Evening Star Newspaper, May 1, 1860, Page 3

ar _LOCAL NEWS. —vOCAL_NEWS._ , therefore, should be font in defore Twelve o'clock, m.; otherwise they way Not appear wniii the next day. — oe Noticy.—Distrees of Columbia Advertisements 40 be imserted in the Battimone Sum are received St and forwarded from Tux Star office. - Tur Licut Ixraxtey.—Last teresting orem f took place at the Washington Light Infantry, the veteran corps of our District volunteer military. Soon after 7 ht i Cy o'clock the members of the corps tozesembie in the Armory, and before 4 o'clock the room was Well filled wit about six! ith visiting friends of the c and ty members in full gatform. “Ameng the visitors present we noticed Major General RK. S. Weightman, ber eo the militia under the recent organization; Col. W. Hickey, formerly of the independent regiment; Major PF. Bacon, also of that regiment; Lieut Smead, U.S. Army, and others. Soon after 5 o'clock the company was formed, and a body -of gentlemen in two ranks tutered the Armory, halted and faced the com- pany, when they were introduced as company C of the Washington Light Infantry, by Capt. Davis, in a few appropriate remarks. Lieut. Chapia, of the new corps. res in bebalf of his company, apologising for absence of Capt. A Goddard, which was the result of circumstances beyond his control. Soon after the tap of a drum was beard, and the ex-members entered the room—Mackey, the veteran drum-major of the old infantry, ne beating the taps upon -— —_ They halted, faced, and were intro- ue: A survey of the body of veterans reminded those present of their first drills in 1836 They Were then young and ective men, and now, though they might be called a band of sturdy veterans. and are calculated to do good service in a time of need, most Of them began to display the frnits of life's autemn. ‘Thelr purpose was to present to the Lowag Infantry a testimonial from the “Old Guard,” a splendid Stand of Celors i company flag 1s a beantiful specimen of the orkmanship of E_ A. Gibbs, of Baltimore; is of silk of the first —, colors ‘warranted not to run,”’ the stars of gold neatly arranged; the staff ornaments of solid sliver are the exquisite work- manship of our fellow-citizen, H Hood, and well represents the skill of Washington mechan- tes. The “Old Guard” was under the command «f Hiram Richey, the former Orderly Sergeant; the flag was borne by Ensign Mead; the marker’s colors of blue silk, with the initials W.L. 1. in gold, and numbered by two old members. After the introduction of the company by Capt. Davis, the presentation of the colors was made by ex-Lt MeKeaan, chairman of the committee, who spoke as follows : Officers and Members of the Washington Light Infantry —Gentlemen: I have been appointed by the ex-members of the corps now residing in this city (many of whom are now before you) to be, on this occasion, their organ of communication with yon. Permit me to say that! am proud of my position, and deeply sensible of the responsi- bility - va ex-members of the company, ‘the old gunard,”’ as I think they are entitled to be called, who from various causes have withdrawn them. selves from am active > penne soem in its duties as well as its pleasures, have not become inditferent coid towards their ‘‘early love,” for, whilst their affections are less ardent, as a result of time, it is not less warm and sincere, because tempered by the admonishing inroads of age. There are some here who were Present at its birth, and gave life and energy to its being—others who joined in the baptismal ceremonies which placed it into line” as a military corps of citizen soldiery; and of which I know I may say that our citizens are proud, and on which they inay tely I donot say this as a flattering expression of landation, »ut asa trath justly merited, and [ do assure you the ex-members feel it as sensibly as you who now coustitute the corps. When we look back to the early days of the corps, and recollect the anxieties as well as the pleasares we then enj SE cesther, we feel some of the spirit that then a ted us; more particu- larly so, when we see, as we often do, the com- pany on parade, and hear “the soul-stirring drum nd the sbrill fife.” we are for the moment, younz ag and the desire stirs within us to be in your ranks, with the -- musket on our shoulders, and tue bayonet by our side;” but time, with many of us, hath stitf-ned the limbs and made dim the sight. Sowe wisely conclude that it is better that your ranks be filled, as they now are, by Youtafal energy and manly activity. Nearly wenty-four years are now passed since the first parade—when some of you who I now address, were not bern, and many, whose names stand on the rollef the comers have lgen gathered to their fathers—to join the triumphant army “in another and a better world.” —the Old Guard—have kept a constant eye on the company, and have been gratified at its advance- ment. Like a fond parent, who gave it existence, aud aided its youthful developments, we now look with pride and satisfaction at {ts present anhood, and inay the corps so continue in the inarch of time, loug after the ex-members have left the busy paths of life, and you, too, having assumed our places, have the pleesure which we now enjoy, to meet the company as we do, in some far distant day, to look back, to this, the present. {n the summer of 1°36 it was stated in the pa- pers thut the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com- pany intended to give a complimentary trip to some of the volunteer companies from Baltimore to Washington, on the 12th of September. There wes not, at that time, any compsny here to give them an escort, or extend to them the hand of a brother soldier. About the first of August, a few Baitimereans who resided here, as they met, talked over this intended vist; they started a list for subscribers to organize ina body to receive so that some little show of attention and ge will might be made; a number of names were soon obtained. and a call for 2 meeting pub- listed, which was promptiy responded to; and so popular was the move thst at the second meeting the proposition to organize as a uniformed volun- teer corps was carried by acclamation, tn 2 crowded mecting; the preliminary arrangements were at once made, by perensiee committees to draft a com tion and select a suitable uniform, the same as now worn by the company.with some siightcbanges. This was all dene ina few eve- nings, and when 2sufficient number stood Pledyed to. nalform, theu, and not until thea,were the first efficers elected. For six weeks meetings were heid nearly every evening, for business and drill aud 12 and | o'clock often found us so engaged; and on the }2th of September, I-35, the company mide its first parade in full uniform, with y- five muskets. It wasa proud day with many of us, and this feeling was warmly expressed by our citize it was uot a time that tried men’s so xis," for it was friends meeting friends; but it did try our endurance; and if we did not sweat from fear, as men sometimes do, we did most fr-ely from excessive heat and excitement. f could. if the occasion permitted, recount many of the early reminiscences of the corps—the trials ani didiculties. encountered and overcome in its for mation; the ups and the downs in the first ten yesrs of the career of the company; of the numer- as agreeable evenings tin transacting busi- ness, or the more active duties of the drill; of the many pleasant days enjoyed and friendsivips formed, ta our visits to other cities; the cordial and warm receptions received and the tncidents of these occasions; of tne delightful excursions ou the beautiful Potomac; of the beauty and gay- «ty of the social meetings devoted to pleasure by the votaries of Terpsichore in the dizzy mazes of I must say that we the dance. We were then, as 1 nope you are now, a band of brothers, and the friendships then formed endare to the present: This is true rinciple, this is one of the causes of the con- im life of the company; and so long as it is cherished, success will attend your exertions. Vs ite these prefatory remarks, 1 will now form the most t part of my duty, and thus ful- fill the purpose of the ex-members of the corps in meeting you at this time. Capt. vis, permit me to present to you, and through you to the Washington Light Infantry, thiscmad of colones = testimonial from tee = tmuembers of the corps to express S$ munter: form the sentiments of and pride they continae to feel to the company, and to show that Cannes p not with you as members tir have not forgotten old associations, not uamindfi of the continued exertions of its meurbers, which hes brought it to its present Lonorable condition In the selection of a suitable object to present which would be alike roan to them, and it is hoped acceptable to the corps, it was concluded Yhat this flag would be the most proper; for placed as we are at the metropolis of the Federal G6 ‘we are citizens of the United States, aad as such we acknowledge and know no otber “Sie isthe flag of our country. It has been handed down to us from our fsthers of the Revo- lation. It was by them first and the breeze of heaven. it was by them couse- crated on the altar of our country to maintain the rights of man to se! bomes and their who nobly peared out the warm heurt’s blood in that sacred czuse. It spam Stes thei contin: battle bee Saenioe samuner scorching sun of te and the piercing cold of the north— ab! alike om the of Eutaw as well as in the recesses of Valley Forge Peace once more shed her Influence over the land of a free and an in people. then they laid aside the implements of war and again re- sumed their former position and pursuits. With full confidence ses jotism, I now Place it in it keeping. union of the confederated sovereigi of & north of of a south, nor of an east or of a west—but the ensign of a free, ever-to-be united States. believe you will cherish a: be trailed before an assailing foe—never let it be raised in domestic strife. , CAPT. DAVis’s REPLY. front the veteran First’ Lieutenant J. F. Tucker, (sill in active service.) and the Markers, two bo: neatly uniformed, placing the colors in their hands, to reply to the speech of Lieut. McKean, as follows : I regret, sir, that 1am unable to make such a na to your remarks as this interesting oceasion for; but { assure hh sir, that your words (we have not forgotten old company) sends to the heart of e member of the Infantry a thrill of pleasnre. It is gratifying to us to know that our exertions to sustain the company have not been overlooked by our old friends. The name, gentlemen, that you gave this corps in your youth- ful days, is the talisman that caused us to unite almost asa band of brothers, and to rally around each other with the sole aim to keep alive an association that bas been for more than twenty years the pride of a large ion of our fellow- citizens. Tis that, sir, has caused us to clin, to the company through many trials, throug: numberless difficulties and troubles that others uave not been able to overcome. We have bo an eve to the fact that we were trying to sustain an organization that was destined to be one of the institutions of the National Capital, and we have at last attained the object for which have strug- led nearly a quarter of a century. Though we bave labored bard to keep up a soldierly organt- zation, we have never forgotten our duty as citi- zens. The object which you have presented us to- night isone which we shall ever hold dear as life. *Tis the glorious fag of our country! May it ever flutter in honor an triumph to the breeze! May its starry surface ever be a beacon of hope to the a of foreign lands, and may it be for- ever the binding link of patriotic affection be- tween all sections of our country; never to be raised in domestic strife, but to be the tie that shall keep us ever united reed gee and If tne time should come that our land should be in- vaded, may it be borne aloft both by land and Sea, as it has been in times past, when the foes of our country were taught to know that the stars and stripes were the emblem of a great, feee and united people. ’Tis true. gentlemen, that fanaticism and dis- cord, with their hypocritical visages, have shown themselves in some parts of the Union; but I feel satistied that the boon of freedom and liberty left us by the heroes of the revolution is far too great a blessing ever to be sacrificed to any cause what- ever. ‘The hearts of the people are with that staunch old ship, the Constitution, whose bows are al- ways well-np to the wind; the billows of section- alism and disunion are dashed by the whirlwind of politics ayainst her sturdy prow, but are thrown back in seething foam the noble vessel passes on ber course; her timbers are firm, no quivering is felt in her perfect form, and naught is left but in the wake of the ship may be seen to glitter for an instant, afew bubbles of dissatisfaction which burst and disappear forever. I return you. sir, in the name of the company, their most Sincere thanks, for they deeply feel the honor you bave conferred on them, and you may rest assured that those colors will ever be borne aloft, and that whilst in the hands of the \Wash- ington Light Infantry they will ever remain un- sullied. May the feelings of friendship and kind- ness which have actuated you continue to revolve around us and unite usin one unbroken circle, never to be severed until time shall part us all. Mayor Berret, who was present by invitation. made a few appropriate remarks. After which the corps left the Armory and escorted their vet- eran members to the City Hall, where the parting selutes were passed, and the “Old Infantry” and the ‘Young Infantry”’ separated with three good old fashioned cheers and a tiger from each corps City Councits, April 30—Board of Aldermen. — President Dove in the chair. The following petitions were presented :—Of W. Peterson, and otuers, for a water main in Tenth street; of Lenman & Bros., and others, for change vf contemplated line of water mein; of F. Denaise, for relief from excessive taxes assessed; of S.C. Viers for remission of a fine; of D Harkness. and others, for stench trap in squa: 255; of Thos Havener, and others. for certain re- pairs in the Fourth Ward; of Jus Cantwell for re- mission of a fine—allof which were duly referred. COMMITTEE REPORTS Bill from the lower board to repair the gutter dd alley in square 105; . Bilto abate a nuisance in the Fourth Ward; passed. Bill of the lower board to take up and relay the flag footway on Seventeenth street west, at the intersection of G street north; passed. Bil! from the lower board to trim and gravel H street north, from Seventh to Tenth streets west; passed. Bill from the lower board, with an amendment, to grade the alley in square 465, and the footways, curbstones and gut- ters to be paved on the west side of the same; amendment adopted and the bill passed. Bill to set the curbstone and pave the footway on the west front of squares 214 and 216; passed” Bill to grade and gravel T'wenty-second street west, from Kto L streets north, with an amendment: the amendment was adopted and the bill passed. Bill for the relief of J. W. fay ae & Bro; assed. BYll to lay a water main in Fifth st west, rom D to E st. north; persed. Bill to lay a water main in Ost er a Lattice to Sixth sts west; passed. Bill making an appropriation to enable the Water Registrar to receive and rove the material used for the distribution of the Poto- mac water, due under last year’scontractse passed Bill to carry into effect a joint resolution author. izing the purchase of certain fire plugs; passed BI authorizing the application of Lawton & Bliss’s patent to all fire plogs and fire-plug by- drants used by the fire department; passed.” Bill to purchase forty of Ayer's side-walk fire plugs; - Bill to construct a drop or stench trap in the alley in square d. Substitute for the joint resolution tn relation to the occupation of Judictary square; orp Bill for relief of Reason Ethiott; —_= ill to trim and gravel Seventh st west, from 1. to © st. north; passed Joint res- olution authorizing the Mayor to provide for the support of certain indigent insane persons; parsed Billauthorizing adjoining buildings or tenements to be supplied with Potomac water through one service pipe, in certain cases; laid over till next Monday night. Joint resolution instruct: ne the committee before Congress to use every endeavor to defeata bill now before the House of Kepre- sentatives, entitled “An act to protect the Potomac fisheries.”’ Mr. Dunnington made some remarks, showing bis objection to the pu e of the joint resolution. The bili before Congress was intended to free out fisheries from the depredations of hundreds of northern gill-netters, who. in violation of all law, persisted year after year in fishing in the Potomac, abusing the rights and privileges of the bona fide owners of the several fishing grounds. Mr. Clark stated that the gentlemen belonging to the Senate and House of Representatives were labori: under an erroneous idea about is two systems of fishing. They were acting under the mistaken fmpeencton that the gill-nets destroy the fish. The gill-nets do not touch the bottom; nor do they catch any but the full grown shad. How then could they destroy the roe? On the other band, the long seines seize wy the spawn, the small fish, etc., and scraping bottom drags it all up to the shore, whole cart loads at each haul, and leaves it upon the shore to be dried up and destroyed in the sun. Many of our most worthy and ind. jous citizens are en; in this honest Persuit as a livelihood, and this bill before Con- gress was an effort by an interested few who do not to the District of Columbia to bias legislation against the many poor men who are re! own citizens, — Crete Protect. If Congress properly un is matter, t! auidinathe injustice of such ition at Sf Mr. Dove thought it was time for Congress to enact laws for the District of Columbia when we ask them to. If this joint resolution was Properly w » hota man in this board would vote aga‘nstit. The gill-nets only catch the fish that are fit for the market, while the long seines di b. J everything, and leave cart load after cart } the refuse, spawn, small fish, etc, to bleach and perish on the shore. The speaker thought it the grossest injustice toa ag 3 body of indus- trious men, citizens of this District, to legislate their bread out of their mouths for the banefit of a half score of men, residents of Maryland and Vir- ginia, ed have their omen bins Pe Protect i. Uf the gilling is wrong, they have ir own laws to them; and If nct, (Which the speaker was undeniably the case,) why then farther enactments A jon of legislating over the matter wi itizens. ey McNerhany concurred with the gentlemen who had adv intion. He Mr. Donoho that ae be a trays to gee the mat- as one air’ ional legislation in favor of the cwners of Inndinice; but the remarks of gentlemen given bim a different view of the matter, and he shonld for the resolution. The joint resolution was then passed—yeas 11, neys 2. Bui from the lower board to pay the rent of the house occupied by the Western Hose Company; referred to fire department committee Bill to lay a water main in Ohio avenua, from Twelfth to Fourteenth sts. west; da a.nd the board adjourned to next Monday after- noon, at 4 o’clock. Common Council.—Mr. Given offered eo resolution providing for the ona cnn the Property od Secvomauics to the city, in case of the pessege of a steam fire-engine bill; referred. r. Clarke introduced a bill to grade and gravel D street south, between Maryland avenue and Fourteenth street west; referred. Mr. Turton introduced a bill to gravel Vermont avenue, between H and I streets north, and Fifteenth street, between { and K streets north; referred. Mr. Turton, from improvements committee, reported bill for construction of a sewer at the northwest corner of Fourteenth street west aud B street north; : Mr. Powell, from claims committee, reported favorably a bill from the upper Board for relief of Francis C. Melhorn; 4 Mr. Given. from same committee. A a bill for the relief of Francis M. passed. Mr. Meade, from police comin a bill providing for inspecting and gas meters; postponed Mr. Clarke, from police committee, Peported a joint resolution insteucting the committee before Congress to endeavor to defeat the fishing bill now pending in Co: = Mr Orme was o to the resolution. He thonght that the law In relation to the fisheries in the District ought to be the same as thos: ( Mary- land and Virginia. Mr. M spoke earnestly in favor of the res- elution, le was opposed to riparian owners monopélizing the fish of rivers any more than the water itself. Mr. Powell, also, favored the resolution thought the f mien of this District who de- pended on fishing for a living ought to be pro- tected in their nataral rights. Mr. Given, also, was oppose? to the riparian owners of Maryland and Virginia coming bere and influencing the css Sparel of Congresa against the rights and interests of the Poor citizens of the He Distriet Mr. Orme disclaimed having said anythin, against the rights and {interests of the poor. It was merely a question of Congressional power with him The joint resolution was adopted. Mr. Mobun introduced a bill to abate a nufsance in the Fourth Ward, to wit: to fill upa pond of stagnant water on square No. 626, near I street, -the appropriation to come ont of the ward faud: referred on the question whether the expense shall come ont of the ward fund or the property owners Mr. Edmonston, from the committee on fire de- tment, reported favorably a bill from the upper board forthe relief of the Western Hose Coim- pany; passed. Mr. Mobun, from the Fourth Ward delegation, to which the matter had been referred, reported back a bill authorizing the Mayor to cancel an assessment for the lighting of a part of Fifth street west with gas as far as such assessment relates to the Assembly Church and Wesley Chapel; recom- mitted. Sundry bills were received from the Board of Aldermen and appropriately referred. A Dill from the upper board for the repair of the truck of the Metropolitan Huok and Ladder Com- pany was pai . The Chair appointed Messrs. Jones and Cassell as 2 committee of conference on the bill to pro- vide a new city seal The bill from the upper board to lay a water main on Fifth street was passed. Also, bill to purchase certain tire plugs. Adjourned until 4 o'clock on Monday next CELEBRATION AT THE SuiTHeoNIAN —The ex- hibition of the junior class of Columbian College at the Smithsonian last evening was the occasion of drawing forth an unusual large audience at that place, the Hall being excessively crowded Withers’ full band was present. and interspersed the exercises with numerous enlivening airs. Among those who occupied positions on the platform was the Hon. Lew!s Cass, in company with sevéral i Hon Mr. 1 , of Ga. The exer the various members of the junior class gret that limited space forbids us alluding par- Uieularly to each of the addresses, as we regard them all 9s deserving of a separate and special notice. For the reason stated we are able only to give the names of the speakers, with the respective subjects treated of, as follows: National Ingratitude, by Townsend McVeigh, jr , of Va ; The Providence of God in the Destruc- tion of the Spanish Armada, by John M ne, of Va; The Ocean and its Dead, by Joba Y_ Bry. ant. jr. of N.C; The Napoleonic “Dynasty and Civil Rights, by John Wheeler, of N.C; The Love of Country and of Home, by Chas. P. Har- mon, of Va; The Study of Natural Science, by Elliott Coues, of N. I; Medineval and Modern Chivalry, by Wm. A. Gordon, jr.. of D.C; Heze- kiab Schedem Schnaps, Patent Self-Actin eBay Power Balsam, by SK Miss velopment of Poetry and the F Aris, by 'T. Edwin Brown, of D.C Atexanpria Matters —The American Hook and Ladder Company of Washington arrived at Alexandria at midnight last night, having been out on a May eve excursion. They brought with them their handsome ladder truck, tastefully dec- orated with flowers. They came dowp over the turnpike and stopped at the Relief Engine-house. The Fire Insurance Company of Alexandria have declared a semi-annual dividend of 4 per cent , payable to the stockholders on and after the ith inst. Notwithstanding the unfavorable state of the weather, a large company went down to Mount Vernon on the steamer Thomas Colyer this morn- ing. Mr. J. W. Graves, the keeper of the toll gate at Four Mile Run, on the Alexandria and Washing- ton turnpike, has in his possession a sack of bacon, which he tock from a negro on Friday nigbt last, who attempted to pass the gate on horseback, but was stopped by Mr G.. and while engaged tu questioning him, the fellow leaped. from the horse and made his escape. The auimal has been claimed by the owner, but the bacon, as before stated, still remains at the toll gate for ident fication Liberty Hall was crowded to overflowing, the attraction being the performance of the New Orleansand Metropolitan Burlesque Opera Troupe. The band is an excellent one, and #!! seemed well pleased with the entertainment. They appear again to-night, for the last time in Alexandrle Fish are high this morning— had, $16 per bun- dred; herring, $7 per thousand PaRabe oF THE INpANTRY —The Washington Light Infantry, now a bsttalion, paraded this morning, company A and B in sommer uniform, under the command of Capt. Jas. Y. Davis. They bad with them Withers’ brass band, and martial music from the Marine barracks. It i ual for the Infantry to parade annually the first of May, bot they never o1 y occasion appeared to better advantage this morning. They left their private Armery with 97 men, rank and file, and marched to the Columbian Armory, where they took their arms, 92 muskets. After a short drill, they took sition on the parade ground, where Mr. 3. C. ills, with one of Page's splendid photographic instruments, was stationed to make a picture of the battalion. The corps formed in two ranks, ordered arms, and thus the picture was taken After which the battalion left the parade ground. They to Seventeengh street, where they were reviewed wd the Secretary of War and the Adjutant General, and then marched through th- of '* Unseeeseents, the porainy ee not favor- able toa pleasant parade, a slight dr zziing rain falling from the time of leaving the Armory. A roposition was recently made by a spirited men - te of the corps that when the menters on parade exceeded 90 men, he would give them a splendid dinner. He now has an Opportunity to do this, and will no doubt do s> with pleasure, as Le knows how and is abundantly able. dry goeds, car- Curar Goovs.—The stock of Bring, shoes, hats, &c., advertised for sale by R rice Hall, at his famous stores, Nos 393 and 3-5 Seventh street, is superior in extent and variety to that of any other establishment tu the Northern Liberties. There is nothing in the way of ladies’ or gentlemens’ wear, or house-furnishing goods, from the cheapest to the most expensive, ther be has not on band. We would advise all in want of bargains, to give him a call, and he and his polite and attentive salesmen will not fail to suit them in styles and prices. We would also remind our readers that Mr. Hall has adopted the one Price system, which will guarantee to ev. pur- chaser the advantage of getting yoods at a small and uniform profit. * CruanaL Court.—Yesterday, Florence Don- oghue and Dennis Cady, tried for an assault and battery on Dennis » Were both acquitted by the jar Jas Brant, Peter Hepburn, Jose at bs . Kt Robert ph jee oa fed for riot urkhardt’s restanrant. They were all found uilty, and sentenced to two months in jail and a ind of $20 and costs in each case. The petit Loge) were oe soe Wendesday, at o’clock a.m , djourned. Diep oF nts [xv0Ries.—Mr. James Davis, who mentioned yesterday, as been injared by the comes “in pee ge the city, aio his injuries on . The son of Mr Davis, with ty doers was also covered by the fallen i SPiE. Best to Sea ee pt vere he leaves a Ralroad mail between A! nati) Coart Tue Steaentr Monticatio, Capt. Gager, at- her dock, western wharves, at 7 o'clock this morning from New York and Norfolk, with for the District and twenty pes- sengers. € are glad to learn that this fine steamer and her accomplished commander are growing in public favor. i Tue Lrcrvre of Mr. Walter S. Hunter at Wil lards’ Hall, this evening, on ‘The Isles and Shores of Africa,” will be very interesting and instruc- tive, and should be generally erjoyed by our citi- zens. Warten Rerorns.—James Strange, col., acted very strangely at a ball last night, and was nabbed by the guards and carried to the.lock-up. This morning Justice Donn decided his conduct to be disorderly, and he was fined $3.15. Thirteen lodgers Were accommodated CewtRE Marxet.—The market opened this morning with a very fair suppiy in the various branches. The demand, however, was not over the sveeery and the pricey were the same as last wee MARRIED. On the 2th April, by the Rev. M esiant Episcopal Church, CHAR LD to Miss SARAH E. NALLY » both oe DIED, On the Sth April, at 10 o'clock p. m., 8U wifeof William Ford, . Her friends and Sequaintances are requested to attend her funeral, on to-morrow, 2d May, at three o'clock p.m. : UR BASSETT, of dropsy,in the 724 year of ‘The friends of the fainily are requested to attend funeral, from his resid No. 22 East Capi + the 24 instant, at4 o'clock p.m. . On the morning of the Ist of M of typhoud fe VM. P.. the heloved son of Robert BR. and ing. agedS years and 2 months, after 17 moet intense suffering. May he rest in sell, Prot- MILLER, this city. = eae, 4 The friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral, on Tho. ng, atil o'clock. from toe residenc ts, No. 240 First xt..near the Railroad pepor, i — AUCTION SALES. CF For other Auction Sales, see first page. By BARNARD & BUCKEY ; Georgetown. Y VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST MADE the ath day of April, 1852. and duly recoréet the 27th day of April,!852,1n Liber J. A S..No 35 fo- 6 439, &o.,0ne of the land reeords for Washi gt n he undersigned as tristee will sell WE DAY, May 9th inst.,on tis prem ses, to the highest bidder, all that part aud varce! of land known snd designated on tha map ef George- towaas Lot No. 35, in kin’s, Lee’s and Caze- nave’s addi to said town, having a front on Green street The improvements on ths same con- sist of a two-story frams house. Terms at sale S BROWN. Trustee, mal ts BARNARD & BUCKEY, Aucts. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. [ Y VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST TO the usdersigned, executed by John Shaw and Matilda Shaw. dated 9th day of June, A. D., 1958, and by ord-rof the eestue gue trust, 1 rhall, on TU*SDAY, the let dar of May, at 50’elock pm, on the premises, offsr at public sale, the ground and improvements mentioned and desoribed in caid trust deed, as follows: Lot four, in Squai umbered four hundred and seventy-tures, as th me is marked and laid di in the ground pian of the city of Washington described as follows: Beginning 100 feet fro coroer of N street north. and running north on the line of Eighth street west 33 4-12 feet, thence east 1 ‘eet. thence south 33 4-12 feet, thence wes: 11.0 he feet to F st, the piace of beginning, contairtog in all 3. quare feet of ground, together with the imp} ents, consisting of two comfortable dweiling ith back buildings, ‘Terms of sale: One third of the purchase money to bo paid in cash on the day of sale and the bal Ance in three equal payments at 6,12 and 13 months, With interest, secured by a deed of trust on the Premiser. if the terms of ea!e n-e not complied with in five days after day of enle the trustee reserves the right to reseil on five days’ notice, at the cost and risk of the defaults purchaser. 3.8. WILLIAMS, Trustee. ap 16-eodkde 4. GREEN, Aut, i” THE ABOVE SALE IS POSTPONED vntii WEDNESDAY, the 9th instant, same hour and place By order of the Trustee mal ec&ds A. GREEN, Auctioneer, By WALL & BARNARD, Auctioneers. ALUABLE BUILDI O ano N Sts., per Istanp, at Pravic Avcti Ac. EXNOON, Sthinst on the premises, Lots 2,3, 453, S5o’elock we will sell, +5, 6,7, and 19, in Square ‘Terms: Ona-fourth cash ; balance in 6, 12,18 and 24 monthe, bearing interest, and secured by deed of trust on tue premises. YALL & BARNARD, Aucts. mat T.ThS,M& Wt THIS AFTERNOON & TO-MORROW y A. GREEN, Auctioneer, Y SALE.—By anthority of decrees irevit Court of the Dir triot of and of the Cireuit Court fc i Maryland, passed in a cause wherein Sewe!l and mplainante, and the widow, heirs at nistrators of John Brereton are d nts, | will sell at suction, to the highest bi der,on WEDNESD4Y, ths 24 day of May next, between the nours of I2and | o'clock in the day on the premises, that beautiful parcel of iand, part of the tract oailed “Granby.” uear Bladensburg, and about six miles from thecity of Washington, and easily aceeseih e by the Baltimore rai.road, oon taining 77 acres, 1 rood, 27 parches, or thereabouts, being the wastern portion of the northern part of “Granby,” and lying north of the main county road, with the dwelling house and uther improvements thereon. Terms: One-fourth of the purchase money m cash; and the residue at6, 12 and ! months, to be secured by the purehaser’s hords, with eurety, benr- ing interest from the day of sale, and by a retained lien on the prewises sold, Conveyancing at the purchaser's cost, . f the terms are not complied with within three days from the day of sac tne property will be r. sold, after five days’ notice in the National Intel eneerand Evening Star, at the cost and risk of th defaulting parchaser Ant ecretitors of the may not have filed their c Ye id day. 80 On or before sal y, W. REDIN, Trustee, mar 21-3tawts A. GREEN, Auct. Tam requested by the parties interested to to the above advertisement, that there isa large, exoelient Dwelling house, two story and basement. on the land, a large barn. pump of gcod water, a: d John Brereton who ims are notified to do ling etream of fine water running through the oroetttec stake pal fascal nad Meee about st miles from the city. W.REDIN, Trustee. A GREEN, Auct. By J.C. McGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers, ILDING LOT ON NORTH H STREET, ‘BSN NORTH Capitol st. anv First st. mm TUBSDAY AFTERNOON, May fr alf past ive o’clock, on the premises. we shai sell Lot No 44, in equare numbered 677, feet on north H street, between north Capi and first street east, and running bac! ap Stawts 87 foet 6 ieee and containing 2,1373, square feet, mure or on ne Terms: One-third cash; the residue in 6 and 12 month, with interest, seoiired bys decd of trust nt em isos, ~ Title perfect. All conveyancing at the cost of the Ly a Papa. J.C. MeGUIRE & CO. Avets. Ry J C. McGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers. OT IN SQUARE No 449 AT Rn kota. in SATURDAY AFTERNOON. 2th } At #36 oolock, ou the premises, we shall nel part of Lot No, 15, in Square No. 449, fronting 304¢ feet on the 30 feet in said square, running back 75 feet on the = pee uF on i and 7th streets west, a ‘eets north. ' Terms: One-fourth oash ; the residue in 6. 12 and months. with interest, secured by a deed of trust ° 1868, apa J.C. MeGUIRE & CO., Aucts. UF E ABOVE SALE IS POSTPONED uot ext TUBSDAY EVENING! May Ist, same hoi a place. . McGUIRE & CO., Auct’rs, URE DAYS. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ALUABLE PROPERTY ON THE NORTH Sipgor F, serwsen TENTH AND KLEVENTH STREETS, AT AtcTion.—Un FRIDAY, the ath of May next, i shail sell, in front of the premia-a, at 6 o’clock, p.m, a very valuable ploos of proper- ty, situated on the north ride of F street north, be- tween 1th and lith streets west, being part of Lot Ne in Square No. 346, having a front of 25 feet oy 0 feet deep, with tha improvements, whioh are a fame hoilding in tront, and 2% story brick bsok building 16 by S50 feet. Terms: One-tiurd eash; balance in 6,12, and 18 month, for notes benvine interest from 1 ot 8 ii deed gr: t taken, aiitenere? and a deed of trust ‘e deem it jsorasary to offer any comment re- lative to the location of the above descr bed proper- ty. Suffies itto say itisa reg! building - aod the sale paras _ Worthy the eaten 0! One make a investment. p2Td SOR: GREEN, Auct. BARNARD & BUCKEY, Auctioneers. = iD orgetown, D. C. re Wc. S fovert On the RICK ped LLING Sitar Meee eet nee Bs "the residenoe of Ar john: irable position Sorrrceniens te pee sete ters. Moutcomery strect, occupied by’ Capt, ‘Alitonel, | niso. the feet Lot adjoimng, on the weet aide of | ten af balance in 6, ~pihvoeonani care rere. prop ‘erm. 21-4 THE LATEST NEWs. | TELEGRAPHIC. ——————————— DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION. SEVENTH DAY’S PROCEEDINGS. (CONTINCED FROM YESTERDAY’s REPORT.) Cnareston. April 30. After nearly an hour tin discussing points of order and various parliamentary movements to Prevent reacbing the main point— Mr Butler, of Mass. moved to lay the whole Subject (of the platform) on the table, and pro- to vote for President. It was contended that this motion was out of order, and that the vote on the platform must now be taken. After some further noisy and exciting demon- stration— The question was taken on adopting the minor!- ty reportasa substitute for the ma. ‘ity report, and“decided in the-affirmative: yeas 165, pays 138, Mr. Flournoy, of Ark , having asked leave to make a personal explanation, jared bimself for Douglas, and willing to obey instructions, de termined to leave the ‘Convention in case the mil- nority report should be adopted. The question then recurred on adopting the Majority platform, as amended. Mr. Butler demanded that the question be first taken separately on the first part ofthe resolntion, re-affirming the Cincinnati platform; and it was adopted: yeas 233, nays 70 When meee y = was called Mr. Glenn voted no, and declared that Mississippi believed the Cin- cinnati platform, as explat: orth and South, to be an unqualified swi hs His voice was fre- quently drowned in cries of “order.” Mr. Briggs, of N. Y., now that the Cincinnati platform was adopted. moved that the remainder of the resolutions be laid upon the table. Mr. Stuart raised the point of order that the motion to lay on the table would carry the whole subject with it The President decided that it would not carry to the table the bie gern pees just adopted Much excitement ensued, when a vote was taken on the . ge to strike out the preamble, ‘that inasmuch as differences of opinion exist,” &c., and the resolution, “that the Democratic party will abide by the decision of the Sa ane Court of the United States, over the institution of slavery within the Territories.” Alabama, Arkansas, and Florida declined to vote. The delegations generally went out to consult The vote was finally announced as follows Yeawi0, nuys 230. This was regarded as yield- a. the South. he President then announced that the motion to strike out the preamble and the first resolution ‘was disagreed to. The vote was then taken on the resolution “that it is the duty of the United States to afford ample and complete protection to all its citizens, whether at home or abroad, and whether uative or foreign born.”” siereay i Louisiana, Texas, Florida, and Alabama declined to vote The resolution was adopted unanimously The resolution in favor of the Pacitic rifiroad was next adopted. The remainder of the resolutions were adopted almost unanimously. After a debate. in which Mr. Stuart and Mr Yancey participated, Mr. Stuart moved to lay on the table the motion to reconsider the vote by which the resolutions were passed. He gave way to— Mr. Walker, the chairman of the Alabama del- gation, who proceeded to read a protest giving their reasons for withdrawing from the Conven- tion. The delegation rose to depart when— Mr. Barry, of Mississippi, said the delegat of that State authorized him to announce that they also withdrew from the convention The South Carolina deiegation, with the ex ception of three members, alse withdrew. The croand of their withdrawal was that the platform was in contravention of their instructions. Th ouisiana delegation also withdrew with he the exception of two delegates. The withdrawal of the delegations elicited ap- plause from the galleries and the floor. asdid the remarks which were made by Mr. Glenn, on be- half of the Mississippi delegation. The Florida delegation next withdrew; pre- viously tiling a protest signed by the whole dele- gation, and refusing to allow any others to cast the Vote of that State Mr. Bryan presented the protest of Texas, and the delegation withdrew Mr Burrows entered the gee of three of the Arkansas delegation, and at the same time pro- testing that no one else shall cast the vote of that State The Georgia delegation asked leave to retire and consult on the question. Mr. Russell, of Va . expressed a deep sympathy for the Southern States, and asked an adjournment for consultation Mr. Bayard, of Del., and anotber delegate from that State, withdrew from the Convention. ‘The Convention, after further proceedings, ad- journed at six o’clock. after an eight bours’ ses- sion, till to-morrow at ten o'clock The city is in a state of excitement. A salute is being prepared in honor of the Southern move- ment Virginia and Georgia are consulting, and part of their delegates will withdraw ‘entucky is also consulting. e seceders will meet to-night at St. Andrew's Hall, and it is supposed will nominate Mr. Dick- inson, of New York, for President, and Mr. Ste- phens, of Georgia, for Vice President Mr. Douglas will probably be nom{nated on the first ballot to-morrow. There will be some diffi- culty in obtaining a Soutbera candidate for the Vice Presidency Tre Pratror™ The platform, according to the telegraphic rec- ord, is as follows: 1 Resolved, That we, the democracy of the Union, in convention assembled, do hereby de- clare our affirmation of the resolutions unan!- mously adopted and declared as a or principles by the Democratic Convention at Cin- cinnatl, in the year 1556, believing that demo- cratic principles are unchangeable in their nature when applied to the same subject matter. And we recommnend as the only further resolutions the following: 2. Resolved, That inasmuch as differences of opinion eaist in the democratic party 2s to the nature aud extent of the powers of Territorial Legislatures, and as tothe powers and duties of Congress under the Constitution of the United States over the institution of slavery within the Territories: 3. Resolved, That the democratic party will abide by the decision of the Supreme Court 6f the United States over the institution of slavery within the Territories 4. Resolved, That it is the duty of the United States to aiford ample and complete protection to all it citizens, whether at home or abroad, and whether native or foreign born. 5. Resolved, That one of the necessities of the age, ina military, commercial and 1 point of view, is speedy communication between the Atlantic and Pacific States, and the Democratic party pledge such constitutional power of the vovernment a8 will insure the construction of a railroad to the Pacific coast at the earliest Ppracti- cable period 6. Resolved, That the Democratic party are in favor of the acquisition of Cuba on such terms as shall be honorable to ourselves and just to Spain. 7. Resolved, That the enactments of State <2 islatures to defeat the faithful execution of the fogit e slave law are hostile in character and subversive of the constitution, and revolutionary in thelr effects. 17 No dispatches (special or otherwise) of to- day’s proceedings of the Convention, bad been received up tothe heur of going to press— 2% p.m. en retin ain From California. St. Joszru’s, Mo., April 30.—The pony ex- press, from California, with San Francisco ad- vices to the 20th instant, has arrived. The regular mail steamer sailed the same day with 400 passengers and $1,237,000 in specie for New York Trade was dull. Inland freights were enor- mous. The first pony express from the East reached Carson Valley on the 12th, and the news was thence telegraphed to San Francisco and pub- lished there, ma}'ng only nine days from oceen to om. 9. The event was gi with un- bounded enthusiasm. The bulkhead bill had the Legislature, but was vetoed by the Governor, causing great rejoicing. An effort wes making to pasg it over the Governor’s veto, but would probably be un- successful Jobn C. Bell, member of the ‘islature from El Dorado county, bad died of wounds, re ceived from the hands of Dr Stone. The Senate had passed the transcontinental are 3 ay bill, giving the bonusesas previously stated. Mey 1--Plour closed steady; How BaLtimo: cc = te" nd yellow 75a78c. as, K 818; bacon sides 9% 10-, Whisky quiet at: 2ige. Alexandria Markets. ALEXANDRIA, May 1.—Flour—Family $7.00a “Shite, ftw food, $1 ale ay red. Soule —white, fair to 1.99; red St 5521.60; white mixed low 72a76c. 28.550; a. aod i 14220c., bacon 10c. at ey Fe Lard P "$e.80.00 por thoumeaa ad New Yerk «New ¥ Four in gute Stite $5.35 sf iE oo see | 5 Fa jevail.t2- Lard eae rong ight Mr. Smith cin; Meproel oo ijoernment tw the open air—the Hall being too . Mr. ¥: roan. and was by fe suid this was a great crisis, »: should be inaugurated with calmarss and deiib- iff “jae ee issue _ Mr. Johnson, of Ky, came here to deliberate with seating See from slave States, and thought that ness could not be done as a meeting. had most important business te transact, and it should be attended to imme. diately, and before the last fatal act was consum- nated Mr. Yancey, of Ala., moved that Mr Bayard, of Del, take the Chair, but that gentleman ex- cused himself om account of — imabill Mr. Jobn C. Preston, of we «wes then clied to the chair, and addressed the meeti: , returning bis thanks for the honor thes conferred! upon him He considered this a great occasion—a movement of constitutional lovers of this Republic. We only know the inrperiled institutions of our coun- try. Weare here to preserve our right and re- dress our If we had submitted we would have done that which would bave driven us from the land which our forefathers gave us, and would have denied us the liberty they fought for, and would have ultimately driven us from the spot in which their sacred ashes repose. He spoke at considerable length. Mr. Yancey teok the floor and stated his view of the position occupied by southern 4 We appear here simply as citizens of the States in which we live. We were sent t the National Democratic Convention as delegates, but our mis- sion has been filled. and we retire as mere citizens from the late National Convention, for it is now a mere sectional gathering A few southern dele- ates still remain there, but it Is, in the bope of ne able to induce the majority to forego Their Black Republican purpose, that ther should take no action, Lut remain here to watch the proceedings of the body of which they were recently members; and, ald they nominate Douglas, it will then become their duty to present or recommend to the people of the United States candidates for President and Vice President, on = national, constitutional basis, and therefore 3 Southern basis. No action should be taken by the seceding delegates until the proper time Mr. Bayard, of Delaware. did not seek the influence that overruled principle in the National Convention so much the spirit of Black Republi- canism. as for power and plunder—the corrup- tion and bargains of 3 general scramble for office. He was very severe on the New York d 's who came here, be said. professing to desire to join in such a nomination as would suit the South; but so soon as they were given their seats, they have turned their backs on the South. He trusted that other States would withdraw from that Convention, and that it would be utterly dis- solved. He did not consider that the had power to make regular nominations, but be would recommend, if it should be found neces- sary, that th pould join in the recommen- dation of some suitable candidates, with a writ- ten address to their constituents Mr. Matthews, of La, in bebalf of his dele gation, asked thet no action be taken by this body until we see whether if, instead of eight Stavs,we do not to-morrow (to-day) number fifteen, and perhaps seventeen States. We should wait and see what Is done on Tuesday, and we should do nothing hastily, until we bear from those States who asked for an adjournment this (Monday) eve- ning, in order to have an opportunity of consult- ing as to the course they should pursue The States were then called. When New York was reached. Dr. Skinner, of the Wood delege- tion, responded. He said he came here to attend a National Convention, and had been sitting out in the cold for eight days, having been ousted from thetr seats by fraud. He was « Hard, and the ditference between a Hard and a Soft was that the former sacrificed place for principle, and the,’ latter principle for place. je had no doubt Mayor Wood would have been here if he had known of the meeting. Delaware was then called, and Mr. Bayard and one other delegate came forward. Maryland made no response Virginia was responded to by Mr. Fisher, who sid there would be more from that State bere He stated that he had sent an invitation to Mayor Wood to be here South Carolina was called. and Mr. Reed, of that State, said that he was one of the three whose name was not signed to the He bad bes) tated about leaving the Convention in the hope of securing harmony, but wherever Alabama goes there the Carolinas will go also. He was satis- fied that Georgia would be with us before to- morrow night, and he hoped every Southern State also. Georgia was called, and Mr. Lamar res; a8 a delegate from that State. He said be be- lieved that a large majority of bis delegation, be- fore tomorrow morning, will enrol their names. The call for Florida was responded to by the entire delegation. Rev. Mr. Owen, of that State, and all the delegates of the other seceding States, new came upand signed, and the merting ad- journed to meet at such time to-merrow as the Chairman may call them together The delegaus then went en masse to the City Hall, where Mr Yancey mede a stirring speech SUPPLEMENTARY. The Seceders appointed a Committee on Or- ganization, and will meet at noon to-morrow, when their organization will be perfected The Douglas men appear to be perfectly satis- fied with the result, declaring that the Seceders do not represent the popular feeling feeling of the respective States The Wood (New York) delegation have all joined the Seceders. and public speaking is now Progressing at the City Hall. Fatal Steamer Explosion in Georgia. Cotrvaars, Ga , April 30 —The steamer J. C. Caibonn has exploded her boiler. Mr. Crawford, the acting captain, was mortally wounded, Hugh Atkins, two engineers, and two passengers were seriously injured. Six negro deck bands were killed _—_—_—— AUCTION SALES. By J.C. McGUIRE & Co., Auctioneers. PEREMPTORY SALE OF DESIRABLE Two-Stor? axp Baskwent Brick Dwertne- Hovse AND A OT ON A7TH STREET WEST. BET WEE) H anp ) Sr Nogtk—'n ‘#HURr DA APTEBSOU ay 3d, at 5 o'clock, on the premises, we sivision No. 22, on Seventeenth stress orth: rutin ms together wr the imprevemerts, con: il built two-story ‘tad basemen’ ~ house. conteining two psriors, wid= hall, ‘ning room, kitchen, three chambers, and two at- ic rooms, = One-third cash; the residue in by naeed ‘ot periect. All convey & CO. Auots. By J.C. MoGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers. MALL AND DESIRABLE BU!LDING LOT +O Os litn STaeet, BETWEEN PENNSYLY, AVENUE AND NoKTH Ho sTREET.—On ft DAY AFTERNOON, May 34, at {past five v'clock, on the premises, we thall sell Lot No 23, in Samuel Davi r . frontary son's subdivision Square No. 106, fronting 24 feet 6 inches on Seventeenth street west, between Pernsyleanis avence and north street, running back 74 feet 6 inches on one line 5} leet on the other to a public alley, and contain- ‘Mibite n'a very dositabie ot ine & good his is jot, front on & pleasant street, wi ns fow Tose Pennsylvania avenue, and immed. '¥_ Opposite agi desinced ase allery of art sapere ao josize. ‘erms: O: cash; the residue in 6 LR aie with interest, secured by a of trust J.C. MoGUIRE & CO., Auots. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. on the premis COMMISSIONER'S SALE OF VALUA Krav erate, ar onan oe Oar Ns UcTION.— By virtue of @ desi phate’ C.urt cf the District of columbia, fo the county of Washington, a; crreuit pproved Court the 25h day November, 1859, on the mat- tert the petition of Lewic H Brows sustaias of Willism A. Mason and others, minor chtldren = | John Mason. deveaxec, Fee ye od the paaer iy 3 P ser. here:cafter mention:d lat serctemessemiees on MS NDA’ or romisee Ses of Mav, th rand undivided toterest of oxe- i“ the fo. lowing ¥al property sn y : Part of Lot numbered (9), on Thirteenth etre t west, berween Facd Fqoare 290, containing 1,700 square feet, more or ‘Terms ¥ ; and —s rendue —— "LEWIS A. 0.