Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-11-24

Social Msrrrsd ID rim wAsnfxsrss An,
Washington Art Association
met at their new hall last night. DR.. Stone, as
President OF the Association, called the meeting
to order, and stated that this was the frst of
series Of semi-formal meetings which the Asso-
citation proposed TO hold. he also stated that II
would be necessary to hold the meeting In reg.
ulsr order for few moments, for the purpose Of
transacttng necessary business.
The minutes OF the preceding meeting having
been read and adopted, the Chair stated that the
next business In order would be the Nomination
OF members for election. Between twenty and
thirty new members were then proposed and
elected, among whom were Lord Napier, Gov.
stevens, OF washington Territory, Hon. A. Ken
Others p, = - =.
The President then resigned the chair, and
called Rev. Mr.. Hall to preside over the eonrer.
Rev. Mr.. Haley made beautiful address In
reference TO the general objects Of the institution
Prof Henry followed, with a very felicitous
statement OF a programme Of precedence for such
marks with a comprehensive exposition Of the
relations the fns arts with the sciences, phi.
losophy, aud the material world.
In answer to q call from the members Of the
association, the President (Dr. Stone) made
few remarks. =
His address was very beautiful and was well
received --
Mr.. Baumgrass made few remaks in refer
enc. to means Of dissemination Of taste for fns
art.
The President stated that the association had
anticipated the recommendation Of the gentle
man; and also made some reference to interesting
costumes which bad been contributed by MEM
oers, and which now adorned the walls Of the
gallery-vfz: those Of our revolution, the Indian,
aud the modern G reek costumes.
At the request Of the President, Rev Mr. Sam
son made some interesting explanations in rela-
ton to the Greek costume. Free conversation
was Then resumed, and an hour and q half was
thus pleasantly employed. After which the
MARRIED.-The suspicious OF many Of our old
friends that a well known police magistrate Of
this city had entered into bonds, to appear at
court, but for " peace" and "good behavior - ap-
pear to have been correct; for this morning we
see the announcement In city pa per of the mar
rage Of L. G. Dom, Esq d, to Miss Mary A Webb.
we thought that there was Temai kable degree
OF andbilty In the conduct Of our old friend for
week pasta disposition, too, to dispatch bust.
ness with greater rapidity than the usual Iocomo-
i've rate Tor which he Is so remar kable But we
noticed, too, that there was little confusion and
absent mindedness at times, which was partic.
uiarly evinced this morning by the leaving of his
specs at home. Well, IL is pecuIiarity of newly
married folks to be little confused at hrst, es.
peclallY when they have to receive the congra
ulations Of host Of old wagg ish friends; but II
| soon wears OF. We wish the Squire and his bet
Ter half long and happy life; but we shudder
when we think OF the judgments against offend.
ing olo bachelors at the seventh district bar In
future.
IHR BALLS To-NIGHr.-Wh hat merry-making
there Will be, to be sure, among the lads and
| lassies OF Washington, tonight. There will be
the Odd Fellows Levee, at Odd Fellows, Hall
the festivities Of the Washington Light Infantry,
H., mons Bnlidingi the merry, making Of the
Friendship Club, at Sott's Hall; the cotillon
party Of the Shields Club, at the Washington
Assembly Rooms, and the ball of the Good w i'll
Club, at Philharmonic Hall. Amid such varied
attraGtions who Will not spend joyous time, and
make night Of ito,
ALL RIGHT AGAIS-Josiah Hitchcock was
arrested last evening by officers Ginnity and
suit, Tor an assault on his wife. He remained in
the guard house until the trial hour When hi,
WE appeared he became very penitent and
promised not to indulge In intoxicating drjnks
Tor twelve months, Upon his earnest solicita,
llon, ana the recommendation Of the officers she
agreed TO nv him again, and the case was dis
missed. 1t was the best mode. drop Of honey
Will catch more flies than a quart Of vinegar.
DEATH BY Poison. morning, man
named Rue or Roux d. led suddenly at an Italian
boarding house in the Fifth Ward Our informa.
ton, received from officer is, that the evening
previous he took lardanum, which caused his
death We have not been able 10 ascertain whether
IL was taken purposely to commit suicide but II
was generally supposed that it was. Upon in.
curry this morning we learned that the coroner
had not been notified, and no inquest had been
made.
TRIALS AT THE GuARD-HoUsK.- Ora
ham, colored, drunk and disorderly; workhouse
w days. Michael Qooney, do do James Lee,
colored; carrying slung shot; ne and costs az IS
VIM. Fields, Biddy Carroll, drunk and disor-
oeriy; Se 10. X. 7. Mitchell, do SS Is Mar
garet Williams, colored, do; 50 6S
HRRNDoN HousE.-We invite the attention of
the Stars readers to the advertisement of this
nne house, to be found In another column The
Herndon" Is first class boarding house and
age.
FAIRS, Balls, and Festivals furnished with Ice
Sreafn o. the best quality, at 81 per gallon. and
confectionery OF a kinds. at reduced prices jresb
MADE every day, at the Philadslpha Coafecttonery
ava zee cream Depot, corner l2:h and streets
90 IS I'm
WEBBING CAKES. very pretty and very CHEAP. at
lhe fhlIaqephla Confectionery, corner 18th and p
quart. ''' - Nc o In go
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