Evening Star Newspaper, February 3, 1870, Page 4

EVENING STAR. LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, &e. v WNariowaL THEaTER—Kelly & Leon’, yrin- strels. “ OrzRa ‘Souse—Larca Keene in Watt’ Our American WaiTksoRS GatLERY—Mammoth Iilumi- mated War V tews, and other Magnificent Repre- sentation, every evening at7\ o'clock. MertZoroutax M. E. Cavacn—Organ and ‘Voerat Concert. @urta & Srrone’s Arr Gatrerr, 215 F atreet. ‘MARERITER’s ART GALLERY, 486 7th street. Bagtow's Agr Gatterr, 237 Pennsylvania avenue. ——_>—— Aseur report closed yesterday of the ‘convention of the people at Lincoln Hall, held ‘with the view of considering the question of one Barmonious government for the whole District, ‘2 resolution had been reported providing for the appointment of a committee of 100 to urge ‘upon Congress the of a measure looki to that result, and Mr. Wm coal ones op] to e it here were stock jobbers and con- Asa Kepublican he would say that SS opponents of the measure were any y of the is ‘N. Easby, in support of the substitute which he had previously offered, (noticed in a Star) criticized the remarks of indge Wright as also the picture of Washington @rawn by gentleman, saying that it was bad taste for people coming so lately among us ‘and from so far to talk in manner. He (the speaker) did'nt want a Governor for this Dis- trict from Louisiana, Maine or St. Domingo, but he wanted one from ourselves. Mr. J. J. Coombs said the resolutions reported by the committee contained nothing derogatory ‘to the right of Congress to legislate for the Dis- trict, and explained the advantages of having a delegate in that body. Mr. K.M. Hall said that Lg J did not meet here as partizans or politicians, but as citizens they came to demand of Congress laws by which they could protect themselves. were not ‘Qgainet Mayor Bowen or any officeholder, but wanted enlarged powers, by which they could lay a gas or water main, or repeal the usury laws and atrange for devising property, ie. Mr. A. M. Green charged that when the De- mocracy had control they never thought of these things, and he woula like to know it the party the were in favor of by depleted. As the project, he could not see any ‘tween acoutractor and areal estate agent. The ‘working masses were willing to approach Con- gress on bended knees and ask for favors. Mr. A. N. Sturtevant said that the peo; could not easily approach Congress except throuch a delegate, and then adverted to the fact that Northern men, or any others, had a rtect right to come te the capital of the coun- Ey, and nos remain sway. a some gentlemen hhad insinuated they should. Gen. ©. O. Howard said he was invited to a citizens’ meeting afew nights since, and they were Kepublicans that invited him, and he was asked to present his own views. He afterwards learned by some of the papers that he had been ple im “bad company,” and the newspapers had rather prejucged opinions. He said the project would not carry unless the ple could @lect the entire legislature. He himself was very much interested, as the university under his charcze held considerable property, and he would i.e to see it merease in value. He first heard of the territorial project from two or three geutlemen, and said at once that he thought it | a-ible if it could be so planned as to give t the people the election of the legi-la- ture. They had been told by one of the speak- €rs (Majer Morse) that a territorial government Was uncenstitutional. He did not think that Position could be maintained, as the resolution contemplated Congress —— Jurisdiction over istrict. He was interested in progress of the people here. He Was identified with them. would like to see this city and Georgetown in as geod condition as any cities in the country. contest was not between capital and labor. ‘The interest of the laborers is to get men with capital to come here and work with them. ‘The people of this District want such a system Of laws as will induce capital to come here. We Want to preserve and continue the government Of this District so that capital can never get ad- vantage of labor. He would never give hi countenance to any scheme that favored the op- ite. He woul! raise his voice and hand in wor of 4 man with fifty cents as well as one With $50,000, and thought Mr. Green would favor the resolutions, if he didn’t think there was Something behind them. If Prof. Green were ‘Rot so timid, or had not been misiel by ties interested, he (the speaker) believed that he {Mr. Green] would be just as much interested is consvlidaiion movement as any one pr ro} be for the better, Because the people would elect all their officers and rulers, who would make and rectity the laws; and we would secure & proper representation in Congress. There can be no doubt but that the laws governing us can De bettered. So many governing powers as we have it is not to be wondered that they are con- stantly jarring. It is probably objected that a now will throw out of office those now holding positions. There should be no such feeling, because it may be ayear or two before ‘the plan can be put into operation. When the change does come the people will have the Lape ‘to say who shall or who shall not remain their positions. He would, therefore, urge upon the people not to drive away frym their midst men who are willing to assist them. Wel- come all who come and labor with them to se- eure the represcutation in Congress. There is u mistaken idea existing in the minds of the Be tal Congress. ey | the other day a ve from one of the Western States was opposed to making any appro- ‘ons in aid of this city, and appeared sur- he (the speaker) told him that if ament would only consent to pay taxes monse property here, there would be \y for appropriations in support of our uty. He woubl st st that when a bill for consolidation is passed it should be insisted that the Government would be obliged to pay taxes on such pr: perty as they own here. M: D. Barrett said he came here not as a Repubiiean or Democrat, or capitalist or beg- gar, but it was a patent fact that Congress could Bot attend to its own work and give tue District rt attention also. The revenue collected in ‘erritories was spent there, but here the reve- nue co lected goes to general expenses. Judge Fisher rose, and was greeted with cheers. He said he came to the niceting net as a Democrat, Whig, or Kepublican, and was sur- Ly to hear men making partisan pepe. course was wrong. hey ckeatd shwags keep in view the interests of all. In the mo ment proposed —— ‘Fhe igen offered here as Feport of the committee propose: irst, a legisi tive assembly to make laws for the District, second, a delegate in Congress. The argument had been advanced that a form of government 0 Proposed Ss against the Constitution. It was his belief that the government as proposed is — as iauch in consonance with the Constitu- as the Councils or the Levy Court. lie could not see the difference. It was tweedledee tweedledum. Congress would still retain jurisdiction over the District, and would reserve right to revise the laws made by the proposed legislative assembly. The adv: im the change lies in the tact that men w elected to legislate by the people and for the people. y would have a proper representation in Congress, and the de! te could present the embodied wishes of the people, so that Congres would know exactly what was wanted. Now we have to go singly for every little faver want- ed. First one knot of citizens will visit the committee-room and say what they present is ——— not long after they depart another knot of citizens appear and want something With a delegate present from the people could di; his FEE it was necessary to con- solidate the munici governments. RopSa that geetiemen who would print at once on the resolu- ‘The question was then put and carried unani- mously, and the meeting adjourned, the Chair a aa ane commitice would ‘Tax Wasutnctox Skatixe SROCTA- ‘TION met last evening, and 7 $10 was levied on each member of the associa. tion to meet the note of $1,500 due on the 16h int. A was d to use the k in fi Huston wae wer ioy coating purposes, but tions Tesolut condemning the prohibit iat Jately Introduced iw Congress by Br. Pemeroy. Discussion o THE MEETING * + UNION LEAGUE ALL. Boswell’* Shalt * Halt. A mass meeting of Republicans was held last evening, at Union League Hall, pursuant to ad- journment. There were jresent, among others, B. D. Peck, (Topographer of the Water Board,) Corporation Attorney Cook, Justice John C. . Commission: Atkinson of the Fifth, and Murphy of the Fourth; Assi sioners dos. Brooks and A. man Beall, Chief E1 Gleason, Marcellus and Measures Gatchell, Capt. Garrettson, W. Syphax, W. E- Nott, Dr.'Purvis, Dr. Iticord. KE Elvans, ‘ing, M. Duffey, and R. The meeting was called to order shortly after S o'clock by Mr. B. D. Peck, and Mr. . H. Pe- ters was selected as secretary. ‘The Chair stated that the meeting was called in the interest of the Kepublican party, and claimed to be friendly to the present muni@ipal administration. They were called to take me: sures to advance the interests of the party, both locally and nationally. Mr. Cook (Corporation Attorney) said that in order that statements may not go out that the ball was not paid for, he would hand over ten dollars to Dr. Lockwood. {Applause, and cries of “Good.” Crna Cex Speech from Mr. Cook. [Cries of “Cook.” Mr. Cook! don’t want to doll the speak- ing. There is my friend Purvis; he may warm ‘up my blood. [Calls for « Purvis.) Dr. Purvis took the floor and spoke of the eat questions agitating the public mind, and id he believed in but one party—the Repubii- —over the plattorm of which was the only d to success. As the people alvanced in iu- gence there would be new ideas springin, ‘and they would continue to advance unti every colored man enjoyed the same rights as were now enjoyed by the white man. He believe in the Invineibles of the First Ward, or the Filibusters of the Second as distinct organi- zations. If errors had been le, correct them in the party, and not out of it; there was no need of going outside to do it. In the First Ward they were divided, and it ap- peared they had the idea that they were to have & dictatorship. He was not prepared to say who would be the choice of the Kepublican party for Mayor: but he would say that if they made a split in the party it would be taken ad- vantage of by the Democrats, who are supposed to be dead, ana victory would be snatched from the Republicans. ‘They begin to realize the 15th A iment, and soon will have every right guaranteed to the white man guaranteed to the colored man. They had two years ago suc- ceeded in placing Mayor Wallach (an apology for that office) in the position of an humbie cit- izen, and they had placed in the chair a man— although his (the speaker's) bean ideal— who had honestly and in the fear ot God done his duty. The party should go on until there Was perfect equality of the races in the churches and schools; japplause;} and he would never be to withdraw from the Prty_of pro. gress until the colored man had every right exercised by the white Kepublicans.” They should act in harmony, and especially was it important because of the territorial gov- ernment, movement. He asked if they were re: to give upthe rights they now enjoyed. Terlesor «fo, never!) They had advanced and made Fapid strides, and ‘would continue. He recollected that the first year they had the Tight to vote it was difficult for them to tind Ke- publicans; the next year it was not so much trouble, and in the next campaign it will be dificult to keep the candidates off. He would not support any man who was not willing to give him ‘every right that the man himself sees: Applause.} There are two propositions ma in reference to the government of the District—consolidation and territorial; and in his opinion they could not afford to have the first scheme. It would be unjust to saddie a portion of the debts of this city on Georgetown—a corporation which had no debt. Then, too, the county adjoining Mary- land, (a State which should have no place on the map.) where all rebeldom could be colo- nized. He liked some features in the territo- rial plan, but did not think that the movers Were as good Kepublicans as they claimed to be. He found them to be a class of men whose political record will not bear examination. They had not been ide ntified with nor aided the party. He thought that Mr. Brown or Judge Wright could better Deneit their fellow men by spending more of their money in improving the city, instead of Yrepesing new forms of government. If Judge Vright would ARIS FORK to. the 1,500 idle men in the First Ward, they would be glad to improve the streets. say the people will have their rights, and taxation will be lessened, when if the scheme is examined, it will be found that more officers will be needed than now, and consequently there will be more taxation. Under this territerial grant the Government property will not be taxed, and the question will be how to get aid from the Government. They answer this by saying appropriations will be asked for and ob- tained, but he could not see how the “old-ci zeu-tax-paying-interest” could have much in- teonee. The party had room enough to re- im this city, for ny Corporation office vuld Puy more than $5.000 per year, and they could not afford tohave a collector who can make $2000 per annum. It was their own tault that the door had been left open, and steps should be tuken to elosa it. He was sorry that some one has not poured oi] on the troubled waters and he hoped that as the present administrativ had proved an improvement on the last, if it Was necessary to re-clect Mayor Bowen to carry vet thoends of the party they would not li tate to do it. [Applause.] They (the colored men) were now on the fence alout to step into the public schools, and he would not have them pulled of. [Applause.) Mayor Bowen las me better than any of his predecessors, and if he lad noi done right there would have been so much abuse of him. [Applause.} If he is not pliable enough tor the party [A voice.—Oh! he is, get some one who is. He d concert of action and the use of moral suasion, and that they should not fet anery and break up each others meetings. He would ac- cord every man the right to think and vote as he pleased, and he did not like the action of some of the men in his ward last year, and had he i tended to vote the citizen’s ticket he would Voted for it in spite of all threats and attacks. He hoped that the time would come when the black man would bein all parties; but befor that time they must have access to the school- houses. ( Applau: _ Prot. + G read from the Congres- sional debates the remarks of Senator Wilson and others as to the government of the city, and offering a series of resolutions con demning nd repudiating all attempts to create discord in the party; trusting their cause and theiselves in the hands of those who in the face of conservatism stood by the Radical party in Virginia; tendering thanks to Senators Hamlin, Siicrman, Wilson, Patterson, Nye, Morril, Morton, Pomeroy and Samn generous donation in behalf of the suf- fering poor; for their appeal in behalf of the gencral welfare of the District, and for their timely and ample vindication of the present Kepublican administration of the city and the party which elected it; deprecating the course pursued by a majority of the daily papers of this city, and approving * the consistent and truth- ful course of the Chronicle, asretlecting, through its columns, the true Republican spirit aud character of its editor and proprietor, Colonel dobn W. Forney, and for its refusal to join in the tirade and abuse of the party, ina igurated by Tax Stax, and to a great extent iuminated by the Daily Republican, (nowwithstanding. all their efforts to force her inte such an attitude.) the Chronicle reecives our Warmest gratitude Dr. Purvis remarked that while he liked the sentiment of the resolution, he did i thatinwenseteene io e did not think newspapers had this right. and poe ican had ‘ifterent inious, they had the right to maintain them. Chronicle was not better than any other paper; in fact, it often re- fused to insert articles which he (Dr. desired to have published. “rhe (OE; stimulate the other papers, wou! $a) ie names of SO aeente F. — Walton, formerly of North €: 3 lew of the queens fully u = Walton remarked that Goa;and it that ts now ho that is the horse Jeff. Davis mee papers wi Talk about policy; —_—_ Lp msee and a they wit ey come out strong on principle, they tind the Star leaning that ‘. ‘He urged warnul: the adoption of the resolution, and ff the eonses of his remarks illustrated the position of the sg: by anecdote. ir. E.'S. Atkinson said that he had no com- Hatton sai, the devil, principe, ‘fon 80, it was their duty to de- do not do them justice. Sher paper, and could not em iorac the “san o * em 1e rs who would misrepresent them. He would stand on principles | Dr. Purvis said that the papers take different Views of subjects, and they had a right to, and neither Tne Stan or Republican bot ould not make theron o.hae fee Ne as mee cas ir. Chronicle Mayor, but the Republican was for the othes Dr. Purvis sald it wonld be best men- —_ any paper, and to keep the friendship of Mr. Jerry Robinson asked who are considered jd not | the Republicans—the Bowen or the anti-Bowen ? ™ The Chair—That is not the question before the house. binson—Is it Republicanism to dis- incecamen fen, oneness ne doen? [Commotion and cries of “Sit gown} and said Tue Star and Republi- cau were a8 Republican papers as the Chronicle, and made. As for the standing of the Chronicle, be would ask, where was Forney twelve years ‘ago? [Voices—* Sit down!” Sc.) ‘Mr. Green said that Tue Star and Republican had come 4 bod —— and ape seurri- lous reports sty pants as scaven- gers, ey and they would not do better the reporters should be kept out. They should not misrepresent them and send their reports all over the country. Mr. Wm. Sypiax aj with Dr. Purvis that the do better than fight newspapers. Se Chronicle was concerned he was not prepared to say that it was the only Republican F. ir. Green—Is not the Chronicle the only one which has not calumniated the party. Ni ; I have seen favorable pers. Mr. Syphax continued, saying that it would do no good to endorse the Chronicle and denounce Tae Star and Republican, and asked, “What can they gain by it? It is'not the way to gain influence.” This was the first meet he had attended since Mr. Bowen was elected, and he would like to see peace and harmony, and if they had not these their success was doubtful. ir. Peck (the President) said there was too much stress on the newspapers, tor they were of little account unless they were on the side of right. ‘They were sensational, and seek after sensational items. As an instance, the New York Herald is perhaps the greatest paper in the country; every! reads it, and yet it has no uence. Dr. Purvis asked if the Tribune had not had i — on the elections in Tennessee and Vir- ia. Mr. Peck replied that the Republican papers generally urged that Virginia saoeld be admit- ted according to the terms of the first bill, but that when the people brought a pressure Congress restrictions were placed in the bill. He would be glad to have the paperson the side of right, but if they did not take that side the Republican would stand up without their triumphs as it had done in the past. He believed in the people, and not in the newspapers. [Applause.. Zi The resolutions were adopted. Major H. A. Hall offered a resolution of thanks to Major W. S. Morse for the able de- fence of the Itepublican party of this city in his speech at Lincoln Hall thisafternoon. [Ap- jause. Pir: Gook moved that the name of Prof. A. M. Green be inserted. [Applause.} Major Hall accepted the amendment, and the resolution was adopted. Mr: Cook was called for and addressed’ the meeting. He first referred to the fact that there ‘was a contest going on, because the time for the election was approaching, and there were appa- Fent dimensions. He asked why dese dissen- sions could not be considered outside the party. It was, to a great extent, owing to the fact that the movement was for the purpose of breaking up or disturbing the harmony of the Republican Party, and for the purpose of promoting the personal interests of those concerned init. At the territorial meeting, at Lincoln Hall, they said there was to be no politics; but the same devilshowed out. ‘The men who sympathized with the rebellion are putting on garments of white, to mislead you and control the District. Mr. K. M. Hall asked leave to ask a question, and said Mr. Cook, if he understood rightly, ob- jects to the territorial government, "because those persons engaged are putting on a cloven foot and are trying to mislead the Republicans. He would ask whether, under the resolutions adopted to-day at Lincoln Hall, parties would not have the privilege and be as apt to divide, to hold their elections and elect the very same off!- cers that are now sitting in high places as Cor- poration Attorneys, Ward Commissioners, &c. ho among these men has put on a cloven foot, or sought to do anything to destroy the effect and harmony of the Republican party ? Mr. Cook.—I will tell the gentleman who. That gentleman sitting there (referring to Mr. Hall} was one of them. Mr. Hall.—_Was Gen. Howard also one of the members who put on a cloven toot ? Several voices—Yes! yes he was! Mr. Hall—I want to ask the gentleman if Gen. Howard and one of the honorable Judges of the District Court—Judge Fisher—were put- ting on a cloven foot to deceive Republicans; men who have been clothed with Kepublican ideas for the past half century. [Criesot “That's the talk!” and applause.) ‘Then, sir, have these steadfast friends of these, my poor colored friends, put on the cloven foot to deceive§these men who have not been educated as Gen. How- ard has been, or as the speaker has who stands me—put on the cloven foot. Do you tell me, sir, that Gen. Howard, the friend of these poor colored men, has sought to deceive them? (Cries of “No, no; and “Yes, ves.”] ‘Tell me that Judge Fisher deceived ‘them. He would tell his colored friends that Gen. Howard, Judge Fisher, Z. C. Robbins, and all those who are known as life-long Kepublicans, would never deceive them. ‘The Chair called Mr. Hal! to order, and Mr. Cook proceeded, saying that the territorialists cannot, by the ‘use of General Howard's or Judge Fisher's names, deceive the people. He charged that nine-tenths of those who attended the meeting were the sworn enemies of the Ke- publican party. At the first meeting they re- ferred to themselves as tax paying citizens. He had asserted that a large number of those who Were inthe movement were putting forth the cloven foot. They had, in this city, achieved a splendid victory without the aid of the territor:- alists, and he ‘detied any one to name one of them who had contributed to that victory. Mr. Hall said votes were of more value tha money, and he had yoted with the party. Mr. Cook next reterred to 8. P. Brown, who acted at the meeting as adviser to Judge Fisher, having had an opportunity to select Republicans for the positions under the Levy Court, tut he had not done so. He then referred to the five minutes rule having been put in force at the territorial meeting. The Republicans did not Want to sink their gallant bark Dy linking it with Georgetown and the county. He rnder- stood the game. ‘They could ‘carry Was ington; it is very doubtful they cou carry ‘it with Georgetown packed on our backs, and the county added upon the top of Georgetown. (Laughter and applause.) It wasa trick of the Democrats. After referring to the meetings at Kilbourn & Latta’s, trom which the masses were excluded, at $. P. Brown's, and at Union League Hall, (where, he Morse, Green and others had whipped then: out,) he said they rented Lincoln Hall at 2o’clock, when the poor men eould not attend. He did not believe that any of them would have voted that they did not want office. He then said: I hold in my hand a copy of T1e Srar, in which it is said, in substance, that a floating population govern us; that the contra- bands had better go back to Virginia, where they are needed. [Cries of «* Hear, heat,” and “Put that down.”] And that paper is an ad- yoeate of consolidation and territorial govern- ment. He said that under the territorial govern- ment the chances of success would be dimin- ished, and that was enough, especially whe: found it avowed ina respectable and promi paper that the contrabands had better slide off into Virginia, or some other place. ‘They were charged with’ being a mob because they did not agree with them, but wher Major Morse and Snodgrass were cried down there is nothing i. He said that he had not denounced cap- italists, as asserted in one journal; but when a mecting is held in the interest of tax-payers, t question comes up, Have they no axes to grind ? On this point he continued :—* Let me tell you : there is not one man e: din ‘the scheme, so faras I am acquainted with him, who has not an axe to grind. Itis the grin of the axe that moves them all together. (Cries of “That's so.”} ‘That is the whole of it. But here is the difficulty : they pitched into you ter- Tibly because you grind axes in the shape of scav- engers,ward commissioners and contractors; and yet they would have you believe they have no axes to grind. ‘They are so pure, so disinter- ested, so benevolent, that they have no axes to grind. Weil now, look here; if there be—and 1 want this put down—if it can be established that a territorial form of government is superior to the present existing form of government, and that it will improve the District in its agricultu- ral, mineral and other resources to greater ex- tent than the present government, I am in favor of it possibly, pro’ at the same time you satisfy me that you do not endanger the success ani 1 ofthe Republican ty, and rights of the colored men. [Applause. wish these fellows had put that provision in their reselution to-day. If they had you would find it voted down by a nine-tenths vote. talk to you about what? ‘They talk to you about the great im) ements: that will goon. I wish some one in that scheme would mention to me even now one single im- provement that can be carried on under a con- solidated government.” Mr. Hall asked to reply, and said he would tions, and stated that Board of Trade ‘Mr. Gook was emploved 1 ol ro Ce e during the last session Of Congress to go before now, the princi aay to the gentleman, i we couii g cial mt here, interest than they can in government. How does he says the territorial can go and pass sucha law. Can it? (Cries of « no."} If it does, it must its labor, ap) Congress. And wh.cn they have done that, long ae going to sleep there before it wp Hew long? Mr. Halli want to ask the gentleman if % has not the power to delegate that au- thority. Mr. Cook.—Congress has no power t@ delegate its general lepaaties wer in this District. ir. Hall.—Then I the gentleman how it is had the power to delegate to the bo ot aakingtes m to levy a tax of $1,000,000 on Mr. Cook, replied, that it was by special mn- nicipal au’ iy. 3 Mr. Cook referred to the Republican, saying sustained Johnson's veto to the Freed- men’s Bureau bill when Murtagh was proprie- tor. |Mr. N. H. Miller said that it was a false- hood that Mr. Murtagh had control at the time.] Mr. Gosk referred 69 the ediines and Teporters being opposed to the Republican party. Mr. Cook, after again ing of the leaders of th movement, usged the colored mon to be trae to the “les of the party. jorse said that at the territorial meet- ing when General Howard was Speaking the rebel hiss was heard, and referring to Ju Wright, he charged that he had swindled poor Indians, and intimated that there were some things in relation to the Ju ‘connec- tion with ‘Rew Jersey he (Judge W.) would not like to have ventilated. The meeting, however, had been held, and would amount to nothing. Adjourned. a Opposition to rerritorial Government Mecting at Island Hall Last Night. An adjourned meeting of citizens of the Seventh Ward opposed to the proposed terri- torial form of government was held last night at Island Hall, South Washington; L. @. Hine, Esq., presiding. Mr. C. ©. Callan, chairman of the committee appointed at the former meet then reported a long preamble setting fort! that there are great detects in our present_gov- ernment; but a territorial government will not act as a panacea for existing evils; and that as to the three distinct forms of government east of Rock Creek, there was no need of them; the Levy Court should be abolished, and suburban wards created out of that partof the County and all put under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of Washington, &c., &c., followed by resolutions protesting against any change in the form of government fer the District of Columbia which will destroy our identity as a corporation, and against the bill recently introduced into Con- gress providing Sor a territorial form of govern: ment for this District; iy the election br the Boards of Aldermen and Common Council in joint convention of the Superintendent of Police, the Superintendent of the Public Schools, the Board of School Trustees, the Coro- ner, the Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, the Board of Fire Commissioners, the Water Registrar, the Corporation Attorney, the Supe intendent of Streets and Sewers, the Ward Com- missioners and Ward Physicians and Druggists, and all other officers now appointed by the Mayor; urging that the United States should pay, the Same rate of taxation upon property held by the general government in_ this city as is paid by our citizens; petitioning Congress for an appropriation of public lands for the benetit of our schoo} system; to pass the general incor- poration act; a free railroad act for the District of Columbia; the deepening of the river channel d the improvement of the harbor of Washing- ton; urging our corporate authorities to take action against the territorial proposition by ap- pointing a commitice to wait upon the proper Congressional committees, ‘ang. ‘oppose any Dill or measure looking to a termination of the Cor- poration of Washington city; and appointing a committee of three to represent the Seventh Ward in the general commitice provided for in the foregoing resolution. Dr.Boyd proceeded to give his views on the ter- ritorial bill, saying that the movers of it tinding how unpopular it was had fallen back on oth recommendations, which were just as objection- abie, and the meeting at Lincoln Hall was the result of the unpopularity of the territorial bi Mr. S. A. Douglass was in favor of the report, because it favors the elective franchise—the bili w before Congress was very imperfect, He proved a change in the municipal government. but he thought the recent action in this matter was a blow aimed at the liberties of the people. Mr. Callan said the poor were the tax payers, in the way of high rents to their landlords, an: he thought the Present meeting was a better representation of tax payers than was the meet- ing at Lincoln Hall. He advocated consolida- tion in some form, but without cartailing the elective franchise. He wished it extended, and all the offices should be elective. Chaplain J. W. Green rehearsed the various pas the movers of this change had advanced; jut none of them would suit him. He wanted everybody to vote. Dr. Boyd.—* And the women ?” Mr. Douglass.— No; they have enough to do. Let them stay in their houses and attend to their duties there.” [Laughter.) What was needed was a delegate in Congress to louk after the in- terests of the District of Columbia. As it is now, diferent parties go before Congress with conflicting interests, and Congress did not know what to Wm. Taliafero said the District Committee in Congress had always attended to the wants of the corporate authorities of the Distriet. Mr. A. Watson addressed the meeting in de- fence of the resolutions, saying that at the meet- ing in Lincoin Hall there was not one there who dared to advocate the curtailment of the elec- tive franchise. He was unwilling to place the affairs of the District in the hands of one dele- kate. He opposed this bill now before Congress pecause it created too many offices. They a!- ready had too many and too high salaries. “The more there were the more stealing there would be. Look at New York! In New York they steal millions where we steal thousands. He would abolish the Board of Aldermen alto- gether. [Applause.} The Chair stated that one of the resolutions called for the appointment of a committee of five, to meet similar committees to be appointed from the other wards, to consider this whole matter and take measures for some general ac- tion, and he then appointed the committee as follows:—H4M.,Knight, Wm4 Taliafero, S. A. peas, C. C. Callan andA. Watson. Ad- jourhied. =~ THK, Warp Lavorinc MEN’s ASSocrATION. A meeting of the Laboring Men's Association of the Third Ward was held last evening at Wisewell barracks, the president, Jno. W. Freeman, in the chair, and Aaron Russell, secretary. ’On motion of Mr. George W. Brown, a committee of five was appointed to draft a constitution and by-iaws for the government of the association. ‘The Chair appointed as such committee Messr Geo. H. Boston, Aaron Russell, Lawrence Wes Wm. H, Posey, and George Tho: Coombs thought the election of oiticers at the last meeting was untair, and new otticers should be elected. He therefore moved that the club proceed to elect_new officers, which motion was adopted. Jno. W. Freeman and George H. Bos: ton were nominated for president. but Mr. Free- man declined, and the vote being taken, Mr. Boston was elected president; Richard Clarke, vice-president, and A. J. Coombs, secretary. Adjourned. Poutce IteMs.—A notorious colored thief, named Mack Peal, alias Janney, was commit- ted to jail by Justice Thompson on three charges—the first for stealing two preserving kettles from W. J. Jones; second, stealing eight walking canes froma store on 7th street, and the third for stealing a of tlour from a store on the corner of Massachusetts avenue and 13th street. The same prisoner was also ar- raigned before Justice de for stealing sev- eral towels and other articles from the yard of a gentleman’s house, and there are several more charges against the same person. A colored man, named Jesse Sidney, was ar- rested by Officer Frazier for Cepmgp Socraea a new shawl to a second-hand clothing dealer tor atrifie. He was held for a further hearing be- tore Justice Thompson. The shawl is a new plaid one, and is at the Sixth Precinct Station. ————— BURGLARIES.—Monday morning, about four o'clock, the houses of Al Horton, olerk in the Internal Revenue Bureau; Mr. O’Brien, of the Post Office De Mr. McQueen, residing on Rhode Island avenue, between 1ith and 15th streets, were entered by bi . Mr. Horton and his family were stupetied by chloro- form and robbed of a fine gold watch and chai: some Government — amount ind money, amoun! to. $500, Mr. M. and some Ys ting er any . We un ‘ost Office clerks have generously donated Mr. (O'Brien a suficien sum {0 cover hs loss eee ‘THE OLpEst INHABITANTS ASSOCIATION met Hesterday afternoon at the City Hall, Dr. J. B. righ ie omen ay gy pic tary, to make arrangements for the ce] the £24 of February. when a letter was received thanks’ tendered Mrs Careot’ Mi Breet act the next regular wo Cartter.— Yesterday & by eo it were en- mint ditto Hickman; ju: it below a uchling agt. os ‘a0. Ktoore kins; judgment E aft. Cc Mer der number of judgments by defauit were entered. -oiee EY Ee DEATH OF AN OLD Crrizex—Thomas Blag- ‘let, this minent men of this city. Binganbe did early in the lumber business, Su what has ever been since known pe geet wharf at the foot of Third street and among other results of his prosperity 1s the row of magniticent residences bearing his name on Indiana avenue, between Third and Four-and- a-half streets. "The father of the deceased was killed by the falling of a bank at the southwest corner ot the Capitol during the erection of that building, on the 3d of June, 1826. peace abe oh at SERIOUS AND Propasiy FATAL ACCIDENT. Last evening, about 11 o’clock, an old lady, named Betsy mston, residing on Tenth street, between D and E, South Washington, fell over on a stove and was very badly burned. She occupied the house alone, and two colored men hearing her groaning went in and found her lying on the stove fairly being roasted alive, and taking her off summoned Drs. Melvin and Allen, who atten: er promptly. sup- d that she was intoxicated at the time, and it is feared that she will not recover. Dr. Melvin rendered jeal aid, but donbts if the woman will recover, and she was to-day sent to the Washington Asylum Hospital. see a Sr. Tammany Trine, No. 13,of the Improved Order of Ked Men, organized last night by the election of the Tollowing officers: Prophet, Robert Hardon; Sachem, Alex. P. Gray; Senior Sagamore, Jos. T. Coldwell; Junior Sagamore, H.-H. Kimmel; ‘Keeper of Wampum, RK. C. Hewett; Chief of Records, W. W. Simpson: Assistant Chief of Records, R. 0. Polkinhorn: Representatives to the Great Council, R. C. Hewett, John A. McLean. A. B. Cannon. CDI EDS REAL Estate Saces.—J. R. Arrison, real es- tate broker, on Capitol Hill, has sold part of lot 17, square 693, to Messrs. Walker & Knowlton, for $1,196; also, lots 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, and 3 in square 737, to Brewer & Holden, tor $1,3% also, lot A, in square 401, with improvements, to Ann Marshall, for $500; also, lot 28, of Blag” den’s sub. of 737, to Maria Proctor, for 2300; aiso, lots 29 and 36 in sub. of 743, to Isalah Vinn, for $1,072. COMMITTED For A HEARING.—Last evening, Detectives Bigley and Thompson arrested Hen- ry Shadwell, John Sasley and Thomas Hurst, the tirst two for highway robbery, in knocking down ‘on Saturday night last, Mr. John H. John- son of South Washington, and robbing him of $102, and the latter as an accessory. Justice Walter, this morning, held them to bail for a aring. ——_ RELIEF oF THE PooR.—The Board of Visitors ofthe Provident Aid Society met yesterday af- ternoon, when reports were received from the directors of the different wards of the destitu- tion therein, which were listened to by a dele- gation from the House of Representatives who were present. Mr. A. K. Brown said that 1,500 families had been supplied daily with bread. —-—« ‘Tne Lanonine MEN'S Protective Uston of the First Ward met last evening at Stevens’ School-house, the president, Cornelius Clark, in the chair, and Thomas Steeps temporary secre- tary. Kesolutions of regret at the death of a late fellow-member, Andrew Lewis, were adopted, and after afew remarks by Rev. Mr. ‘Talbot, the meeting adjourned. ee ‘Tue Graxp Vocat AND ORGAN Concent at the Metropolitan Church, to-night at 8 o'clock, will be one of the tinest ever given in this city. ‘The best musical talent has been engaged for the evening, and a good selection of overtures, quartettes and choruses are on the programme. s it is for the benefit of the church, the church should be crowded. ae PURCHASE OF A FarM—The farm of Eman- uel Caton, near Piscataway, Md., containing 260 acres, hias been sold to -Janues Joiner, of this city. CITY ITEMS. JET JEWELRY, Set: Chains, Buttons, received this morning at Prigg’s Dollar Jewelry Store, No. 457 Pennsylvania ayenue, betweei 43g and 6th streets. _. Browy’s Broncitat TRocnes clear and give strength to the voice of Singers, and are indis- pensable to Public Speakers. “I recommend their use to Public Speakers.” Kev. E. H. Cnarry. “ They have suited my gase exactly, relieving my throat and clearing the voice so that I could sing with ease.” T. Ducuarne, Chorister French Parish Church, Montreal. Sold by all dealers in Medicines. aces Oak HALL, the popular Clothing and Mer- chant Tailoring establishment, 5257th street,op- posite Post Office, having seetired the services of a new and stylish cutter, late of Broadway, New York, and laid in a’fine stock of black cloths and’ doeskins, is making a speciality of the manufacture of tine black suits for dress occasions. Oak Hatt, 1,23,6 525 7th street, opposite Post Office. — PENNIES POR SALE.—Apply at the Star Office. ——— es ImrortayT For Laptes.—By a superior pro- cess and short notice, I clean ladies’ valuable dresses of velvet, silk, etc., thoroughly, without being ripped. Also, ‘take’ out stains,’ without cleaning the whole garment. Kid gloves cleansed without an unpleasant odor. ANTON FisHer, First-class Scourer, and agent for the Staten Island, New York, Dyeing Establishment, 435 9th street, opposite Patent Office. 1,23,5 —— Corns, &0.—Dr. White, Surgeon Ghsropodist, of twelve years’ Pkactical experience in the United States (bog anadas, | ape to being es- a ne Pennsyh avenue, between an thas Corns, Bunions, growin; diseases of the Without pain or inconvenience to the pati The shoe can be worn with ease immediate}; ne, aurgeons and thousands other y ms an of Persons who patronize his establish- ment. Hours from 8 a. m. to 6p. m. to at aoe Se eee nt tween 6 and 8 p. m ‘DENTISTRY. Wwets & BRIGHTWELL, DENTISTS, es REMOVED FRoM F St., Bet. 9tu AND 10TH To No 1223 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, BETWEEN iettm* __12rw axp 1310 DENTAL ASSOCIATION. DES. LEWIE & D. No. 260 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Shy ‘and 13th ats., Wachington. 0,0. TERTH EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIN, By, the use Ry, Nitrous Oxide Gas, and with Corsten, or, Biter, patient. "Ho charge w and all other branches of ive Dentistry attended to and performed in the very best prices, pecan re tee Moderate ny on pe OF ein gold plates taken gold valuation for very (above spociied clans ot None but those of this blessing know = looks upon clear, tei egrered ‘tems are with the virus of uiariia wh other diseases When the is impure, is sure to isp, Tetern, Borsa ea SAMARITAN'S ROOT AND HERB JUICES, gon cone eh rem clog fvaiseicae = ak onty SAMARITAN'S Grr: 5 : curee fn from mall-euly GEORGETOWN. FAMILY SUPPLIES, ETC —_—_—_—_—_— ee aegteda marca a "gmerian ‘nome ot Rorsect ELPHONZO YOUNGS & CO., ame gag Bg a pti wold Seeae, cottint oeny of Gavetpees pont eltizena were 7 Tho entertainment GROCERS, 354 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, er B iat CORNER FOUR-AND-A HALF 8T. pression, which won for him a wide ay sad tion. ‘The choir ipated at different times, ced amed sha east Fag Doo axp CaIcKEN Ficats.—Another dog and chicken fight took place rday evening, near Se Virginia, at which some focr hundred STGAP.s, were it, mostly roughs from | BEST NEW YORK BRAXDs res ie Waihi doraal afore | Rage WoENE. ARB onaxcraten aoe, closed several chicken fights took place and | ‘:A" COFFEE, 15 conte lasted until dark. “2 Sing cptihite, and commenly sold as beet Sates or Reat Estate.—Thomas Dowling | BROWN, " a : y = y cold & lange tract of i, ng ‘snd 13 cents; best, 14 conte. of six lots, situated on t, and also — fronting on Road street, to John T. Minchell, ane Esq., at 29. cents per foot, amounting ; | GUNPOWDER, JAPAN. OOLONG, IMPERIAL, ENGLISH BREAK FAST. & All grades and prices, guaranteed AS LUW as any al, at 33 cents per foot, amounting to 200. house in the city. Monnis REapy was arrested yesterday by of- ficer Cunningham for soliciting trade without a license, and fined $20 by Justice Buckey. Tne Srrawen E. C. K lent, Capt. Johnson, arrived yesterday from New York, with passen | J4VA, chelcest Old Government, roasted... 8 cont —— Do. (“Genuine”) roasted. Bo. Best”) do. ALEXANDRIA. RIC 7s Do. = ono Bt Fisninc Laws.—The Gazette says: 1t is ear- | MARACAIBO, finest in the city. " © cents nestly hoped that one of the first matters that | Three kinds combined. roastwd—somethin will be brought to the attention of the Legisla- ey uy & ture will be the ar; diate enactment o1 nt necessity for the imme- laws to prevent the wasteful destruction of the shad and herring in the Po- tomac — Without ees —_ = that quickly, to operate upon the spring’ . ing, iF parle, the Potomac Saherios, ence so bene! to the prosperity of this city, will be entirely destroyed, and the famed shad herring be classed among the other good things of Old Virginia now gone forever. ARREST OF 4 THIEF —Wm. Cl stole a lot of butter, and was arrested and committed to jail, but was discharged at the last term of the court. While in jail he promised his pale there some tobacco. Tuesday evening he visit- ed the jail to fulfill his promise, bringing with se’ bars of tobacco. Constab'e O'Neal happened to be there at the 2, and immedi- ately arrested him as the thief who had robbed the store of Knox & Wattles the night before of large quantity of tobacce, and upon investi- gation the cl Was sustained, and he was recommitted to his old quart«rs. Discuarcep.—R. C. Nash, the man who rene #9 cn: Our Coffees are Roasted Fresh every day or te and we Grind them for our customers WITHOUT EXTRA CHARGE. s STEWART'S SILVER and WHITE DRIPS. ant other brands, which can only be appreciated Ly em amining price, quality and favor, Also; another large piece adjoining, to James -O MOLASSES. A genuine article of choice NEW ORLEANS al wayson hand, as also other lower grades. p low FLOUR. WELCH'S BEST FAMILY, $2 CHOICE FAMILY, 2 -E EXTRA, : 5 pamed a forged check on MF. Deatham, as here- tofore stat in Tre Star, was bro: it here by Net 1 terand: coral brande a detective trom Washington, but before any | of W'S Nein TRIC AT Y= examination was held, he managed to get pos- | TALLOW. in fect iwenty-fve kinds oF tore, all ak session of the fraudulent check and swallowe,! | the lowest prices it. Anarrangement was then made by wh, he was allowed to go back to Washington he is now at large. Georgetown Advertisements. LISI IN 1834, Esranyonen ry 3534... yasy, W.H. WHEATLEY'S PEEMIUM STEAM DYEING CLEANS! No. 4 PRUNES, FIGS. DATES. RAISINS, PAPER SHELL ALMONDS, and NUTS ot all kinds. APPLES. Several choice varicties, by the barrel or ashel POTATOES. Several choice varieties, by the barrel or bushel, of the’ propaicesr District te Pagticntar atten i have ‘all ‘aud romptly executed. scalém | oP BOOKS, STATIONERY, &c. ' and undivided attention FAMILY TRADE, And make it our whole study tofurnish the VERY BEST of everythin th Family Suppli-e NE Are UnSUTpaRed 'y none. and we guarantee to sell as low as any other house in the city; as also to give the article, quality and quantity as represented. give a single trial at least. ELPHONZO YOUNGS & CO, Naas FASHIONABLE PARLOR GAME. ENTERTAINMENT FOR OLD AND YOUNG. JUST THE THING FOR HOME AMUSEMENT. Woah cee eRe the agency Low thle sity for the “ PARLOR COMBINATION GAME BOARD,” a quartette of games, combining four intensely inter esting, highly amusing. and innocent games, for the entertainment of old and young in the family circle. Its unique and tasteful design, excellent finish, varied entertainments, aud. ge com of form. which at the same time affords ample scope for skiliful pl der it an unfailing source of amuse ant 1 parlor game _ At in used in refined society in the Northern cities, mends itself to all. complete, with handsome walnut top, $10. Grocers, 354 PENNSYLNANIA AVENUE. and JaBdtt Conver AND-A-HALF STREET A NOVELTY IN STAMPED PAPERS. FRENCH NOTE PAPERS, beautiful patterns, ih the days of the week. The invitation replies,” and private stamped in colors style for “regrets, notes, DOWN WITH THE HIGH PRICE?! All the novelties in Fancy and Staple STATION ERY « VISITING, WEDDING and RECEP- TION CARDS. ALL NEW BOOKS AS BOON AS PUBLISHED. PHILP & SOL®: NS, WHOLESALE AND KETAIL BOOKSELL- EKS AND STATIONEKS, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, between 9th and 10th streets. Cc. 8. O° HARE «& SO. GROCERs, jaw 1213 SEVENTH STREET WEST, D®srErs CIVIL WAR IN AMERICA. — DRAPER'’S INTELLECTUAL DEVEL OPMENT OF EUROPE... DRAPER SHUMAN PHYSIOLOGY. . DRAPER'S CIVIL POLICY OF AMERICA DEAPER’S TEXT-BUOK PHYSIOL( Between M anp N. 5.00 CHOICE BUTTER: TANTITY OF CHOICE NORT! 2 AT OUR USUAL LoW rhc A LARGE berrEd LADY BYRON INDICATED — ‘ir H eveans: Pri | +» | CRUSHED, GRANULATED, AND POwDE! — — i MGCENTS TEE Pete. waa PUCK -Ouida. ” COFFEE SUGAR. 15 CENTS CvOD BROWN 12, 13, AND BEST 14 CENTS. BIRDS AND REPTILES—Lew is Figu: 6.00 | FLOUR: FOR SALE BY WELCU’S BEST FAMILY FLOUR. $2.31 PER SUPERIOR, SOUTHERN FAMILY FLOUR BLANCHARD & MOHUS, ‘ i Me CHOICE SOUTHERN SUPER FLOL ae & FLOUR, 85.50 COR, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AND 11ru ST wzaat inner INEW BOOKS AND MAGAZINES RECEIVED | THE VERY BEST JAPAN TEA, 91.10 rer eee QUEEN cHor GUNPOWDER TEA. SHILLINGTON’S BOOKSTORE, EXTRA FINEST LONG LAI CHOP OOLONG CoRNER 434 STREET aND Pa. Av. CHOICE IMPERIAL AND ENGLISH BREAK- © 5 st the Laws of Health, . ea tele Eeetsupn the rather, hother and Child Mrs Gerald’s Niece.” A’Novel. By Lady Georgi- ana Fullerton Medora Leigh. Price 2 conte, Cheap edition of Thackeray's Book of Subs. ALL THE MAGAZINES FOR FEBRUARY. Catholic World, Eclectic Magazine, SUPERIOR LIQUORS: Overland Momity, @id and New, GENUINE OLD BAKER WHISKY Lippincott's M. ine, Go Magazine, . 4 Atltntie Stoutnty. Young Folks.” OLD ‘TpRANDIES AND WisES) LP Peterson's Magazine, Pleasant Hours, sande tr Chamber's Journal. Good Words, ——— —— Leslie's ine Harpers Magarine, = | PRUTTER! BUTTER! Demorest's Fashi Ballou's Magazine, ‘Constantly % Hours at Home, ee a PRIME N_Y. STATE BUTTER, . Shak«peare's Life. large. medium smal » Also, Tiivase, Worlasand Democratic Almanacs for | PMLME ie ke iy ‘Letter, Note, Cap Paper, and Envelopes at the pet perc ent Darrels. For Salts at gpiuces ee . 1007 Pennsylvania avenue. SHILLINGTON’S BOOKSTORE, 100 Pails OHIO APPLE BUTT! received iam Corner 434 street and Penna. avenue, | suitable for Grocers. manne ONDON BISCUITS, Looxovr vor Tax noumar pars. | Pee just opened, st ‘cousisting of: A fine and large assortment of HOLIDAY PRESENTS, consisting Sachets, FAMILY BIBLES, - Caskets, 5, PWHITING DES han. ate, WORK a Biscuit; also, FINE IL TED BOOKS. cea eT BURCHELL, EMI 5 jal) __Under Bbbitt House, cpr. Mth and F'ste. es aT Aipomes, (CHOICE FAMILY FLOUR, 95.00; a be CHEAP Uiiand caaaincheteepeae = | BEST EXTRA a. 96.30; at J.C. PARKER'S annals BOOK AND STATIONERY STORE, ™ dsacteidinaper me de 2-tf Corner ith and F . -—- VERY BEST OOLONG, ENGLISH PREAK- WOOD AND COAL. Sam, AED SAPAE Saas. ones. OAL AT REDUCED PRICE. aw ae Rees TOKE BOCKWHRAR, NELYE DRIrs. v1.20 Not wishing to over my je stock of Cosl | BROWN SUGARS SOLD Ihave greatly redused the price forthe ment niet a8 ANY ADVERTISED Raves” | | Thave alarge nul EGG Coal” 1 oir oy parma RED ASH C. WITHER, a. GRAY STEWaRT. FAMILY GROCEK, =, —— nat PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. Weep sup coar. Frou: rLouns GREAT BEDUCTION In order woop Brices ‘Beceipts direct from the mill, with orders to sell ot