting the ticket, and hoped all bis friends would support Mr. Fenwick. The contest for Alderman had been between friends, and was satisfactory to thoce friends, and he hoped it would be as sat- istactor, tion of to the voters. He seconded the mo- r. Hewett, amid applause. The mo- tion to lay Mr. Hewett’s motion on the table was lost. and the motion making the nomina- tion of M.. Fenwick unanimous was adopted with cheers. Mr. Shepherd offered a resolu. on that Mr. R. C. lewett be declared the unanimous nominee for Council, but withdrew it at the sug, friends. gestion of several of Mr. H.'s Nominations for Councilmen being called for, were received as follows: R. C. Hewett, C. T. Griffith, E. Harris, hams, F. J. Bartiett, N.Sardo, Joseph Prather, S.J. Fague,W. B. Butt. Mr. Griffith dectined, after returning his thanks for the support on the previous ballot, and requesting his friends to yote for Mr. Hewett. The tellers, ie - ceiving the ballot, re Hewett, J. ‘tlett, 28; ‘The Chair announced that Mess: led as follows: H. Wil- 101; R. H. Williams, 74; N. Sardo, 46; F. B. Butt. 10; scattering, 3. rs. Hewett aad Williams were elected candidates—the ticket Deing as follows:—Aiderman—R. W. Hewett and R. H. William: called on, and retarned his thanks to his friends, and urged that all should bes) <4 -. the success of the ticket. (Applause | Williams was next called on, ani ing his friends for the honor, « ise that if successful he woul wick. Common Council—W. E Brown.R. © Mr. Hewett was after thank- ave his prom- do all tn his power to advance the interests of the citizens. Alderman Fenwick followed, saying that the magnanimity of Mr, Hewett was more to be admired {ban his (F.’s) success, aud he took pride im the result of the contest, as ae re. garded it as a vindication of his course in the Councils. He would go into the Councils un- pledged, knowing neither white or black, but the iateresis of the city; and he trus‘ed that in the coming time they could more successfully battle with the power which sought tc burden ast. If they could point to apy act of his ‘whereby u the citizens with taxation than in the ey had been injured or like to know it. [Voices—“ There sre n of competent workmen oppressed, he would one.” He bed sought to keep the — in the nani to keep down taxation by voting agai creation of new offices. They shoul ® majority in the boards to protect the citiwens. After speak- ing of the duty of citizens to e past, ary th ‘and to hail each man as a brother, no matter from what section he came, Mr. F. retired amid applause; and the meeting adjourned wath cheers for the candidates. FOURTH WARD. ns” of tf guard, to prevent: the inion, Saat acters trom “stuffed.”* e ime tellers retired, when nominations ‘made ior three members of the Uommmon 3 é Fourth if Sie F ci, as follows cam. > Georg: Jneneman, John E. Norris, Thos. . i G.T. Walker, Wm. R. McLean, William H. Brawner, Henry Lyles, Say wm. Guoaingeans Te O'Connor and Dr. Clay. nningham, Norflee:, ROT | - Clay- tom were selected as tellers, and the ballot ng proceeded as before, the voters passing between. them. During this collection of ballots, the worse than before, 0 that a motion to close was put, and the tellers attempted to re. tire with the hat. Here a violent protest was entered, and cries ot -\Fair “I demand ‘he right to vote,” “Put out,” “Go to hell,” &c., were heard from all quarters, in Norfleet, with the hat Polls were opened again. Fortunately, at this point, ‘when it seemed that Mr. Norfleet was about being overcome, the attention of the Meeting was diverted by the breaking of glass and battering down of doors in the opposite chamber, where the Fourth Ward Republicans ‘were in session, Ropes a that jime was engaged in what ap) to be a free fight. bh was made for the doors and windows, to the uninitiated matters looked at this quite squaily, and apprehensions were felt that the contending meetings had engaged each im a conflict. Shortly afterwards the tellers appointed to re- ceive the ballots for Alderman returned into the hall and announced that there had been 33 votes cast. of which Mr. Ball bad received 261 and Mr. Wendell 131, and that Mr. Ball was tberetore the nominee. The tellers for Ceuncil. men then renred. and after au hours’ abse Teported that Messrs. T. H. Ragan, George Savage, and William H. Nalley bad been nominated, they Raving received the hichest number of votes cast. Mr. Richard B. Owens was nominated by acclamation for Assessor; but subsequently Mr. Theodore Hur de. manded that the vote should be taken by bal- lot and other nominations be made. This was refused, however, when Mr. Hurdle tossed in the aira hangful of tickets with the name of T. G. Eckels for assessor marked thereon. and Said tnat on election day he should ao all he could to defeat the Citizen's party. Cheers were given for the successful candidates, aud then the meeting adjourned, UnNtow WAR PRISONERS’ MONUMENT.—The Army and Navy Union War Prisoners’ Asso- ciation held a meeting last night, (Gen. W. P. Lassell presiding,) at which resolutions were adopted, that immediate measures be adopted by tbe association towards the building ot a gtand nations] monament to the memory of the thirty-five thousand prisoners of war who perishea in Southern prisons: that the lnion ‘war prisoners throughout the country be vited to unite with and join the associatior the great unaertaking, and that they also be 1 vited to send to the association their names id address, and to furnish their varied expe- nces, a &s practicable, to be placed among therecords. Captains Sanborn, Miche. ner, and Whitney, Gol. Izabad, Major Wi! hams, and Surgeon Stearns were appointed to ‘wait on the President, Gen. Sherman, and Lieut. Gen. Sheridan, to solicit their aid and influence in the grand object. Captains Periey, Kandler, and Weiser, were appointed to cor- respond with Gens. Stoneman, Seymour, Wes- sels, Shaler, Col. Hawkins, Governor Harri- man, and others, asking theirendorsement and sympathy. The president was added to the committees. Resolutions were adopted ap. inting @ committee to raise the necessary junds to build the monument; petitioning Congress for the grant of the square at the in- tersection of 7th street and Pennsylvania ave- nue, in which to erect said monument; pro- viding tor the circulation of a letter to the ex. soldiers throughout the countrv, asking their aid, and requesting the publicity of theenter- prise through the press of (he country, &c. Ad- journed. —.—_—_. THE ROOMS of the Young Men’s Christian Association, in the new building, corner of 9:n end D streets, will be opened this evening with appropriate and interesting exercises. General lowara, President of the Society, will deliver an address of welcome, to which the Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D, of the Metropolitan Church, Will respond in behsif of our city churches. Letters bave been received from Hoa. Wm. E. ge and George H. Stuart, of Philadelphia, that they will certainly be present at the open- ing ceremonies, and an occaston of much in- terest and enjoyment is anticipated. All citi- zens and hea ‘who can should come and rticipate. The committee ot arrangements ave provided an abundant supply of straw- berries, ice cream, and the like, for which each ticket has a refreshment cou attached. We are requested to state that although the number of tickets has been exnausted a further supply ‘will be at the door this evening. —— ee FRACAS aT A WARD MEETING.—At the mass Meeting of the Republicans of the Fourth Ward, held at the City Hall last evening, 2 fracas occurred, which resulted in the arrest of George Jackson, Thomas Sorrell, Thomas Bowie, and Mareellus West. It appears that while nominat delegates to the convention the name of Thomas Sorrell was prevented. Mr. George Hatton objected to his name being considered, and a free fight ensued. The police rushed in, and Sorrell was found on the floor chached with Jackson, while Tom Bowie was knocking around. They were taken to the seventh precinct station house, where they left collateral seeurity for their appearance this Morning. Justice Schmidt dismissed the first two named, and fined the others $5 each. —_o___ Feast or Conrvs Curistt.—The festival of Corvus Christi, a joytal day in the Catholic Church, will be observed throughout the Dis- trict to-morrow as a holiday, and the services im the various Churches will be at thesame horrs as on Sunday. At Georgetown College, to-morrow afternoon, the procession in honor of the Bleesed Sacrament wiil take place, and promises to be one of the grandest demonstra- — of the kind ever witnessed in this Dis- t, —.—_—_. ANOTHER FIGHT aT THB GOVERNMENT Printing Orrick —This morning, a dispute occurred at the Government Printing Office between Col. Otis, foreman of the composing room, and Mr. Langtree, a proof reader em- ployed there. which led to blows between the parties; but they were separated without any Tesul Langree, it is stated, has aS SSS Drcoration Day.—Arrangements have just been fulsy matured for transportation of pas- sengers io Arlington Gemetery on Saturday; also, to furnish refreshments on the ground. Particulars will be published to-morrow. — FisH.—The receipts of fish to-day have some- what increased, but prices are maintained. Thirty thousand herring were sold at John- son's wharf to-day at $15, and about fifteen bundred shad, which sold at $11 per hundred. —_——e— Ovr vor EvRors.—Prof. L. G. Marini, of this city, leaves here next week for a trip to France aud Italy. He goes for the purpose of visiting Ris relatives, and he will be absent about three months, —_—— Sargs or Ret EstTats.—Kilbourn & Latta, Teal estate brokers, have sold jot 30, in square 234, 26 by 135, on dary street, ‘between 13th and 14th streets, to L. F. Cooke, for 19 cents Per square foot. ? eee DEcLivgs.— We understand that Mr. Michaei Talty, nominated on the Council ticket in the Second Ward by the “Citizens,” bas declined in favor of Capt. J. R. ver. finland commis Oax Laww will be cold to-morrow after- noon at 6o’cleck. The property ts at the head of 20th street west, and will be divided into S elots. Splendid chance for a suburban village. ———— ee NavalL.—Commander A. W. Weaver, U.S. N., is ordered to duty as Inspector of Supplies ihe Washington Navy Yard. ‘4 BANKEOPTOY, TRICT OF COLUMBIA, #8. Washington. on the ven i ington. of way, ia. he “undersigned hereby otice of appointment as assignee 0} ig GEAPE, tm the City of Washington, witht said < ‘edjndged a Bankrupt. Upon ‘own petition, by the Supreme ‘GEO. MASON, A‘ -at-Li my 2-1awse city Hall, Acaien iT OF! a UTED UTTER TUS: ‘On the petition of JOHN Bows, of ot btiatgraitad foul su the improvement wy 20-lswow cs Patents (sats er: BS PATSRT OFFIOB: : ogi iprece am: oa 2st day of ¢ im Machines for a Peete my 61 Cross & WALGH, “REAL BST4TE BROHANGE’S* BROKZERR No. 327 PENNA. AVENUE, South Bide, Between 6th and 7th streets . en pa a | GOvRT, Judge Wlin.—Yestercay, the following business was done:—James Collios agt Mary Goltine; decree setting aside alleged deed, and vesting property in plain' Arpold agt. Champion; order ap- W.H. Champion guardian ad ii'em. Wee jer and Wifeaat. Sears; order to sell goods to satisfy claims. Emma G. Henry act. Jobn F. Henry; order of publication. Frazer ag: order to show cause why i junction sBall pot issue. agt. Peterson or- der discharging north half of lot 14, square Jé> from effects of deed of trust. Wes: Moore et al; decree confirming trustee’ 4 Hawkins agt. Hawkins: order of notification mice. Shepherd agt. Langley: order overruling motion to dissolve temporary, injanction and granting perpetual injunction. "Thompson agt. McGuire; erder enlarging time * testimony. ORPHANS CovRT, Jaye Purcell —Yestoraay, the will of the late Milten Garrett, bequeathing his estate absolutely to his wife, to whom letters of administration with the will annexed were issued; bond $10,004 The will of the late Row was filed and fully proven. Sbe pequeathes $190 each to S'. Ann's Iatant Asylum and the Carmilite Convent of Balti- more, and directing that certain bequests be paid her relatives, bequeathes the balance of ber property to Susan Day, wife of Kichard Day, ber niece, Letters testamentary were issued to Richard Day; bond $12,600, Letters of administration on the estate of the ia’e Thomas A. Stephers were issued to Mary L. ‘Stephens; bond $20.00. On motion of Mr. B. G. Lovejoy. the will of Louisa G. Beall, filed on the 1itb inst. was withdrawa. Mary Hilbus was Apppointed guardian of the orphans of George Hilbus; bond $1,400. The first, and final distribanon account of administratrix of Lewis Thomas: third general account of ganr- dian to orphans of George W. Stewart; and Seventh genera’ ccount of guardian toorphans of Thomas Scanlon were approved and passed —_-+<re-__. THE PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLIES, NeW ScHOOL —1n the New School Assembly in New York yesterday Dr. Fisher read a re- port on the conference with other Presbyterian bodies. The delegates from tne Old and New Sebools and from other bodies met and unani- mously agreed that reunion was most desirable if the way was clear. The following four Pons were submitted as a basis of reunion First. The Gid and New Testaments are ac- cepted as the rule of minster confessions qualified. are ado take th. Second. The West. dd catechism, slightiy &s the full and ac: te interpretation of Writ. Third. The United Church is to accept the Presbyterian form of government. Fourth. The United Ohurch ac- cepts the psalmody and prescribes its use. The report was referred to the Sianding Committee on Reunion. Itappears that the basis of union is in case of adoption to be reterred to the Joint Committee to meet in Pittsburg im August, to consider such questions as may be necessary to 8 final consumation of the union. Adjourned, OLD ScHooL.—In the Old School Presbyterian Assembly yesterday Hon. Martin Ryerson, of New Jersey, off depioring the existing state of feeling between this country and Great Britain, and exhorting all Presby- terians to pray to God to so enlighten and in- fiuence the un: ing and hearts of the Tulers and people that all the matters of differ- ence may be amicably settled. At the imstance of Senator Drake, the resolutions were amended by omitting any reference to the possibility of war, and imously adopted. Al the afternoon session the committee to correspond with the Grand Army of the Re- public relative to the decoration of soldiers’ gtaves next Sabbath, reported that they were unable to find officers with whom to open cor- Tespondence, and were discharged. {[t was Stated, however, that the decoration in New Jersey will take place on Saturday and Mon- day. A report was made of the votes so far as known in the Presbyteries. The basis ot re- union bas thirty-six in favor, and a hundred and seven 8, it. The report was recom. mitted for correction. THE PRESnYTERIAN AASEMELY Sour The Presbyterian Assembly in Mobile on Monday appointed a committee to revise the form of government and discipline. The As- sembly recommended its Presbyteries to throw their Iicentiates so far as practicable into des- titute fields. On the subject of co-operation with the General Assembly, Old Scbool, ia labor among the freedmen, the following was unanimcusly adopted : of the sustentation of our Charch, has developed nO practical mode of between *he two Churches in their efforts to evangelize the en ae, General Assembly is not pre- pared to take any steps contemplating the Posed concert of action. ~ a wf Strixe or Inonw Movipgrs.—The iron moulders of Willi: » New York, have Tesolved Lo demand an advance of ten per cent. from the first ot June. The Brooklyn mould- ers bave already struck for the same advance. Their Union numbers one hundred and thirty members. They have been organized five years, and feel confident that their new scale of prices will be carried. The most of the em; loyersare already paying the scale. The mouldere have acted very honorably toward their employers. Taz have not waited for an extra rash of work to enforce a compliance with their de- mands. ask no conflict if they can avoid © iy rely upon the justice of their demands. A. ¥. Sun. AT PRuNcRss Princess Aune. ton Thursday of last week & young man, nineteen years of age, named Bedsworth, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff charged with committing an outrage on & young lady, seventeen years of age, named Ross. Both reside near Princess Anne. The accvsed had a hearing before Justice Gibbon on Friday, ard was held to await the action of the grand jury— Wilmington ( Del.) Commercial. ————— Tax ANTI-RITUALISM MOVEMENT.—1n con- nection with the call for an anti-ritwalist con- vention at Chicago on the 16th of June next, anniversary anniversary id the Univer- Society, the Free Re- Engiand Woman’ England Auti-Siaver: =_—” and the Ne Club. Cee S7"In Italy, out ofa pepsin Of 24,001),008), 16,000,000 were 80 totally uneducated as to be unable to read or write. CITY ORDINANCES, Passed by the Sixty-sixth Council, AN AcT appropriating fifteen hundred dollars tor the burial of the deceased out door poor. Be it enacted by the Board of Aviermon and Board Common Council of the City ‘bat the su fifteen hundred dollars be, and the same is hereby, appropriated out o” the eneral fund for the purpose of burying the jeceased out door poor. Approved, April 30, 1969. AN Act appropriating money to repair j street north, at Twenty-sixth street west, in the First Ward. Be it enacted by the Board of Aldermen and Roard Common Council of City appropriated out of the fands of tne to repair I street north, at T: AN Act for the relief of Cook & O'Day for Sixteenth street west. trom Massa- avenue to P street north. Board of Aldermen and }of Washington, and twenty- chi Be it enacted by the Board of Common Council of the ‘That the sum of sixteen hui esetts Avenoe street north. Fase April 30, 1569. | ‘wih the isions of the act approved October 1®, 1s05 7°" 7 Approved, April J0, 1869, CITY ITEMS. ——e.—__ Wares Liven Deck Sita, Jus: the thing for the season Hh —_s.—_. Wan WEATHER Uowrns ar Lact. — and Brown Linen Suits: « in: poring oh — evel NOTICE TO VisiTORs TO GLYMONT.— We are uested by Mr. J. H. Sbatheld, the proprietor Of Giymont, 10 stave that PArties visiting ther need not burden themselves with baskets, ac, as meais and can be obigined at ——$»——— ist Jeweiey. French Jet Sets, Rubber Set t Battons and Je: Chains. received this morning at Prgg’s One Dollar Jewelry No. 496 Pennsylvania avenue, near 45; steeet. ——_e—— BLUE FLawwer Scr Au At Hable & © 46> Penn's ave., under U.S. Howl. izes, styles, and prices, ——o—— ExTENstvety Usep.—The almost universal adoption of Speer's Wine by the Medical Pac- ulty, in preference to all other wines, is the best guarantee which the public cam Da purity and beneficial effect: system. The made of bis pa im Bark, Chamomile Flowers, Wild Oherry Bar: ‘Smake Root, and suck otber herds and roots will give vigor and tone to the system For sale by Droggit Was birts white. s ts colored Shir's With one, two, and three pltics. Shi | S$ to open beBing, and Shirt toopen in | front. ! | Day Sbirts and might Shirts. Dress Shirts and undress Shirts, Sbirts for big mew. and Shirts for little men. Shirts for gentiemen from 13 to I= mch neck Shirts for Doys from 1! to 14 inch neck. Shirt waists for children from 3 to~ years Shirts ready made, and Shirts made to onder. Gentlemen’s Shirts tor $1.50, #2, $2.50, and 5. One price only Try the +H” Spire Go. C. HENNTN«. Yo. Sil venih street eR iets 3D Leur CoaL.—A few bundred tons prime article in lots w suit purchasers, low price; at G street w! 6 Gueason & GLEnn. —ens THE PURLIC AT LARGE will appreciate the great benefit derived by them in the important offs Malt Extract, al- koown throughout the celebrated preparation serves as an excellent strengthening beverage. adelightfal tonic, and a pleasant remedy tor disorders of the throat, chest, lungs and cto. mach. 6 eareibcesaens PorviaR Dress Rerorm Movewent.—The Tush of the people to Uak Hall for gent’s, boys’ and children’s Clothing, 460 7th street, opposite Post Office. 17,6 —_-—_—_ Oak HALL's best advertisements are on the backs of the people. ——s—_—_ Fer Lrvew Collars and Cuffs go to the Origi- nal Franc, 49 7th street. between D and E. ———— Pavama Hats cleaned and trimmed at A. T. Whiting’s, 203 Penoa avenue, south side, between 9th and 10th streets. 17 2 For Fine Waite Sarets go to the Orizinal Franc, (94 7th street, between D and E. Prices 75, $1, $1,25 and upward. ——_o—— FOR ALL ®TYLms of Paper Collars go to the Original Franc, 491 7th street. Prices 10, 15, 15 and 25c. per box. —___e»—___ A Secret MaDe Pcstic.—To save all tur- ther dispute as to the rinciples which im; to Sozodont its purifying and perties, the proprietors an- ing properes of which are unequalled bp ing of which are unequ: any other vegetable substance as discovered— is its main ingredient. ite © ——o—__ FOR FINE White Pocket Handkerchiefs go to the Original Franc, 491 7th street, between D and E. Prices 15, 20, 25c. and upward. pee FOR Goop CerTor Socks go to the Original Franc, 491 7th street, between D and E. Prices 8, 10, 15, 20c, and upward. es For Summer Unperserrts go to the Uriginal Franc, 494 7th street, between Bana E. Prices 25, 50, 75c., Sl and upward. SLL FoR SUMMER DeAwers go to the Original Frane, 491 7th street, between D and E. Prices 35, 50, 75¢., $1 and upward. —__o—— 10 the Original Francs 404 Fay streets Barn goto ‘ranc, 494 7th street, between D and E. three doors above Odd Fellows’ Hall, as his is the cheapest store im the District. Also bear in mind that he bas no branch stores. ¥ id BE HUNG. 10,000 BOLLS OF FOBEIGN AND = ‘IC PAPBE HANG In new and rich designs, em! all the quali- ties, from fine GOLD PARLOR PAPERS the common Biank Paper, stuiab DECORATIONS, BORDSBS, OBNTERS, @c. Le wERson FIRE BOARD PRINTS. aiZiain and Decorative work done promptly by L. J. ROTA ROCK. my 21-68 “ “Tus cozar rirace.” wi 3.12 ELOH'S BEST FAMILY FLOUR. $3.12 ON D'S (Burnt Mills) FAMILY,$2.%5 '; barrel RUNS Tope tad eer Biz. cente. BA to 1. Goon couNTRY cy sti cents, ee Coe OB ARE 2 SON wyT-im* 252 7th at. west. bet. M and W. EW BOOKS. SEX! HEBE AND TW Bolcombe, author of = Unt Caitaren ty aven.” ete... = obn AETIsT in” PEROT Fig ‘irate mosoGRAM ALB $5 POSTAGE ST. she, heredarortcn theitis 1567, Ises. race, wscnecenen-nnnnnie Gl TS OLD TO FOLKS. Barriet brows win OLD ‘ti it eats Hanagmencray CROQUET! CBOQUET:: PHILP & SOLOMONB, METROPOLITAN BOOKSTORE, ™y2___ 332 Penn, ave., bet. Sth and 10th sts. mesic: MUSIC! 7 T GEORGETOWN, Affaire in Georgetown. Oak MILL CaNBTERY— Weetingos Lo Ripert of Incesiyating Committe Aa ad sourned meeting of the lotholders ot Giery was beid yesterday afternoon « o'clock, in Market Halt, Georgetown, to hear the report of the committee appointed Pedra. Sry 15th Inst to imvestigate the re of the cemetery. There was a very large attends And the meeting was called to order by W W. Corcoran. Esq, President of the Board o° Managers, who read the resolutions of the pre- vous meeting, by authori(y of which the com- mittee was |, aad Messrs. J.C. Hark ness and Wm. A. King. with the secretary, James Goszier, then took seats on the pia: form. Mr Harkness then sinted that une ober member of the committee, Mr. Joba D. Kart, ad been calledaway on business, and the som. mittee Was thereby prevented {rom making ss full & report as desired, But they would Rresen' what was ready. Om mouon of Mr A. R. Shepherd, Mr. 3. W. Deebie was chosen secretary of the meeting. Mr. James Goszier he! the report ot the com e Teport WAs voluminous, emb te ment of the testimony taken by tee a! Sa upon the various chatges preferred agai Board of Management. Itexonerates ¢ antendent t1om any fraud on Ris part, or misappropriated amy moneys that came into his possession. The charges made of the irrag jarity and informality of the man it Te. specting the keeping of the hooks ana the per formance of the duties of the cemetery in gereral Were sustained. (These, however, attached more discredit t@ pre, ious boards (han the presen Mr. AR Shepherd moved that te Teport te prunted for circulation among the Lo:-tolea. and that the meeting adjourn two weg. q)c 100k Occasion to smy Ubat orriain oh, ‘be report were based UPOB § Very slenar fownan” iM, and as they Were personal io uiment ne hardly deemed it fair to bave them = rr without an opportunity of defending by He chould, however, 4o what he wanes 4 bis a Abd bo be eWayed by Be dichon of anvt He bad bee » charged with bewz | & elation of Usptain Sawyer. This was x true, although be wonlt clam tim be prond + 85.2 man of unsull om be held very bighe~ thp moved that the reper: be Shepherd thouch! ibe report Dad not been distinctly heard. It w.s read mot hastily. but too rapidly for comsideration im At that should t belore it was allowed to go fi the verdict of Uke meeting. The socretary of the cempany should be instructed to turmish abstracts of ail resolutions bearing upon the charges alluded toim the report the committee, that ail might haye an oppor- tuity of judging of the merits of tm Col. Berreit what would be accomplished it the report was printed in an incomplere form. Mr. Shepherd «aid that charges bad been made acatust very respectable gentlemen, And the opportunity should certainly be offered to refate them. In reply tos question of Mr. C. M. Matthews, Mr. Harkness said the Board of Managers and ail interestea were no. Ufled, and great pains taken to secure the fullest Snd most impartial evidence on all sides, and everything bad been conducted fairly. Dir. Deebdle asked if be was implicated, and Mr King, one of the committee, stated ‘that Deebie’s books were perfectly correct and sai- istactory. Mir Deebie then sisted that be was Appointed seoretary in 1585, and the condrtion Of the books was such that he had to go back over the records. He found on examination that the affairs of the Company were not conducted according wo his ideas of eo ne preety, and be called the attention managers to the ot more for the interests of the Company. COran, instead of him kindly, proposed to take bis duties out of his bands, charg- ing that bis books were not intelligibly kept. He (Deebie) demanded an examination, ba! the Object Of the game Wasevaded. He then gtated thst be had always given information to Mr. Corcoran when requested, until lately, when that gentleman made accusations against bis veracity and honesty. So be flanily refused Mr. Corcoran access to bis books, sorry he bad been compelled to take sucha step. Mr. Shepherd then renewed his mouon sm the foulowing resoluuon; which was adopt- ed Resolved, That the report of the committer, Protection Mr. Cor. together with the testimony of witnesses, charges, and all accompan » de printed and sent toeach of the lot holders, to- gether with an abstract from the journal of this company of all resoluuons and motions referred to im such report, —_ ing now adjourn until Friday aiternoon, une CORE — Orders for, 00 2uiRU PON Casey ss Bas acd Congress streets, ‘2 my2S im ¥ THOMAS DOWLING, Auct ; Georgeiown. A BEAUTIFUL BUTLDIN UL BUILDING LOT FOR SALE On FRIDAY. the 2th ~atSo'cleck p m., ont Said lot is situated on the corner $f, Faxctte and Sd streets, opposite the Uonvent Terms.cf sale will be liberal, and made i on day of tate eat, A, DanNeILUR.™ my%-dkae {intel} Fir GROCERIES AT LOW PRICES. Best White 80: a7 |. Pow- gered pet G4B 4 , rats, Grasp Pow hea) inh Nobles) ear Denti gzivania avenue, |. (over Dr of Piste 4 : Gas con- office satisfaction in every elar. noWiy= [D® LEWIE & Davis DENTAL assoor- No, 250 PRNBSYLVANIA AVENUE, Between 12th and 1h strecte. TEETH EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIN. B be ar- will ne soonest to Devdeducted when rey Stes yd ‘ork, > ites esi the will be to Hl i FEE aks W ” NE THis Gost keaso, omy