Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-06-01
EV ENING STAR.
Local Intelligence,

evening at the United States Hotel, for the
purpose OF taking preliminary steps to testify
10 that honorable gentleman their high ap
preciatlon of him, as the great champion of
the rights of man and religious federation.
The Hon Richard M. Young was called 70
the chair, and Messrs McDermott and Lump.
KIM were appointed vice presidents, and Mr..
Michael Clusky was chosen secretary.
After the organization the Chair man rose
and stated the object OF the meeting in some
most admirable and epspiriting remarks, which
were received with frequent outbursts of an
plause. Some disc ussion ensuing "a - the
character OF the entertainment to Be tender ed.
! IL was hnaliy decided to select q committee Of
arrangements to whom the question should be
refelred-their acton to be reported at a sub
sequent meeting.
The meeting ives largely attended, and the
finest and true, of both the Wing and the
Democratic parties were there, acting ha-mo-
niously, and demonstrating their effOsts to one
end-the rendering of honor to one OF Vir-
ginis's nOblest and most eloquent sons, who
has just emerged from one of the most despe
rate political contests ever wsged In this
country, and In which he has covered himself
with glory, and won triumphant victory
over Know NOthingism.
TIE ASSEMBLY CHURCH=A larys and in.
teTe5ting meeting Of the members and pow
holders OF this church was held On W ednesday
evening, when resolutions were passed consti-
tCiing Messrs Thos. c. Dom, John W. Wells.
VIM. Lord. Rufus Prentice ard Amer Blush,
the board of trustees for the present wear
hxing the salary Of the pas'or at 81 200 a
year with prospect Of its increase to 81 500 ::
expressive of deep sympathy with their {" be.
loved pastor, Rev. Andrew G. Carothers, ir
the feeble health under which he has labored
for the past six months" and recommending
to him recess from his duties for the coming
six mouths, ard requesting the elders of the
the church to confer with MIN on the subject,
and to express their great pleasure to second,
on their part, any decision which he may
make.
Administrations THEArRE 1t will be
seen, by reference to an advertisement in az
other column that the National Theatre will
oe opened on Wednesday evening neIt, by
MI III. G. Jarrett, on which occasion will be
performed the gorgeous spectacle Of Aladdin,
or the Wonderful Lamp" 1t will be Pro-
tu:ed IN the same style and maguifeence az
it has been in Baltimore fer between sixty
and seventy consecutive nights, at the Mu-
seam in that city, under the direction Of Mr.
Jarrett. Tho orchestra corps de ballet, su-
pernumersries, beside the entire dramatic
company, G1d the artist and carpenter-aIl
the fixtures aud the persornsl-cre to bs
transferred TO Washington The Grand March
: Of the Female Guard is executed with great
OF the piece, compose spectacle in the high.
est degree gorgeous and imposing.
GATHERS SALOONS, Pennsylvania Avenue
between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, are
every evening largely attended by ladies and
gentlsTen. His elegant and rich confectionery
can 9t fail to attract the lovers Of the artisti-
caliy prepared luxuries, which are to be OBJ
tanned in every variety. The general super
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servants are prompt in waiting On customers
and supplying their demands, tends TO render
o visit thitber additionally pleasant. Not
only are creams, i-es, soda, a1d other refresh
, ments suitable TO tie season there to be pro-
cured, bat the substantials Of life, in the way
of meals, the best the market affords. Thus
the proprietor accommodates the public in a
manner that ELECTS from al the highest COM
mendation.
SERESADE.-Last evening, wedding party
assembled IN the southern portion OF tn city,
and were passing the time merrily enough,
when, at a late hour, party OF yoang men
: presented themselves n front of the TcsideD 80
i and gave the happy couple sereuade. We
understand that the execution Of the selee
tons from the operas was not sUHh as would
have done credit to The marire Band or the
Germania Society o. course the whole thing
caused eOnsi ierable amusement; bat rough as
was the compliment, IL was taken oy the mar
ried couple N perfect good bumor. We have
been told that the same party intend ooDp!i.
mentiDg the bride IA a manner more pleas. ne
TO the ear; We presume the discerdaDt ins.ru-
ments will be left cut.
COLLEGE sPoRTs The third "grand drG-
, matte representation fer the WhitsuDtide hol-
idays" at Georgetown College. yesterday sf-
ternOon, was attended by between eight
hundred and thousand ladies and gentlemen
The tragedy Of Hamlet was performed in
} a manner Which, VIC learn, would have pat TO
: shame many theatrical professors. TIE dres.
ses were rich and perfectly in character. The
melO-drama Of Robert Maeaire" concluded
the afternoons delightful entertainment The
amateurs were complimented with showers of
bouqae;s from fair ones in attendance. The
ladies know how to reward those who "act
well their part Fl" where all the honor lies. ="
MARRIAGES quite a large number of mar
fisges have taken place in the churches Of
| Washington Of late. Yesterday afternoon,
party Of ladies ard gentlemen rescrted to the
j Street Presbyterian church to witness a Gel
ebrSti0n OF the hynenial rite; and every day
there arc occurrences Of this kind. The high
prices Of gEstronomic supplies do not seem TO
, restrain tke formation Of matrimonial ties
Love interferes not With such gross substaa-
tials, IL Woull appear 10 the superficial cbser-
YER DuriEg ne past Month nearly one hun
dred licenses have been isgued from the court
house in this city.
QUARTER RACE GA Wednesday last, COL
ored man stole an GIe from the store Of B. W.
Reed, and was making Of with It IN fast time
Ofcer Tanning happening to get sight Of the
thief, started for him, and a race came eff
which vas very exciting TO tho contestants
The thief finding that tie Cficer was gaining
on him, let the axe fall, and in doing 90 hurt
bis foot The officer econ caught him and
took him before Justice Stevens, who disposed
OF him according to law.
Internationally certain gentleman
was accused of stealing books. Looking at
the case as one that would do great ipiurV IN |
all parties IL the circumstaacel were given TO |
to the public before the arrest, tie Justice |
c.osed bis docket, and tho circumstlnces we're
not made known. The gentleman came I'D for |