Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-05-30

Alderman IId,,uo.
Jchn Goddard, Matthew g Emery,
go. Z oHFcit. Council.
Elijah Edmonston, John T Clements.
JAMES A Kennedy John Rail-
Richard Clark, William j. Martin,
dSsSsoJ- Assessor.
Ihomas w Burch, William Douglass
FIFTH WARD.
AIderr;as Alderman.
Edmund Barry. Almon BALDWIN.
okrcL Council.
Dr. WIN. F. Wallace Tno Bohlayer.
=. T. French, K G. Handy
William a Mulloy, W. p Ferguson,
sIxIH WARD.
ALdernlan. Alderman
Aaron w Miller, Robert Clarke,
Council. Council
Thomas Altemus, James \ Gordon.
IhOmas Champion. WIN T. Hutchinson
Jas w Robinson, James CrandeIl,
Assessor. Assessor
John Russell, Edward WasOn.
SEVENTH WARD.
Alderman. aId.rmon
VIM G. Flood, John l.. Smith,
Council. Council
Samuel Humphrey, Thos l.. Lloyd.
John +. CGssell, Cbas A Poulton
John 7. Bradley, Robt. T. knight,
The REPUBLICAN TICKET.
For CollectOr-LewiS Clephane.
For Register-H. J. Schrener
For SarveyOr-W. w. DeMaine.
ISpEPExDgxT CANDIDATES.
For Council in the First Ward-wm III For
rest, John W. Easily.
Second Ward-For Alderman VIM. A. Boss;
Assessor, James w. Barker.
THE ASII-KSow NOIHIxGs of the Seventh
Ward rallied last night in numbers-despite the
mud-at their rendezvous corner of MARYLAND av
enue and Seventh street.
kSPuta's cornet band opened the programme
with beantiful composition Of ESpIta'S own
The Katie STEELE Polka
Robert Ould, Esq, of Georgetown, was called
to the stand, and he proceeded with characteristic
vlgOr and no little humOr to rap Know Nothing
ism over the knuck for its sins and bIunders
past and present In reference to the impudent
pretensiOn Of exclusive AmeTicanism put forth by
the Know NOihiRgs lac claimed that the only true
American patty in this country j. that which has
given TO US the rich pastures Of Texas the gold
en- sands Of California; the undisPuted possession
OF the broad extent of territory which reaches
from the shores Of the Atlantic to the Pacific; and
has spread the fame Of our national banner over
the whole world
Mr.. Ould, in conclusion, urged the voters of
tie seventh Ward to come out IN their strength on
Monday next, and put the finishing sod on the
grave Of Know Nothingism.
Mr.. James +. Halliday then took the stand and
in some animated remarks urged the duty of all
good citizens To crush forever the discoIdant in
nuenccS which for three years past have been the
fruitful cause Of political and personal dscord.
lie did not wish to say anything 20 disparage the
gentlemen who had been chosen by the opposite
party TO carry on the business of the CITY, but
they had been tried and found wanting, and the
sfdirs Of the Corporation were in a situation de-
handing an immediate and effective change Of
policy.
Mr., II. a. Cook, of Mississippi, then took the
stand, and - SAM got another mauling in his
hands especially in View of that worthy's man
agement Of the National Monument
lie was succeeded by Major Flood, who I'm the
course Of his renar ks repelled with little vigor
and indignation, the charge made against him Of
being Mormon, and similar malicious accuse
items.
l.. b. Robinson. Esq, then came forward and
administered Scorching rebuke to the unnan-
neTly opponentSof the meeting who had under
taken TO interrupt it in its discussion of public
principles.
Upon the conclusion of Mr.. Rosinson's renla. Ks
the meeting adjourned i'm the best of spirits for
the election Of Monday.
RIVER MAIIERs.-The gilling operations are
neatly all suspended for the season. The total
receipts of fish at the steamboat harf were three
tubs Of shad, brought up by the Thos CoIIver.
Arrived ut Riley's wharf schooner William
Spear, Capt Jones, fiom Port Waltz. H. with 10
tons OF coal for the Washington Gas Company.
At Ma2ruder & Stones wharf schooner a V
Bedel, Mott Bedel line.) Capt r.. III RYDER five
days from New loik, with the following con-
slgnInents: TO f.. l.. W hte 4 Co, II bags coffee:
I0uius Tyson, ~ bbls cement, 10 bbls plaster; Il
w Geyer, box INDIE; Jos. L. Savage casks 4
hbls mdZei {. :. Fowler, box, , bbls. , pkys
pals; H. d. Gilman, boxes Empire water:
Campbell Coyle, loO bars iron, cases steel; r.
Green, 6 bdls chairs; Naval store Keeper 20 kegs
riyets G StOtt, bbls mdze; MessrS. Kifkwooa
bkts champagne, pipe brandy; Jackson *
Bro, case boxes maccarOni and vermicelli; ]
ii. Buthman. 20 cases wine; Miller Il Coates. a.
casks tiles; Peter DOrmOs, household furniture:
-, eurbstones For GeOrgetOwn-J. Y. Wa
tiers Il Co. 235 bbls behring's; r. =. Il. CisSeIl l
Cdsk linserd oil, a. =, Is bbls mdze Several
other articles were taken on board after clearance
Of which there arc no bills Of lading.
TIE CONTRACT Acknowledgement after
noon the joint committee Of the Councils met at
the Office of John L. Smith, Esq. to dispose of
the proposals for constructing the new work
house and asylum.
The committee after mature consideration OF
the bids, unanimously agreed upon the proposal
Of r.. Bird Co, they Offering to build the asy-
lum, acc Ording to the plan, for S3I 80 Just ten
dollars less than the architects estimate
The competency Of the persons selected will
hardly be questioned by any citizen Of Washing
ton; they are well known as skilful and expert
euCed mechanics.
SIXTH DISTRICT POLICE MATTERS Bsfo5s
Justice CEH.-JOhn Sweeney was brought up "a
answer a charge Of threats Of violence towards
Mrs Craig+ gave security Mrs. Craig appea ed
20 answer \ charge OF threat 10 burn the property
Of John Sweeney; security to keep the peace
VIM. Barton came up TO answer for an assault a nd
battery on Ellen Lennon security to appear a,
next term Of the Criminal Court
THE YOUNG CATHOLICS FRIEND SOCIETY ct
Alexandria, with the sunday school attached to
~ MaFy's church, will make an excursion TO the
White House OH Monday next, the steamer Geo
Washington making three trips on the occr $ on
The season il just at the most delightful p.riod
for such excursions, AID this one we have NO
doubt, will lie largely attended.
Topaz the first stone of the new Belgian pave
ment was laid in the avenue square, opposite the
market house at the intersection Of seventh street