Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-04-13

IN1ERKsr1Ne CERKMoNy.-At the meeting Of
the Grand Lodge Of the L. O. OF, last night
an interesting scene was witnessed; being the
presentation to the Grand Treasurer of a testimo-
NAL which had been ordered by the Grand Lodge
at its last meeting.
The chairman Of the committee RI Al John
Thaw) reported that the committee TO procure a
suitable testimonial to be presented to thew rthy
Orand treasurer, P. G. Martin Johnson, as a
q! MANIFESTATION OF their fraternal regard, and OF
their high appreciation of his long and faithful
services, had performed that pleasurable duty.
IL required (said the speaker) no great effort of
the Imagination to make a suitable selection Of
an appropriate memorial as a tribute to Christian
virtue aud intrinsic worth They had therefore
made choice of beautiful copy of the Holy Scrip
lures and Prayer Book-that which has been
ms guide through life, and which we trust may
shape his way 10 more enduring reward beyond
the grave.
The committees report, and the testimonial
procured by them, being satisfactory, the cere-
mony OF presentation then took place, the X. w.
nj John X Piper addressing the recipient In
substance as follows:
Brother Johnson--rhe G rand Lodge, at its last
session unanimously voted YOU suitable testi-
monial in token of the appreciation by the body
Of your valuable services as Treasurer, and APP
pointed a committee to select the same. You
have just heard from the report of the chairman
of that committee that they have performed the
duty assigned them,-how ably and how salts
factorily they have perform that duty you have
an opportunity OF Judging. imagine (said the
speaker) that no selection could have been made
by them which would be more suitable or more
acceptable to you, and I am certain that they
could have selected nothing which would afford
yON greater pleasure in receiving. 1t is a Just
and proper tribute to we'll tried and valued
officer, who has discharged the responsible duties
OF his office with fidelity and to the entire salts
faction of all, and am proud of being the honored
| instrument of this Grand Lodge Of conveying to
you this expression of their regard. Without
further remark, now, in the name and on be-
half Of the Grand Lodge Of the District Of Co.
IndPpendent Of Eel.
lows, present you with this magnificent Bible
| and beautiful Prayer Book i'm consideration of
your long, faithful. and efficient services as
Treasurer OF this Grand Lodge.
q. T. Martin johnson received the testimonial
with great emotion, and could not express his
feelings. He was unworthy, he thought. to re-
| Lodge. In the responsible position Of Grand
Treasurer, to which he had been repeatedly elect
! ed he had done no more thanhis duty, which he
| had aimed to do as officer and an Odd Fellow,
| and II was gratifying to him that he had given
satisfaction to his brothers. He could only ten
der his thanks fur the gift, and desire to retire
| in peace
| The testimonial consists of "A large quarto Bible
| and octave Prayer Book of LipPincott's Latest
| edition, beautifully embcilished, both bound in
| Turkey Morocco, panel style, and were procured
| in Philadelphia by ID. Stuart, who kindly un
dertook the task of obtaining them for the com
mittee; and their beautiful design and execution
bear testimony to his good Judgment On the
| outside Of each book is the inscription
| Presented to p. q. Martin johnson, K w .
| Grand Treasurer, of the Grand Lodge of the Dis
| trict of Columbia, |. o. o. F., by the Grand
| Lodge"
| ANDREW kYLE--A friend of the Young man
| Kyle, who was drowned in the canal, above
Georgetown, on last Sunday, writes to us to con
tTadct the statement of - Spectator - in our yes.
! terday's issue, that Kyle committed suicide be-
| cause OF having lost his money. Our informant
| states that the deceased had no money to lose
| and had that morning borrowed So from his land
| lady; ALSO that Kyle was not employed in the
| Union office, but in the Globe office also that he
had not been in this city for four years previous
| to last December.
| The deceased was worthy and industrious
yonng man, with many sincere friends who
deeply deplore his unfortunate death. His friends
| paid The last tribute Of respect to his memory,
| and the remains were deposited in the vault at
| Oak Hill Cemetery, Rev. Mr.. Wilson officiating
| The printers have had a meeting and passed
| appropriate resolutions OF respect for the de-
| ceased, coincidence with his friends and thanks
to those acting kindly on the occasion of his
| death.
COURT OF CLAIMs-Monday.--Jame B Arm
strong rs. The United States. Mr. De Bow ar
| gued this case for the petitioner and Mr. Nc
Pherson for the United States, and the case was
| submitted.
The presiding judge then announced that as a
| token Of respect to the memory Of the late Col
| Thomas Hart Benton, and to enable the Judges
| I o'clock.
The Court adjourned until Monday next. at -
O'Clock, in consequence Of the continued illness
| of Judge Gilchrist.
| THE FAIR FOR THE BENEFIT OF The NEW
| CATHOLIC CHURCH.-The fair to raise the means
OF completing the new Catholic church being
built in the vicinity of the residence Of Senator
douglas ana the Government printing office is, so
| Tar, well attended. All who pay il visit come
away delighted with the lively and beautiful
| ladies they find there, we'll as with the good
things OF the entertainment provided for the pub
| lie by its managers. Itcloses we near on Satur-
worthy one, and just at this time nowhere else in
| washington can a more agreeable evening be
| spent. Go one! 90 all
The DEMOCRATIC MAYoRALry Cosvyy11ox
| IL has been suggested to us by member, with
| the approval of many citizens, that this conven-
| ton shall meet in day time instead OF evening
This Will certainly be the wisest course to DUR
SUE as there will not, probably, be the same
amount Of outside pressure from rufianism and
It's ccnfederates, as il the sitting is held after
night The Convention is to meet on Thursday
next, In the Assembly Rooms, on Louisiana ave
| nue. near Sixth street.
THE SHOWER This morning. our CITY was
visited by avery heavy shower of rain, which did
much to lessen the amount Of labor required by
the ward commissioners in cleansing the alley 8
and cutters OF the CITY While the RI in descended
III toifehN In the northern part of the city, there
was considerable anxiety for the safety of window
glass In the southern and southeastern portion,
caused by severe storm Of hail
CASE No. GO, BEFORE THE CRIMINAL CouRr
Editor Of the Star: In reading your paper of YES
terday noticed that my name was mentioned as
one OF the party assaulted by Bub, alias Taxte-r
Eggleston. ] beg leave to state thae have not
been assaulted by him at any time to nv know
| Ledge. Please make the correction, and you will
oblige me. EDWARD DuBAyr
DENTISTRY See the card of DR. Thomas q
Hills, the accomplished and very successful
Washington dentist. His improved mode of in
sorting artificial teeth has given satisfaction to
all, here and elsewhere, who have tried it, Call
at his Office and examine for yourselves
WATCH RETURNS Lewis Hgdon, d c., dis
orderly; dismissed. George Sullivan, Md. l., do t;
do: Charles Childress, Md. do do George
Bell, DC, do do. Nine dodgers, all non-res-
dents.