Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-09-28

kcSSAsGo eLO aStoLe ~ A1k 0lso68,.W WHICH ne
bore to Henry Clay, the honored father; wore
a ring given by the latter had his blessing,
&C. and If this made him a foreigner. why
they might make the best Of it-6ut claim.
ed to be q true American citizen. He
was opposed to foreigners ruling this coun
try, but bad oppressed no man-or woman
either Loud laughter Mr. Cutter wound
MP his speech by an onslaught on the Catho-
les = rs a'r---
The Hon Samuel Chiffon, Of Virgins.
followed, denying the charge of treason. QUOT.
ing the Constitution and arguing in a we'll
tempered manner the posi- ton IT the American
party as being no traitors. His main point
was that they did not violate the Constitution
oy refusing once or to vote for catholics
he also had something 10 say against the
Union and Star. and another paper which he
would not mention. He concluded BY thank
ing The Meeting for their patient attention o
his " disoId srly'' remarks, 49, 70 -.
Eespasian Ellis then made Q hrief address
to the meeting in which he introdu ced two
additional resolutions, one Of which vas
against allowing adopted citizens Office, the
other in favor of repeating the naturalization
laws entirely, or at least extending the term
of probation to twenty one years.
Edward Hart, Esq, sustained the resolu-
tons, and gave some statistics Of the vast in
crease of immigrants for the last few years,
whom he feared would overrun and more GER
tainly rule the country, if the restrictions pro-
posed by Judge Ellis were not made the laws
Of the United States. ~
The resolutions were adopted, and the meet
ing adjourned; no disturbance having occurred
to mar the harmony Of the assembl age, though
many were present of opposite sentiments to
those enunciated. .
A. On d. z
Boss found a man lying in Wards lumber
yard, on Twelfth street, in truly pi Tia BILE
condition. The sufferer was aseertained to be
Major Amos Holden, person we'll known to
many of our citizens. He stated that he had
been In that place two days, suffering intense
agony during that time His limbs were al.
parently paralyzed, and he was unable to do
any thing without assistance He was, more.
over, in such q filthy condition, that no white
person would be willing to touch him Officer
Boss, unwilling to take the poor Invalid 70 the
guard house, paid colored man to take him
10 his house, and hired a man to nurse him
This morning permit was obtained aud the
poor old man conveyed to the almshouse. He
vas at one time prosecutor Of claims before
Congress, and was afterwards appointed q
Justice Of the peace for this county. He was
greatly respected by his many friends but
misfortune, and an unfortunate appetite for
ardent spirits. caused them to leave him; and
nov, In his old age, the only friends who ro-
main to sustain him are the law and Its off.
GERS. Officer Boss des erves credit for his kind
and prompt attention. -:kG4
BURGLARY Last night about II O'Clock,
some burglars pried the back door of the sto re-
OF Messrs. Downs Hutchinson, with a crow.
bar, and robbed the place of various articles
OF value, Is described in an advertisement.
They did not attempt to force the iron safe. "a
1t Is supposed they became alarmed and fed
wit With suoh booty as they could we'll carry off
ihey had an augur and other tools, showing
that they were regular burglars A suspicious
character was seen running up ~ street, as
the meeting adjourned, supposed To- be one of
the thieves. A reward is offered .'5--
MoBNf VERsoN.-A faithfully and artist.
cally executed painting Of this pictureso ue
spot, the associations of which mu be hallowed
10 the heart of every true American, is now on
view at Messrs Taylor Maury'sf Our readers
Will be gradied to Tern that il ia the work of
our old fellow citizen, Mr.. VIM Mcleod, who
lei G US lew years since for more extende ed
field OF operation in the North, and who now
ranks az one Of the most successful and dis
tlnguished American landscape painters of the
age at the suggestion of numerous Friends
and admirers tho picture will be ratified off.
A FAILURE.-The bakers of this CITY were
to have met together yesterday afternoon to
consider what course to pursue in relation TO
certain subjects which they consider oprres
slve, one of which Is supposed to be the new
bread law. They did not assemble. however
and OF course nothing was done to secure
modification Of the law. We wish they would
do something towards reducing the price of
flour, or OF bread, as the present prices are
most oppressive to all parties. especially the
poor.
The ANTI TIPPLISG HOUSE, BILL.-As pas Sc d
by the Board of Aldermen this bill is n,t
likely to become law, we hear, because tn 9
allowance of selling liquor by the pin. opens
the door to the worst abuses of the use of
liquor as beverage. The effect. it is thought,
will be to increase liquor drinking, as it ex
cites the taste for drink, because prohibited,
and yet NOT prohibited in fact, for any party
may purchase pint, quart, gallon, or any
other quantity Ct the ardent, and get drunk to
any extent that their depraved passions may
lead them. -
HE WILD MAN OF THE WOODS -Atall, iron
grey bearded man is going about this city, N.
nouncing himself as Hthe wild man Of the
woods" and practices in medicine to cure
dyspepsia, ague and fever. with certain sue.
cess for five dollars. For those of faith he has
hymn that the talented Robertson cannot
equal Such benefactors of the people are
getting too plentiful to make much on their
operations, We Opiue.
Tue SOUTHERN U0sQuE OpERA.-Ris-
iey's Variete Hall is TO be opened by this
strongly heralded band, on Monday evening
next They stand high at the South, and give
pantomimic as we'll as musical performances,
OF character to amuse and be appropriate to
the people Of Washington. Their short stay
will exhibit talent Of interest to the public.
Music AT THE CApIroL.-The Marine Band
gave their usual free concert yesterday after
noon at the Capitol grounds. Being q besuti
full evening, there we're a number of ladies
and children present among the assemblage
Prof. Prospect played on the Cornet in an ad-
mirsble manner, "Germina dc yerga," and
Mr. Wagner gave beautiful solo, with varia-
tiOns, from SOnnambula These, with other
fine pieces by the other performers, were we'll
received by the audience sas &c. lr. +
TICKETS TO THE FAIR AND CATTLE Snow -
1t will te CRAFTY ing to those who wish to visit
Baltimore for the fair and cattle show to know
that the Railroad Company has made arrange.
meRts next week to issue round trie tickets,
good for three days, tickets to be sold at the
usual round trip price on Monday Wedne sday
and Thursday next. -
MILITARY EXCURSION TO BALT1MoRE.-We
learn that the Presidents Mounted Guards,
Capt Peck, intend visiting Baltimore at an
early day-perhaps on the 18th of October.
Inc cavalry companies of the Monumental city
Ixpsr-,