The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-01-09
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USrED STATES AeRIcumuRAL SOCIETY The roolus of
this national society Todd Co store next to
browns Hotel open every morning from ten until
twelve o'clock Delegates already beginning to
rive for the annual meeting which will next
wednesday morning AT the Smithsonian Institution.
Al recent meeting of the Philadelphia society for the
promotion of agriculture the following gentlemen were
appointed delegates ID. Iandreth, A. L. Elwyn J. Nc
Gowan, @. w Harrison, s. G. Fisher, Braig Bddle, s.
c. Willets, A. 4. Newbod John Rice, Chas Kelly, Geo
Blight A. l. Kennedy, Or. E. Emerson and Henry In
gersoll.
Tux NATIONAL AKxoRY, erected for the volunteer mi
hta OF this District is occupied by the National
Guards Captain TAFT, and by the presidents Mounted
Guards Captain Peck The ''Washington Light Infan-
try, the German Yeagers" and the Montgomery
Guards" will doubtless remove their and
equipments to the quarters provided for them.
reorganization of the volunteer militia of the District
ia desired by those performing duty and hope to
see the subject examined before long, by the proper
thoritics
YOUNG MlN's CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION --Rev Theodore
L. Cuyer, of New York. has consented to deliver the an
nual address before the Young Mems Christian Associa
ton on the 18th instant at the Smithsonian Institution
Richard O. Mccormick, esq, author of "a Visit to the
Camp of Sebastopo is also expected to make some
marks the same occasion
Tux EIGHTH OF hsuARY duly celebrated in the
metropolis Both houses of Congress adjourned in honor
of the day. flags displayed and " the loud music of
the cannons thunder lent its aid in proclaming the
honored anniversary In the evening there was ball
given by the Union Guards at the Assembly Rooms and
the annual supper of the Jackson Democratic Association
at Philharmonic Hall.
REsroRAro REsoLUrE This interesting histori-
cal picture which has for weeks attracted crowds
of spectators including Of most distinguished cit
izens will soon be removed Those who have not
it will do well to lose time, the especially the
transcripts of the celebrated pictures bequeahe by Tur
to the British nation are exhibition at the same
place.
OPP FELLOWS FesrivAL-C Columbian Lodge of the l. O.
O. f., will have annual festival on Monday eve
ming january 1lth, at Odd Fellows Hall Addresses
will be delivered by the Rev. j. G, Granbury and the
Hon. Reuben C. Fenton, followed by distribution OF
gifts to the Orphans music and dancing.
SMITHSONIAN LEcruaEs.--Dr. S. j. Hayes delivered his
second lecture last evening before large and apprca
cative audience
WAsHINGroS THEATRR. The vaudeville company now
at the newly up theatre is highly praised by those
who have witnessed their performances, and the corps
de-baa is winning fresh aurels in 'Acalista The Sig
norma Teresa Rolla is said to be dause of great merit
CalMIsAL CouRr.--George Grouse, convicted Of
saut and battery George f. Hillery, with intent to
KILL has been sentencedto Imprisonment in the District
penitentiary for five years.
RKv. Mr.. WALDO well known in this city the chap
lain of the House of Representatives in the last Congress
is said to be dangerously i'll at his residence in Geddes
New York.
DR. MAcKAYs LECTURE tonight, on the popular and
historical songs Of England will undoubtedly attract
large audience to Philharmonic Hall 1t to be deliv
cred it will be recoected at the request Of large
Der of distinguished residents.