Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-05-05
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

night, at the rooms Of the 1oung Men CDris-
tian Association. Mr.. s. Z Coues was called
to the chair, and Messrs. James Z. Tustin and
r. I. Taylor were appointed secretaries.
The meeting was addressed by several gen.
tlemen, some of whom had a personal ac-
quaintance with those islands, and with the
effects produced by the very seasonable relief
sent from this country at the time of the ia
mine in 1881.
A committee was appointed consisting of
Messrs. Wright, Tuston, and Reese, to present
to the meeting resolutions and plan for fur
Their action.
The committee reported as follows:
Resolved, That We deeply sympathize with
the inhabitants Of the Cape Verde Islands in
their present distressed situation, and that We
urge upon our citizens to contribute speedily
and literally for their relief.
RSSoired, That the clergy of the city be re-
quested to bring the subject before their con-
gregstion at as early day as possible.
Resolved, That the following gentlemen be
appointed a committee to receive contribu-
tions from the citizens Of Washington, and
that Mitchell III. Miller be appointed ire Saprer,
to take charge of the funds that may &c col
lected, and to transmit them to the proper
persons:
First ward-Dr. w. B. Magrudsr, DR. s.
c. Smoot, T. W. johnson. Second Ward
2. Richards, N. Callsn, B. w. Reed. Third
Ward-Hudson Taylor, Aug E. Perry, Sam
uel Cole. Fourth Ward-George Parker, o.
C. Wight, Silss II. HILL Fifth Ward-B. B.
French, j. P. 1ngle, F. McNerhany. Sixth
Ward-Robert Clarke, Capt. Forrest, DR.. s.
A. II. McKim. Seventh Ward. l.. Smith,
Pm Pearson, w j. Reese.
The report was adopted and the proceed
ings ordered to be published in the city pa
pers
The meeting adjourned to meet at the same
place this night two weeks.
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raised in house occupied by man named
Lynch, and located in the Northern Liberties,
near Crowhill. Officer Reese summoned Mr..
VIM. Newmyer and an old gentleman named
Williamson, to ASSET him, and they entered
the house. Immediately upon their entrance
the lights were extinguished, and a man
named Dunnagan entered the room, bringing
with him an axe, which he used at random in
the crowd. Officer Reese received a blow on
the head which stunned him for a while. Mr..
Newmyer was also knocked on the head. Dir.
Williamson had taken Lynch. but some one
struck him on the mouth with brick, and
Lynch escaped. The row was caused by
Lynch beating bis wife Dunnagan was ar
rested and committed to Jail by Justice God
dard. The wounds received by the officer
and his assistants were painful but not dan
gerous. -
NATIONAL THEATRE.-TO-night the new
drama from the Hon. John P. KeuIedy's
novel, dramatized by Clifton w. Tsyleure,
Of Baltimore, called Horse Shoe Robinson, or
the Battle Of the Kings Mountain, will be pre-
sented in magnificent style. The plot in
cludes many incidents occurring during the
struggle for the liberty Of our land, and the
cast is most excellent embracing the names
of Mrs. Proctor, Miss Mary Deylin, Mr. George
c. Boniface, (his first appearance,) and that
host of attraction Mr.. J. Jefferson, under
whose direction the piece has been most care
fully produced. We commend it, therefore,
to our theatre goers in the highest terms
The performances commence with the excel
lent farce of I" Sudden Thoughts" with Mr.
Jefferson as "Jack Cabbage"
TAKING TIE FIELD.-On Saturday night a
gentleman who had probably been bibing
little, took stand on the corner of Twelfth
and ID streets, and commenced a discourse to
the curbstones. His theme was the mayor
atty" and he treated it in a manner that
would suit the most vehement Samite. His
gestures were amusing and his language for
chile, and he continued his speech until tina
"anti Know Nothing pavement got enraged
and hew up In his face, Just az be was bowling
to it. We did not ask his name, but heard
he was politician who always wants to be
first in the fight. 1t is presumed he will be
entitled to pension from bis party so soon as
his favorite Is elected.
MADIGAN & Co.'S. CIRCUs-This elegantly
equipped Equestrian Troupe will perform on
Tuesday night, and Wednesday, Thursday,
and Friday afternoon and nights The COM
pany comprises some of the most talented per-
formers in the country, among them the charm
ing Miss Rosa Madigan, the great trick clown
Felix Carlo, Mr.. Batchelor, Neville &c In
addition, the beautiful Fairy Pageant of Cir
derella will be given, in which the Lillipu-
tlan Troupe will appear, numbering over
twenty five pretty little children. This COM
pany has attracted crowded and delighted
audiences wherever they have performed, and
we commend them to the patronage Of our
citizens.
UNION CHOIR ASSOCIATION CoScERr.-We
doubt If there be city in the Union, which,
IN proportion to its size and wealth, gives a
more generous and appreciative support to
FIRST class musical performances than Wash
ington-witness the success, during the same
nights, of Psrodis troupe and English opera
troupe. We are conseq ucntIy not surprised
to learn that the concert Of the Union Choir
Association, which comes off tonight, ha.
success secured to it in advance by the sale of
tickets. Those who 90 to the Smithsonian to.
night will not regret it,,
THE CosGREGArIoN of Trinity Church (Epis-
copaD were delighted yesterday by the ap-
pearance of Miss Louisa Pyne and Mr.. Harri-
son In the church choir. Tney were present
BY invitation from the members Of the choir,
and took prominent parts in the services
The music selected (Jackson's TIE Deum, Clio
ria, and an anthem performed before the COM
munion,) was rendered in a style that will
long be remembered by the musical amateurs
Of Washington. Miss Pyne is great favorite
here, and her popularity is on the increase.
FIRZNEs's PARADE This morning the
Franklin Fire Company passed in procession
through the principal streets Of the city, pre-
vious to their dep arturo for Alexandria, where
they spend the day with their brother fremen
in that city. There was about seventy five
uniforms in the line-s new outfit that was
prepared for the occasion. They took with
them their new and beautiful suction, taste
fully adorned, and it attracted much atten-
ton. Weber, with his splendid brass band,
was great addition, and performed several
excellent quicksteps in fine style.
HIAwAIHA To-NIGHr.-Mrs Emily P Les