The Washington union., 1857-05-06
LOCAL NEWS.

esq., of New York, appointed commissioner Of the
court.
Adverse opinions delivered by Judge Backfor,
IN the OF King administrator Of John Mandervle; by
Judge scrbug, in the of Michael Musy and Andre
Gatten; by Judge Backord in the of Joshua jew
EFT by Judge scarburg in the of Francis Picard,
administrator, No by Judge Backfod in the case of
Augustn Demers, administrator by Judge Scarburg in
the of Francis Picard administrator No by Judge
Backford, In the of King, administrator of Greer
by Judge Scarburg, in the of T. Phillips admin
isrator of Jonathan Porter Felt deceased
The court adjourned till il o'clock this morning
The NATIONAL MUSICAL ASSOCIATION We continue our
report OF the convention of this association from the Eve
ming Star
''The evening session was owing to some disarange-
ment of the gas metre rather dark time but the exer
cises were most interesting and the learned professor
vened the practice by singing several ballads in mcst
tasteful and pleasing style, which contributed largely TO
the pleasure and instruction of the audience
''This morning the session commenced at g1 o clock
and the exercises pretty much of the character
as last night Mr. Root gave examples of musical STYLE
and the session of much usefulness to church
singers showing the distinction between hymns Of
worship and songs OF suppcation exaltation ETC. and
corrective Of tho singsong style into which church
choirs apt to fall.
The MEDICAL ASSOCIATION The Medical Association of
the District of Columbia held their semi annua meeting
at the Washington Inrmary yesterday afternoon The
principal business trasacted the election Of new Off
GERS as follows DIR. VIM. Jones' president DR. Joshua
Riley vice president Dr. James H. Morgan treasurer
DIR. ID. r. Hagner, secretary and Drs Miller Young
Burrows Smoot, and Licberman counselIors The asso-
caon also introduced and discussed to extent the
subject OF the registry of births marriages. and deaths as
practised in other cities. They also appointed
meeting to take place next Saturday at o'clock D. m
at the place. for the establishment rather reyiv
cation of Pathological Society," the object of which
will be the discussion Of medical science.
The NATIONAL HoTHL DISEASE. The meeting of mer-
night at the Of 10th street and Pcnnsyv
mia not largely attended t was expected
that it would be- Samuel Bacon, esq.,, occupied the
chair After considerable discussion committee con-
sisting of Mesrs. James b. Dodson s. p Franklin and
w. WALL appointed to draught resolutions expressive
of the Of the meeting and to have them published
in the city papers
We do not think that the meeting will be productive
of good because energetic have been taken
to further probe this matter, and the public mind we
feel assured will be satisfied with nothing short of the
most thorough and searching investigation
ORDwAYs EoLIANs performed again last evening to
crowded house. and our citizens reassured by the en-
tire performance that the previous reputation of this tall
ented company well sustained and reflected great
credit the popular composer and manager Mr. Ord
way who citizens well aware has written some of
the most vorite pieces of the day amongst which are
Twinkling Stars, Home Delights, Moss Grown DELL Sill
very Midnight Moon, &C. 1t would be useless particu
larze any individual member of the company for they
all par ercee They give their third this
evening with entire change of programme
ARREST RIor-Yesterday afternoon Officer Keesc,
while riding in his buggy Mr.. Cunningham place
in the first ward, four apparently under
the influence of liquor, who throwing stones Call
ing to his assistance Officer Daw they succeeded in arrest
ing two of the party named j. Paris and Dennis Magec
who taken before Justice Drury, and held to bail in
the Of $500 each The other two succeeded in es-
capingone of them by taking water and crossing the
Potomac leaving behind him coat the pockets of which
literally full of rocks, which Officer Reese brought
to town trophy of his chase
TnB WEATHER. Yesterday we had return of sun
shine and almost the first sound we heard on coming
forth was, "Oh Susannah, don't you cry for me-
ground out by surviving organ-grndcr The city pre-
scnted exceedingly cheerful appearance and our cit
again dispensed with their ovcrcoas and umbrellas
overshoes and damp garments A promenade on the
avenue in the evening was delightful treat and we
were glad to see SO large number of beau bellies
enjoying it, If this evening should be as bland and beat
tul predict that there will be large attendance at
tho Capitol grounds at the opening concert of the season
TnE PoroNAc FrsuEnIEs. The Alexandria Gazette of
yesterday morning says
The propetors Of some Of the lower landings on the
Potomac have already cut out and learn that 9TH
preparing to bring their operations to close at an
early day. The season has been very improbable one
and had the prices not been high the losses would
have been general and heavy as it is, many will lose
large sums !"
Il
THs BELGIAN PAvEMEsT.--We learn that Charles w
Botclcr j., Is of the contractors with the Interior
Department for laying the experimental Belgian pavement
on avenue Seventh street The work
will probably commence next week, when skilled work
will arrive from New York. where it Is extensively
and successfully In Many of the granite blocks are
already on the ground.
May BALL.Proessor Munder May festival came off on
Monday night and within the walls Of the Assembly Rooms
there large and gay company ladies and gentle
men, who, assured highly pleased with them
selves and with everything that had been done for their
entertainment Notwithstanding the OF the
weather.
TnE CRcuT CouRTNo business of public interest has
been transacted in this court this week The Jury were
finally discharged Monday and yesterday the court
adjourned until Tuesday the 10Th inst
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