Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-31
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An EXPLANATION The Tntellieeneer TO-DAY
republishes from the Union the late proceed.
ings of the Jackson Democratic ASSOCIATE on
With reference to the approaching iuaugura-
ton ceremony, the call of WIN. Selden,
Chief Marshal" on "a all who approve of the
election of Buchanan and Breckinridpe to
participate in the ceremonies, and the follow.
ing card which, being thus republished, re-
CURES q few words from US:
CARD.
TO the Editors of tie Union:
Gentlemen Permit me to say through your
paper that the account given in the Star of
yesterday of the proceedings had at the J ack-
son Democratic Association on Monday last is
incorrect. / was not elected as marshal on
the 4th of March next. but only nominated,
and declined in favor of Col. Selden, who
upon my nomination, was unanimously elected
Respectfully, ID. RADCLIFFE
December "a, 1856.
Insomuch as "the account of the proceed.
ings" referred to in this card was simply the
official report of them, with the name Of D.
Radcliffe, as president, and the secretary who
othciated on the occasion, appended to it, and
was handed In over our counter by the latter
in person for publication in the Star, no re.
sponsibility for the error which Mr. Radcliffe
corrects rests on US. As, from the wording of
this card, the casual reader might draw q diff
ferent conclusion, we deem this explanation
due to our Office
While we cordially agree with the Intelli.
gencer that no more effective and appropriate
chief marshal than Colonel Selden could have
been selected, We have to add that the act of
electing any chief marshal on the occasion in
question, after the Association had been reg
ularly declared adjourned over to a day GER
tain by the officer filling the chair, was at
least a broad farce, if not q fraud on the sb-
sent members thereof; having no shadow Of
warrant either in parliamentary law or the
rules governing their proceedings. Of course
Col. Selden was In no manner responsible for
it; as be was not present, knew nothing of his
nomination or election, and takes no lot or
part whatever IN the squabbles for position
that are at the bottom of the utter disregard
Of decency and their rules, ending at times
almost in 6sticuffs on their platform, which
have Of late served to render the name Of the
jackson Democratic Association by-word of
derision in this community, to tho infinite
modification of such of its members as are in
disposed to see it used for any other than its
original and legitimate purpose.
The NATIONAL UNDER PETrICOAT GOVERN.
NENr!-lt is q fact not to be got over, that the
most successful theatrical managers have been
ladies-Utde Madame Celeste, Miss Laura
Keene, and others. This is rather a mortify-
ing admission for US Of the other sex but it
is stubborn truth, and may as we'll be grace
fully conceded. Well then, Miss Fanny Mo-
rant, charmingly known to fame, takes the
reins, to night, of theatrical management at
the National, and all the whispers, inkings
hints, givings out, and shadowings- forth of
new plays, new actors, &c, tend to the con-
viction that a brilliant theatrical campaign
will be carried out by the fair lessee. We
shall see
AMUsEMENTs To NuGHr.-Munder's extra
brilliant soiree of to night will draw together
all the young folks who wish to welcome the
New Tear in with appropriate honors Agar
begun with the prestige of innocent enjoyment
may be counted on as q year of happiness
through all its 365 days to the participants,
and we advise all who wish to start right in
1857 to visit Numbers Metropolitan Hall to-
night.
The ball of the Active Association, Navy
Yard, and of the Empire Club at Temperance
Hall, already noticed in our columns, take
place tonight.
The OPENING NIGHT OF THE CIRCUS We
would refer our readers to the advertisement
Of the opening exhibition of the splendid
equestrian troupe, in their new pavilion,
corner Of Seventh street and the avenue, this
evening. The company is said 10 surpass any
in the Union, and contains names Of the high
est celebrity In the niche of equestrian re-
nown, among them the celebrated Madame
Louise Tourniaire No doubt but a crowded
house will be in attendance We shall speak
more fully of this company tomorrow.
ARREsTED.-This morning Officer Yeatman
arrested ID. P. Kurtz, who, at the last term,
forfeited his bonds for appearance at Court.
He was delivered into the custody of the Mar
shall.
WATCH RErURNs.-MGr Burke (colored),
improper conduct, reprimanded and dismissed;
James Smith. George DOVE, Edward Solomon,
Charles Ii Brown (colored), disorderly gath
ering, fined each S. and costs; Thomas Dade,
alias Pesrce, beastly drunk, sent to Jail as q
runaway.
IL Perfumed BYeath.-Who would
have osssreesbe breath, when, by using DIX La CoURs