Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-05-07

market house, In the First Ward, the bidders
oeing governed, In their offsrs, BY the plan
aud specifications heretofore mstursd by the
city authorities for that purpose. It will be
recollscted that the plans of the respective
bidders, and their estimates we're, several
weeks since, laid aside, to give place to the
conditions OF the definite plan.
FUNERAL Columbian Encampment and
Washington Lodge, /. o. 0 f., meet to.mor-
row afternoon ct z o'clock, to attend the
fnneral Of W. W. 8. Kerr, late q member Of
those bodies. The deceased was also . mem.
Der Of the Washington Light Infantry, who
will likewise be out ia the funeral train. Mr..
Kerr was much esteemed by oil who enjoyed
his acquaintance.
MAY BALL Mr.. carusi will give his May
Ball to morrow night at his Saloon, This
gentleman was the first, we believe, who in.
troduced such festivals in our city. He has
taught moro than one gener alton the polite art
OF dancing. His former scholars, as well az
others, will, doubtless, be there in large srray,
and delightful entertainment. may be sntici.
pated. -
DiscoRDAsr "A young man named Robert
Cross was arrested on Friday last by officer
wise, and committed 10 Jail in default of &C..
curity BY Justice Bates. He is charged with
upsetting an organ grinder and breaking his
Instrument. The offence caused considerable
discussion out doors; many persons arguing
that the aot was meritorious.
DEDIcArToN.-The basement room of the
new Methodist EPISCOPAL Church, on Capitol
bill, lie to b dedicated next Sunday. Rev. j..
McKendree Riley will preach In the morning,
Rev B. 2. Brooke In tho afternoon, and Rev.
Isaac z Cook at night. This church 10 an
Of shoot Of the missionary spirit of Wesley
NOMINATIONS AT q meeting of the voters
OF the Fifth Ward opposed to the Know Moth
ings, held on Saturday night, J. L Fitzpatrick,
was renomin atsd for the Board of Aldermen,
and Messys John E. Hutchinson, VIM Thomp.
son, jr., and j. W. Meade, for the Board Of
Common Council.
TAX SALE.-The City Collector, this morn.
Ing, resumed the sale Of private property to
satisfy Delinquent taxes. The attendance of
bidders was small, probably not more than
thirty persons, on sn average, being in at
Nor So.-We are authorized to saw that the
rumor which was spreading on Saturday that
Garner had been shot by q Jail guard while at
tempting II escape Is false. There was no ne.
sessity to discharge any firearms.
The CONCERT To-NIeHr, by the Union
Choir Association, at the Smithsonian Institu.
ton. promises to be brilliant affair. In the
absence CT other publio amusemsnts, we anti
cipats crowded hall.
The MARINE BAND, on Saturday evening,
performed at the Presidents grounds to a very
large congregation Of citizens and sojourners.
A very happy time was passed.
FIscHKR's BAND is tho name Of q new mu.
steal organis alton, embr acing sixteen perform
ers, of decided talent in their profession. They
are to be uniformed, and will very shortly be
at the service Of military, cstillion, excur.
sion, and all other companies.
TEE OIoRANA OF BUNKER HILL, at Odd Eel.
lows Hall. continues to attract numerous spec.
tators. The "soldiers" represented in the
stirring scenes now carry flags; a marked ims
prcvement In tho recent arrangements.
YESTERDAY was not only a calm and beau.
tiful day, but, as the Sabbath, was quietly
and becomingly observed throughout the city,
and in manner that caused every lover OF
good order to rejoice.
Mutual BENEFIT AND LOAN ASSOCIATION.
1t will be seen by reference to our ADVERTISED
mutual benefit and lean or building associ a.
ton on an improved plan.
TIE MUSICAL CONVENTION, composed of del
egates from various parts of the country, il to
commerce its session to morrow morning. at
the Smithsonian Institution.
WArcH RETURNS Eliza Landu,t, slave,
out after hours, dismissed; Timothy Callahan !,
dlsorderly in the street, fine and cost; Andrew
Farsel, do. do. This morning there were no
cases Tor trial, and but few dodgers.
tcoHNUNrcArRp.
Mr.. Editor: had the happiness of being
present at tho two grand May Festivals late !.
~ given In Washington, and wish to give pub.
Lefty to my opinion concerning them. With
Prof. Numbers I was highly pleased: but
with ID. Cocheu's was far moro than pleased
Il was delighted. One dance In particular
was admired, not only by mo, but by all pres.
ent OF refined taste. refer 10 the "Minuet
de la Cour and Gavot de Vestrys" This
dance eIcels anything ever witnessed In nv
life, and the manner in which It was executed
by Master AID Miss of N. Cocheu's school
battles description. They were loudly and
deservedly applauded by the very fashionable
and refined company present.
Ibis dance was the favorite at the polished
court Of Louis XVI, of France, and held its
rank supreme in all fashionabl reunions as
the most finished in its graceful and beautiful
movements, which can be but conducive to a
noble and easy department in the dancers. I
never saw It danced before, but have heard
many stately danes of old giving glowing de.
seriptions of il. NJ Cocheu has again intro.
duced this dance int society, and I hope ere
long TO see il assume that rank it held at
Louiss court, in all the fashionable soirees,
balls in our country.
This, however, was not the only dance wor.
thy Of praise. The caohuchs, Bob mian polka,
DO, but in my haste had omitted to mention
the nymphs garland dance; all were admi-
rable dances, and wore admirably executed
The latter (nymphs garland dance) deserves
more than passing notice. It was executed
by six misses, one of whom represented the
rosuish boy Cupid, who, with bow and ar
rows, watched for an opportunity TO pierce
the hearts Of the lovely nymphs. 1t was q
perfect allsgoric representation. and made
one fancy himself in fairy lands, or living in
the times of Virgil and Ovid, and that he &C.
tually beheld the tabled divinitiss Of old.
The prima donna of this dance executed her
solos with much elegance and grace, and