The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-27

ourned after giving three cheers for the anti know
nothing ticket.
MASS MEETING TONIGHT b y Ia
There will be grand meeting of the democratic
and ntiknow- nothing voters of Washington xyEr
sISo the Of Virginia and Eighth street.
the navy yard gate Let every citizen who does not
wish to see the rule of know nottingham restored be on
hand and show proper interest in the coming contest
Hon. ]. d. Bright of Indiana Hon s. f. Pugh, Of
Ohio Hon. j. NJ, Elliott, of Kentucky Hon james
A. Stallworth of Alabama Hon Thomas q. Davidson,
of Louisiana James +, Dowdell, of Alabama Hon
f. M. Cayanaugh, of Minnesota and Charles w. Car
rgan, esq., of Pennsylvania will address the meeting
METROPOLITAN PoLITos thus described in letter to
the Philadelphia PennsyIuanie, from its regular Washing
ton correspondent
AS the municipal election of this city approaches the
subject is becoming and interesting in
sational circles. The democrats operating usual
above board-their nominations were made regularly
cording to the usages Of the party, and meetings rc
quenty held, at which the sentiments and purposes of
the democratic candidates freely expressed On the
contrary the opposition know nothing party are at
work in stealth and secrecy. private arrangement
brohght out Mr.. Walach independent people can
date for Mayor and notwithstanding it has been given
out that the straght-out know nOthngs () intend to
support another person, depend upon Mr. Wallach will
get their votes. The now playing is designed to
been for several years past acting with the demo-
cratic party, well all easy-yirtued democrats who
may have real imaginary wrongs to avonge against
their party How well this plot will work. remains yet
to be demonstrated; but IL scheme, palpabe and
shallow aSod be successful confess it would speak lily
for the political sgacty Of the good people of the federal
metropolis. 'aJ
TnH YAaERs FESTIVAL is thus chroncled by " Malta
the welknown and able correspondent of the Boston
Post In this city
III diversified my daily round Of attendance ON Con
gress and the departments day two ago by accepting
invitation from Capt Schwarxman, of the German
Yagers whose fine military bearing had previous OPP
portuny Of witnessing at the Richmond celebration
attend picnic Of the German societies and population
at the Park There WAS very gay Gnae, there al
most always Is when the Germans get together Mnsc
and dancing, singing and drinking lager Eymnasic feats
by the Turnyeren, and military exercises BY III Yagers
made up the programme, oyer all which that ine officer
Capt Schwarxman, reigned by common consent. Lam
fond Of German pc-ncs. EAg aa Si aais5f &
EXCURSION RIOHNoND Mourn VxRSoS.--On
Saturday excursion party from Richmond will visit
Mount Vernon arriving there about noon and leaving
at O'Clock p m The profits Of the excursion ere to
be given to The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of
the Union and it b. ramored that Of tho proi-
nent members will accompany the excursion. 70 tat
Cannot party go down from the metropolis 10 meet
the patriotic virgnians and to them that the ct
Of the metropolis which bears the of WASH
ngton will do all in their power to aid in making this
hallowed shrine public property! ast5,auo1 L5ra l4l
EDrc EDUCATIONAL srAr1sr1cs city Of washington is
not the only place where the advantages Of education are
not universally enjoyed. Iu New York the Board of
Education state that there registered - connected
with the schools under their supervision l2554s schol
ars with average attendance of than 43,737;
there being absence against attendance Of
lo -or
fraction one-third Of tho whole number. Another
s that wenforned estimate that there are in
the city Of New York, from tceny ry Mousand children
alolly disconnected uah and attending any school ,g
WARNING The Evening BaIetin Of yesterday says
he experiment is being tried of uniting oil parties and
factions opposed to the democracy party and cit
ens tickets the municipal elections for the purpose
of drawing off national and assocating them with
the opposition preparatory to the grand fusion Of the fall
elections We democratic friends against all
such associations They but the tricks and devices
of s enemy, who cannot hope for in open,
hosorable contest, with their true colors flying.
NtsAScrs Those who object to the Long Bridge, OF
10 the olr the road will bs pleased
10 hear that Chief Justice Shaw of Massachusetts, said In
late decision att AsAs 3iN aN4 Fs ~
can persons have right to ahate public nuisance
As in cases cited by defendants, individuals may cut
down gate erected In highway, destroy bridge
thrown over nayigable waters Il t6l W aod
Goxn ABnoAp. Lieut. Henry A. Wise and lady, who
have for time past resided in this city sailed for
Europe Saturday last in the Vanderbilt II stated
that Lieut. Wises health il seriously impaired In
quece Of Injuries sustained in exercising the heavy guns
In the navy yard ut Washington about year SINCE and
he goes to Europe by advice of his physicians to take
the benefit of the waters of Carlsbad. ~
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GsoRGsrowS Hxuafrrs. 1.-The residents Of Georgetown
Just now somewhat excited at attempt which IL
being made TO set off, aportion of the Heights and
thus Nee the proprietos from taxation, although they
viii continue to enjoy the privileges and benefits of the
town. Mayor Crawford has taken prominent stand In
opposng this measure, although he has not adopted
abusive style Of argument calculated 10 do harm
than good m q h4uan fa u sft
TH MARNB' BAND performed last evening at the Pres
idents Grounds The weather unpleasant, and, a.
there had been disappointment on the previous Wed
ncsday, the attendance was not large
Qsrns vrussAs BtssADAx (Which on Monday las)
appropriately celebrated last evening at the the Brit
ish legAtu in this city Lord and Lady Napier entertain
Ing select party with their wonted hospitality, f
TIM RArsoAp fx which has passed the House appears
to give ganeral sssAction. The residents Of George
town are sspeialy pleased with the ea Of the railroad
cars which will be great Improvement The present
ouanibusses. ihsi g19's1 itIpi ~ agoda sahip1
datjs q bslpaqto yin arh ~ agid Be- aaa1tis1 lga