Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-07-10
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good discretion should be exercised. by all |
when in power. In the future both parties |
might see the prudence and foresight in pass
ing such a resolution at this time 1t did not
reflect upon the judges Of the late election at
all, 1t is fair resolution, and as much to be
desired by the majority as the minority
Messrs. w alker and Clements thought that
Congress had already interfered too much for
us. The motion to strike out prevailed by a
strict party vote-yeas 15 nays6.
Mr.. Clements moved to strike out of the first
resolution the provision for two election pre-
cincts in each Ward, stating that he would
vote to establish another Ward in the city, but
dad not wish to open an avenue for double
voting"
Mr.. Jefferson replied that il was working
well in New York where they are eminently
practical, and no more double voting could be
done then than now, in going from one Ward
TO another, the poll list being made out for
each precinct.
After some discussion, Mr.. Clement motion
was lOst-yeas 10, nays H.
:, The resolution was then passed and the
Board adjourned.
The WESTERN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
dedicated on Sunday last is situated between
Nineteenth and Twentieth streets on III street.
The session room, where the services were
celebrated, was BEAUTIFULLY fitted up for the
occasion: The pastor, the Rev. Mr.. Haskell,
preached the morning discourse, from Isaiah,
chapter "a, verse lie Our holy and our
beautiful house, where our fathers praised
thee. In the afternoon, the Rev Byron
Sunderland discoursed from Nehemiah, chap
ter 2, verse Is, the latter clause let us rise
up and build: So they strengthened their
hands for the good work. At night, the Rev.
MI Haskell delivered an eloquent sermon from
the book of Revelations CHAPTER 4, verse Is.
latter o1y T.ora Cd
which was, and is, and is to come" A collec-
ton was taken up both in the forenoon and in
the evening; but, we regret to say, the amount
contributed was small.
Though the membership comprises few per-
sons-the enterprise being Of comparative
recent date-there is a good prospect of build
Ing up large congregation in that part of the
city in which the church is located.
The FIREwORKs.-In accordance with pre-.
vous notice, the fireworks prepared for tie
fourth of July, but the ignition of which was
postponed owing to the rainy weather, were
. touched OFF, last night. Thousands upon
thousands of spectators-men, women, and
children-were in attendance, on the Wash
ingtOn National Monument grounds in the
vicinity of the President house and the Treas
ury Department, and other localities; but the
best point OF view was the first named place
From elevated positions in Georgetown, the
people enjoyed tolerably good view of the ex.
hlbition. The injury to the fireworks by the
rain, on the fourth instant, was much greater
than it was anticipated. However those pieces
which were not thus affected were truly gor-
geous and delight-inspiring, especially the
showers OF rockets, the marron batteries, and
the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
WHIPPED.-Jack Holloman, one Of the three
who were concerned in the attack on Butler,
which resulted in those dreadful wounds upon
his face and tongue, was taken from the county
Jail at eleven O'Clock last night and conveyed
to the watch house, where he received his re-
ward for the improper conduct. Jack being a
slave, the justice was obliged by the law to
order him to be whipped, and the excellent
character which he has always sustained gCt
him off with fifteen stripes on the bare back; a
light punishment, considering the offence with
which he was connected. Tasker, the other
one arrested with Jack, and who is charged
with inficting the wound, is still in prison, and
would doubtless be glad to escape with fifteen
laShes; but being free, has to receive his re-
ward from the criminal court.
The INDIANS, to whom we alluded yester-
day, are of the Kaw tribe of Kansas Terrific
ry, who came hither for - big heap of money
TO carry home" and to have one of the num-
Der made "a big chief, with military coat
and epaulets, horse, bride, spurs, and pair
of saddle bags" The acting commissioner
Mr. Mix, did all that lay in his power, telling
them that he would give them paper to their
father, the agent, to take homo with them
that their Great Father would pay their ex-
pcnses this time, but they must not come again
without being sent for. The Indians were not
particularly pleased at the refusal to comply
with their unreasonable request.
Look OUT.-One of our city officers informed
US this morning, that there are white persons
In this city who are ready to pass other peoples
slaves out of the city without authority. Those
who have control of the roads are probably
deceived at times by black persons A case
Of the kind has recently occurred. If the
case goes to court, the evidence will be inter-
esting to shareholders here. We would also
say for the benefit of slaves, that an old JUS
tice OF the Peace informs us that slave steal.
ing slave is liable to be hung, under one of
the old laws Of Maryland by which we are
governed
some PEOPLE WILL HAVE THEIR SPORT.
COST WHAT 1T MAY.-It will be recollected
that in the programme concerning the fire.
works, as published yesterday, it was stated
that, if the weather should prove rainy, and
thus cause the pyrotechnic display to be again
postponed, three guns would be fired at seven
o'clock, as an indication to tina. effect. At
half-past seven, three guns were fired, in, it
is supposed, the neighbOrhood the Capitol, by
individuals evidently bent on sport-not by
authority of the gentleman having direction
of the fireworks. 1t was emphatically false
report, deceiying many, who, otherwise, would
have proceeded to the vicinity Of the fireworks
to witness the brilliant display.
PICKPOCKErs IN THE MARRET.-Mrs J.
Towles had portmonnaie containing several
dollars, stolen from her pocket while attending
to business in market this morning. She sus-
picioned boy who was standing by, and asked
him about it. He gave no answer, but pushed
her from him and left Immediately. The Off
GERS are on his trail, and he will have to &C
count for his conduct
CRIMINAL COURT.-The trial of George Rag
Ian, charged with the murder of the white
hostler, Fitzpatrick, which was commenced
yesterday, was continued to-day. AL the tes-
timopy on both sides has been given; and
when we left the courthouse, at one O'Clock