The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-01-04

NArToxst MAsoslc ooxvEsrIos.-The delegates from
several Grand Lodges Of the United States convened the
Masonic Hall In this city to-day At IL O'Clock, and
called to order by Major b. b. French, Of Washington
whereupon the NJ w Charles Gilman Maryland elect
ed chairman pro @ and the X. W. Finay NJ King of New
York, was elected secretary pro ten.
The following gentlemen were motion Of the NJ. w.
Charles $. fraiey, Of Washington, appointed com
mi,se to examine credentials and report permanent Of
hoers for the eonventionyix the NJ. W. Alfred e. Ames
Of Minnesota the NJ W. Benjamin B. French Of the District
OF Columbia, and the NJ W. WIN. Hendrix of Alabama, who
reported in part the following delegates attendance viz
District Of Columbia-B. b. French, r. G. NJ. w. d.
Mssgruder, r. 9, NJ Charles :. FrAiley, O. NJ
Maryisnd--Chsrles Gilman, p. @. M.
Alabama-David Clopton, y. @. b.. William Hendrix,
New York Finlay N. King, Sen, @. Warden.
Minnesota.-Alfred Z. Ames, G.. M.
Michgan---Abner c. Smith, r. g. s.
Caornia.-Milton s. Latham, james A. McDsugali
On motion Of A. q. Smith, of Michigan,
Resoled That all Past Grand Masters Of Grand Lodges be
invited to take seats in this convention and aid with their
couusels.
On motion OF y. b. French,
Resolved, That all Master Masons in good standing be
yted to be present during the Of this
After which, the convention adjourned at So
O'Clock IN the afternoon
THE EVENING REoKrrIoss.-The regular weekly reeep-
tons at the presidential mansion will Friday
evening, the 18th instant.
The couscLsIn pursuance adjournment the councils
On iucsuhy evening" BOARD OF Siuermen res
outon adopted by the council for the appointment
OF joint committee Of from each ward in conjunction
with the to consider the Washington and Asxsndris
Railroad Company passed and the chair appointed
said COMMITTEES Mesrs Magrudor, Evans, and Houston
In the common council the following bills from the board
of aldermen were taken up and passed
Appropriatng $272 rs pay for cleaning alleys and
cutters in the First ward.
The bill increasing the salaries the police officers
the city amended by giving the officer at the depot $500
being twenty per cent. on the salaries allowed.
An act for building foot bridges In the Seventh ward.
An act for erecting temporary footwaks in the Sixth
ward.
"a joint resolution nstrucng the before Con
gess to urge the passage Of bill to erect armory for the
volunteer militia"
THE DELTA KAPPA EPSILON FRATERsITy.-The literary
exercises OF the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity at Carus
Saloon, attracted large and highly intellectual audience
last evening or the merits of the GRAFTON and poem may
take occasion to speak hereafter well of the supper
which followed at Wizards.
The NATIONAL THEATnE.We hope that the admirers Of
the ballet will not forget to remember remember to
forget that the complimentary benefit to Miss Caroline Rous
set takes place this evening Apart from the claims and
merits Of the fair benefcaire the bill offered for the
sion is sufficiently attractive to insure crowded house.
SMITHsosIAN LEcTuREs.-Dr Robert Baird will deliver a
lecture the Smithsonian Institution evening.
He has taken for his subject the Eastern war