The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-01

lied to announce that there win he the usual Saturday
Reception at the Executive Mansion to day. from one
D o'clock, p, m, until three. q u
RxIoruixas AT rnE Rrsulr The anu ouncemsnt that's
victory had been gained in each branch Of Congress By
the supporters OF the administration, alt nc
tons and combinations, spread over the metropolis
in very short time and crowds out to enjoy the
triumph and to exchange congratulations. Those
tors and representatives who had aided In achieving the
passage of the bill received the cordial thanks Of their
fellow citizens and every appeared TO be in the best
of humor except occasional black republcan, his
cupaon gone The result had been decisive, that
the most ssnguine Of these agtatng gentlemen did
appear to have the least hope that anything
''turn up TO comfort them.
Meanwhile the cannonies under the direction OF Mr. j.
+ Holohsn) made their preparations, and advised
expecant friends at Alexandria and the rest Of
mankind that the Kansas question is banished from the
halls of Congress. The cloud music of the lannon's
thunder pcaled forth national salute of thirty
guns, zone being added for the State,) Capitol
HILL In honor Of the Senate and many in honor
Of the House of Representatives. Another national
Lutte fired at the Central market and the balance of
hundred guns in front Of the Executive Mansion.
The President of the United States then honored
with the salute Of twenty guns to which the Chief
Magistrate Of the Union n entitled by usage d 9
The sautes Of course attracted crowds and
the congratulations exchanged the especially the
victory in Congress know nottingham and Its repub
can allies Is cheering to the democratic and
anti know nothing voters of this metropolis The
ments of Humphrey Marshall Campbell, and other dis
tinguishcd friends Of Giddngs and Howard have been
exactly the those Of the guerrilla band which
around the conservative party of this metropolis
impeding It's advancement and by steathy surprises
king occasional foray into the camp when wander
| inpd ocrat he form In "a Ant those
who expected to defeat the democratic party in Congress
disappointed those who suppose that secret
Vaccinations and decetful neutrality mislend the
of Washington will find that they have miscalcu
lated the patriotism and the public spirit Of citi
zens.
Could a band have been obtained, there would have
been serenade given to the President, but the May
Ball and the concert had monopozed the musicians and
II was postponed until tonight when brilliant ovation
may expected Three cheers for the votes Of yester
day
SEVENTH WARp-The anti know nothings of this ward
met at Potomac Hall Thursday evening last for the
purpose of nominating candidate for assessor and for
other purposes
On motion, s. Yorke AtLee, esq, called TO the
chair and Mr. Charles Allen acted secretary The
meeting proceeded nominate candidate for
when Mr. S. s. Taylor declared TO be unanimously
nominated.
On motion, IL was,
Resolved That committee of five be appointed who
shall have power appoint committee TO each block,
whose duty shall be to its respective district
and eneavo TO secure full vote Of the party at the
next election. aa6
The chair appointed Messrs H. A. Clarke, VIM. Wise,
John Morse, E. S. Allen, and S. Humphrey said com
mittcc.
On motion, II was further
Resol,c That committee Of five BIO appointed TO make
arrangements for holding mass meeting In the ward
The chair appointed Mcsss. j. e. Morgan, Charles Al
en H. A. Clarke, s. Humphrey, and E. Alieh as the
committee
The following resolution was unanimously adopted
Re.olsed That the editor Of the 'Epnng Star has for
eited all claim to the patronage of the anti moth
ngs of the It'll ward, and that recommend '1he
Washington Un,on and 'The States to their favorable
consideration.
The meeting then adjourned to meet on the 18th of
May next.
CRIMINAL Counr-The trial Of Benjamin Ogle for the
murder Of John Webb resumed yesterday morning,
and number of witnesses called by Mr. Radcliffe to
prove the insanity of the prisoner and of his family To
rebuff this evidence, the prosecuting attorney called
John Cemenson who testified that he married aunt
of the prisoners thirty years ago he has lived with
SINCE and any evidence OF insanity in
her. or heard that she insane until it stated by
his wife had tried to hang herself he the least
evidence of insanity about the prisoner who his APP
prentice and the best he had he has twelve chill
dren by his wife, and the slightest symptom
of insanity about of them he would like TO have
the jury those children and il they insane
r. H. Trunnel, John II. Trunnel, VIM. Cooley, Geo
W. Cooley, and Francis Hutchins each testified that they
had known the prisoner since his childhood and had
never witnessed any evidences of insanity about him
any of his relatives r. H. Trunnel also testified that
he arrested the prisoner after the fatal act and TINT
he appeared perfectly sober and The testimony of
Robert Ould and DR. semmes against the plea Of in
sanity At halfpast twelve O'Clock the court took
cess
After the recess Mr. Maury made an eloquent address
TO the Jury, summing up the evidence and concluding
with instructions to the jury very similar TO those given
at the first trial
concluded his argument when the court adjourned until
this morning. t Htt ya fH
MuxpER's MAY BALL.-This Is the first Of May day
around which cluster many pleasant festive recoectons
In Old and Merry England the youth Of both used TO
gather around their village May poles for holiday SPORTS
and although the Pursns of New England austeely cut
down the May pole erected Merry Mount savorng
Of SATAN the festival duly transplaned to the middle
States by the more liberal Cavaliers, who remained loyal
to home customs and TO their sovereign. Gradually the
young people have begun 10 claim the holiday, and
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