Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-05-04

CONVENTION OF THE NATIONAL MUSICAL As
sociArIoN.-The National Association met in
convention this morning at the lecture-room of
the smithsonian Institution, the Presidept, Mr..
T. j. Magruder, in the chair.
On motion, the reading of the minutes of the
last convention was dispensed with, and the Chair
was instructed to appoint the necessary commit
tees for the present convention.
Considering the inauspicious weather the at
tendence was very good.
The President then introduced Prof. George r.
Root of New York, to the convention Con-
ductor Mr. r. made few pleasant remarks
appropriate to the occasion, and proposed, as a
preliminary step ascertain the quality of MATE
TTiaI present, to spend the morning in practice.
Accordingly, a number Of familiar old tunes
were sung under his direction. During the prac-
tice, Mr. r gave several examples Of quality of
tone, showing professional knowledge of no or
binary character. Mr.. r. has baritone voice of
unusual sweetness and power, and manner al
once pleasant and simple.
Sessions Of the Convention will be free to all
who choose 10 attend. and people who are inter-
ested in the subject Of musical education will find
the Convention place of desirable resort during
the present week
The Convention will be in session onigbt n
f-past seven o'clock.
DANGEROUS LUNArIc.-Last night, a Young
man named Vincent Germon, was taken to the
guard house, for desperate assault on his mother
and as dangerous lunatic. His brotber-in.law
Mr.. VIM. Hutton, went to assist Mrs. Germon,
and was seized by the throat by the unfortunate
lunatic and choked till he was senseless Lueki-
ly he recovered at a moment when Germon,s
grasp was lOosened, and by hard work secured
his asSalant. German has been in the Insane
Asylum, and was discharged short time ago ap-
parently much improved. Yesterday he was OBJ
served to be absent minded, and was seen to pro-
vide himself with hammer and Ratchet This
circumstance caused the family to watch his
movements. He sent to Jail until other ar
engagements can be made for him
NUMBERS GRAND MAY BALL will positively
come off tonight, and the young folks who were
so Srievously disappointed on Friday night by
the storm can don their ball room costumes with
the certainty of having occasion to use them.
we are informed by gentleman who has wit
messed some of the TehearSas that the dances per-
formed by Prof. Numbers pupils are astonisbinp
ly well done, and the opinion is expressed by him
That the exhibition of to- night will surpasS any
thlng ever seen in Washington. Especially won
the most diminutive in size
- we call attention to the programme offered by
Munder tonight, as afTOrding an indication Of
the attractivencss of the exhibition.
MACHINE SEwING.-we call attention to the
advertisement i'm another column of machine sow.
ing, on ID street, near Ninth. In passing alonr ID
street the operators in this establishment can Inc
seen working like bees, performing their tasks
with Tapidity, but at the saline time in a most
workmanllke manner. The proprietor has found
u necessary TO increase his force in consequence
of the demand for his manufactured work and
has just added five more machines and has vet
two more on the way. Fine work, shirts. &c
can now be made at 30 hours notice IL is i'm con-
temptation to move this establishment TO the fine
brown stone building of Clagett's, opposite Gid
cons printing office.
MR. EDITOR: Having been invited to witness
an exhibition of fancy dances by the scholars of
MIR. Gazynski, at Temperance Hall, on Tuesday
evening, attended, and was indeed surprised
to see how elegantly the numerous pieces were
danced "A medley was danced by Miss v,
which | am sure could not he excelled by any
one. The graceful Miss P danced a piec.
which done her great credit. Mr. GazynsN is
an accomplished gentleman, and has succeeded
wonderfully for one who has been with ms for so
short time. I hear that he intends giving his
May ball on Tuesday night. and | would advise
all who wish to enjoy themselves to attend Mr.
u and his estimable lady will do all i'm their
power to make every one enjoy themselves. :
SUDDEN DEATH.-Yesterday, a young woman.
Miss Julia Driscoll, who lived with her mother
on Thirteen-and-a- half near street wa, taken
Ill suddenly and died in few moments: She re-
turned Saturday evening from her place of en-
Ployment, complaining of her throat and took
some light medicines to relieve her. Between
one and two O'Clock yesterday she was seized
with commissions and died before A phvxiciap
could be found. She was highly esteemed by her
acquaintances.
FINE PICTUREs.-The New York Cravon. in
its domestic art gossip, states that 4" MrW. Hunt
has executed couple Of Autograph drawings
from two pictures painted by himself One rem
resents the Partisan Violet Girl and the other,
we believe, is entitled 'Savoyard, The former
picture is at present in the exhibition at Wash
ington. These drawings are charmingly executed
In every respect. The Violet Girl is a gem"
CIRCUIT CoURr.-This morning the court gave
an opinion on the points of demurrer, argued by
the counsel in the case Of Jones rs Dermott. A
majority Of the court Judges Dunlop and Nor
sell) gave opinions everything the demurrer of
the defence, and his honor Judge Merrick sus-
tanning the demurrer. The case Of course poes to
the jury now on its merits.
UNITED STATES CASES Lensemeier was
arrested on Saturday for assaulting and beating
Mrs. Rosa Fauth. He was taken before Justice
Goddard and held to bail for his appearance at
the Criminal Court. Edward Carroll for an as
sauit on police officer DOugheTty, was committed
10 jail, but was subsequently, released on bail to
appear at the Criminal Court
ANOTHER DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA JUSTICE OF
hquILld n AInolu, OF the flfth
ward OF this city, has been appointed by the
PRESIDENT to be Justice of the Peace here
WATCH RErURNs.-John Berry, firing pistol
in the street fine and costs, IS 49, VIM. PAYNE.
colored, drunk and disorderly fine and cost.
s2H. Henry Nichols, colored, do !; do. George
Somers, drunk woTkhouse thirty DAYS James
Barnes, do; dismissed. Vincent Gefmon, dan
gerous lunatic; Jail.
A CARD-The undersigned who was removed on
the first of May inst from his late situation in the
Police force of the Capitol, under charges which,
unexplained, might affect his standing in this com
munlty, respectfully asks a suspension of public
opinion until the result of the judicial
winch ne has brought, can be made public knowing
wei tlat ms removal was the result of entire ms
apprehension vi the real facts involved in his case
ne mas voluntarily sought such an investigation,
when cannot fail to relieve his reputation from any