Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-01-10
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL JNTELLIGENCE

uresses were delivered and ELECTED the warm.
est applause. At thiy period an Interruption
to the proceedings took place, by Mr. Vanner.
son, the Daguerreotype artist, making appli.
o alton to the Chairman to allow him to take a
picture OF the assembled Convention; which
having been given, Mr.. w. proceeded to az
his apparatus, and took two likenesses.
During this operation o communication v,s
received from the Secretary Of the Senate
which contained the following resolutions
passed in the Senate that day:
hesoIued, That the officers of the war of
ioiI, now holding Conventian in this CITY.
be invited to occupy seats upon the Aoor of
the Senate without the bar during tn. s;tt;ne
of such Convention 'e
hs'ofped, That the Secretary of the Sem
ate communicate a cepy of this resolution 20
the President of the Convention for the iufor
nation of the members
Resolutions of thanks we're unanimously
rendered to the President os The United States
Tor his cordial reception of the body on Mon
day and the elegant and patriotic address,
In which he so pobly sdyertsd to the "sovs
reigns," whilst he himself, (as he expressed
it, was but ga tenant," in the Executive
mansion. To the U. S. Senate, for their hand.
some resolutions this day passed and commu-
nicated to this convention To the delegation
of the District of Columbia and committee of
arrangements for their unwearied efforts in
accommodating this body, and facilitating its
business operations. To the authorities Of the
First Presbyterian Church, for the cheerful
use of their beautiful edifce in which to hold
their deliberations. To the Rev Mr. Sunder.
derland, for his feryent prayer Oh the com.
nencement OF the proceedings, and he is
hereby respectfully requested to furnish a
copy of the same for publication. To Col.
Hickey. his officers, and the largo body Of
we'll disciplined and elegantly uniformed
troops, who, on Monday, formed an escort of
Of honor to this convention. Long will their
patriotism and services be remembered bv
the members of this body.
On motion of Z. A Grice, Esq, Of Ports
mouth, Va,
RESOLVED, That whsn this convention ed
journs the members thereof all Join hands
and solemnly renew our pledges, in veal or
in woe, ever to support the Constitution of tho
United States
Resolutions of acknowledgment were also
rendered to the presidents, officers and con-
ductors of the several railroad com paniss fer
privileges of travel conferred, as we'll as ;,clite
attentions Of the lstter to render travel agree
able Also to the reporters
colored man named Geo. o Roberts. VIE
served under Capt. Thomas Boyle, in the pri-
vateer Sarah Ann. by permission gave an
account Of the engagements he participated in,
and of his capture and subsequent e1ch ange
z,
end OF every sentence he empha;icAliy gave
expression to the term good" which caused
much merriment.
In the Convention, tie Navy of the United
States was well represented by Captain Thos.
Bro~nell, of the United States Navy. TIE
District OF Column Oia was also proud of the
presence of Colonel Dougherty.
AT quarter past three, alter q thrilling
speech from Col. Sutherland, its worthy Presi.
dent, the Convention adjourned.
The Convention will meet again in Wash
ington city on the Sth of January, 1855.
1Hs CoUNCILs.-BOara of didermeu-
The Board met pursuant to law, on Monday.
JanuaryS
Mr.. Pepper, from the Committee on Improve.
ments, reported back, without amendment.
the bill from the Board OF Common Council
entitled An act for the relief of Samuel Cur
son tsso tne tni I'd time and passed.
And then the Board adjourned
Common Council.-In the unavoidable alb
sence of the Secretary, Mr.. J. l.. Hsnshag was
appointed Secretary pro. tenn.
br. j. W. Davis presented O petition from
T. 3. O-Hara IN relation to a public school.
MI Duncanson, from the Committee ON I'M
provements, reported bill from the Board of
Aldermen for the relief Of Henry w, Ferguson
and J. W. Young; rejected
Also, from the Committee of Claims, a bill
tor the relief of the trustees of the Second
Bspust Church read three times and passed.
Also, from the same committee a bill for
the relief Of Samuel Sengstack; read three
times and passed.
MI. Hamburger, from the Committee Oh Tn
INNS he'd Business, reported back the petition
of Peter Rechter; referred
Also, presented the petition o, j. f. c. OF
futt; referred.
Also, the petition of f. Little in relation to
the erection of an office; referred.
A message was received from the Mayor,
enclosing the reply Of the Corporation Attor-
ney in relation to he pending judiciary re-
fern bill. A motion 10 postpone and print was
passed
a communication was received from the
Superintendent of the Asylum; referred.
A bill was introduced making an appropri-
alton to supply deficiency in grading and
gravelling Massachusetts avenue and l. street,
between tenth and Twelfth streets read three
times and passed
MI Dom, from the Committee on Police
called up the bill in relation to the weight Of
nay, straw, fodder, &c; and on his motion il
was postponed and made the special order for
the next meeting.
Mr.. Smoot reported a b II making an appro-
priation to supply deficiency in the amount
expended upon repairs of the Western Mar.
Aet IclcIIcU
Mr. Smith, from the COMMITTEES OF Ways and
Means, reported bill in relation to hay-
scales, and asked that its consideration DO post
poned until the next meeting of this Board;
agreed to.
And then the Board Adjourned
COLORED BALL.-We are told that large
assemblage Of our colored community we're
congregated together last evening at MAYORS
building, on l4th street, to enjoy themselves
in the festive dance, permission having been
granted them by the Mayor. AS regards the
personal attractions of some Of the fair sex,
it would be inVidious TO make mention of any
In particular, as all were alike adorned in
complexion. Sill there were some that were
embellished little higher than others, and
these appeared to dIa~ MAJ ked attention and
considerable rivalry amongst the colorcd
gents. But the dancing was really good, show
ing that they had an idea Of how to 20 it on
the light fantastic toe. The music was excel.
lent. and the supper plentiful and sumptuous,
and which was discussed in manner for