Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-06-05
TIE MAToRAL1Y-A Cam.

IN MAfoRAL1T.--A CARD.
10 Ely fetfc'c-Ci'izsRS: . observe in the In
tehigencer OF this morning two ANONYMOUS COM
a''ohs, Over The signatures respectively of
Aho'Ae' OId " hiSH and Gan Old Democrat
wherein illusions are made 10 the state of INV
accounts as late Marshal of this District, and an
attempt is made by these eleventh hour traduce
eminent " '"e WV
l have now, as you well know. been ont of Of
nSe over nVe years, with means abundant TO sat
lsIy any claim OF the Government: and IL there bo
any such as II now cOvertly soug bit to be used in
.ne approaching municipal controversy why have
tue once OF the Treasury permitted IL To remain
unsettled for this long period
ne courts OF law are open to the Government,
which has my official bond, as well as nv private
any claim against me; and to which a resort is
cordially invited. Respectfully,
June ), ISIS. RICHARD WALLACE.
The POLICE PREPARATIONS FOR THE ELEc-
rIoN--Amoug those named by the Mayor for SER
vice on the special police OH Monday next are
many well known citizens of as much weipb of
character as any others in the Federal Metropolis
whose presence at the polls, wearing badge des.
lgnatng their functions cannot fail to have due
lhnuence IN repTeSsi any spirit of violence that
might otherwise manifest itself then and there
Is rampant as II Is at this time. in our most
crowded thoroughfares even, by day as well as
Oy night One has but TO pass along Pennsylvd.
MA avenue from Third to Ninth street at any pe-
Ilod httwecn 10 a. m and 10 p M To compre-
bend tue fact that there are crowds of yioi-nt
h"h' strangers To more than nine-tenths of our
population, now here, heavily armed, and ready
10 seek control election If they he chez kad
n they certainly Will he their first demonstra-
tiOn tn that end
\ correspondent writes us that LAT ni0bt hear
lnS scratching upon the wall OF his house lie
raised the window aud found considerable yang
engaged IN scratching down, with some shai
Instrument, an election handful On perceiyinJ
him they saluted him with osthS imnrecatious
and threats that il they found another such poster
on his premises, they would tear his house down
also, over the heads Of himself and family New
we have no idea whatever. that with the arrange
hents already made to preserve the public peace
ON MONDAY next, such villains will dare. on that
occasion, and In open daylight, TO interfere with
the exercise OF the FIRE mans light at any poll of
THIS Federal Metropolis. The occurrence how
ever dptly illustrates the spirit that is rampant
just now among the lawless in midst, few of
whom have any substantial Identification what.
ever with our city.
RELIGIoUs.-The evening prayer meetings are
continued with every evidence of the deep and
abiding interest which the revivals have excited
In the public mind elsewhere
Yesterday afternoon there was Z roodlv aS.s,p
blage of persons of both sexes al the Second
Presbyterian tEckhart's) Church, and the meet
ing was characterized by good order and serious
a que; on the part OF all present. The exer-
assisted by Rev j. e. Smith, DIR. Gurlev and
brothers Kennedy and Johnson. DR. GurIey
maze lew remarks suggested by the following
questions I" Am d Christian -; q Am a grow,
ing Christian 9;' and "Am a useful Christian ~
which Were listened to with great and united at
tentiOn by the congregation.
Several hedTt-StirTing petitions were add ressed
10 the throne OF Divine Grace by the Clergy and
lay brethren -
Among the subjects of earnest and fearful
prayer on the occasion was the unfortunate Jas
Powers. shortly to be hung for the murder of
i-utz The disturbed state Of the public mind
In relation To the national di iiprences between
lhT unlted States and England were also the
subject OF prayer to God. the reverend petit
TONER praying that national agxresSions might
cease and that universal peace might be restored
among the nations
At the English Lutheran church corner of
Eleventh and III streets, there was Il large CON
gTegatIOn present, and the exercises Were of more
IMAM ordinary Interest. Rev. Mr.. CRANBERRY pre-
sided, aud was assisted by several Of the clergy
ana lay brethren. An universal interest was mani
Tested IT. the devotiOns of the occasion and
many fearful eye and heaving bosom evinced
the Impression that was being made by pious
words from holy men in relation to the calls of
the Holy Spirit on sinful souls
CENTRE MAskEr-The market space was
thoroughly occupied this morning. Quite large
number OF country dealers, in addition to the
REGULAR city dealers, appearing al the stands
Tue supply was plentiful and OF excellent
quality. and sales Were brisk. The light show
s.s' which began at an early hour, tended to make
- PHEASANT; Dut, alto
gether, there was little cause of complaint The
prices We're about as follows
BEL 1resh, pr ID sdij Apples, pk....... 75as1
san Do.-......... 6alOI Dried do Sd
I"ff ........... lOdl2 Roll butteT....... 25a3l
mhti"h. .....'.... iOal2 Phiia pTint...... 40
Lamb, per o.. Zeal 50 Cheese ..... n
rth -.....- itdI2H RhubaTb bunch.
Sausage, pr lb.... ~ Onions q
i;aiu ............ l2S Strawberries prot ica2J
DecI tongues. 50a62 Tomatoes, pr doZ. - =
macon hams-... l2ai4 Cabbage. pr head. 5aiU