The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-12-15

WAsHtSoToS AR ASSOCIATION Ii is hardly necessary
We presume, to remind readers that the exhibition Of
the Washington Art Association at Mr.. Corcorans build
ing ON street. between 18th and l4th, win be opened
the public this Tuesday evening, Immediately after the
conclusion address before the association
by the Hon Tyson Philadelphia This win bedcIIv
cred in the lower hall Of the building and will be free
the public The wide reputation enjoyed by Mr. Tyson
for scholarly atainmens of the highest order will
venture TO predict attract much larger audience to hear
him than be accommodated in the ectureroom of the
association. The occasion will afford intellectual
treat
From glimpse at some Of the pictures which are now
being arranged upon the walls Of the gallery
ranted in assuring the public that the exhibition win
more than meet the general expectation In regard to its
excellence will ofcourse embrace works by the prom
inent artists Of city of whom however as is
well known, the number is very limited.
Churchill, the only painter of Niagara, contributes
very thrilling landscape, Twilight on Lake George
and Durand two Of his choicest studies There are also
fine specimens from Hart, Paul Weber, Shattuck Ken
sett &c.. and wonderfully fine landscape by Hazletne
Palmer the Albany sculptor, sends his latest produc
ton" Noses the Law giver Ia finely conceived and
weexecuted head Mrs. Lilly Spencer large picture,
1.-THE Gossips,' will attract attention.
The lecture will be commenced this evening seven
O'clock and it is to be hoped that large number Of the
auditnce will purchase tickets TO the exhibition.
UNITED SrAzm AaaIoUIruRAL SOCIETY,". The official
call for the sixth annual meeting Of this association for
the Improvement Of great national of prosper
ity will be found in another column We would suggest
to members of Congress the proprety of sending this call
to agricultural societies at their homes that they
other welqualifed gentlemen, may be appointed
delegates and that every section of land may thus be
represented Gentlemen Of note, scientific prac
cal agrculturats already pledged to speak the
important topics mentioned and other subjects will be
placed the orders of the day, gentlemen ia
miar with them can be secured as speakers.
The New CoDE.-It is stated that it has been deter
mined to appoint the 10th day Of February the day
which the of the people shall be taken the Re-
vsed Code Polls will be opened at place in each of
the wards Of the city, at place In Georgetown
and three places in the country part Of the county
viz in Tenalytown, the Seventh street plankroad
and the eastern side of the Anacosta river There
will be three Judges at each place of election
1t has been suggested that public meetings be held
previous to that time at which the provisions Of the
code at which exception is taken can be discussed.
MRRlrED COMPLEMENT. Washington correspondent
having alluded to the postmaster of the House of
Representatives ex-correspondent of the Boston
Post says IA more high minded, honorable and intel
ligent young man never wrote copy" Col. Greene
copies the paragraph, and adds: .All who know Mr.
Cluskey will endorse this last sentence and will rejoice
that worthy gentleman has been selected to fill the
important position assigned to him."
Court OF CLAIMS. Yesterday George w. Salser, of
Maysvllc, Kentucky, appointed commissioner of
the court to take testimony
Hon. p Phillips opened the argument on rehearing
for the claimant in the case of Dennis Cronan u.s. The
United States. Mr.. Blair replied for the government
Mr.. Phillips closed the argument, and the sub
mttcd when the court adjourned until to-day, IL
o'clock, IN.
EDUCATIONAL CONVENTION. meeting OF the friends Of
education will be held at the Smithsonian Institution on
the l7th lsh and 10th inst There viii be discussions
and reports educational matters with addresses by
Professor A. Dimitry of this city Richard A. Smith of
Alexandria, Virginia Hon. II. Barnard of Connecticut
and George B. Emerson, esq., of Massachusetts,
The WEATHER is spring-like, and crowds throng the
broad sidewalk of Pennsylvania avenue. Iaborers and
mechanics busily engaged the public buildings
gardeners preparing for the cold storms of winter and
in almost every store abundant supplies Of
Christmas gifts.
The HOUSE HAIL orxmen busily engaged
yesterday in perectng arrangements for the occupation
of the hall Wednesday. Fault having been found
by the press for the entire want of accommodation for
them in the gallery designated for their use the superin
tendent has informed them that he intended the extra
desks the floor for their
DIsrRIcr COMMITTEE The gentlemen selected as the
committee of the House the District Of Columbia
generally well acquainted with the affairs of this
represented people and their appointment gives the most
perfect satisfaction, far learn, to c
MILirARY.-The volunteer company known the ''Na-
tional Guards Captain TAFT, paraded yesterday, and
made very creditabe appearance.
United states Agricultural Society.
SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING.