Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-05-04


sonian Institution this morning.
The time from O'Clock until the opening Of
the meeting was occupied in the reception Of the
credentials of delegates, who were Immediately
handed Guide Book to Washington, and pro-
gramme OF the proposed meeting, and Of the fes-
ivities at which the members Of the Association
Were invited guests.
The enrolment, &c, took place in the western
section of the Smithsonian National History Gal
leIy, and kept half dozen gentlemen busy seve-
raj hours
In the interval before the meeting was called to
order the delegates occupied themselves in exam
lining the various rooms OF the Institution, which
were thrown open for that purpose Greetings
between friends who had not met since the last
session Of the Society were exchanged, pro-
grammes were inspected, and all the antecedents
| gave promise Of most useful and entertaining
meeting.
At O'Clock, on motion, the meeting was
called to order, and the President DR. Paul +
| Eve, Of Tenn took the chair.
Rev. Byron Sunderland then addressed the
Throne OF Grace In prayer extremely approprj-
| ate 10 the object of the Convention
DIR. Harvey Lindsay, Chairman of the Commit
Tee OF Arrangements, welcomed the delegates to
.9e metropolis OF the Nation, in an appropriate
address He reviewed the past sessions Of the
Association, spoke of the life of a physician as
one oil self-sacrnce, and rejoiced that they could
mus come together to unite their efforts for the
GOOD OF their race. He said Washington had
little 10 oner to their attention-no noble parks
no botanic gardens, no hospitals of many wards
| yet the committee would offer to their gaze what
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pilgrim-the Home and the Grave of Washing
| ton tAPplause. Once more, he concluded ]
tender you the Inequalities Of Washington and
| the affections of our hearts.
| The calling of the roll was then proceeded
| with, and delegates answered from various States
as follows: Maine ,, New Hampshire g, Con-
! Island 5, New York 70. New Jersey 25, Pennsyl-
vania 66, Delaware L. Maryland "a, District Of
Columbia IS Virginia 8. North Carolina 8, South
! Carolina 10, Georgia ~, Alabama l. Kentucky O.
| Tennessee :, Indiana 6, Illinois II, Michigan g.
| Iowa B. Missouri 1, Ohio II, California o Hsr-
vcy, [aPpIause,l American Medical Society Of
p y |, !aPPlause'l S Navy, Geo. Clymef, C.
DR.. Lindsay. from the committee of arrang-
nieBtS, reported that sessions of the Association
would be held from 0 d. m. until p. IN. He also
| announced the readiness of the President of the
| United states to receive, along with members of
the Association, such ladies as may be with them
| DIR. ]. NJ. Snyder was unanimously confirmed
| as member of the committee of arrangements
The delegation from each State then proceeded
TO nominate representative on the committee to
| present year. as follows:
r. Job Holmes, Me George H; Hubbard, N Fl D;
r Ia n P rn' VI; e: Allen, Mass; A, Wood
Y; J. B. Coleman, N J; J. Hays, Pa; JOS.
Askew, Del: S. =. Smith, Md; n Young. D.
G.; a ). Payne, Va; w fl. Mckee, N. G; w .
n;n lag Ts a.; r. II Breckenridge, Ky ~.
IL. McPheeton, Mo l.. Mendenhali, Ohio; C.
| West, Ind A. Luce, Ill; H. Pitcher Mich (:
| Clymer, L. : n.
The President appointed committee on ESSAYS
| Dr ID NJ Reese, Of New York, one Of the Vice
Presidents Of the Association, offered an apology
touching certain action in relation 10 reconmsnd-
| ing an expelled member Of the Society to a m. d
| ical position in the Philadelphia Hospital ;
| which, after some debate, was ordered TO be
| spread upon the minutes, and our report closed
| The CONFERENCE of the A. nj. T. Church met
yesterday morning, Bishop Payne in the chair.
After religious service by ID. w Moore, and the
reading of the journal, A.W .Wayman, chairman
| OF the committee on the case of John H. Gaines
reported him guilty of the charges preferred
| against him He will accordingly be expelled
from the A. nj f.. Church. The second question,
| W no remain on trial was asked when ober,
r. W1ynan and Stephen Clark were continued
| stephen p. Pyard and Daniel Ridout were ad.
| United into full connection; VIM H. HOPKINS
l.. q Speaks, William w. Grimes, J. r. Sterret,
| ana = L. Byard were elected to elders orders
| Rev. |. p. Campbell book agent presented tbs
| annual report of the doings of the book commit.
Tee IN Philadelphia, accompanied by some very
| lengthy remarks.
some exception was taken to the report by w
w Grimes, ]. X. Sterrett and nj. Sluby A. w
Waymdn moved to refer the report to the COM
mlttee on the Book Concern.
The anniversary Of the Missionary Society will
take place in Israel church on Wednesday nil bt:
on which occasion addresses will BIZ delivered
1 ~ fdyne, Kew. J.. Brown OF Louisville
NY, and Rev. Stephen Smith, Of Philadelphia
Appointments for Tonight: Israel church. w
ID w. Schurenan; Union Bethel, A. Wheeler
Georgetown: J p. Campbell; T. street, X. r WAY.
man.
SECOND WARD MEETING.-A meeting OF the
Anti-hnow Nothngs of the Second Ward was
held at Harmony Hall last night, the object be.
ing TO select a candidate for the Common Conn.
| Gil in place of F. Jefferson declined ] ID
| LARK, Esq, was chosen chairman, and William
| Pettibone secretary
The following resolution was passed.
RsSotred, That a maj ority Of the votes cast b-
| necessary to secure a nomination.
The following names were then put in nomi.
| nation: e. =. Jones', G.. l.. ColtmaD n Yedder
| b. Claxton, j II. Wheeler
! TN The hrst ballot there was no choice of a can
| didate, and the second c. s Jones received 81
| votes and L.. Coltman 50
| Mr.. Jones was then declared the nominee NJ
| the convention by unanimous vote
Ater making arrangements for calling mass
meeting at an early day, resolution was passed
recommending the Evening Bulletin" 10 tb.
| patronage OF the Anti-KnOw Nothings of the
| second Ward as an orthodox ex ponent of the SEN
tim Timer OF the Anti-Know Nothing party in re-
| spect to the present municipal contest
The meeting then adjourned
| MORE Observation-Disclosures evening. as
Messrs. Houston and Barry, of the Board of AL
dermen, were returning from the session of the
Board, and when near the residence of the former
| "c'c stdHuInS on q street corner engaged
| in conversation, they were set upon by patty of
| FagdDonds, the leader OF whom with several
others assalllng them with low abuse md tn reats
| OF revenge for their having aided in the estab-
| llshnent Of the Fifth Ward patrol. There was
an evident intention on their part to have muss
and but for the determined conduct of Messrs
| Houston and Barry, they would have been well
| beaten no doubt. While the alteration was
going on, couple of the Fifth Ward police came
past and the villains dispersed rapidly. but were
pursued 40 hotiy by them that one OF them was
taken, and conveyed TO the office of Justice
| Mchenna On the way there, the officer took
from his prisoner d set Of brass knuckles and n
| pistol, and the facts being stated before the Jus
| tice, the captive Ram was fined So and cost,
| in each case.
| MASONIC CoURTEsIEs.-The members of Daw-
son Lodge, on last Saturday night, paid vii.
| by invitation, to the old Washington Naval
Lodge, Navy Yard, where the compliments of
the season were exchanged, and after the transac.
ton Of some business, all partook of a grand sun.
| per, got up for the party by Weaver
number Of distinguished guests were present
| among whom were Grand Master Peirson of
| Minnesota, and Grand Master Whiting of This