Evening Star Newspaper, April 23, 1864, Page 1

——— tO AUCTION SALES. FUTURE DaYs. B* J. O. MCGUIRE & CO., Auctioncers, EXTENSIVE SALE OF FINE BUILDING LOTS FRONTING 7TH AND 6TH STREETS WE3' AND RHODE ISLAND AVENUE AND @ STREET NORT! On MONDAY, the 25th day of April, we shall sell in front of the premises, at 434 o'clock, p_m., part of Se Dane No. (i. subdivided Sesohandapme Bald ir g Lots running to alleys. 8 y is situ: sted only one square from the Railroad Depot, on ah aezeet, in a thriving and fast improving part of city, Terms: One-fourth eash; balance in 6, 12, 18, and for notes, bearing intersat from date. free of cost, and deed of trust, at t purchaser, taken, Title clear. Pee of the Square may be seen at the Auction coms. ap.15-d J.C. Mc@UIRE & Go., Aucts. ~ B* BOTELER & WILLSON, Auctioneers, EXTENSIVE SALE OF HORSES, CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HARNESS. &c., AT AUCTION. On TUESDAY MORNING, April 26th, at 10 0’cl, we will sell at the Livery and Sale Stables of Mr: Joseph L. Heise, situated on sth street. south of Penn. avenue, his entire collection of valuable Horses, Carriages, &c., viz : % 25 Horses, embracing several superior pairs, Also, many fine Trotters and Riding Horses, 1 Close Carriage. 1 Open Carriage, 1 Calesh, 2 Phaetons. These Carriages are nearly new, of superior finishand built by the best northera manufacturers, 10 Buggies, with and without tops, 28leighs,18ulky, 15 Sets Double and Single Harness, Epadcies, Bridles, Whips. Halters, Blankets, Robes, &c. Persobs in want of superior Horses. Carriages and Buggies will find it to their interest to atiend this sale. Terms cash. = The unexpired lease of the stables (having np- wards of four years to ruz) if not disposed of at private sale will be sold at anction at the same time apl9 [Chron.} BOTELER & WILLSON, Aucts ¥ J. C. McGUIBE & CO., Auctioneers. BANDSOMELY IMPROVED PROPERTY NEAR THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE OITY AT PUBLIC SALE. On TUESDAY AFTERNOON, April 26th, at half- past 4o’clock, on the premises, we shall sell. on account of the heirs of the late Guy Graham, all of uare No. 92 except Lot No. 3, ror ting reepee, tively on Connecticut avenue, north B and 8 streets, and Twenty-first street west, handsomely enclosed, laid out, and improved asa vegetable and flower garden. and improved by a desirable Frame Dwelli House. with necessary outbuildings ; the whele lying immediately opposite the hand some Sa and flower lens of Mr. Doug- lass. This desirable property will be sold in lots to suit purchasers, a? = _Terms: One-third cash; the remainder in three, six, and nine months, with interest. secured b: ceed of trust on the premises. Conveyancing a! the cost of the purchaser. apl2d J.C. McGUIRE & OO., Aucts. BY J.C. McGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers. TWENTY THREE WELL SITUATED B"ILD- ING LOTS ON THE IBLAND AT PUBLIC AUC- On TUESDAY AFTERNOON, April 25, at half- t 40’clock, on the premises, we shall sell twen y three well located building lotson the Island, belonging to the “‘Convent of the Visitation,’ Georgetown, as follows: Eighteen lots—fronting each. 24 feet 6 inches on south G street, between Ninth and Tenth streets west, and running back about 124 feet. to a25-foot public slley; four lots frontipg 24 feet 6 inches each on South F between Ninth and Tenth streets we: ning back about 126 feet to a 25-foot all tot fronting 22 feet 10 inches—on Ninth street, be- frgen gouth G and H streets and ranning back 99 feet. These lots are weil situated for building pur- poate: sae are known as part of the “Old Mansion” groun erms: One half cash, the remainder in six months, with interest, secured by 9 deed of trust on the premises, Conveyances at the cost of the purchaser. | A payment of $20 on each lot will be required at the time of sale, Bap i9-d J.C. McGUIRE & CO., Aucts. Y J. C. McGUIRE & CQ., Auctioneers, BIXTY-ONB HANDSOMELY LOCATED BUILD- In LOTS AT PUBLIC AUCTION, On TUESDAY AFTERNOON, May 34. atdo’clock on the premises, we shall sell nearly the whole of Equare No. 241, known as ‘‘Kingman’s Garden,” fronting about 25 feet each on Ith stret orth Q street, h street, the “Circle,” and “Kingman Cou:t,” all running back to fine alleys, with fine fa- cilities for drainsge. - The beantiful location of these Lots, being on the high ground immedately north of the Presi- cent’s House and Departments, tte advantage ofa city passenger railroad and Potomac water imme- Ciately in front of the premises. render them very desirable for Building Bites,and. as the sale will be made without reserve, it should command spe- cial attention. Z Terms of sale: Oce-third in cash, and the re- weainder in equal payments in six and twelve months, with interest, secured by adeed of trust on the premises. Conveyances at cost of purchaser . f fg Tap ent Og 2) on each lot at the time of sale will be rébuired, ap.l4-d J; C. McGUIRE & CO., Aucts. bY GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers. SEVEN VALUABLE BUILDING LOTSIN THE NORTEERN PART OF THE CITY AT AUC- TION. On WEDNESDAY the 27th instant, at 6 o’clock, P m.. we rhallseil in front of the premises in Equare No. 513 Lots No. 8, 9,33, 34, and 35, on M street north, between 4th and 5th street west, also, Lote No. 2 and 21 in Square No. 8i2 fronting on 0 street north, betwern ith and 5th street west. Terms: One-third cash; balance in 6,12, and 13 month=,for notes bearing interest secured by a ceed of trust on the premises. Pr conveyancing and revenue stamps at the cost of the purchaser. up.2) {Chron ] GREEN & WILLIAMS. Aucta, BY J.C. McGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers, VACANT LOTS AT THE CORNER NORTH I 8TREET AND SEVENTH BTREET EAST. On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, April 27th, at balf-past five o’clock, on the premises, we shall for accoupt of the Convent of the Visitation, Lots No. 15, 16,17, 18. and 19, fronting together 272 feet 1032 inches on North I'strect, between Sixth and Sev- enth streets east, (in the rea of Mr. Follanbea’s residence.) and 159 feet on Seventh street eset, to be divided into convenient building lots, all run- ving to alleys. : ' Terms: One-half cash, the remainder in six months, with interest, secured by a deed of trust ce premises hi £ of th hiner onvevances at the cost of the pure! - ap.19-d J.C. McoGUIRE & CO.. Aucts, Y¥ J.C. MoGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers. TRUSTERB’S SALE OF A HOUSE AND LOT O} ELEVENTH, BETWEEN L AND M STREETS. By virtue ofadeed oftrast from B. B. Bridge, dated October 2, 1857. and recorded in LiberJ. A.S., No. 137, folios 440, &c., of the Land Records of the county of Washington, I wilt offer at Auction on MONDAY, the l6th day of May next, on the pr sen, at f75 0 clock. p.m. part of Lot seven 17) in Sauare three hundred and forty-one (S11) in Wash- ipton. bounded as follows, : Beginniog forty- nine feet seven inches from the southeast corner of M and Eleventh streets, and running thence north twenty-five feeton Eleventh street, thence due east one hundred feet, the whole depth of said lot, thence d orth twenty-five feet, and then-e due weet to the begioning with the improvements, consisting of a Frame Dwelling. Terms of sale: One-third of the purchase money to be paid in eash, and the residue in two equal in- etalments at six and twelve months, with interest, tobe secured a 7 ro The terms of sale must be complied with within cne week after sale, or the property may be resold, after a week's notice. at the risk and cost ofthe firat purcbaser. CHAS. 8. ENGLISH. Trustee. ap 19-Im J.C. MCGUIRZ & CO,, Aucta. Y¥ J. C. MCGUIRE & CO, Auctioneers, FORTY BUILDING LOTS AT THE CORNER OF Y RTRERT NORTH AND FIRST STREET On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, April 28. at half- Aast4 o'clock, on the premises we shall sell Fort; Wicant Lote ‘at the corner of L street north ao First street weet, fronting respectively on L street, First street andisixty feet in the rear of L street, Terme cash. and sale peremptory. Conveyances at the cost of the purchasers. Aeash payment of $20 will be required at the t J.C, McGUIRE & CO., Aucts. U™7t2p STATES MARSHAL’S SALE. In virtue of « writ of fierie facias on Jadeibent of condemnation issued from the Clerk’s Office of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, and to me directed, I will sell at public sale, for cash, at Gn’ FRIDAY. the wth day of April, 1064. at e yy, of April, 1864, af jock m., the following described property to wit: . Lot No. }, i No. 843, east half of Lots No. 18,16, and Ho Syuate Ne 1203 taecity of Wash: ington, D.C , together with and sil the im provements shereon aaised and levi ch se! th ¢ loney, and will be. sol to eetiely judicial Now Zin favs of Ellen Kelly, ap.7-4 U. 8, Marshal, D. In virtue of a writ of Fieri F the Clerk's office. of the Bupreme Coasts of the ripe CoA ar and 2 ns tisected, 1 will sell, at e sale, for cash, a gene House — of ee nOR Ey UNA the jay 5 , at 12 o’elock m., a img described pro: to wit; pila gk te he north part of Lot No. 19, in Square No, 43 commencing tho said part at s point on dist saeee west, at 6 Ey Rk feet from the east corner juare, and run: thence south 2) feet with the line of said 2st street, nee west 8 feet. thence north 2) feet, and thence t 85 feet to said 2ist street west, and place of iB + estimated to contain 1,70) square feet, ogether with all and singular the improvements ca Me Nanny anu eS SPE PERRST ot : Namy. and w . Cicials No, 213, im favor of Tease Hers "de TE. _apT-d&ds Mie rere ae U, © MILITARY RaILBoaps, € of Assistant Quartermaster ASMINGTOS. A pelts a, ta da ay Re sold. on WEDNESDAY, the oe By oF May, at the Depot, in Aléxan- 8600 ‘Tons of Old Rail Wo Tout of Old Oe maar om 230 Tons of Cast rs) Tron 200 Tons of Wrong! t bron J sonore, ot Old Brass and Copper, Zerms Cash in Government Funds. Ten (19) lance on dete the time Of purchase, the from ser oherty must be removed withii rom date of tale, “L. ROBENSON Captain and A. Q. MM. ~ Eben v=, XXIII. AUCTION SALES. BY J.C. McG. IRE & CO., Auctioneers, TRUSTEES’ SALE OF_VALUABLE IMPROVED BUsINESS PROPERTY at the corner of Sec- t east and Penn: OLE 6F SQUARE NO. A street, between Sixth and Seventh streets cast, it Public Auctia: On TUESDAY Star. WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1864. ing N&. 3,480. ‘Were cast on the other side last Friday evening which were not legal and legitimate. Mr. Wise, (ex-delegate to the Chicago Con- vention.)—Mr. President—— Mr. Hodgson.—Excuse me a moment. should like to suggest—I do not say which side these gentlemen come from, I make no reference party; but 1 say that any man who do such a thing as that is no gentleman. here I hope the - AMUSEMENTS. CANTERBURY HALL. ANTERBURY HALL, ‘-ANTERBURY HALL, Lovigiama AVENUE, Near Corner of Sixth Street Metropolitan Hoi Sign of the Big Calcium Light. Gronce Lea... _.... W. E. Canavauce... LOCAL NEws. The Baltimere Cenventien. THB ADJOURNED MEETING TO ELECT DELR- GATE&— LINCOLN DELEGATES AND ALTER- NATES ELECTED. The regularly adjoorned meeting to elect delegates to the Baltimore Convention assem- bled in the Council Chamber last night in large numbers pursuant to the call of the presiding cflicer of the previous meeting. Mr. Coombs said: Fellow-citizens, 1 suppose it is hardly necessary for me to remark that this meeting originated in a call of the Repub- lican Association of this city. It originated in the first place in a call of the National Union Committee, which met some months ublished a circular, which you have all seen. t was thought proper for the Republican Asso- ciation to take the initiatory in calling this meeting, because it was the only ganization in the District symp: the objects of the call. the call is not confined to members of the agso- ciation; they are no more invited here, andhave no more rights here, than other citizens who come within the call. But it is also understood, I presume, that every gentleman who comes here to participate in the meeting does acknowledge himself as standing latform embraced in the call of the Committee. The langua adopted in the call issued by the lvania avenu3, THE 1,. LOTS on north i bret wf National and If we have any suc FTERNOON, May 17, at half-past withdraw—certainly not come up an 4 o’clock, on the premises, commene! lowing in the order herein named. decree of the Supreme Court of the umbia sitting in chancery, passed on the 9th day of 4, in a certsin cause wherein Geor, ainant, and Ellen Miller etal. are . 146, we shall sell the north half of ‘onting 27 feet 255 the corner of soutn .-- Proprietor Mr. Wise.—I want it distinctly understood -Stage Manager, now, before we proceed to vote, that a gentle- man from any ene of the States, who comes here to hold office under this Administration, holds his citizenship in the State; and I contend that he is not a voterin this District,and should not by any means be allowed to vote here or at the June election. and others.—That is correct. President.—Thi iness— Cries of “Question! Mr. T. C. Connolly, (mounting =:chair in the corner of the room.)—As there is no tion pending allow me to submit — Cries of “Order!” “Order!” « Question ” “ Question!” Tr. Spencer.—I have oue word tw say. The very men who now come here to-night and attempt tospeak tous are the very men who Saabs ae out at 7 —— Several voices.—No gagging. The President.—There is no Several voicee.—Yee, eir, there is Mr. Connolly.—All I wish, sir, is simply to move that no person shall be entitled to speak roposition, and that no lot No. 24,in Square No. 732, fr inches on Second etrect east. at B street at its intersection with Pennsylvagia ue, rupning back 75 feet, with the improve- red Zen Brick Dwelling- ed. THE ONLY FIRST CLAS8 CONCERT HALL IN THE CITY. its, consisting of a ni Immediately after, the whole of No. 841, ding recpecti val Capitol and south eas ing lots fronting on UNEXAMPLED SUCCESS divided into desirable buildi atree' after, lots No. 16 No, 868 fronting each STAR ALLIANCE, 8 Ni €. AR ALLIANCE, 8TAR ALLIANCE, bi ROWDED NIGHTLY. HOUSES CROWDED NIGHTLY. HOUSES CROWDED NIGHTLY, AUDIENCES WILD WIT: AUDIENCES WILD WI’ af AUDIENCES WILD WITH DELIGH' * and 17, in square It is well known thut 51 feet on north A street. bs- Sixth Seventh streets east, and running back 123 feet 1 inch to a 30-foot alley. Lot 17 is im- proved wish a small ¢ Dwelling-House. 1 diately after, the north half of lot No. 16, equate No. 695. fronting 2332 feet on First street K streets, and extend- Toceedings of this between south I an fog Daek with that width to th Terms: One third in cesh; the residue in stalments! at six. twelve, and eighteen ith interest. for which th secnred to the satisfaction of the Trustees. The purchaser to have the option of onveyances acd stamps at the costof the pur chaser. If the terms of sale are not complied with in five days thereafter. the Trustees reserve the right to voxel at the risk and cost of the defaulting pur- ¢ GEO. A. BOHRER. shal! give notes. The Management Glad that no other es- tablishment in the world shal e-X—C-Diew twice on the sam speech shall exeeed Mr. Spencer.— You spoke a half dozen times the other evening. Mr. Connolly,—I spoke but once the other The gentleman’s memory is alto- gether wrong. The President—The Chair decides that no motion or speech is in order until the balloting y unless under suspension of I will read that part of the circular of the National Committee which designates the class of persons invited to act in this meeting. He then read as follows: “The undersigned, who. by original appoint- ment, or subsequent designation to fill vacan- cies, constitute the executive committee created by the National Convention held at Unicago on the 16th day of May, 186), do hereby call upon all qualified voters who desire the uncon- ditional maintenance of the Union, the suprem- acy of the Constitution, and the complete sup- pression of the existing rebellion, with the cause thereof, by vigorous war and all aptand efficient means, to send delegates to a convention to assemble in Baltimore on Tuesday, the 7th day of June, 1461, at 12 o’clock, noon, for the pur- pose of presenting candidates for the offices of President and Vice President of the United the Canterbury, either in the quantity or qnality of attraction offered, has, at an unlimited ex engaged the following artistes, whose world reputation has stamped them the very acme of pro- fessional excellence : JOHN MULLIGAN, is proceeded with, A. THOS. BRA’ A sp.2l-eod&ds J.C. MCGUIRE & Co.. Aucte. BY GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers. TRUSTSE’S SALB. of a deed of trust a1 C this District, passed in the cause of Evglish Dodge and Cox * nd Wi Venable, the subscriber will, on the jay of May next, at five o’clock in the after- ion, to the highest bid- agua city neat, the 16 and part of 17, in No. 847. beginning at the northeast corner ixth street east, and thence west 195 ‘eet Mr. Brown.—I move three tellers be ap- pointed to receive ana count the ballots. Mr. Wise.—I move to amend by inserting four instead of three. le.—Mr. President, a question has here as to the rights of different I think that ought to be roceed to ballot. ind a decree of Without any excep: tion, the best Ethiopi: - edian of the age. sean Com parties to yote here. decided before we sir, it Ought to be distinctly understood in this meeting that none bnt qualified voters of the city of Washington havea right to vote here The President.—I think it isso understood. Mr. Lyle.—Understanaing it in that way, sir, I move &@ suspension of the regular business with a view of offering a resolution to that ef- fect, that no gentleman be allowed to vote here to-night unless he is a qualified voter of the Mr. Wise.—That is right. ‘The vote being put by the chair it was car- Tied by a large majorit; Mr. Lyle.—Mr. Pres! : mote sale at pact @ following ‘proper Navy Yard, namely, ae . B. EN W. B. CAVEN W. B, CAVEN LEW DONNELLY, ualified voters who desire the uncon- meijntenance of the Union and the snu- premacy ot the Constitution, and the complete suppression of the rebellion, are therefore en- titled to vote. No gentleman, I suppose, will presume to Actin this meeting unless he feels himself in honor pledged to this platform. The Chair doesnt see how any gentleman consistently can act with the meeting who does not acknowledge himself as standing on that platform. I will say further, I suppose it is implied in all such meetings that gentlemen who participate in creating a nomination by any convention con- sider themselves under a pledge to suppo! nominees of that convention, whether they be the men of his first choice or not. I certainly understand when I participate in a meeting of this kind, in choosing delegates to the Balti- more convéntion, that I am under a moral rt the nominees of that conven- tion; and while I presume itis well known that my first choice is that of our Magistrate, [great applause,] stil! I will give my cordial and hearty support to the nomina- tion of any other man who may receive the nomination ot that convention. of said lot 16, frontin, running thence south 1 inch. thence north 72 feet, thence east 1° feet) inch to the begipp1 There are on oS ES iy S Zz 2 fs = {> Fees 4 8 | I ng, parcel of ground five tenements, acd each will be sold separately. with a sufficient portion of ground attached to each, Terms: Qne-fourth of the purchase money in t 6, 12 and 18 months, with urchaser’s bonds, with a lien on the premises eposit of $2) on each lot will be Ze cash, and the residu: surety. will be tak sold retained. required at the sale. Deeds, certificates, bonds, stamps, at the pur- it, If the terms are not fully complied with within a) the day of sale, the property will be resold at the defaulter’s risk and cott, . REDIN. ap 18-3taw&ds GREEN & WILLIA ¥ J. OC. McGUIRE_& CO., Auctioneers, BALE OF NEARLY RE NEAR THE NA - _ By virtue of a deed of trust from Joseph Curvil- lier. dated 13th day of May, 1851, duly recorded in iber J. A.8., No fe Becoras of Washington cou iS request of all the parties interested, Public Auction, on the premises, on FRIDAY, the 2 elelete iris! rede ect >> >>> >> iA ALZZ A! rovSeED 3 Vaent I now move you, sir, that where the tellers have reason to doubt entlemen who ma’ ‘at they be allowed of asking him that question, and to reject or pass such on his say £0, or on evidence which méy be adduced. Mr. Spencer._Mr. President I move that there be two challengers appointed to assist the The greatest Clog Dancers in the wor! the right of them to vote, . H. DOUGHERTY, . BH. DOUGHERTY, - H. DOUGHERTY, W.H. WILLIAMS, W.H. WILLIAMS, W.H. WILLIAMS, With the entire Canterbury Company, ber of Original and Laughable Acts, ate pledge to sup; years 2 resent Chief | Mr. Lyle—My motion was that no unquali- fied voters be allowed to vots here to-night; and that the tellers have the privilege of ques- tionirg the doubtfal parties as regards their right to vote here atthe next Tune election. _ SEE ee Ories of «That's so,” «That's so” Capt. Darling —That is ali Tight, we hare no Ee Geetitiarer na pemagan r. ary .— o are the se President.—They are Mr. Lyies and Mr. fe. oI. Tr. Baker.—They are both on one side. Several voices.—Let’s have fair piay. Mr. Hepburn declined serving. The President.— Will some gentleman name some other one? Mr. Cleary.—I nomina‘é Samuel Rabpitt. The President. —He is appointed. Mr. Lyles eaid, as one of the Chair's ap- pointees he had been charged with being a‘one- sided man. He assured gentlemen that as far a Was concerned justice should be doze toall. It was moved and seconded that on the first ballot the ballot be given for two delegates and two alternates. Te . The tellersand challengers then retired tothe ante-room westof the council chamber, ant the voters were required to pass through that Toom, and after v ting make a circuit and re- enter the chamter through the eastern entrance to the chamber. There was considerabie “scrouging” and pushing, and occasionaliy the ery was raised on either side of attempts at illegal voting. The chair directed the police to close the eastern doors of the chamiber while the voting was going on, to prevent any at- tempts at Gouble voting, but sutsequently re- sinded tle order, it being represented that various persons entitled to vote were seeking admission. The tellers reported the ballot thrcvgh, and Mr. Spalding re-entered the room hugging the balot-box (hat) to. his breast, to prevent any tampering with its contents in the jam of b’hoys hustling him. While the yotes were being counted there was considerable ‘cha ffing” going on, for ite most part good-natured, though an occasional rush and sbarp exchange of| epithet suggested Eossibie ekrimmages, and kept drowsy folks a 5 Mr. W. D. Ellwoed, (londly)—They refased to receive the votes ef two men, and I wil/ bring them in too.” It is a damn poor rule tha: ‘won't work both bts def ar or five legal voters re- A Voice.—I know faced by your challenger. Mr. Spencer I'l het old Coombs isn’t Presi dent of that Association another year. There are men enongh in the Northern Liberties to knock him out. Mr. Hodgson—I have seen three who psesed tbrough three times. Mr. Ell wood— You brought them down. Mr. Hodgson (turning suddenly and excited- y round)—Do you say I brought any men lown here. Mr. Cleary—Onh, there is no use taling. Mr. Hodgscn—You do talk though. I say your statement is as false as hell. You can’t put your finger on anything I have ever done ibat 1 can’t stand up to. Mr. Ellwood—Do you mean tosay no minors have voted your ticket! Mr. Hodgsor—I saw a4 gcoG maay minors choked ont. You are an elegant legger, but you can’t win, 7 Mr. Ellwood—I ama d—d sigh! sharper than you are, as you will find out. Mr. Cleary—I guess I can tell where the votes come from. Mr. Hodgson— Yes, from teamsters. Mr. Spencer—They come from English Hill. Cries of “Order. order !” Spencer.—After this I'll emigrate to Colorado, unless Congress changes the registry law. I’m down on Dick Wallach. Who's beat? Voice.—Everybody’s beat bat Dick Waiech for Mayor. Mr. Sam. Rabbitt.—We'll beat him next month! Mr. Charley Hurdie.—I'l) bet you $50 yoa won’t! (producing the green-backs.) Any takers? Spencer.—Did you notice the big hotel dowa here? We're going to have tbat for a coop for Semmes voters. [Laughter.} The tellers returning, reported that the whoie number of votes cast was 363. Necessary to a choice, 182. Of which Mr. J. J. Coombs received 193; N. D. Larner, 155; A OC. Richards, 146; Wm. P. Wood, 170; B. B. French, 5; Job Angus, % La. Clephane, 1; —— Henstis, 4. Alternates.—Asbury Lloyd, 1€; Jos. Hodg- son, 184; Job Angus, 43; Albert G. Hall, 42. Mr. J. J. Coombs and N. D. Larner were declared the choice of the meeting for delegates, and Mr. Asbury Lloyd and Jos. Hodgson for alternates. The meeting then adjourned with loud cheers for the delegates. It is to be hoped that good order will be pre- First appearance of served during the proceedings. meeting on Friday evening there seems to have been some doubt on the part of some members of the convention as to whether certain resolu- tions which had been proposed had passed or Now there will be no donbt on this sub- ject if gentlemen themeelves will keep order. And I will here say that after what I might have ceaid sooner, that while this con vention has been called by the Republican Association, that all other persons who came within the description of the call have precisely the same Tights here that members of the association have, and that the chair willrule it out of order to make any remarks upon the political ante- cedents of men who now come forward and stand cordially upon the been put forth by the National Committee— whether it be remarks aimed at those who have heretofore acted with the Republican party, and are members of the associ those who have not been in times past identi- fied with the Republican party. The chair will rule all remarks of that kind out of order; and he finds it will be absolutely necessary to do so in order to preserve pro} The chair will put no quesi recognized the mover, owing to the difficulties which occurred at the last meeting. As this is a joint meeting of cirizens and members of the Republican Association, I respectfully request of the audience to appoint a vice president to preside with me at this meeting—some gentle- man who is not a member of the Republican Association—and I suggest also that it would relieve our secretary very much if they would appoint an assistant secretary also. Mr. Joseph Follansbee—I nominate Michael 6th day of May next, at 5 o’clock p. m.. Lots Nos, 1, 2, 5,6 7.8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, in Square No, 992, in the city of Washington. These lots are located on south D and E, and east Eleventh and Tweifth streets. = Terms of sale one third cash. residue im two equal payments at six and twelve months, with ters’ votes, and deed Conveyancing and revenue stamps at the pur- WM. B. WOODWARD, Trustee At the same time and place, and on the same terms, the undersigned as executor of Mrs. Curvil public auction, Lo: 8 REDE. N. J.C. McoGUIREB & CO., Aucts, ¥ GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers, TRUSTEE’S SALE OF OVER THREE ACRES OF LAND IN THE NEIGHBORILOOD O NATIONAL BRACE COURSE AT AUCTION. On MONDAY, the 23d day of May. 1864, sell, by virtue of deed of tr and recorded in Liber N.C.T., 3 472, 473. 474 and 475, one of the land r county of Washington, in. the Distriet o bia, at 4 o'clock p.m ing described county of Washin thai constituting the qualification. ir. Lattimer.—Allow mea moment. Ishould like to enquire as to whata qualified voter of the District is? Mr. Cleary.—A residence of one year in the Mr. Lattimer.—Is that it, Mr. Chairman ? Mr. Spalding, (Assessor.)—A residence here of twelve months, provided you have voted no The President.—Those who shall have been Tesiding in the city one year at the time of the next June election wil’ then have a right to vote—or at least haye the right, atallevents. The chair will now pro- ceed to appoint tellers, who will be judges. Kelly.—As I understand tlie law, no person will be allowed to vote atthe next June election unless they have been registered six months prior to the date of election as haying resided in the city for ene year from date. rsons will not be allowed to vote, g to that law. Mr. Cleary.—I would like to inquire if this is the June election? The President._—The question, if I understand it, is that none but qualified voters in the Dis- trict be allowed to vote, and that the tellers haye authority to exclude all others. Cries of “Question !” + Question!” “Order!” The Talented Comedienne and Voc: ue JENN IE lier, will sell at above square, ts 3 and 4in the 4 The Sweet Vocalist. ETHE RONZANI BALLET TROUPE, Consisting of Sixteen Young Ladies, in the bean- tiful French Baj}let entitled the NYMPHS OF THE NYMPHS OF THE NYMPHS OF NYMPHS OF THE § ower to secure that platform that has THE CANTERBURY BOUQUET OF BEAUTY. Consisting of JENNIE FORREST, NELLIE RAINFORD, ESTELLE FORREST, MAGGIE WILSON, NAOMI PORTER, PLORENCE RIVERS, LUCY CLIFTON, EMMA SCHELL, in two New Divertisements, on the premises, the follow- y, lying and being in the nxton, District aforesaid, Part of Ridge Tract. beginning for the same at e ast corner of Ridge Tract, at its junction with St. Elizabeth tract, and thenee running by a magnetic course north 83 degrees and 30 minutes west along the west boundary of said St. Elizabeth Tract 5 chains and 5) links to astake, thence south 25 degrees and 30 minutes west 5 chains and 5@ links to a stake, thence south 33 de- grees and 30 minutes east chains and @ links toa stake set on the boundary line s« part of Ridge tract from the tr: of, thence north 25 degrees an along said boundary stone marked the nortl mn until he has Order teing restored, the question was finally put, when it was declared carried. The chair appointed as tellers Geo. H. Plant, ding and Mr. Cudlip. illiameon.—I nominate Jos. Hodgson and Henry Lyons chailengers. neer.—I nominate Frederick Wilson, ‘st Ward, as challenger. Mr. Hodgson.—I most respectfully decline to act as challenger. The Chair put the question on the nomina- tion of Frederick Wilson, who was declared Mr. Williamson—Pnut the question on Mr. Hodgson and Mr. Lyons, it you please. Mr. Cudlipp—I decline acting as challenger. gh acquainted with the gen- parating the said act Lying éast there- nd 30 minutes east dary line Schains and 3 links to the place of beginning, being parallel lines, con- Positively the Last Week of the successful Trick taining three acres and four perches, be the same Pantomime, entitled THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT, Simon Slendershazk, the Clown..W. B Cavenangh Boss Trowell, the Pantaloon......W.H. Willi Jack Btout, *'t) ttered ant torn,” Harlequ'n.. — ._ -—-—- ——-- mma Schell ms cash, All conveyancing, including reve- une stamps, at the cost of purchaser. If the terms of sale are uot complied with in five days after sale the trustee reserves the right to resell the property at the risk and cost of the first ser, by giving three days notice of such re n the Evening Star, The question being put upon the nomina- The Chair said he thought the ayes nad it. Mr. C. W. Spencer.—Division, division. Tne President.—The Chair will put the vote ORGAN, Trustee. WILLIAMS, Aucts, Y J. C. McGUIRE & CO,, Auctioneers. TRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE SLAUGH- HO ROPERTY, with Brick Buildin, Brick and Frame Dwelliog-houses,and VACAN' LOTS near the Navy NESDAY AFTERNOON. ! 4o’clock, on the premises, commencin first named and continuing in the order herein by virtue of a decree of the 81: istrict of Columbia, sitting in chance’ day of April, 1964, in a cer i . Miller is complainant and Bilen Miller et al. are defendants, (No. 146, Lots Nos. 1, 2. 3, 4.5, 6. 7.8, 9, 10, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28, in Square No. 953, fronting respective and lth streets east and south N street, improved dwelling house. slaughter stables. pens, &c., known as the slaughter yard of the late Charles Miller, to be sold entire or di- y be deemed most desirable. — ely after, Lots 1. 2,3. and ¢, in Square fronting on south O ‘east. Immedistely after, part of lot No. No_ 976, fronting 50 feet 8 inches on sou and running back 94 feet 3%¢ inches on 10th street east. and improved by a double two-story frame lately after, part of Lot No. 1, Square No. for the tame at 83 feet 6 iuches from the southeast corner of said lot and ning west and fronting on M street 17 feet, thence north 75 feet 6 inches, thence east 17 feet, thence 6 inches tothe beginning. together provements, consisting of a three-story mn fter, part of Lot 2, same Square, beginning for the same at a point on M stree! south, 100 feet from east 1th street, thence north about 72 feet. thence west 23 feet 9 inches, thence south about 72 feet, thence east 23 feet 9inches to the beginning, together with the improvements. of a two-story brick dwelling house, part of Lot No. 3, in Square eet east and runting bac! t, to; Vote being again taken, the Chair sai@ :—The ayes evident] Iam not wellenou; tlemen to act. Mr. Ellweod—No! no! don’t decline. Mr. A. J. K. Baker—I nominate Mr. Samuel Rabbitt as challenger. The President—I am unable to catch the name—who! Mr. Spencer—Rab-bit! Rab-bit! them things that runs fast. [Laughter.) John C. Winn—Mr. Chairman, I thought it ‘was the understanding that you were to make I insist upon the Chair Select them ise—(Ex- delegate to the Chicago Convention).—I nominate Mr. Sesstord, for assistant secretary; carried. Mr. Clephane then introduced a series of resolutions, which he handed to the Chair. The Chairman, after glancing over the same, The Chair decides that the first business in order is to proceed with the ballot. Cries of “vute,” vote,” Mr. Olephane.—How about the resolution, Mr. Chairman. The President.—The Chair thinks that the first business in order is to Mr. Clephane.—Does the Iutions out of order! The President —The Chair tninks that the unfinished business of last meeting is first in order, which is to proceed with the ballot for two delegates, as that matter was before the last meeting when it adjourned. Mr. Olephane.—I should like to have the reso- bairman. “the reading of the iMast Andrew whic ee seco ie ere Mise Mor the appointments. cause wherein Qeo. yourself. That is The Chair—I will appoint Mr. Henry Lyle and Mr. Jeremiah Hepburn as challepzers. to ask, Mr. Chairman, if you are aware that you have appointed two challengers trom one side. We must have a fair thing of it, or else look out. (Cries of “Order, order !”” Nathan Darling—Mr. President. [~Or- Capt. Darling—Mr. President. The President—Well, sir, Capt. Darling—I have endeavored to get your attention once or twice, but you always looked on the other side. You put the name of a gea- tleman before this meeting, and without taking & vote or getting at the sense of the meeting in other way, declared him to be one of the The President —I made him a teller after- »— You made him a teller, but the meeting didn’t make him. {Cries of “order,” 5 Darin .—These gentlemen come here usiness, and not to— roceed to ballot. hair rule the reso- fhwaeie at crow @ . Oocky -doodle-doo Mr. Spencer—I lutions read, Mr. O! Capt. Darling.—I call for reeolutions for the information of the meeting. ad the resolutions,” «read the proceed with the ballot!” The Chair will read the reso- The resolutions were then read as follows: « Whereas, the call for this convention to elect delegates to the convention to be held in Baltimore, June 7, 1661, invites those only who desire the complete suppression of the rebel- lion, with the cause thereof: convention which met at the Union League Hall, on Friday evening, the 15th instant, and adjourned over to meet an almost unanimous vote, the sole cause of the rebellion ; therefore, Resolved, That no one is entitled to vote in sincerely endorse that resolution, ai not in favor of the extermination of the only means to ensure-a lasting peace and Vaton. Dae y move that pted before we proceed bap ee wi The Presiden‘ The President Lady Guzzleale—__. +4 fi sir & Scenery entirely new, by. Machinery, Trikes, and Immediately a! and whereas, this ~..Jos, Braham +... 3. Bwaggart 6 ht, declared, by The Illuminations and Oalei it slavery was Ithink todo «Order,’- “order.” Several voices near the Speaker. tain, don’t say anything pt. Darling.—! Make my remarks 5 here. That.is what I shali do. ‘Cries of “order,” “order.”) ‘rv. Cleary.—Let him Several voices on the opposite side.— Pat Elwood, (with | Come over here and try to put Ge ee pieiae Ne aeenin paciets —Yes, come over here and try to “put — Yes, come if you dare. -Theee appointments were all Elwood.—That’s right, Uaptain, Ti No, I shall not. I shall Private Boxes, holding here. shall make them Doors open at 7 o’clock; Performance to com- mence at 8 o'clock. ee FAMILY MATINER ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON, AT 2 O'CLOCK, TO LADIES: NOTICE.—On account of the very unpleasant state of the weather for the last four Saturday Afternoon Matinees, the proprietor, at the re- quest of many families, will have repeated, POSITIVELY FOR THE LAST TIME, POSITIVELY FOR THE LAST TIME, POSITIVELY FOR THE LAST TIME, the highly successful Trick Pantomime, entitled THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT, which will be performed at cheap prices, positive- ly for the last time. Admission—Ladies 25 cents; Children 10 cents, K street, and running Taek 95 feet, ther with the improvements, consisting ree-story brick dwelling house, with three story to ballot thn we here. chair has decided unless the convention should manifest a desire to the contrary that pare order of business ‘ling.—I would like how he fs to aseertain the the meeting with regard to the resolutions rot and allow them Mr. Brown.—] move that the regniar order of business be suspended for the entertainment tion ‘t.—That motion the chair holds a then put, and declared car- brick baek buil Terms: ‘One-third in cash; the remainder in 6, 12, and 18 monthe, with interest, for which the chaser must give notes secured to the satisfaction The purchaser to have the option him out,” + jched fists. of the Trustees. i ib. mA stamps at the cost of the pur- forms of sale are not complied with in five ‘eafter, the Trustees reserve th it the risk 500 expense of the defanl 0 ene, weeks notice in to enquire of wants of unless he puts the q thus to manifest their Obair explained. Wilson a teller, because Mr. } ateated ite com to be in order. 7 J.C, McG@UIRB & CO , Aucts, ae maison was Y¥Y THOMAS DOWLING, Auct ; Georgetown, HANDSOME BUIL F @BORG BT: that tleman. chael Larner.-1 have heard ii stated DING LOT ON HEIGHTS Tnoticed sey: must cail ‘Sent SNOW’S CELEBRATED TROUPE OF PERFORMING DOGS AND MONKEYS Are engaged and will shortly appear. In rehearsal, the great Prize Drama, written by John F. Poole, Esa., of New York, for which he received the prize of $800, entitled the MOUNTAIN OUTLAW, MOUNTAIN OUTLAW, MOUNTAIN OUTLAW, MOUNTAIN OUTLAW, and played for upwards of two weeks in N city with the ercatent euccers, on the corner of Prospect and Frede: Prospect street, and Persons wanting a lendid view dows the Poto- is sale this sale, S HOWLING. Ancts, JAMES F, HALIDAY, REAL ESTATE BROKER AND AGENT, No. 615 ELeventu STREET, SOUTH OF PexysYL- VANIA AVENUE, WASHINGTON, fronting 73 feet on Frederick street. site, commanding & mac, will do weil to at Title Perfect. | Ts ap 10-dtd_ j Intel, Do not let. ip Y t \d I there- 5 ig A ke wits that | more about one side. If there are an; that there be two tellers, and they have power to reject all men of whom | don’t support the Government, let J they have any doubt whatever. J Know yoves! from the so0m. AMUSEMENT: METROPOLITAN HALL, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE 48D E.svenre &rreer, GARDiNER & CO. ++-+onees Proprigtcrs, > INCREASED COMPANY! SUPERIOR ATTRACTIONS! In addition to the old favorites, many new ones will add to the general popularity of this highly popular Music Halo NIGHT, JENNY LIND AND MY PLEASANT NEIGHEOR. With Songs, Dances, Ethiopian Acts, &e, Loot {ss EMMA GARDINER Se NER. ‘ oe ae ph ees TAYLOR, d the Ethiopian Comedians mes 7 PEWAR TTY . ae eb ac br repels ENOCHS, prati ic. rer, And the celebra‘ ed Sern Singer GRAND FAMILY MATINEE EVERY SATURDAY AFTERNOON, AT 30°CLOCE. _ Admission 25 and 5) cents. Private Boxes $3 and Ap 21 t Bee TO THE HOSPITALS | oO WASHINGTON: GALA NIGHT! HONOR TO THE IMMORTAL BARD} TER-CENTENARY ANNIVERSARY OF TRE WORLD'S POET, WILLIAM SHAKSPEARE. “ The front of Jove himself; An eye like Mars, to threaten and command; A station like the herald Mercury, ‘A combination and a form, indeed, Where every God did seem to set his sonal, To give the world assnrance of aman.” —Hamiet, Act 11]., 8cena4, THE WASHINGTON LITERARY 4ND DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION Take great pleasure in announcing to the public that they will celebrate’ THIS IMPORTANT EVENT at THE WASHINGTON THEATER, ELEVENTH STREET, ON SATURDAY EVENI , APRIL 23, 1834. PROGRAMME. OVERTURE... From Midsummer's Night’s Dreary. Orchestra under the able leadership of Prof. J. x, Goodall, DE, composed by Sp 1@. nase Recited by Joseph 4 Whiting, sq., of Grover’s Theater, To conclude with tie Growaing. of Sbakspeare’s ust. FIEST ACT OF HAMLET, by Members of the As- sociation, MUSIC ........- 24+ seeesuees Otbello, Part IT, RECITATION, Trial scene from “‘Othello,”” by the distinguished Shakspearean jer. se1ses2,.--.-F, Tasistra, Eso, ESSAY ON THE GENIUS OF SHAKSPBARE, GRIGs Hon. H. L, Hosmer, % MU neve See rom Maebeth. SCENE 1, ACT LIT. MERCHANT OF VENICE, by; Members of the Association. REMARKS ON SHARSEEARE, OY, the distin guished Elocutionist, Prof. Donald Mcleod. SHAKSPEAREAN TABLEAUX, Olosii with en allegorical picture of 8 peare, under the ment of th able. --W. C. Cohnbeim, Esq, MISS SCHENCK, ‘RIEL. ae ta WHITING, Esq., PROFESSOR GOCODALL F. TA: IETRO Baggyand the CARVER thea be en y a ch er, H. A. BLISH, Have kindly volunteered their eminent services. The President, Lord 2 ie and Members oft Gobines. are aoyitedl andare confidently expect “30% OFFICR will be open on Wedentay. There geviena aeMsy, Somes. m. to Pm.; en Saturday, ore hestra ra Beats, $1; Dress Circle apd Parquctze, 5 cents, 4 ts be ‘red without extra charge. Gentleman ly. Caners will be jn attendance, PROCEEDS TO BE GIVEN HOSPITALS OF THE CITY AN! FIBRARY OF THE ASSOCIATION. “ ap 18-dot ) 2. ee a es Soe Sh ARIETIES! VARIETIES: hd 10 HALL AND THEATERS’ . ‘BR. prea geresrancnronere dpeeeteir: ro etree 2 tly. Great Pedi Ten ret, oF y Last week of Aah : . MB. D. es) ettractive, Hie In addition’ peek wing Lady sam, | “Aisha Week. be ane two. : jopians, ie Boros + my ‘ist. bee 5 Nar DECHALUMEAD, lets o OF ERIN AND bib scx! THe FLORAL QFFRRING,