Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-05-08
LOCAE INTELLIGENCE.

attended, and the PROCEEDINGS Were characterised
by much harmony and good feeling
The meeting was called to order by w
Ward, Esq and the names of the delegates from
the various wards were called.
Col Jas 6 Berrett was appointed Chairman,
rctaries. f g. COZ
A motion made by C. 3. Jones for the adoption
of the two-t thirds rule was rejected.
The Convention then entered upon the nominal
ton of a City Collector, to be supported at the
June election.
On the first ballot James F. HALLIDAY received
Il votes, John H. Bartlett Is, and Nicholas Cal
Ian 3.
On the second ballot Mr.. Halliday received 81
and Mr. Bartlett a. ~
Mr.. Halliday was accordingly declared to be the
nominee Of the Convention
MI Lenox made graceful acknowledgment I'm
behalf of Dir. Halliday for the honor conferred
upon him by the nomination.
Mr.. William Morgan was then nominated for
Register, and MT VIM FORSYTH for Surveyor
MI McNerhany presented some resolutions
adopted oy the Democratic meeting of the Sixth
Naia IN relation to the retention Of Know Moth
lngs In ONCE IN the w Washington Navy Yard, and
proposing an application to the Secretary Of the
Navy in regard to the matter.
The resolutions were referred to a committee Of
seven, consisting of Messrs. A w Miller, Wal
ter LenOx, w. T.. Spalding, w. Gait, G. w.
Huntington and John PettibOne
On motion of Mr.. Ward, vote of thanks was
rendered TO the officers of the meeting.
MIR. l.. r. Clark moved that committee be ap-
pointed to prepare an address to the voters of
Washington, which was adopted, and Messrs
Walter Ienox, T. Drury, Samuel iewis ~ =
Wallace, T. Altemus, Geo. ID. Spencer and sam
uei Humphrey were appointed on the committee
committee was appointed to apprize the nom
inees of their nomination
Mr.. Chairman BerTet before putting the mo-
ton to adjourn, returned thanks FOR the order and
decOrum maintained by the assemblage and con-
graduated the members of the convention on the
satisfscto-y manner in which they had performed
their trust by the nomination Of gentlemen of
high character, and who, if elected, would bring
To the discharge Of their duties intelligence, in
tegTity, and zeal.
The meeting then adjourned.
The MECHANIcs' INSTITUTE FAIR-From the
able report of Charles F. Stansbury, ESQ, the
Superintendent of the Institute we gather some
interesting particulars in regard to the late Fair
The contract for the building was awarded to
Mr.. Charles Walker for the sum of 50 1870
MI Walker performed his contract to the en-
tire satisfaction of the Board but, the building
proving too small, addition of fifty feet wa,
made 10 the eastern end of it, This portion of the
work was performed under the direction of MIR
y Baldwin, and the cost at which il was done
showed tina. it would have been better policy foI
the Board to have erected the whole building by
days work, under faithful superintendent, than
by contract.
Valuable contributions were obtained for the
Fair by Mr. Stansbury from the leading manufac-
turerS Of the North.
Liberal accommodations were afforded by the
various lines OF transportation leading to this
city.
The confectionery contract awarded to NIL G
weaver was satisfactorily performed. more
simple system OF classification is TeCOmme ndcd
IN future by the superintendent.
Oreat praise IS awarded to the police force I'M
der MI Handy for efficiency; also to other OH
GERS OF the Institute.
The plan adopted by Mr. Stansbury of coupon
checks, to prevent imposition the part of those
dePGsitng triiing articles for the mere purpose
OF obtaining dePositors season tickets. was found
TO work well. Notwithstanding every precan.
ton, however, number Of articles were deposited
under the false Pretence Of being the workman
ship OF the depOsitors, upon which the store mar
were afterwards discovered. --..
The number of contributions to the exhibition
was greater and their character generally superior
tute. The machinery department, which was
placed under the efficient care Of Mr. Ashdown
was peculiarly rich and interesting. In addition
10 the private contributions, the display was en-
HANGED In attraction by valuable deposites made
by various departments of Government. Thanks
are especially due TO the Ordnance Bureau and TO
capt NJ Z Meigs, in charge Of the Capitol Ex-
tension, for Interesting contributions
handsome acknowledgements of the services
Of the press Of this city and Baltimore is made
The report says:
toH to its close our course was cheeIed by the
unanimous support Of the local press and the oc =
easional favorable notice of distant papers. The
Evening star was especially noticeable for the
liberality with which its columns Were devoted
10 our cause; we should also remember with
gratitude the course Of the Union, Intelligencer,
American
The opening address by the Hon. +. p. Stanton
has been published by the Institute and cannot
fail TO enhance the reputation of its distinguished
author profound and philosophical thinker
Much Indebtedness is expressed to the admirable
band Of SIR. Withers.
The judges commenced their examinations on
the 10Th Of March, the day assigned in the circu-
lar Of appointment, and through the energetic eff
forts Of the Committee of Awards, of which MIR
V. Harbaugh is chairman, the reports were ali re-
gelVPd In m In tho ~,,Ito
ming OF the 3Oth, the day named in the circular
for the closing of the exhibition. The awards
were generally acquiesced in with cheenulness
by the depOsitorS.
The reports Of the Financial Secretary and
treasurer show that the fair, though the receipts
Were large, has not more than paid the expenses
winch Were very heavy, demonstrating the i'm
policy OF holding the exhibitions in Temporary
buildings or those which involve the necessity OF
expensive temporary fixtures. The large receipts
have been consumed in paying for accommoda-
tions which were Of no use when the exhibition
was over in other words they have been absorb
ed by rent The Institute, since its organization
has sunk over SlO-OtU in rent-a sum sufficient 10
have provided il with building large eDou1h
for library and reading room a lecture hall a nd
ample accommodations for the various classes
contemplated by the constitution.
The WASHINGTON LIBRARY COMPANY's Bull
DING on llth street, is to be thoroughly renovate
and an additional story added. After the i'm
PfoyeInentS are completed il is to be kept open
udliy from 10 IO p. m, thus afording an cppoT-
tnnity TO those engaged in active business during
the day to avail themselves of the use Of the Lii
brdry IN the evenings either to tax books out or
use as a reading room. None but stOckholdt rs
are allowed TO take books out and in order to pnt
the Library within the reach of all the stock has
been red uced to 30 per share, and will be contin-
ued at that price until the LIST June next. The
young men Of Washington will no doubt avail
themselves Of this opportunity.
The present Board OF Directors are-James F.
Halliday, President; VIM z. Force, Secretary
lreOr II a hiauff EFPz NJ nan ham n
w Thompson. Il. G. Connolly, l.. Clephane.
This library was chartered by Congress in 1874,
and received the attention and active efforts OF
Presidents Madison, Monroe and Adams; w ri
Crawford, j. c. Calhoun, Baron De Melville and
such prominent citizens as Jesse Brown, p. Brad
ley, w. d. stone, w. w. Seaton, Jos Gales, r
Mallach, w A. Bradley, A. Bradley, Peter Force,
Jas Hoban, Walter Jones. X. &. Weghtman ] .
w. Maury, Gen. A. Henderson, Nat Towson
r =. Key, j. c. Hall, j. b. Sullivan, and Judge
Clanch. IL has between 5000 and : ,OOO volumes,
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