Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-12
DROPPING in a. the room. Of the washington

ness the neat and cheerful appsar ance which
" wears since its late alteration number OF
the share holders were present. among them some
who have not visited the Library for many
months, perhaps not for years, and all seemed
gratined with the improved appearance and the
prospects Of the Library. .-. .. .-f.'is
After some general conversation ID was pro-
posed that the shareholders present organize for
formal consultation, which was done, and p r.
Fendall, Esq. was chosen cnairm1in and VIM
q Force, secretary. .E
BY request Of the meeting Mr. J. F. Halliday.
President Of the Boa of Directors, made state
ment Of the measures which had led TO the nres
ent imp owed condition Of the Library Room,
and added that the directors believe that, with
the aid OF the shareholders generally the Library
could De made worthy Of the name which Ii
bears, ana OF Its position ar the Metropolis
Mr.. Abbott, the treasurer, stated that the cost
OF the Improvements amounted to about S4OO:
that there was balance now In the treasury of
shareholders. -
M. Clepbane remarked that the directors had
mao under consideration the propriety OF permit
nng persons to have the use Of the Library by
paying three dollars annually, without becom M
shareholders, and desired the sense of the meet
ing on the question II was resolved that the
plan suggested be recommended to the directors
for adoption.
On motion Of the same gentleman. the follow
Ing shareholders were appointed a committee 10
walt on the citizens, for the purpose of dsposing
OF sha es, obtaining subscribers, and contribu-
tons OF book and taking such Steps as may pro-
mote the interests Of the Library: John S.ssford,
Bradley, p. torce, P X Fendall, DR. J. c.
Hall, Gen A Henderson, McGuire, W. w.
w Mutd dock, r 8 Jordan, A. K. Shepherd, d..
McFaIlan, DIR. J. b Keasely, w @ Moore,
w l.. Nicholson, and DR.. w q Palmer
The above named gentlemen were requested to
meet al the library room on Monda even, ny next
st.k O'Clock
IL was stated IL at two blank books will be kept
at the room, one TO contain the names of new
books added to the library, and the other to re-
crlve the names of books which an >harehoid-y
o. subscriber may suggest for pu chase
IL was agreed L. recommend 10 the directors to
nave occasional fee lectures at the lib ary room
by suitable gentlemen. and aIso to permit persons
bnytng sbases 10 pay for them In books-the
books being Of such a cha racter and such vaiua-
ton as NAV be acceptable to the committee.
The meeting was Informed that number of
the principal American and foreign Re Jews have
been subscribed for. and that tie numbers will
be placed in the room received
IL WAS resolved that another meeting of the
shareholders be held next week, and an adjourn
nent was then about to take place, when Mr..
Frnda!i requested an opportunity to express the
pleasure and sratitHds which he felt at tle
change mad. in the condition OF the Library
his conviction of its importance To the citizens
especially in view OF the restrictions now placed
upon access to the Congress Library; his wish
that all the old shareholders were present to con-
trast the now well-lighted and comfortable room
with the dingy apartment of former days, and
his sincere hope that the younger members, in
the JudiciOus and well directed energy which
| they had shown might be bid by all the citizens
| as they most hra:tily were by himself G cd speed
The brief, but eloquent reniai Ks Of Mr. Fen
ddii, drew forth an expression VI applause, after
which the meeting adjourned.
| The DISTRICT IN CoNGREss.-In the Senate,
| OH Monday, memorial was presented 1--WE use
the lntelligencer's report) by Mr.. Mason, from
citizens Of Georgetown, in the District Of Co.
| lumbia, respectfully demonstrating against the
passage OF the bill lately reported from the select
committee touching she Banks of the District OF
| Columbia. They represent that IL said bill he
PASSED It would be most oppressive and injurious
u the business OF the town, which is aim ,st en-
tlrely dependent upon trade for its support. So
Tar as Georgetown Is concerned the m-nOrialists
assert that all her citizens satisfied with the
| solvency, ma engagement, accommodation and use
fulhess OF the banks, and the stock holders being
liable makes their notes safe currency and they
50 considered by our citizens and those with
whom they trade. They say that their banks
only suspend ID after those of the neiyhbOring
States had done so, aud when their continuing TO
pay specie would have only Withdrawn their
circulation as specie currency and flooded the
District with notes of nOn-S specie paving banks
| of other States Ii the wishes of the people are
consulted the bill referred to will not BE- passed
by the Senate, bu. at the same time they say they
| would cordially concur in any additional safe.
guards thrown around their banking institutions
| should those now in existence be deemed insult
| rcient
Mr.. NJ in presenting this memorial said it
was numerously and respectfully signed by mer-
| chants, most of whom We're personally known
| to him. He had always looked with pee uiiar in-
ie'est to memorials einanating f'om Inhabitants
OF that city, because they had no representative
on this door. S'rhe bill they alluded to had not
been reported on any memorial coming from the
People, or any consultation with their wishes.
| Without indicating what policy he should pu, =
sue In relation TO the subject, be would at pres
ent content himself with moving that the memo
| rial be laid on the table and printed ard The
| motlon to print was referred TO the Committee
| on Printing
| Mr. Sewa d said bis attention had been called
| 10 the subject by some citizens or Washing on,
and when IL came up he should consider il as
we'll IN reference Ia the interests of the country
as OF the ind ividuals Of this District who were
di-francbis-d. lie would then move to recon-
nit the bill introduced and the memorial to the
Committee on the District Of Columbia for its
scrutiny.
Mr. Mason would inform the Senator from New
YORK that the subject had been referred to a Sc
lect committee, and that the bill had been re-
ported from that committee.
| WAsHINGToN THEATRR.-The evil resulting
| frOm what in theatrical parlance il called the
. star SYSTEM" is, that the public PUSHES TO the
playh house by galvanic starts, when a dstIn-
guishC d performer is announced, aud when, of
necessity, pieces are put upon the stage hurriedly
| aud crud-lv, and are unniindful Of the far gen
eral superiority and finish of the representations
| OF a really good stock company. Thus many of
our tho a. egoers missed last night, a most ad-
mirable performance Of an admirable piece, viz :
| Taylos's"Still Waters Run Deep" w here there
was SUCH nearly UNIFORM excellence In the parts
we cannot we'll partcnlarizs, but may yet Sal that
| Mr. Sloan's - John Mildmay'' was bv many de-
| gees the best ndtion Of the part We have yet
| seen. The play is to be repeated tonight, and
we warmly urge those who can appreciate fine
| histriOnic treat to be present.
On Monday night, Miss Heron. whose late per-
formances have been among the most remaf kable
thrarica successes of the day, OF the century,
| will enter upon brief engagement, opening in
- Camille" piece in which she created such 4
fntOrs in New Yo'k city. The managers certainly
show 4 disposition To perform all and more than
they promised In the start.
CAUTION TO r. F. V's.-Young bloc Is who
visit Washington TO see the sights, should bear
| in mind that II lager bier will not intoxi ate
brandy COG ktaiis will and that If when <iig htIy
''spIung" they forget their chivary and insult
| ladies on the street, they may chance to find
| themselves lodged at the Corporation expense.
and even the tender Of bOgu names NAV not save
| them from recognition and disgrace. The Young
4 gentlemen who were fined 80 "a each at the
guard house this morning, will doubtless under
stand US.
| CIRCUIT CouRT.-The argument in the case Of
James p Mexican Mary F.. Blake, admins
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