Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-06-13
STAR,
Local Intelligence.


full attendance Of delegates. The proceed
ings were private, not secret; but in order that
no misrepresentation might be circulated our
special reporter was provided with accommo-
cations, for which be returns his thanks 10
those who conferred the favor upon him for
the benefit Of the readers Of the Star.
There WAS a brisk and animated contest for
the once Of president, ard, after At least
twenty ballotipgs, tho young gentleman who
had, ut an early hour in the afternoon, treated
without stint q large number of his friends to
the liquid and solid Injuries OF the season.
was elected, and acknowledged the oompli.
ment in strain Of eloquence peculiarly his
own.
Vice presidents enough to Fill the seats of
the Georgetown and " ashington line Of omni-
buses, and two secretaries, we're elected, but
for reasons sufficient for the convention, we
are denied the privilege of spreading their
names before the public,
Occupying an eiegated scat, on the platform,
we had hne view OF the delegates assembled.
There was the elegant gentleman, dressed in
the height Of fashion; wearing, too, "the
looks' calculated, in bis own opinion, to
"kill'' many a susceptible lass He rested
his chin On tEe ivory head Of bis cane, and
supported dignity that admitted of no sups.
riority. Beside him sat youth, with cigar
In bis mouth, pale end emaeiated, seeming to
take no interest IN the proceedings, but csre
lsssly enj ying the fumes Of his tobacco, which
he architecturally emitted in spiral columns
In the sane neighborhOod, were dozen or
more cheHers Of the Indian weed-men who
certainly made their mark" ION the floor
An old head appeared hero ard there in the
crowd, but il was net a crown Of glory" to
the posseSsor, for the reason that it was not
4" found In the way OF righteousness" Youths
Of sixteen, clad in the best broGdcloth, with
long golden 1atch-chains, were as mannish
a. those who hsd numbered twice az maBy
summers; In fact they could swear as loudly
and as extensively as any Of their seniors; the
latter oftentimes checking the juvenile preco-
city in this respect. White kids were plenti-
full; and we noticed amoEg those who wore
them, several dOuble-bRTTcled receivers, such
az are made use Of 70 stare ladies oat Of coun-
tenance at the o-pe-rah.
Doubtless many an "anIious mother" at
that very moment. yss aware Of the absence
Of her tender offspring, for whom home has
no charms, except when the ezcheouer needs
rsplenishiDg from the maternal Golfers. And
there, likewise, was the lad, verging on man
hood, whose nose described q curve owing 10
his continually turning j: up In contempt Of
honest manual toll Tae sweat Of labor never
bathed his face, nor we're his fGgsrs ever SOIL
ed by a vulgar contact with the implements of
mechanic skill. Priiins himself on his she'll,
HE mere extornal-an upstaTt, presumptuOus
and cOnceited--he had probably neglected 70
improve his mind and store away Solid learn
Ing TO answer the valuable purposes of life
There we're married Is well as single men in
tae motley convention; q strange assembly,
representing all the shades OF Do NOTTINGHAM,
while crowds Of ragged boys vainly attempted
20 thrust their heads in at the window.
But 70 the business Of the convention, OF,
rather, the movements with that Intention
Several propositions Here offsred,- looking
70 platform of principles, bat these were,
after debate, IN which he fre-catsrs and irs-
drinkers INDUCED, defeated. Ii was con-
tended, on the one part, that to do something
would initiate against the Do Nothing policy
This was the view entertained by the N siority
And so the meeting broke up il disorder, and
the human fragments Of the convention re
called themselves at the bar, and INDUCED in
various little private sports, peculiar to them.
selves We noticed that the {" Beau" came
limping along in the 20 witness the breaking
up. but net too late TO ring II fer drink and
cigar.
WASHINGTON CRY BIBLE S0cIErY-The
following are the names Of the cricsrs recent
ly elected, to serve during the ensuing year
President John ? Ingle, Esq.
Vice Presidents Rev. G. D. Cammin,, Rev.
J. G. Smith, ID D., Rev. p ID. Gurey, d D.,
Rev. z. p. Phelps, Rev. S. P. Hill, Rev j.
g. Butler
Secretary.-MitchelI H. Miller.
Treasurer Michael MOurso.
Directors Geo. J. Abbot John W. Easily,
A. L. Edwards, DR.. T. Howard, Presley Sinp
son, Ulysses Ward. Leonidas COyle, Jane, /.
Edwards, Thomas &. Gray, DR.. Z. johnson,
A Rothwsll, A. N. Zeveiy
FIRE This morning between twelve and
one O'Clock, some persons set fire. 70 the frame
house Of Lieut.. Hunter situated on G, near
Fifth street, applying the match to the gable
end; the alley coRceslicg then, meanwhile,
from public view. The fEnes ran up the side
rapidly, and, in the course of few minutes,
the entire building was in a blaze. The brick
basement walls aud the chinneys only are
left standing. We did not learn whether or
not there was an ins1rance ca the property
but presume there was. Tho two adjoining
brick tenemsnts, owned by Mr. William G.
Desle, were considerably Injured, the roofs
and the upper stories being the parts mainly
damaged; but the insurance is sufficient to
cover his losses The i5ma.es Of those houses
saved thSir furniture, though in damaged
condition. We learn that several persons
have been arrested, charged with tho commits
sion Of the crime.
THE PAINTINGS The reader whc has a soul
for the painters art-snd who xiIl acknoE.
ledge that he has lot should lecOllect tt at
tomorrow afternoon, at 4 O'Clock, TN auction
tLo VI AaiScl hAElcAJ cA0 SoAGaOlO COlloC-
ton Of pictures in oil cOlOrs, is to commerce
in the hall at the corner Of Pennsylvania
avenue ard Eleventh street II is probable
that they will sell a, very 10y prices, rs We
hear they must be sold They have been Sc
ls,ted with great care, in both hemispherss,
BY a distinguished connOisssu-. Competent
judges speak Of the collection Gs being rich,
indeed, with valuable gems.
TEE CUsIEE.-The cook Of tee Kirkwood
house in this city Is "a trump" There was
tsrrspin soup Of his brewing on tie table yes
tsrday, which went far ahead Of Walkers
s.eEed terrapin in WIS most famous times
We love good eating aud drinking as few 9th
ers do, and We fatter ourgelf that few in
America have 4 Icore delicate perception OIL
the luxury Of accomplished cooking; and Sc
enjoyed this artists terrapin soup as it de-
sery-d 70 De erjJyOd, to Eay nothing Of his
lamb chops in cream and marIovfat peas
sauce, and broiled spring chickens. We com
mend epicures 10 the ministr.tion Of tie cock
Of the KukWOod House.