The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-25

tisss being confirmed the bill passed The board then
sijoarssd
Conso~ Cocxcfl Mr. Hsown reported back Joint res
oluon authorizing the psblcstion of 500 copies ior
distribution of the recent law which was passed TO sub
nit the question OF increasing the funded debt 10 the
voters OF the city passed,
Mr. Epxossos introduced joint resolution respecting
the grade Of street between North Capitol and first
streets east adopted
Mr. ,BRowS moved that the board take a recess Of
twenty minutes, there being business the pres
dents desk adopted
When the board reassembod ball relating 10 the
the aldermen.
The act merely gives the vestry of the Washington
parish the privilege Of enclosing portions Of 18th and
18th streets east in accordance with recent act of Con
gress donating said lands passed
! On motion Of DIR. WALLacE, the board adjourned.
THr ODp FxLIows PROGRESSION, to-day, win be i'm
posing display. The Baltimore lodges and other vtors
that city, will arrive in the trsa leaving Baltimore
at GAS M those from Alexandra viii arrive BY the
railroad.
We requested to state that the galleries OF the lee
ture room at the Smithsonian will be thrown open for
the ladies' only at III o'clock, and that the lower
floor will be reserved for the fraternity.
IL ID to be hoped that If there any police officers
on duty they will that the drivers Of carts and
nibuses not suffered TO drive through the procession
they did yesterday rskng the lives of the children
In other cities where the captains OF police understand
their duty, they always detail force where there is
public procession, TO protect it.
TINS YAeHns FESTIVAL Is spoken Of I'm high terms by
the papers in all parts OF the Union. The Washington
correspondent Of the New York Sunday Times ssys Of
Zone Of the most delightful Jssa have attended IN
years the May festival of the Germans, who annually
turn out in large numbers, and socially pass day IN
May extensive picnic. All classes conditions
and ages there from the infant 10 the ocogenaran
procession, headed by the Washington Yagers, and
composed principally of Turner's and the members Of the
Sangerbund and other musical societies, made very
snowy parade through the streets its way to Schsfe
Seventh street where the festivities to take place.
And what scene there Such fun and ollity, and
all of the most harmless and pleasant description The
singing excellent, the gymnastc performances
derfu and the consumption Of lager was absolutely
fearful TO contemplate"
wAsHnarox THnAnx Mr. EytiDge's benefit last
night well attended, although the House continued
in session. and the weather unpleasant Miss Avona
Jones added aurels to her proud wreath Of hue,
and warmly applauded. The beneficiary and Mr..
Dawson also loud applause.
Tonight believe, there is to be performance,
Mr. Dawson having declined accepting at present the
complimentary benefit rendered him by his many
friends
/ ALLEGED FRAUDS The examination at New York
city of william Fuer charged with forging draft for
IS 900 the General Post Office Department, purport
ing TO be drawn by James Reside, in 1885, conclu-
ded Friday last before United States Commissioner
Belts The accused committed TO at court,
] in default of 81, 900 bail.
GKHnAS MAY FEnrvAL--The Winnebago Tribe Of the
independent Order of Red Men and Franklin Lodge Of
the United Brothers marched in procession yesterday,
with music banners, and regalia to Schaers, the
Seventh street road where they passed the afternoon In
rural sports and dancing not forgetting generous pot
tions OF Lager
CAPITAL CARps.-Mr. A. Andrews, jr, the celebrated
card writer and the Of the exquisite little vignette
representation of the Capitol it will appear when fin
ished has returned from New York and may be found
his desk in the vestibule of Browns Hotel.
THE Tax SALE of the present year viii commence to-
day, in the City Hail. at ten o'clock, m, and viii BIZ
continued from day to day until all is sold.
The MosrsoNsRY Grams, Capt r. b Key, will parade
this afternoon, in full summer uniform.
THx HxcuRsuoS to Gly.nount on Monday next will be
most agreeable affair. See the advertisement Y
ORIENTAL L0dcE No 49, which will head the procession