Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-05-09
CITY INTELLIGENCE.


CIIY lNIELl1IliENCE.
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ter of the Union.
PRocEEDIsas or THE MUSICAL CONVENTION
Pursuant to the call issued some months since, the
musical amateurs of Washington, together with
the delegates from other cities, met at the Smith
sonian Institute Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock,
and were called to order by Mr. Potter, who nomi-
mated Mr.. T. J. Magruder as chairman, and Mr.. +.
Glenroy as secretary. A committee was then APP
pointed TO nominate permanent officers for the
convention.
The following gentlemen were nominated and
elected:
President--T J. Magruder Of Washington. vice
Presidents-John Sweutxel, Of Baltimore: Chas.
w. Logan, Of Baltimore; w. I. Webb, Of Norfolk:
VIII. Murphy, of Norfolk 7. A. Tucker, Of WASH
ington
Professor Woodbury. then delivered prelmina-
ry address, which Is too long for publication He
reviewed the objects of the convention, and the
plan he intended to pursue.
The rest OF the time was devoted to singing on
the part Of the audience and criticism by the Pro-
lessor. OF course there was slight embarrass-
ment thrown over the convention at first but the
easy, social manner Of the Professor soon dissi-
pated this, and all were at their ease. The course
he pursued was to criticise the faults and show
them up in strong relief by almost perfect imita-
ton of the error, and then to give the sound he
wished himself From 30 eminent composer we
had expected TO hear many technicalities, but, as
general thing, he seems to avoid them as far as
possible
AFTERNOON CONCERT. The leader Of the Marine
Band invites lovers and judges of music at the
Capitol Grounds this afternoon, to hear the per-
fornance Of the celebrated Terzetto, from Her
mani, which has been arranged expressly for this
band, and to compare the same with any of the
other bands in the United States. The following
VIII be the order Of music at the concert this even
ing
Programme
Grand Quickstep-Ban
Fra Diavol0 Overture-Band.
! Lombardi Flute Oblgato.
Evening Star Waltz--Band.
Grand Terzetto Duet Terzetto- Op. Hermann.
Dolly Day Quickstep-Band.
Sonnambula-Fre Horn Obligato
LEcho du Mont Blanc Polka-Full Band.
The whole of these pieces are arranged by the
leader and Conductor, =. Scala.
Law or ArrAcHxEnr.-Col NJ Thompson in his
work, informs relative to the power Of attaching
property, the following:
tha
dent, SO abscond or secrete himself, that the ord
nary process Of law cannot be served upon him,
the creditor, whether resident or nonresident
or some person for him, may make oath of the
amount due, and obtain an attachment against the
lands tenements goods chattels and credits of
the defendant; but "corn for necessary mainten-
ance, bedding, gun, axe, pot, and laborers neces-
sary tools, and such like household Implements,
and ammunition for subsistence" are exempt from
attachment
And If the defendant should not appear in per-
son or by attorney, within a year and day from
the awarding Of the attachment, the lands goods,
chattels, &C., attached, shall be condemned and
sold The plaintiff must prove his debt before con-
demnation A mere equitable interest in lands is
not liable TO attachment (Act of Maryland, l7l5,
Z. 40. Act Of Maryland, 1895, c. So. 5 Cranch,
Querc.-Whether equitable to interests. other
than those in lands are liable to attachmentg We
incline to the negative Of the proposition.
The Franklin Fire Company win on the 18th
inst, give ball at the National Theatre, the pro-
ceeds OF which will be appropriated towards the
erection Of new engine house, they call upon the
generosity Of the public to patronize them on the
occasion. 1t viii be remembered that at the last
session OF Congress an appropriation was made for
removing the engine house and enclosing the pub
Ito lot upon which 1t stands. But by some over
sight Congress made provision for the re-erection
Of the building This company is one Of the old
est and most efficient in the city and has performed
valuable service in saving from destruction an Inn
mense amount Of property. Through the SHOWS
Of winter and the heat Of summer this company
has labored with unabating energy and zeal, for
the benefit Of our fellow citizens They now call
upon those for whom they have risked health and
life to aid them in their laudablc undertaking
The apparatus Of the company is valued at over
$4,000, and there Is urgent necessity that new
building should be erected In which TO keep it,
No pains or expense viii be spared to make this
fete one of the most pleasing and gay, and we feel
confident that liberal and generous public win
lend sustaining hand and crowd the National on
the night Of the ball.
BUNKER HrLL.--Ths really magnificent Diorama
continues as popular as ever, IL we mayjudgc from
the great crowds that nightly assemble at Odd Fell
lows Hail. 1t closes on Saturday night, therefore
we advise all TO pay II visit without delay. The
different scenes portrayed, and the wonderful ope-
ration Of the mechanism cannot Gail 10 interest all
both old and young Go tonight
FIeHrs.-Samuel Reeder, pugnacious individ-
usl, not respecting the rights Of the weaker TO
the protection, not abuse Of the stronger, commit
ted an assault upon Ellen Haslep, and was obliged
10 give security 10 appear at court.
w. Bayley, who did not respect his solemn pro-
mise TO love and cherish one Of the other sex,
abused and beat his own wife, and he was also
bound over to keep the peace. Both cases we're
adjudicatsd by Magistrate Morsell.
CRoss-FTRNe.--Sarah Thornsbcrry complained
TO Magistrate Morsell that Lewis Burgdorf had
threatened her with divers blows and bruises, and
he was held to boil TO appear at court. His wiie
after obtaining the required security for him. made
complaint against Sarah for threatening her With
an assault and she was also required to give secu
rity TO keep the peace.
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