The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-04-29


sc.Esr~no ConvEsrlos are indebted the Glob>
for the account 81 the proceedings which follow Of this con-
ATrxssoos SESSION. TAwsday, april ~.
Al hApAst twelve, the association met in section,
whsn motion Of Professor Pierce RsdAsd
hall. the was accorded & Professor TSss The
secretaries Of the two sections took positions and left Of
Tbs business the papers Of the programme
order.
stems" BY Professor J. Darby, Of Georgia.
The opinion Of Professor Torey being requested the
il. d Il. received opinion. on he subject n
he said he should require time TO consider the matter
citation invited by the Secretary War lady
visit them at their house. Fourteenth street, in the
ming This accepted and the association agreed To call
Mr. and Mrs. Davis after the conclusion Of Professor
Pierce's address.
then read BY Lieutenant Aaury certain species Of
whale called the Killer.
rsngement Of lecture with reference TO sound and
sight, which was felt by all 70 be subject Of interest info
III rI ia@ ssss
M pertinent and drawn out By
H.sisy, Means. Davis Rogers, and barlow psrsisp.tsd
Then followed tho explanation By Professor Webster Of bis
e snd
W.. Th w. .. sPRlaudSsd By Professor e Dewey
listen 70 the address Of Professor Pierce
EVENING Sxsslos--7X O'Clock.
The address Of the expreadent of tho association
delivered last evening the Smithsonian Institution by
the hour q meeting ST. eonpsrstiVsy small audience
we're present Among e number gre.en. We noticed Pres
Cleveland and number Of the national legsla
ture. We would remark that it admirable prodac
most Il was rspeso WITH glowing thought scen
the research p:thoa Wit and Poet,cs msgsry and the sa
On ooncadng Professor Pierce received the oongr.pla
Hofr ri who
prominently Ills worthy namesake, Chief Magistrate A
few moments having been occupied social reunion the L.
dies and gentlemen in accordance with previously extcnd
ed invitation proceeded to the residence Of the honorable
Secretary Of War, Colonel Jet Davis,
Rev. FArnER MArrHEws.-The health Of this venerable
clergyman of the Roman Catholic Church continues, we
deeply regret to announce, most critical and alarming
GEoHaETows ELEcrIoN.-The voters Of Georgetown, on
Thursday last by large majority, returned the board Of
aldermen and council the gentlemen who resigned
their seats short time since because, alleged they
incorporating their constituents in advocating the
passage Of bill increase the raise revenue
pay tho interest stock subscribed for the Metropolitan
Railroad Company The following named gentlemen
elected:
Board Of aidsrNss,-Eyan Lyons Joseph Libbey, Esau
Pickreu, George Waters, Robert r. Dodge.
Cosmoa coamca.-Jeremiah Orme, A. H. Dodge, Richard
JONES' David English, John A. Grimes, Peter Berry, A. H.
Pickrell, Walter 8. Cox. aa ia
Housn rRnPAssENrArIvBs-There were but forty -four
members In their seats yesterday when the motion for ad
tournament made and carried The vote rs yeas
10 nays.
HPpoDRoha.The performances at this place of
ment Suspended Thursday and Friday evenings in
of the heavy rains Should the
favorable there will be exhibition this Saturday
ming and the company 1t is believed will exert themselves
to crafty those who may visit them This probably the
last opportunity which tho citizens will have witness the
exciting scenes and superb performances Of Fancons Hip
Tho .hclt. 4.
Eve thousand and hope TO hear Of that number
being present.