The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-13

with lutz, when hasi OF pistol and one nre,
aad turning around the pistol in James Poweps
hand the other two shots believe Mr.. Powers fred
said .'stop shooting said this TO Powers thought
ball had bit Mr. Lutz l then left after the shooting
ceased previous TO leaving behind the bar and
saw persons lying there heard McGoliigan say
ssMcAiease, don't fire " around and told him 80
not shoot =; have had conversation In Jail with prison
he never threatened only said swore TO what
Intended would swear 10 q d--d lie
Several other Witnesses were examined, but nothing
materially additional elected The court then nd
journed until to-day.
WAsHrSaroN Cry DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION, AT reg
ular meeting OF the Washington City Democratic Assoca
tion held on the 9th inst the following resolutions
unanimously adopted and have been communicated
10 for publication by the secretary, B. r. Sylvester,
esq:
Rssolpd, That however much party organizations
10 he deplored in our municipal elections the RESPONSE
bty Of its introduction belongs exclusively to the know
nothing party who by that means. obtained the pre-
dominance in this municipality in 1854.
Resdrcd, That said party, although defeated subse-
quent OCCASIONS have relaxed their cxertons for
restoration and that harmonious cooperation
by all those opposed to their peculiar tencs
more mperativey indicated than in the ensuing muni
cipal election
Resolved That have to believe that the 'in-
dependent nominations being announced, but
novel manifestation of the spirit which has been
heretofore detected under the DISCUSSES Of know-noth
ingmn'' and " Americanism'
Resolved That it be recommended to the members Of
the Washington City Democratic Association, and all
other democrats to the circulation of the
paper called the Washington Union
CrrY IMPROVEMENTS -workmen are busily engaged in
completing the extensions of the Capitol the Treasury
Department and the General Post Office and the excava
tons have been commenced for the foundations of the
bridge which Is to Pennsylvania with
Georgetown, for the aqueduct pipes Several fine and
in contemplation in different sections Of the city
while tenements are being remodelled At the
westcnd the unsghtly bank left by the excavations in
front Of Dr. Maynards house il being graded down In
terraces, and 1t Is to be hoped that long steps
will be taken to rebuild the dozen tenemens which have
either been destroyed by fire by the excavations and
disgc the appearance of that portion of the city
Quite number Of streets have been freshly graveed
and there appears to be demand Cor laborers every
hand.
CIrY CouNcIis. Want of space forces to omit our
reports of last night proceedings which not of great
importance In the board of aldermen communication
from the mayor suggesting the appointment of commits
soners of sewerage referred to the committee on i'm
provements. a bill passed for grading New York
avenue between 18th and l4th streets, and James s.
smith confirmed police constable ricc Nicolas San
derscn, resigned
$4,000 for grading and travelling street north from
North Capitol street to Boundary street bill concern
ing saughter-houses ordered to be printed and to
lay on the table for two weeks
CnRoSIcIs OF CRIxE.--Thc following is given AZ the
summing up Of the report Of the captain of the Auxiliary
Gnard for the month Of March
Total number cases tried at the guard house during
the month l65--white, IL coorci, 81 males, l4s
females, IL.
United States Riot 5 stealing, assault and
battery, IL attempt to rob, 1.
Corporation cases.--Drnk and dsordcrly, IT. va !
grancy, 2s profanity, 8; gambling, lounging in
engine house, L; carrying dangerous weapons 6 dis
orderly conduct, ID ; fighting / fugtves, Q; safe
OF these prisoners AZ were residents of the District Of
Columbia
The OrERA To-NIGHr.-We have not much space to de- |
vote to the opening Of the operate tonight at
the theatre but that the attention Of the
public has been sufficiently interested by the managers
announcement 1t is long time since citizens have
had an opportunity to enjoy refined, elevated, and
complete musical entertainment, and Veris Trdpiaa is
an acknowledged favore, with those who do not
admire that composer The purely dramatic style of
Signora Gazznga is admirably adapted to its forcblc
and effective music; and the may be said of Sgnors
Brgnoli and Amodio, who combine dramatic power with
beauty of voice. OF the elite of fashionable So
CLEANLINESS. Those householdeB who had caused the
winter accumuaons of coal ashes and rubbish to be re-
moved from their yards and alleyways before the
storm have the satisfaction of seeing their premises
in neat clean condition. Others negligent will
do well to profit Ivy the example, and be in readiness for
the next cleansing showers.
We pleased to that the commissioners hav-
ing the Streets alleys and cutters ceanscd and put
order. IAN of prevention is worth pound of
cure and it is better TO spend hundreds of dollars
in cleansing the city than thousands If threatened with
disease next summer.
FAIR AT OPP FEIIows' HALL-Thc ladies of the vari-
ous Roman Catholic societies in this city have open
at Odd Fellows Hall fair the proceeds of which to
be devoted to the erection of church North Cap
ito street great variety of curious and useful spcci
of female ingenuity with toys, bouquets confec-
tionery and good cheer sold by most persuasive and
agreeable amateur dealers. Those who wish to pass
a pleasant hour, and at the time to hepa good
work. will do we'll to look in the gay scene at Odd
Fellows Hall.
Mons SHOOTING. Samuel Biggs old cartman who
resides IN the Seventh ward has recently been much
noyed by the youngsters in his vicinity and Sunday
afternoon ono Of them named Stephen Dudley threw
stones at him. and chased him into his house Where
upon Biggs took his gun, went into his yard and fired
the fence at Dudley wounding him in the leg with
small shot The youngstcr taken homo to receive