The Washington union., 1857-05-09

A'H N'i' NpNfhNltun.-put1oHcu 10 e1e ViNai icPoi1
of the proceedings of the nothing convention
which met in this city on Thursday evening to nomi-
nate candidates to fill the city offices:
The anti-know-nothng convention for the nomination
of city ohcen met, pursuant TO CALL at the Assembly
Rooms, louisiana avenue Thursday evening, the Ith
instant.
The convention being called To order and the list of
delegates read, Col James G. Benet was chosen presi-
dent, and Hudson Taylor secretary
Upon motion, IL declared, and unanimously adopt
ed that all the delegates should abide by the decision Of
| the convention, and sustain the nominations.
motion then made TO adopt a two thirds vote;
which, after short discussion, negaved by an al
most unanimous vote
1t was then moved and decided that the vote for
didates should be pipa
On motion by the president Mr. W. +. Wallace of the
Fifth Ward was appointed to assist the secretary in call
ing the roll Of delegates
Nominations for collector having been made James r.
Halliday received majority the upon the second
ballot, and was declared unanimously the nominee OF the
convention
Nominations for register being next in order William
Morgan having received majority of the votes upon the
first ballot, by resolution declared the unanimous
choice of the convention
And for city surveyor, VIM Forsyth having received
majority OF votes upon the first ballot declared unan
imousiy nominated by the convention.
On motion by Mr. G. s. Jones' of the Second Ward the
convention resolved and recommended that meetings
tify the nominations should be held in the several wards
of the city.
"A resolution from the Sixth Ward relating to appoint
ments in the navy yard presented by Mr. f. McNer
hany; and on motion, referred to committee OF
seven, composed Of Dr. A. w. Miller, William Il. Spald
ing, Walter Lenox, William Gait G. W. @. Huntington,
John Pettibone, and w. ii. Ward.
On motion the thanks Of the convention were present
ed to the president and secretaries
II then moved and adopted that the chair appoint
committee of to prepare address to the people
/ of Washington; and Walter Lenox, r. Drury Samuel
Lewis w. +. Wallace, T. Altemus, George ID. Spencer
and Samuel Pumphrey were made the committee.
committee of three--A. A. Smith, M. w. Clusky,
George H. Fnmer-was appointed to inform the candi-
dates of their nomination. and it resolved that the
proceedings of this convention be published in the
papers OF this city.
JAS G. BERRET, President
HUDSON TAYLOR, Secretary
The METROPOLITAN MECHANICS INSTITUTE The selec-
tion Of site for the hall which this association
plates building in this city has been matter Of consider
able discussion at its stated meetings. Last night at
meeting Of the building committee at the Mayors Office
ut the City Hail. brief conversation ensued to whet
not the most advantageous location would not be
over the Centre MarSet-house In furtherance of
this proposition committee Of four was appointed to re-
quest the mayor to take the necessary steps to ascertain
whether the assent of the city council be obtained
should the plan above alluded to be adopted by the
mittee
REAL Estate SALEs-The following real estate sales
made yesterday afternoon by j. G. Mcclure Lot
No. O. in square No s24 at 4G cents per foot to w.
Marshall part Of lot O. square $685. at II cents to j.
M Broadhead part of lot in square COG, and improve
ments for 81 O00 to ID. W. Middleton lot g. in square
G92 at 20 cents per foot to J. ONeale and 16 Of lot
l6 in square $685. for S2S to II. Barry another l6 Of
same lot to same, for $l2
Lot No. Is, in square No. 642 fronting "a feet on
south street. at the intersection Of Virginia avenue
and running back 100 feet sold by A. Green to By
nard Hays for 81 cents per foot.
The ORDwAY HoIIANs These minstrels will give their
closing concert this evening, and believe it will be
the best of the series; for Mr. Oway with that tact
for which he is remarkable has kept his best programme
until the last number Of choice songs will be sung
by particular request Mr. Ordway learning that he
could reach Pttsbug in time to fulfil his engagement in
that city Monday, and yet remain in this city over
Sunday, prevailed upon after much solicitation,
! stay.
Mr.. Orlway with his troop Of minstrels paid his
pects to the President Of the United States yesterday
morning. The members individually introduced to
the President who received them with that impressive
courtesy for which he is distinguished The company
left highly pleased with the interview
TnE NAVAL CouRTs. SIN court No l, yesterday the
of Passed Mishpman Edward G. Grafton furlough-
ed by the retiring boar) taken up and is in
progress In No the evidence in the case of Lieut.
Chandler concluded and next Tuesday set for hear
ing the argument 1t is not certain whether any other
business will be taken up in the interim not In No.
5 Lieut. d. d. Porter examined witness on the
part Of the government in the Of Captain Voorhees,
\ Music AT PRESIDENTS GROUNDS. The first per-
ormance of the Marine Band this at the Presi-
dent grounds will take place this evening The ndi-
cations the present writing that the weather will
be quite pleasant, with clear sky and gentle breeze.
CAnusI's MAY BALL Carusi's May festival on Thurs
day night complete We have rarely
q more numerous fashionable company Of ladies
and gentlemen at public ball. and certainly
heard hearty expressions of praise than freely
bestowed upon Professor Carus by his delighted pa
irons
LORD NAPIER M. SARTIGEs CAPITOL. Yes
terday afternoon Lord Napier and sue and M Sartiges
and s,e, accompanied by General Thomas, x-Asssant
Secretary Of State spent several hours the Capitol
mnucly examining tho architecture of the whole build
! ing.
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