Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-05-30

Two MEETINGS AT THE NAVY fARD-A
CoNTRAsT.-About week since an OUT door
mass meeting of the Know Nothing party was
held at the Navy Yard, and several abusive,
scurrilous, and ipfammatory speeches were
made to crowd, one-third of whom, at least,
were anti-Know Nothings The Req French
3. Evans, 80 the North American Angel Ga
briel,' peculiarly distinguished himself on
that occasion by the defamatory language
he applied to DR.. VIM. B. Msgruder, and by
the sectarian appeal which he made to the pre-
JUDGES of denomination of christians to
which he Is attached. Yet, in the face of all
these provocations not whisper Of disappro-
baton escaped the lips Of the anti. Know
Nothipgs but the various speakers were lis
tened to with attention, and treated with
courtesy to which, it must be confessed, some
of them could not lay any peculiar claim.
This is one picture; now for the other:
On Tbursday evening, the anti-Know No
things of the Sixth Ward held an IN door
meeting at Odd Fellows Hall, in the vicinity
of the navy yard Speeches were made by
Senators Brown and Weller by Representa-
tives Maxwell, S. A Smith, Peck, Davidson,
and Florence; and by ex Mayor Lenox and
DR.. VIM. B. Msgruder. The speeches were
able, eloquent, respectful and courteous to
the opponents Of the principles so triumphant
ly vindicated by the speakers. Not one word
was uttered to which the most deluded and
Il huOW INOJuluk cOulV tdke exception
The field Of fair and legitimate argument was
alone traversed by the speakers. Yet, in
| such presence, and in view of such circum-
stances, Know Nothing DULLES gathered in
| front OF, and at the entrance to the building,
| interrupted the speakers, and made night
hideous with their demoniacal yells. The
| election of one of the intruders was the
signal for the raliying cries of the bullies Of
| the Order, and slung shots were called into
| refuisition, one Of the anti Know Nothings
| being clandestinely assaulted, and receiving
| severe wound upon the face. And all this
| occurred in the presence of Know Nothing
police officers and a Know Nothing justice Of
the peace who looked on calmly and encour-
| aged rather than prevented the outrageous
assault Such is the true picture.
A simple narration Of the foregoing facts
| renders comment unnecessary. Let the people
| at the ballot boxes peaceably but firmly re-
Duke this spirit of rowdyism now rampant in
the national metropolis, and encouraged and
cheered on by some Of the Knew Nothing
| speakers.
| NEW PRESIDENT OF THE GAS LIGHT Con-
PaNr.--George W. Riggs, Esq, of the firm of
| Riggs Co., Bankers, has been chosen Presi-
dent of the Washington Gas Light Company
| in place of Silas III. Hill, Esq, whose resfgna-
| ton will take effect on the 3lst instant The
| Directors were fortunate in the selection of a
gentleman SO deservedly popular and pecu
lisrly qualified to discharge the duties Of this
responsible office.
SALE OF REAL EsrATE.-We understand
that James W. Coombs has purch ased of Dan
S. Hardness Lot IA in square ITO, improved
by handsome brick dwelling, for $4,000
This property is on r street, between Seven
teenth and Eighteenth streets, being in the
Immediate vicinity Of the War and Navy De-
partments.
DEATH OF Mrs. NAILoR.-We learn that
Mrs. Nailor, the wife of Washington Nailor,
died last night at twelve o'clock, leaving
three small children to mourn their loss. Mrs
Nailor was highly esteemed by all who knew
her. She was good neigh Dor, kind friend,
and a devoted wife She has been in feeble
health for some time past.
YESTERDAY was quiet Thursday compared
with the corresponding day for some weeks
past, when the city has been excited by &C.
currences that called for the action of consta-
bles, lawyers, and judges. The dockets at
the various Offices show that most of the patty
cases were caused by the use of intoxic ating
| drinks.
| MALICIOUS DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY
Timothy Green, drunk and riotous, was ar
rested by Officer Brrr for the malicious destruc.
ton of certain property. He was taken be-
fore Justice Ofutt, and in default of security,
Il WAS sent 10 jail.
| A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR occurred in the
communication in yesterdays Star signed
"Of1ce Holder" The paragraph in question
should read, I would like to call the atten.
ton of the voters of the Third Ward to the
merits OF one of their late members, who is q
candidate for reelection, and ough to be sup
ported without distinction of party"
PUMP OUT OF ORDER-WHERE ARE THE
AUTHORITIES I'VE learn that the pump al
the corner Of Thirteenth and d streets is sadly
out OF order and has been for some time. Viii
those having authority give the matter at.
| tentieni
ACKNOWLRDGHENr.-T scholars of the
Union Sunday School return their most sincere
thanks to Mrs Franklin (of the FIRST Ward
for the presenting Of beautiful flag
WATCH RETURSs.-There were no cases fol-
trial this morning. A champagne basket
filled with vegetables, two cane-seat chairs, a
cloth similar to those used by butchers and
bacon dealers on their market stalls, and two
| cspper pans, have been left at the Central
guard house for Identification.
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