The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-04-01

ice CARTS which passed down the in imposing STYLE
suggesting the probable necessity Of the frgid luxury
which they dispense at an early day. The temperature
SUCH however make it almost impossible to real
ze that spring hand and that ice would be
indispensable all good housekeepers and compounde of
cooling beverages. ...a,, ..al ta ast.a rs.a o..
ST. JoHs's LODGE OF MAsoNs--Hon Albert Pike, of Ar
kansas delivered interesting lecture in this city Mon
day evening last at Masonic Hail. before St. Johns Lodge
and many distinguished Masons the United States among
whom the Most Worshpul Grand Master of the Ter
ritoy Of Minnesota Mr. Person Past Grand Master of the
State of California Mr. Hyam the Most Worshpful Grand
Master of the District of Columbia Mr. George G. Whiting
and the Past Grand Master Of the District Of Columbia Mr.
b. French Mr. Pike chose for his subject The Three
Degrees Masonry explaining why the organization
secret submitting advice to the duties of Maons, and
setting forth what Masons omit to do Resolutions of
thanks voted to Mr. at the close of his lecture Col
Peachand accompanied by several Indians who were Ma
sons, also present. ... a.. .......
A MERTED coMPLIMENT--We find In the Evening Star
the following mention of richly compliment,
paid Monday O. r. Sansbury esq who 30 efficiently
superintendent the Metropolitan Mechanics Exhibition just
closed and his associates inShe management:
AT meeting of the depositos and their represents
tves Mr. E Harris, of Providence Rhode Island, was
chosen chairman, and Mr.. D. II. Connor of Troy, New
York, secretary. Messrs. O. NJ Tinkmann, of Vermont
John @. Mack of New York. and d. NJ Heath of this Dis
tric committee appointed for that purpose reported
outions expressing gratitude for the many kind Offices
generously rendered to them by the officers and members
Of the Institutes expressing their Of the gentlemanly
manner in which the superintendent r. Stansbury esq,
discharged the arduous duties devovng upon him. and
of the Efforts of himself and co-operaors to make the posi-
ons of the exhibitors pleasant and satisfactory acknow
edgng the courtesy and cordially received from the visit
ers at the fair compmsndng the musical department OF
the exhibition, under Professor Whers, and the confec
tionery department by Weaver; and in conclusion
nouncng that they would cheernly cooperate in the en-
terainment OF to-day for the benefit Of the Band and
poyees of the building The resolutions were unanimous
| ly adopted" a 49,. .e#"TA.
MISSING MoDE-Carke Mills, the sculptor purchased
horse time since intending to use him "model
and meanwhile hired him to Samuel Strong for five dollars
per month"; with the privilege of purchasing him at $780,
Strong disposed of the horse however, to John Martin
and Robert Strong who in sold him to Mr. Williams
of Virginia. for $225. News of this reaching Mr. Mills he
and took possession of the ANIMAL and yesterday hi
Martin and the Srongs placed under bonds to apps
before the criminal court to charge of conspiracy
| to defraud ........-a ,.,I . s.
WASHINGTON ART AssoCIAToN-We learn that the gal
lery Of the Association yesterday enriched by several
contributions, among them fine three-quarter por
trait Of the lady of distinguished SENATOR by Mr. Heay
LECTURE ON ART-The fourth lecture Of the be-
fore the Washington Art Association will be given by
Mr. S. E. Coues Thursday evening" to at half
past O'clock at the lecture under the exhibition
hail. between 18th and l4th Streets on street. Subject
The Practical Uses of the Fine Ars" The public are
invited to attend. ..r,..."
CoUsr CLAIMS, March 81, ls57-Mr. Blair resumed
and closed his argument in the of H. McCuloughs
executors The United States. Mr.. Brent made the
closing argument and the submitted.
William Grandin esq, of the city of New York, APP
pointed commissioner to take testimony. anst
State of Alabama ps. The United States. Mr. jackson
opened the argument in this for the claimant the
case submitted.
Adjourned to tomorrow, IL o'clock, m. ..sn