The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-07-05
LOCAL NEWS.

DEATH on sTRASGBR-Mr, w. T. Balcstier Of New Or
leans arrived in this city by the southern boat at SIX
O'Clock this morning, and was conveyed in weak and
dying condition 10 the Kirkwood House The Messrs.
Krkwood with their accustomed kindness Of heart and
indifference TO trouble expense where the calls Of hu-
mainly are concerned unremitng and devoted in
their alterations TO the dying stranger DR. Berry and Dr.
Miller were Immediately sent for the former OF whom re-
pained at the bedside Of Mr. Balester until his death,
which took place at o'clock this afternoon The Ma
sonic fraternity of this city, OF which the deceased was
member, have taken the body in charge and are now
making suitable arrangements for the funeral.
The Founrn wAsHSGToS--The anniversary of our
national independence celebrated with considerable
spirit by citizens More than the usual quantity Of
gunpowde destroyed and less than the usual quantity
Of stimulants disposed Of The weather was partcu-
LARRY agreeable Out of the city we regret to add most
serious disturbance took place resulting in the loss of life
The particulars thus given In the Star OF this evening
Yesterday number of German citizens went 10 Beck
erts at the Park, to spend the day quietly About
o'clock in the evening disturbance created by some
persons not connected with the party During this riot
Captain G. w. Bell, Ia sea captain,) quiet nofensve
man, stabbed in the back and another whose name
we did not learn was severely beaten Captain Bell died
in about five minutes from the time the wound was nhict
ed Officer Reese who knew the parties charged with the
attack, went Immediately TO the guard house and obtained
the assistance OF Captain Baggott chief of police and T.
Donn esq and on the way to arrest the parties
joined by several of the auxiliary guards and officers
They succeeded in arrestug Daniel Stewart and Isaiah
Stewart as parties concerned and confined them in the
guard house Captain Mills stationed his to prevent
the escape Of Others from the city, and officers sent
search but up to eleven o'clock John Eggeston whose
arrest il important, had not been taken.
This morning Justice Morsell committed the Scwarts
jail for further hearing large number Of witnesses
were summoned before the jury of inquest this morning
Manager Ford appears to be properly appreciated by the
theatrical community Of baltimore. The American of that
city says;
"A weldeserved ovation to the respected manager Of
Holiday Theatre in the form Of testimonial bene
t rendered him by body of our prominent citizens tran
spires on Monday evening next which terminates season
more lengthy and doubt not generally gratifying
TO the mass of our pagoers than any which has preceded
II in latter years. The compliment conmends itself most
avoraby to the attention OF public and pleased
note the general interest manifested in its successful
compshmen Mr. Ford will be presented on the occasion
with costly service OF silver
THE DEMOCRATIC CELEBRATION AT BLApEssRpRG.-
democratic celebration at Badensburg yesterday passed
off in manner as creditatle to its projectors ii was
gratifying to its participants, The attendance was very
large Nothing occurred to the pleasures Of the day
Daniel f. Radcliffe esq, presided The Declaration of In
dependence read by COL j. G. herret The able and
eloquent Grafton just what have been expected
from the weknown reputation of its distinguished author
Hon. A. T. Maxwell, of Florida Telling and patriotic ad
dresses were delivered by Hon. Messrs Barksdae and
Wright OF Mississippi Burnett of Kentucky Craig Of North
Carolina Caruthers of Missouri Davidson Of Louisiana and
Others
The annual distribution of premiums at the Academy of
the Sisters Of the Visitation will take place Monday
morning next commencing at nine o'clock.
JACKSON AssociArIoS.-We requested to state that
there will be meeting Of the Jackson Association at their
Hall on Monday evening at s o'clock.
CorRr OF CLAIMS, July b.-The court opened at eleven
o'clock.
Chief Justice Gehrst delivered the opinion of the court
the facts In the of Thomas Grown rs The United
States Bill, allowing the claimant $4,000, ordered to
be reported Judge Backford delivered the opinion of
the csurt In the Of Abel Gay adverse the claim
Also the Judge delivered the opinion of the court
in 80 Of J. Ill. Haggsman, adverse TO the claim
In the cases of n. W. Thompson The United States
and John Mulholland The United States testimony
ordered to be taken. Abner C. Smith, ESQ., of St Paul
Minnesota, appointed commissioner to take tcs-
tmony.
The court adjourned TO Thursday next ii O'Clock a m.