Evening Star Newspaper, May 8, 1860, Page 3

- LOCAL NEWS. —————————sSTO—X—— UP” Though Tuz Stan 1s printed om the fastest Steam press im use south of Baltimore, its edition ts 80 levgs as fo require it to be put to press at an arly hour; Advertisements, therefore, should be Sent im before Twelve o'clock, m.; otherwise they ay not appear until the next day. ———_-2ee>—____ Novice. — District Of Columbia Advertisements fo be inserted im the Battimone Stn are received ‘®t and forwarded from Tue Stax office. ~ Tus May Parsuai nt to a the citizens in selecti Know Nothing candidate for the the coming municipal election, aLTY Coxvastion Last Nigut.— vertisement, the del from the several Wards to represent a Democratic and Anti- Serer pose last night at the Assembly Rooms, Lou! avenue. A space in the front divided off by placing the crowd which it lect, from interferi Convention, and be! police force was in attendance to erder, which they did prom and ¢ throughout the evening. lie with the members of the hall mted ‘would, col. benches Was anticipated of the ind this barrier of benches the outsiders collected. to the number of three or four huntired. while the delegates occupied the Space allotted to them within the arena. A suf- flictently Mr W.H. Ward having taken the cbair and called the meeting to order, said: Gentlemen: As chairman of the Fourth Ward delegation. position which was kindly me by a convention held in the Fourth Ward, I Sou beave to call this Convention to order, and I sha. do so by callin: commencing with order Ward is in the hall below, consultin: of those from the Fifth Ward. T! here shortly. ‘The other wards were then called in order. ti the members by their wards in their numerical First Ward—Mr. Random—_. Me. Robinson, of the Third Ward.—Mr_ Chair- man. | will state that the delegation from the First with some y will be when all the es with one or two excep- ns. were present. Oa the name of Mr. Borrows, of the Third Ward, being called— Mr. Holiand stated that this gentleman declined serving, and the remainin; ig four delegates, acting in accordance with aw pee in such cases, had substituted the name in bis stead. Seventh Ward—Mr. Clark—— Mr. Pettibone.—t of the Seventh Wa The Chair—if the gen! Washington man will wait Draine rd ea = the admission ment, we will listen to the protest. We desire first to see who are here The ir.—If the delegates from the First Ward are ready to answer to their names, we will Proceed to call their names. Mr. Parker, (standing with the others )—If you will give us a seat, we are ready to answer to our names ‘They were all found to be prese; ‘The Chair —Thesoll of delegates havi nt. ing been called, and most of them found to be Present, it is for the members of the Convention to determine who they shall have for their presiding officer. Jackson.—Mr. Chairman, | nominate Mr. James English of the Fourth Ward, an€ move that he be declared President of the mecting Mr Ovyster.—I believe that there is a question here, sir, as regards the rights of certain delega- tions to their seats, and I think it would be proper before we proceed to effect a permanent organiza- Mr tion to settle that question. I move, therefore, that a Committee on Credentials be appointed to examine the credentials of gentlemen The Chair.—Gentlemen, you have heard the motion of the gentleman. the question, however, I will Mr tion fir Previous to putting Holland —! would sugzest to my friend the propriety of first effecting an organization, and then taking up the subject Mr. Coyle.—Certainily, let’s have an organiza- st ‘The Chairman.—I was about to remark, gen- tlemen > that ‘previous to the sug, on of my friend from the Fifth Ward, a motion bad been tade that Mr. James English be elected as Presi - dent of this meeting why, of course, it prevails. Robinson, of the Fifth Ward, nominated Mr_3 S. Parker, of the First Ward. Mr Parker declined ‘The Chair being about to put the question on t .e nomination— Mr. Oyster rose to a point of order, and desired to be informed as to whjch of the two delegations Mr claiming to represent that ward in the Convention | re to be allowed to vote on the permanent nization. . org: If that motion is seconded Mr. Coyle —Don't let eithsr of them vote. Mr. Oyster. —Weil, that is ali I want. | asked for information. The Chair.—Gentlemen, the vote can be taken in any most accepta! Mr. Coyle —I move to take it by leavitig out those representing the ble to you until a permanent arganizatien is had. As Mr. English seemed to be the choice of all parties— Mr. Robinson merely Fa and nays, Seventh Ward ry thought there was no necessity for calling the yeas and nays, and on his sugges- tion it The vote bein: duly et was agreed jected. to vote viva roce. taken, Mr. English was declared ¢ was then escorted to the chair, amidst great applause. He then addressed the Convention in a few per- tinent and well-timed remarks, thanking ther for the honor they had conferred on him in select- ing him to preaide over their deliberations, and ning his grateful acknowledgments. Know- ing and sensibly feeling its responsibilities, it was with diftidence that he assumed the duties of the position * Speak louder *"] you, sir [A voice in the back part of the hall, I will send @ police officer to Nevertneless he should endeavor to dis- ebarge then: faithfully and impartially, relying confidently upon them to aid and assist him in preserving order and decorum—that order and de- coram which was so essential on such occasions. the object of the meeting, he proceeded to defend, in a forcible and able manner, the principles and dogmas of the demo- After cratic party. briefly statin; in conclusion, be said, he indulged the hope that their proceeding would be marked with great harmony and zeal Mr. Holland. —In order to perfect our organiza- tion, | move that we now proceed to the election of two gentlemen as Secretaries of the Conven- tion the Second Ward, as one of them. ‘The motion was agreed to.” Mr. Gates nominated Mr. Boisseau of the Sixth Ward 1 would nominate Mr. A. B. Claxton, of Several other gentlemen were nominated, but they declining to have their names go before the Con ention-— Messrs Boisseau and Claxton were duly elected Secreta ries Mr. Oyster moved the appointment of a Com- mittee of tive on Credentials. Mr. Holland moved to amend by inserting “three’’ in place of “five.”’ The question being taken on the amendment it was cancurred in, and the motion, as amended, adopted The Chair appointed Mr. Oyster of the Fifth Ward, land of Mr. Ward of the Second the Fourth, and Mr Hol- The Committee then retired; after the lapse of about three quarters of an hour they.returned Mr Ward —Mr. President, the committee on credentials be; t Fotowi creden' vention to occupy seats in th’ ave to nfke the following re ‘The committee present the names of the ng delegates as duly qualitied from the jals presented is con- First Ward, (Magruder.)—Messrs. B Random, A. Carroll. 3.8. Fletcher. Second Ward, (Bayly.)—Messrs. George E. Jil- lard, W.E and P Stabbs, J. Newman A.B. Claxton, Parker, O. O'Hare, and William G. Powell, Third Ward ( Berret.)—Messrs. Jas. 5. Holland, Dr. J. Borrows, P. Gailant, V. R. Jackson, and Wm. Be-ker ~ Fourth Ward, {Berret FMbsers. W. H. Ward, Jes English, J and Francis J. Brooks. Fifth Ward, (anti-Berret.)—Messrs. J.#. Tucker, G M. Oyster, and Geo. W. fitz, - SP: canis. Hitz. Sixth Ward, J.T. Boiseau, Nathan (Berret.)—Mr 3. F. Gates. there has never been any other Know Nothing or Democratic d. an evening meeting; and that at that * without any disturbance, such as would ny voter ing bis right to vote, the exercist: F. Coyle, Nicholas Drummond, T. H. Rob- Berret.)—Mesars. F. 3S. Walsh. wis, L. A. Tuell, and ‘Seventh Ward —In this, asin the First Ward, wing election was made: Seventh Ward, (Berret.)—Messrs. H. A. Holland sed Wm The Chair.— What disposition shall be made of be Robinson.—Mr. President, I hope we will inority report. a , (of the minority.)—Mr. President, I elnverin nibities to tale matter that good hand at writing. 1 felt Wriking to afford me thme. “1 ion to everything that is stated in " pitive to the eoeno-e~ A yaa delegations. very ce Ward of anti- than by — Clark. J. E Johnson, and Mr. President, is sigued by J. 8. Lam not a took notes of everything that was both sides, having m: ment biased in’ favor Of neither side. ryan | oars honest conviction is that the di nts claim the seat here, have no moreciaim to it than { have as a from the Seventh Ward. [Cries of “‘Good,”’ a very clearly, in res it to him be foog == or loed our com! at he knew of no irregularity of voting there al the aoa election or at the pri: meeting. Now, sig, if there was no irregularity, 1, as an old, regular orthodox g° upon the principle that the fos ge sball rule. [A nna — Then, sir, notwithstanding any irregu may be ascribed to issn,“ come bere pr A boy be have received 270 votes, I believe, where- as sion of the contestants is this—that one of the commissioners jucted jon, and who signed bis own credentials, comes here claiming as a . Now, sir, although there is nothing to ascribe illegality to that thing, there is informality, im) , and gross —_ conduct in such Pplause b. These are the reasons that influenced me in m ae in committee. I say here, most seriously, these =< claiming seats in this Convention, ve no more title to them than | have from the same Ward. Mr. Coyle —Question. Mr. Parker.—Do | understand the gentleman from the Third Ward to say that there was’ no evidence adduced before the committee on cre- dentials to show fraud on the part of the dele- ates. hn. Holland.—t1 will state that in reply to a pe Proposed, one of the delegates stated that he knew of no illegality at all, either at the ae election or the primary meeting. Mr. Ward.—I merely wish to corroborate what my friend (Mr. Holiand) has said, and I do so to toe fullest extent. The ‘incipal objection urged in this matter was that were more votes cast at both elections than there were Democratic Anti-Know Nothing voters in the ward. But when the proposition was put to those gentlemen te know whether the Know Nothings voted, there was not to 4 judgment a satisfactory answer. Applause.) The priinary election in the Seventh Ward was called as it was inthe First. If we rule one out, been oe them both out. If it is necessary to have the primary election, let us bave itin beth wards. The meeting at’ which this election was held was called by aman who was known by all the Democrats and Anti-Know Nothings in that ward as a good Democrat, and a citizen long resident there; whereas the man who called the primary election bas not lived in the ward tiree months, and is not recoznized as a citizen of the ward; has no responsibility as a man or a Voter; is nothing but the faintest shadow of somebedy else. (Applause } I call upon this ier posers to do whatisright. The only author- ized organization representing this party in that ward was regularly called, and cveryoody else was invited to participate; everybody else came there, for aught that we may know, so far ag it appears they did come. The idea that the hall Was not capacious oe to bold all the Demo- cratic voters; that the police interfered; that there was frand in voting, !s absurd. 1 do not think toat this Convention ought to treat these objec- tions with any respect whatever. Mr. Oyster—Mr. President, {| wish to say one word. y friend (Mc. Holiand) appears to be a littl: excited in relation to this matter. 1 wish to state my reason for saying it wos so. [t was simply this: There was a statement made within that room, by Mr. Pettibone, I believe, when Mr. Holland rose immediately, and in a very excited mauner made some contradiction. 1 remarked at the time that I was a little surprised that my friend (Mr. H.) should get so excited. The Pi cipal reasons that this gentleman set forward. tha toils meeting was not a proper expression of the citizens of that ward, are these: ‘That there was not suiticient notice given of this meeting; inca- pacity of the hall to hold the number of voters that were represented there; that there were more votes polled than there were voters in the hall: that the police interfered; and that there could not be in the ward meeting a fair expression of the wishes of the citizens of that ward. In relation to that matter, | come tothe conclusion long since although yet quite a young man, that a ward meeting is no place by which there can be a fair vote taken. We have had that thing in our ward over aud over again, to our disgust. We initiated this primary election matter in our own ward; and we found it to answer well. We have found that the majority of the bona fide residents of that ward, in this way, could have a fair ex pression. There is no gentleman on this floor that will claim in the present state of pol tical fee! in, of the citizens, there can be a fair ex; ression in this way. I would remind my friend (Mr. Werd) that it is only a year ago that a ward meeting was broken up in this hall, and a primary ciection had [Applause.] Why ? Becauee there was a larger number of votes cast in this hall than there were democratic voters in the ward; [renewed a plause;) and because the = interfered It is so in this case; itis so in every case where there isa ward meeting. I do not confine it to the Fourth Ward; they have done it in our ward Mr. Ennis, (of the Fifth Ward excitedly.)—i am tired of this slander. Mr. Robinson, of the Fifth Ward.—I can Prove the assertion. Mr. Oyster —Gentlemen, I have the floor. The President —Gentlemen, take your seats; Mr. O. bas the tloor. Mr Oyster—I do not wish to be interrupted. I am in order as long as 1 am not dealing in per sonalities. {[ sball hold the floor until | wet’ through. It has been denied that the police in- terfered. Sir, 1 myself went upto the window of the building where we were holding a pri- mary election a few weeks since, in view of the judges occupying position in that room, where We obtained our certiticates entitling us to our seats. { addressed a question to one itr gen- tlemen, and before he had time to re; ly a police Otficer standing there asa body-guard to protect that window—for what ?—auswered the question. [A member of the Auxiliary Guard standing in the right corner of the hall here made some ex- clamation, when he was instantly taken hold of and put out by the police. ] Mr. Oyster —ia relation to this matter, I felt that the primary elections were ouly Proper modes to get at the result. I say, Mr. President, that the primary election in our ward was as quiet and fair a one as was ever held, barring the wnter- ference of the police. Mr. Ward, in reply to Mr. Oyster, stated that the reason why they in the Fourth Ward could not hold the primary meeting alluded to—or oue rewson—was, that a — many disorderly people came out of the Fifth Ward and endeavored to defeat him, (W.) but they did not do it. If be thought he was elected there by corruption, so help him God he would not sit there one second. {Applavse.] If they were to have primary elec- tions, if they were to send back the Seventh Ward, let them send back both the wards that have not had primary elections. Mr. Parker.—I will say to the Petemae from the Fourth Ward (Mr. Ward), that the First Ward is now ready to go out of the convention [The delegates from the First Ward here in- stintly arose, as if to leave the hall, and were re- ceived with vociferous applause. } Mr. Random, (First Ward )—I don’t want to go yet. Let's wait, and see what they are going to do. The President —The gentlemen from the First Ward will please resume their seats Mr. Ward —Let them do as they will Mr. Oyster —Mr. Ward has rather tfrown out the insinuation that there had been fraud in the Fifth Ward in the election of these delegates. “1 desire to say to him that | deny the statement in the most positive manner. - Several Voices.—Question. Mr. Robinson —Mr. President, I move toamend the resolution offered by the majority of the com- mittee by inserting— “That as a majority of the wards have held vag elections, that we refer the Seventh and irst Wards back to their constituents to have lacnage § elections.’” Mr. Pan would ask the indu! convention to present a letter—it is in an affidavit—of some voted three times a nee of the shape of » admitting he ret ticket at the night meeting. ‘The ‘President. —The Secretary will read the letter. The Secretary, (Mr. Claxton.)—The follow! certificate bas ees handed into the Chair by MS. proceeded to read. Mr. Ward.—Mr. President, | would ask if that sg renga before the Committee ? r. Robinson.—It has, sir Mr. Molland.—I read it in the Committee. Mr. Ward.—I would suggest the impropriety— . Secretary Claxton.—l suppose it comprises a part of the minority rer. 4 Mr. Ward.—I wou the impropriety of submitting this evidence - We have already heard —— -Mr. .—Oh, you had better let it be read. Me Pomerat hee you will not endeavor to keep back anything that will enlighten the dele- gates here to-night. Mr. WardYou may all vote fe so please; but 1 am going to know what it is before it is read. Whose affidavit is it? Mr —Josiah F. Bailey's, jr. Mr. Ward.—W ho asked himi to make it? ‘A Voice.—It was voluntarily made in the pres- ence of several witnesses. Mr Oyster —John H. Johnson, Justice of the Peace. Mr. Ward.—Has Mr. that A Betis oes aie seat tt ore “Mr Ward —Does anybody know Josiah F. Secrctary Claxton. —It is ‘Sworn to before a Jus- tiee of the Peace. Mr. Bradley.—He is my son-in-law. Soest Sie aes body Whe . he would speak the truth on his oath? the grounds of Secretary Claxton —Was this before the com” | City Councis, May 7.—Board of Aldermen —| Tux National Mesicat Convention mittee? 4 it Dove being absent, Vice President | menced its sessions this at the Sguth. Mr. Ward —Yes, sir Moore cecupied the Chair. . sonian Institution. The attendance was Secretary Claxton —Thef the committee know A communication was received from the Mayor. at the opening, the body consisting princ{- what it is. trapsmitting the repestetiiee Water RB. for of ladies and gen' the Mr. Ward.—We did not know who Mr. Bai- the month of April, 1860, that Tnusleal izations of the District ley was. We did not care to know. Nobod the number of additional , subscrip- Taehrolien ben. Gurley, called the Con- represented him; nobody vouched for him; no- | tion book during the of A ‘was 144; vention to order and offered up a prayer. body knew whether he would tell the on nomber of permits to open streets fur connection The Secretary, Mr. Jno. B. Dawson, suggested. his oath with water mains 150; number of orders to Pur- that a list of members of the Convention present Mr. Coyle.—I insist on my eall for the previous yor to i gs mains 107; number of water | be ; Which was ordered to be done; and question on the adoption of the majority report. its collected 54; amount of money received from F. A. Tucker and J. H. Daniels were Mr. Robinson —My amendment is first to be | water rents $66.63; amount of money recei: for to receive the names of the members di " sappine, and Corporation stops, —total re- report to the Secretary Mr. Coyle.—That does not form any part of it. pis during the month, S37" The ly | The committees on the business of the Mr. Robinson.—Does not, eb? value of the 54 rents, on which pay- | Convention, on music, credentials, and books, The Chair (to Mr. R.)—Your resolution is in | ment as above stated is $66.63, is 40) Or- | were by the President. order if you mylene offer it. dered to be published, and referred to drainage | On motion of Tucker, Rev. Dr. Hall, who Mr. Oyster (excitedly.)—This is only a con- | committee. ‘wus present, was elected an honarary member; tinuation of the efforts which bave been made to communication from the Intendant of | and clerey of the city generally were also crush out and intimidate every who | the the maar apeanituind the report of that officer | elected to tha! ition. does not intend to vote fora . | for the month of April; to asylum com- ‘The hours of sessions were fixed at 10 o'clock a. 1 from the Fourth Ward | mittee. m. to 12 m.; 3% toS p.m; and 8 to 10 p.m know that, as a delegate from the Fifth Ward, I PETITIONS. The President then introduced Prof. Baker, of have righ's here and intend to maintain them. OfG. A. W. Randall, for relief from erroneous Boston, who is to conduct the musical exercises of Site on naar: vie wr A ghers ee is yet sate ed ey ofa | the Convention, who, after a few a) priate rece: . why? ir. Wal i] - D. Davi ers, for a water | remar! took charge the ion, wi! hin grounds ay main in Louisiana avenue; of P.M. Dubant, for a | our report cieeed ee °F Be Con ae oice.—Because he is a Know Nothing. Mr. Bradley —You lie, sir! A Voice —That’s right. water main in Sixth street west from H tol sts. sets. B- Kibby, for a water main; of Thos. ALEXANDRIA Matrens —There is in successful for half pay of costs for erecting a operation in Alexand: Mr. Oyster —I will state further that the report [ioe a of Thos. O’ Donnell and others, for a eit which is hy ey artes ot te ak of the majority was made up from mere verbal | main in east Capitol street hetween First and Sec- south of Mason and Dixon's Saag The quality statements. Why, then, question the affidavit ond streets east; of EL. Stephens, for a pavement | of the matches manufactured is in respect that is made here on the Holy Book? Let the | and fi ing in the Fifth Ward; all of wi ich was ual toany made in this country, pe the rap- Nestea od state his reasons why this affidavit | duly red. fdity with which the machinery operates is tru y should not go inasa wa of the minggity et ro Concurrent resolution ding for a joint astonishing. . Two men and a boy are enabled to 1 insist upon it, that 1am in the minor- | meeting of the two at 5 o’clock p.m. on | turn out nearl fifty bushels of matches per day ity, I have a right to make a report, and will Monday next to elect Judges of Election; passed. | The kind le here are known as round matches, make it. [Vociferous applause, and cries of Ques- COMMITTEE REPORTS. Bill for the construction of certain flag footways in the Third Ward; Bill to lay a water main in East Capitol street, from First to Second streets cast; passed. Bill to lay a water main in Second street west, from Indiana avenue to B street north; - Bill to lay a water main in Tenth street west, from D street north to H street north; passed. Bil) to lay a water main in Louisi- ana avenue, from Four-and-a-half to Sixth street west; - Bill to erect fire plugs at certain points, with amendments, which were adopted, and the bill is ill to reimburse the Washington Gaslight Company for laying a certrin water main; passed. Resolution setti apart Friday night next for the board to mee for the purpose of considering certain amend- ments to the existing water law; and are those mostly used now. The work of demolishing the old frame build- ing on the corner of King and Alfred streets is Lager very rapidly, and in a few days every vestige the ancient building will bave been removed, to make way for the foundation of a fine brick edifice to be used by the Messrs Brad- bc 4 cabinet mekers. ‘he steamer Phenix, which some years since was run between Alexandria and Washington, bas recently been renovated, and is now running upon the line again in oppositioh to the steamers hos. Collyer and Geo. Page The steamer Thomas Collyer carried a large crowd down to Mount Vernon this morning The lecture of David Funsten, Esq_., before the Alexandria mec | Company, takes place to- a tion, question id Mr. Kirk.—Mr. Presidtnt, 1 wish to say one word— A voice.—You've no right. The Chair —The gentleman is not a delegate. Mr. Holland —Mr. President, I will be allowed, I suppose, to say one word. [ rather dissent from my colleague on the committee on credentials wih regard to the reading of that affidavit. 1 put no value upon it. Secretary Claxton.—That's the proper way to treat it. Mr. Holland —If there i: upon it, 1 = simply m dial ‘contains. The testimony is simply to prove That come man voted twice or three tioes accord- ing to his own statement. That is the whole up- - Bill | night at Lyceum Hall, and promises to be a rare shot of it to lay a gutter across Pennsylvania av. and along | literary treat. Do eoanee —Question on the reading of the | the north front of square 925; passed. Bill to trim affidavit. and gravel I st. north, between Seventh and Fifth strects west; passed. Bill to erect a foot-bridge on First st-west, between N and O sts. north; Bill of this board, with amendments by the lower board, to provide for taking up and relaying the yutter on the north side of K street north, between Fourtn et. west and the 15-foot alley in square 553; passed Bill to grade and gravel Fonrth st. east, from East Capitol st. to Maryland avenue; passed Bill to —- ge east, eee pe ints; passed. to trim and gravel H street Hsopmer 4 Pa. avenue to Twenty-third st. west; ae Bill to set the curbstones and lay the foot-pavement on the west front of certain squares; On leave, Mr. Price introduced a bill to grade and gravel First street west, from Indiana avenue to F street north; referred. Mr. Dunnington, on leave, introduced a bill providing for the erection of fire-plugs; referred. Roxaway axp Smasu vr.—Yesterday, a fine horse ran down Louisiana avenue, at a rate ti at made \pesegterse clear the track ina hurry. The animal was attached to a light carriage,which he left, in a damaged condition, in front of the store of E. E.White & Co , near Seventh st » by comi in contact with another carriage, which also von fered by the collision. Changing his course, he ran into Smithson’s banking house, alarming the bankers and clerks by bolting up to the counter, where he took his position f had a note to pay, and shaking as if be was short of funds and was doubtful of accommodation. As soon as the bankers- recovered sufficiently to protest, the un- ceremonious stranger was formally backed out. We understand the animal belonged to a gentle- man named Clark. After some further discussion, Mr. Ward with- drew his objection to the reading of the aftidavit, and it was read Mr. Coyle.—Let’s have the vote on the majority seport Mr. Robinson again offered his ame Mr. Ward —I move to amend that penses of this room to-night. Mr. Robinson.—T hat is not a legitimate amend- ment, Mr. President. Laughter.] Mr. Ward.—Ob, no! | withdraw that, of course. [Renewed langhter Several ineffectual motions were now made to aljourn Mr Robinson’s amendment was then laid on the table by ayes 14, nays 16 The question then recurred on the adoption of the majority repert; and it was adopted by ayes ARRIVAL OF THE MonTICELLO.—The steamship Monticello arrived this morning from New York 17, nays 13. CLAIMS COMMITTEE with a large freight for the District, Mr ster here presented a letter from Dr W. Bill for the relief of C. Vries, jr; d. Bill ers. She will leave here to-m B. Magruder, stating that if the delegation elected | to take up and relay the gutters on F street north, at the primary election held in the Seventh Ward between Sixth and Seventh streets west; passed. | p.m., for New York. Thissteamer is beautiful Were not admitted, be regarding them as the only Bill to lay a water main in Second street west, | fitted up for about twenty-five passengers, and lezal deleyates from that ward, he would most | from 5 te F streets north; passed. Bill to lay a | fords a tine opportunity to persons desirous of respectfully decline having his name placed before water main in Sixth street west, from H to I Streets north; passed. Mr. Miller, on leave, introduced a preamble looking at the “great sea,” and a pleasant run of about thirty-six hours to New York Passengers arriving—J.C.Flaig, S. J. Miller, Mr. Dissosn- the Convention. [Applanse.] Tbe Chair then stated that nominations were in order lutions directing the City R way, WG. Ridzeley,S. M. Taylor and lady, F. Mr. Tuell nominated J.G. Berret; Mr. Robin. | 24 Texelutions dire with tho sents: Miller, Mrs. T’. "W. Chambers, Mr. Bennett and son nominated G. A. Bohrer. The vote resulted | Market.” and “Against the Market,” for tee | lady, Mir. Bonner, Me pee as follows: voters at the ensuing election, in order to get the expression of the opinion of the people as to the issuing of the stock sufficient to erect the new Centre Market. Mr. Moore moved an indefinite postponement of the resolutions; and gave his reasons therefor at some length Mr. Miller advocated their passage, with strong arguments. The question was further debated by Messrs. Miller, Moore, and Magruder, When the motion to indefinitely postpone was carried—ayes 6, noes 3. Mr. Miller, on leave, introduced a resolution requesting the Tax Collector to state the amount of the tax sales for the year 1555, and when the money was deposited in the Bank of Washington; Whole number of votes cast, 31; of which Mr Berret r-ceived 27, and Mr. Bohrer 7. [Applause } On _ motion of Mr. Claxton, the vole was de- clared unanimous. A motion was then made and agreed to, to ap- point a committee of seven to wait on the nominee and inform him of the result of the Foting. The Chair appointed Messrs Parker. Claxton, Holland, Ward, Ennis, Boisseau, and Cook. Mr. MecNerhany then came forward and made a brief address, endorsing the nomination; after which the couvention adjourned sine die. Tux Western Epitors. —The visiting Editors arrived here in a special train this morning, which came in at9a.m., and are riding about town, seeing the sights. They go to Mount Mernon this afternoon, and on their return te Washington leave for Baltimore and the West in a special train. We regret that want of space to-day com- pels us to forego the pleasure of saying more at this time of our visiting friends. We hes to be with them on their trip to Mount Vernon this afternoon, and to be able to make a more extended notice of their visit to-morrow. Tux Deatn or tue Late Mr. Noste.—in publications made in this city concerning the circumstances attending the sudden death, a few days since, of Mr. Noble, of New York, in a Washington hotel, serious injustice has’ been done to fs roprietor, Mr. Emrich, by omissions to publish facts elicited in the course of the testi- mony; unintentional, we have every reason to be- lieve, but no less injurious in their tendency on that account. From the testimony as thus pub- lished the inference may be drawn, first, that the deceased came to Mr. Emrich’s house with a Ierge sum of money in his possession; and, next, that when applied to by a policeman to know if Mr. Nobie did not bave rooms in bis hotel, he (Mr. Emrich) answered in the ee being true. According to the statements of Mr. Noble’s relatives who came here to seek for him, he brought but $110 witb him on leaving New York on the 6th of April, and of course must have expended it very nearly all in living for a month in Washington hotels, for he paid as he went Next, it was not Mr. Emrich te whom the police- man applied to learn if Mr. Nobie had a room in the house, but a young German barkeeper, (Mr. Emrich being away,) who knew Mr. N- only by the name he entered on the house register—as Mr. Davis. It was further evident from the testimony that on discovering Davis's identity with the missing man, Noble, Mr. Emrich, without seek- ing to obtain the reward offered for his discovery, tel aphed his friends. saying that he was at bis (Bay botel. While sick there, which was for a le day only, he (Noble) received every necer- sary attention, as the evidence proves; of whith fact, ere leaving Wesbington, his friends ex. pressed themselves well satistied. A Ciericat Catt Decrinxp.—We learn that the Rev. Chas. H. Hall, rector of the Church of the Epiphany, in this city, bas received a unani- mous call from St. Paul's Church, New Haven, Conn. It is understood that the worthy gentle- man, to whom his church is much attached, de- clines severing his connection with the Church of the Epiphany. Mr. Ward, on leave, from the committee of conference on the asersie of a new seal for the Corporation of Washington, reported a substitute for the original bill; which was passed. Bill to Ss ptors C street south, from Second to Fourth street east; passed. Mr. Dunnington, on leave, introduced a resolu- tion directing the committee on drainage to in- quire into the expediency of introducing the Potomac water into the City Hall; passed. Adjourned. Common Council.—Mr. Jones offered a resolu- tion, that (the Board of Aldermen concurring) the two Boards assemble in joint meeting on Monday next, at 5 o'clock p. m., for the purpose of electing commissioners of the ensuing munici- pal e'e-tion; adopted. Mr. Powell offered a bill authorizing water mains to be laid along F street north, between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets west; passed. Mr. Turton, from the committee on improve- ments, reported back a bill from the Board of Aldermen to improve the alley opening on G street north, in square 259; passed Also, a bill to pave footway and set curbstone on the south side of G street north, between Twentieth and Twenty-seventh strects west; Ficut.—Yesterday Columbus Kelly and John Carnell, two hack drivers, got into a fight, pun- ishing each other for real or supposed injuries in- flicted. They were arrested by Officer Carter, tse before Justice Donn, and held te bail for ourt. Warcu Return«.—Geo. W. Case was arrested by Officer Lloyd for drankenness and indecent exposure. He was fined $6.15, and sent to the workbouse for 9 days. Three lodgers were ac- commodated. THE ANNUAL ‘Conroration Tax SaLe com- Sos at the City Hall, this morning, at ten o'clock. Da. H. E. Morrury, a SkiLireL Puysician oF New Yor City, son Dyspepsia, says—The most ef e to impr the tone and energy of h.is that prepared by Dr. Geo. B. Green, Ned the Oryeenated Bitters, puld publish the recipe for preparing this val uable medicine, if knew whet it was, but a< 1 do not, I can only recommend its use. It'seems to me to be improperly called “Bitters,” at least in the popular acovptation of that term, for it contains no cohol or other spirits, and ix rather sour than bit Though here, by the way ,1 canrot too ear: wt aution the dyspeptic sufferer against using “ bit- the basis of which is alcohol or other ardent Spirits. They no more impart real energy to the stomach, than a whip gives strength to a horse. The stimulation whieh they excits is only tempor- which at nach. The ine of which am speaking, obviates these . W. Fowle & Co., iman. S.C. sed. ace a bill to set curbstone and pave sie | on the east front of squares 245 and 246, return amended; amendment concurred in Also, a bill making an appropriation for trim- ming and graveling Vermont avenue, between H and { streets north, and for trimming and gravel- ing a part of Sixteenth street west, above | street north; passed. Also. a bill to grade and pave the alleys ia ware No. 245; passed. “Wis! « bill grade an alley in square 516; Aliso, a bill to lay a flag footway on the north side of | st. north, between certain points. Also, a bill to pave alley in square 677, returned amended; amendment concurred in. Also, a bill to grade and gravel the 40-foot alley in square 645, and to aig footways and gutters and set curbstones on the east and west sides of said alley; s Mr. Mohun, from same committee, we ent a bill to repair the gutters on F st. north, between Sixth and Seventh sts. west; passed. Mr. Cassell, from same committee, re} Jacksox DEMOCRATIC AssociaTION —This as- sociation met last evening at Coombs’ Hall, the president, Daniel Ratclitte, Esq., in the chair. Mr.8.T Drury moved that the regular order of the meeting (which was to make preliminary arrangements for an election of otticers for the association) be postpoued until the next regular meeting, The Chairman stated that at a former meeting ithad been resolved to postpone the election of officers until after the nomination at Charleston In the present condition of affairs, and in view of the uncertainty as to which branch of the Charles- ton Convention this association is to go with, he thought it best to reconsider that order. Mr. Drory thought as the attendance was lim- ited that the association bad Better adjourn, es he did not like with so few 4s were present to take the responsibility of any detinite action with re- tars Boston, and for Ford, ‘jr..S. B. Waite, sirn & Palmer, Wash where. ma8-lw Notice Tus Carp. Woe solicit the attention of all persons in want of Clothing, to eur larze and fashionable stock of Clothing and Gents’ Farnishing Goods. Our coods areall manufactured by ourselves,and we conh- deutly assert ve better goods and more satisfac! and at cheaper rates than any other establishment in this city. Any styles of Clothing made to order ard a nice fit always guar- ted a ference to the matter. He moved that the meeting | bill to gravel a footwalk in the Seventh Ward; aye Nations! Hoe Buldiis adjourn till the next regular meeting night; car- | pasted ‘i ried. And the association stands adjourned till] Mr. Morgan, from drainage committee, report- the evening of the first Monday in Juue next. PResipent’s Mountgy Guarp Tarcet Prac- Tist —Below we yive the result of the shooting by this Company at Columbia Springs, yesterday: First prize—silver cream pitcher, won by Private B. Chambers. Second prize—silver cup, won by Private W. F Benter. Third seagate presented by Mr. Fahey, proprietor of Columbia Springs, won by Sergt. G. Neitz poet pine — leather medal, awarded to Private George Barber, for the worst shot on the bourd. Fifth prize— silver goblet, won by Honorary Member Mr. Bradly, and presented back to the corps. Accipent.—Yesterday, a lad was knocked down and run over by an omnibus ou Pennsylva- nia avenue. The driver, Henry Dingler, was arrested and taken before Justice Donn and held to bail for further hearing, should the same be deemed necessary. It was Saye one of those accidents which neither tue driver nor the boy could prevent. The latter, we are told, was se- riously hurt. DESTRUCTION 1s the fatality mona middle-aged to indulge, in excess an ts. ‘Those who are yearning for some lispel the growing evil, should read “Human Fra-ity.or Phusiolraical Researches.” It delineates in verid colors (for it is beautifully illus- trated) the causes and effects of local and vital dis- ease and decay, pointing ovt the only sure aafet —read the advertisement of * Treesemar,” in er Sold by Dr. Barrow, 194 Bleecher rice 25 cents, Sent free every- Sold also by S. Calvert Ford, jr., Washington, ms7-lm Dr. J. Nostetrer ed a bill to lay a water main along Twelfth street west, from Pennsylvania avenue to K street north; assed. Also, a bill from the Board of Aldermen, 5 lay a water main along C street north, from Four-and-a-half to Sixth street west; passed Mr. Powell, from claims committee, reported several private bills, which were passed Mr. Meade, from the committee on police, re- = back, amended, a bill to abate a nuisance nn the Fourth Ward, appropriating the sum of ‘$40, or so much thereof as may be necessary, the same to come out of the Pe fund, to fillup a Pond of stagnant water on the public alley open- ing on Fifth street north, the- work to be done under the supervision of the Commissioner. Mr. Boisseau, from the committee on canals, re- back a bill from the Board of Aldermen to rebuild the Corporation wharf on the Eastern Branch at the terminus of the Canal; passed. Mr. Edmundson, from the committee on fire department, reported a bill for the relief of the Columbls Fire Company, by appropriating out of the general fund $600 for purc! debasing hal influence to Pos whey enaved Stomach Biers isone of the createst strengthening pre] ons extant, It isespecially adapted to those who are afilicted with the Fever and Acue, or any other dis- ease arising from a disordered condition of the gestive orsan-. For the Fever and fon there “sp or- hv medicine in the world = to it, as iten- ters, purifies and replenishes the blood, which is so np rtantto bring about a healthy action in 4is- eases of this nature, The Bitters are now the mest popular,and at the same time va! specihes in the medical world. In recom of 700 feet of to the ss. we are fully vor ous of doing them hess — ‘sasuld ain catahadi of nce | ®Areat serv: knowing. ae we do, their many ex - Jones, from ittee of confere: jent qui and , ure and speed A WaAsHINGTONIAN GETS His Pocket PickeD . spre f the disease is caused by irregularity of IN THE MoNnuMENTAL City.—The American of . A tual will suffice for the this morning, says: ‘While viewing the exhibi- tion of the steam engines at Monument Square, yesterday, Mr. Henry Duvall. of Washington, was robbed of his pocket book. containing $43: He was jostled by several notorious characters, but did not discover his loss until they had dis- appeared with their booty.” £ze Notice, in another column, of a democratic meeting to be held this evening, at the old Capi- tol. on tol Hill, for the Fourth, Fifth and Stcetey Ws et ae afi, cece M. e rd Warde~ the Seventh Ward being in- and Thi vited to both meetings. Tur a, CENTRE egrn * Con- GouEss —In y, Mr Brown from the ittee of conference on the ° ing votes two houses on the bill to authorize Saerreeration of Westiegten to make a loan and issue for building a market-house, su - mitted a report, which was concurred in. Have you sexy the Heller Theater? If which on the new had aielgrs seal, reported a joint resolution authorizing the Ma: ure a suitable seal for This resolution provides that the cause to be made a new Corporation seal for the city, with a new device, representing the Capitol of the United States, and with the inscription of the word ‘‘Union,’’ as on the present seal, which is to te destroyed. Tre Board took upand a bill to ide f sere jon and ing of gas ‘ashington. before the Board several bills from Ney upper Board, which were appropriately referred. Mr. Turton, from improvements committee, back a bill of the act author- ii the continuation of the sewer in Fifteenth 8 west from G to [ street north; passed. Adjourned. Musica, Conventence.—A Mr. Thayer has in‘ vented a machine of a ad simple description, re Itis to the music ia cmos Baxnry’s TRICOPREROUS is the best and cheapest article for Dressing, Beau- tifying, Cleansing, Curling, Preserving ‘and Re- storing the Hair, Ladies, try it, Sold by all Drug- gists ond Perfumers. mar 12-6m A i it ili ee Mice. lp [roses ‘Ft conta i lie Hl ze i i Pil THE LATEST NEWS | TELEGRAPHIC. Fh aig alway,on the 29th ult. It ‘was rumored that arrests bad Paris on account of defensive British Preparations. It bad been sunk Peiho. vessels Later frem California. Sr. Josrrus, Mo., May 7.—The —_ California on the 27th v jexico, however, to the effect that Cortez (Liberal) bad taken Colima, Manzamilla, Zapatian (?) and was march! > tron jajara. The prospects of peace were ening ———$———_—______. Large Fire in New York New Yorx, May 8.—The foundry of Messrs. pay cy yg together ith the edeta wes ww 4 ing boildings. The lee to Curtis & Erwia is estimated at $50,000, and tothe others $10,000. The insurance altogether amou ts to bat SI2,w0, Lllineis Politics. Ciicaco, Nay 8 —Hon. Wm. Kellogg bas been renominated by the Democrats for the fourth district A salute is being fired in honor of the Douglas voters at Charleston. St. Lovis, May 7.—James nominated by the democrats in the Sth distriét, in the place of the Hon. 8. H. Woodson. Alexandria Markets. ALExanpria, May 8 —Plour—Pamily 87.008 7 50, Extra $6 37 ya6 75; Super. $F.°%ra6 31. Wheet —white, fair to good, $1.6321.57; red 1 S5at.60. Corn—white 76078; mixed pe meiy B ‘76a7B Rye akc. Oats Wadic. Corn Meal 740800 bushel. Seeds—Timothy 82 50a83 50; Clover $5.00 2$.550; Flaxseed $1. Provisions—Butter, roll, isxte., bacon 1c. Pork $7a87.50. Lard latte. Whisky 2is30c. Fish—Sbad $i1al4 per hundred; Herring $6 02% 50 per thousand Balitimere Markets. Bafrimore, May § —Flour is doll; Howard street has declined 12c., closing at $6 25, with a still downward teudency. The Brazil’s news caus d the decline. Wheat is dull, with a decli: - ing tendency; white $1 .60a$1.65; red @1.40a81 48 Corn is firm; white 73a77c.; yellow 74a78>. Pro- visions are firmer; mess pork $iSa$i6.15. Whisky is steady at 22c. New Yerk Markets. New Yor«, May+.—Flour is lower; State $5 15a £5.35; Ohio $6 102$6.20; Southern 96.30.86 W beat is lower; white $1.60; red 81 50. Corn quiet and generally unchanged. Provisions are quict. Whisky basslightly advanced—Obie22Xc. AUCTION SALES. Ex For other Auction Sales, see first page. : "By A, GREEN, Auctioneer. By eet ee im; ioned and desoril in trust deed, as followe we! os = four, in ibered four hundred and in the nd pian of the city of Washington, sormte N eactncvcot nt te eee fine of Eighth street west $8 4-17 feet, thenoe east (00 feet. thenoe south 33 4-1 feet, feet to Eighth st., the piace thetemeriatane see }, consi dwelling houses, witn baok bi ‘Terms ror H aif two dings. of sale: Une third of the pu money to he panda oaah oo the dny of ale: apd the i u ree 7 men! with interest, nooured Dy a deed Pant on Premises. ~ If the terms of sale are not complied venther five the trustee to resell a Rive dave’ notices te eoct tu nak of the defaulting pur a 8.8. WILLIA i. ‘a A. ok , Auct. ap 16-eod&ds iy, HE ABOVE SALE IS POSTPONED wai TEDNESDAY, es Bay same hour ani By 01 eR _mal eo&ds A. GREEN, Auctioneer, By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. IN TH A Sy a0 is IDE OF » BETWE! : [On FRIDAY, the sth day of May next, i eball soll, (n frost ot the eri Pot 2 101 tween 10th and llth streets west, being art of tk No.3in Square No. 346, having s teat ot 3 by 100 feet deep, with the improvements, which are a fram story brick back building 16 by 90 ny td front, and 26 ‘ third * balance in and 18 Bk, motes Geoctee lgnereet from any of ante ain Att given and a deed of trust taken, je in- tepu' le. deem it to offer any comment re- Intive te the jocatson othe shove described er . te ise beautiful and the ssie ‘will'be well worthy the attention of ae mee Tot ALE IS ORTH NOUNTRY RESIDENCE AND TWENTY € acres | A) ore gS Fatinx county, one and a iy ules from Alexandria and the same dis- tance fi the Theo'ogical Seminary. sale. feat, tau’ re ally tated ait z r ; For ign, terms, fer &e., add BT. PLUM- “| a. * BN bee Declines jn Alexpadcia for rent.one .P. brick and new, the other fi uated. rame; (ma 3-e0lm) .ARS Fors cood OF FICE Tevet Mee thon ¥ ‘or +f , at SMITHS, No, 460 Seventh "'S, No. 460 NG Sad SUMMER CLUTE: SMITH, Seventh street, sells his carmne. Tend CAPS at iow prises, ma Siw A NEW MANTILLAS eK MAND St isa WLS. 2 20% th ing another invoice ty wis le for 1k . Ww 523 Seventh at., above noTH Ir You want to buy, oe or repair TANG’ SAO ERO Tan tia tg marae ara