The Washington union., 1858-03-03
CITY OF WASHINGTON WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH 3,
LOCAL NEW 8.

LOCALNEws.
COMMENCEMENT OF rus NATIONAL MEDICAL CoLIHE-
The thirty annual of lectures in this institu
ton having closed the commencement exercises will be
read in the lecture room the Infrmary this Wesnes-
day. evening, at y o'clock
On this occasion the degrees will be conferred by Rev
Dr. Hnney president of Columbia College, upon the fol-
lowing gentlemen
Cyrus Bacon of Michigan; Robert s. Bernard, of vr-
ginia b. c. Cooke of North Carolina Selden W. Crow
and Robert NJ Halcs, of Ohio Isaac b Jones, OF Mis-
souri, j. w. Iackcy, Of Louisiana G. Miller and VIM.
E. Waters of the District Of Columbia; Henry Wadron
of New York.
The dean Of the Medical Faculty, Prof J. j. Waring,
NJ d., will deliver the valedictory address.
The faculty this institution consists Of the following
gentlemen
Thomas Miller M. d. professor of anatomy W. r.
Johnson NJ D. prof of obstetrics and diseases of women
and children J. Riley, d., prof OF materia medica
and therapeutics j. Fred. May M d. prof of surgery;
Grafton Tyler NJ d., prof Of pathology and practice of
medicine j. J. Waring, M. D., prof Of physiology and
microscopic anatomy +. w. Hilgard Ph, d. prof. of
chemistry, pharmacy, and toxicology W. A. Bradley
IT,, NJ. D., demonstrator of anatomy.
Tus BurlErS of the United States Agricultural Society
for March will contain The Constitution Of the Society
Information received from State Societies Congressional
Legislation upon Agricultural Matters Operations of
the Agricultural Bureau during the month of February
Agricultural Patents granted during the month Of Feb
ruary Meteorological Operations of the Smithsonian
Institution Importation and Expectation Of choice
stock Success of the Camel Experiment; American
Horse Tanner in England Operations of the Society,
&C., &c.
The Bulletin is sent gratuitousy and free Of postage
to all life members of the United States Agricultural So
ciey and such societies and newspapers on its
list of correspondents
CnY FINANCES. elaborate statement made in
the board of aldermen Monday evening, showing the
finances of the city TO be in much more favorable con-
dton than has been represented It appears that since
the present mayor came into Office the receipts have
been
For the fiscal year ending June &c. 1857 $685. 542 II
For three quarters the present fiscal 227 942 28
4s4,475 90
And the appropriationsfor for 1851 -$ll6437 81
For part of present year------- 200 AGO O8
Leaving an excess of revenue Of ------- 1873 O4
LECTURE BY Mr. EVERETT We gratied to announce
that Hon Edward Everett has accepted an invitation
from the Young Mems Christian Association and Young
Catholics Friend Society to- repeat his lecture Char
ty for the benefit of the poor of the city OF Washington
The lecture will be given the Smithsonian Institution
on Tuesday, 10Th March. Due notice will be given OF
the arrangements which understand will be made to
secure the comfort and accommodation Of the large mum
Der of citizens and strangers who will undoubtedly
wish to avail themselves Of this opportunity to hear that
distinguished orator,
LECTURE ny SiLIixAN IvEs, ID. D.lhis distinguished
divine, formerly Protestant bishop Of North Carolina
vii, lecture this evening Philharmonic Hall he
right of private Judgment As much curiosity exists
In the community hear and this prominent acces
sion to the Roman Catholic Church. there will doubtless
/ be large audience
BALTIMORE ANNUAL CoSrEnENcE. The regular session
of the Baltimore Annual Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church will at Wesley Chapel in
this city at II clock this morning Bishops james and
Ames will preside and interesting session is antici-
pated although the conference will be only half the size
that it has been in former years It comprises all the
churches of this District and southern Maryland with
part of those Of western Virginia. and Of Baltimore
TurArR,cAL-srch general desire has been expressed
to witness Mr. Couldock and Miss St. Clair again in the
Willow Copsc that it is to be repeated this evening
This popular piece put the stage by Mr. Eytnge,
is highly attractive and well calculated to exhibit the his
trionc abilities of both the stars and the excellent stock
company.
i Last night Buwers play Of Rchelien was produced,
and Mr. Couldock made favorable impression the di
pOmAtlc MISS Ifaf TAKING Ine Oh
and Mrs. Sloan figuring as Francois, the page,
The NORTHERN MAII--Mr jackson, of the New Jer-
sew and Mr. Pclton of the Philadelphia and Baltimore
railroads. have just concluded arrangement with the
Post Office Department to facilitate the mail between
Washington and Boston twelve hours-eaving Washing
ton at g. p m. arriving in New York at 2, as
to leave in the early New Haven train
HolMEs's LIFE BoArWe regret that other engage
ments prevented attendance at exhibition of
Homess Ssrlang Suyf and LIFE Boat, yesterday
ing at the navy yard Those who witnessed the trial
speak in the highest terms of its merits life boat,
there being little in its ghtng lfbailng qualities
that can get out of order while it has great buoyant
properties 1t can be made either of wood, iron cop
per. and need cost but little more than common
| boat
UNIoy BESEyoLrNT SOCIETY. The treasurer of the Ia
dies Union Benevolent Society begs to acknowledge the
CENT of the following contributions all Of which
| pended
| Dr. J. c. Hall, $50 d. G. Clagget esq, SO; A
Friend SO; A Stranger, $40 Col Jas L. Edwards, s5;
| DIR L. A Edwards SIS A Friend, IS; Miss Carr, IS; A
Friend per DR. H. e1 collected by o. G. Wight SIG rs;
| DIR j M Wilson, ST +. NJ. Magruler, 81 T. j. Ma
| grufer SIP 95; John T. Given, 50 SO in smaller
| sums $40 so L.. H. Young cord wood.
/ CHAalrs MATTHEW'S who is delighting the Bati-
moreans with his admirable and graceful acting and
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