Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-04-29

paign Of 1856, when a different policy was pur-
sued by the Democrats, and their efforts were
in the election Of DR.. Magruder.
The mismanagement and carelessness of Know
Nothingism was next adverted to severely. He
then referred to the independent candidate. MIR.
Wallach, who, he said, was acting with the
Know Nothings two years ago. To commence
secured the services of the Evening Star, a paper
which, Notwithstanding il had alluded in the
very highest terms to Col Berret on his retiring
rom tne position OF Postmaster, was the first TO
cast rePIoach upon him after his nomination. and
oy an underhanded system of sapping and min.
1ng endeavor to affect the election to his disad-
vantage, and to the advantage of the brother of
the editor, Mr.. Dick wallach,
The editor of that paper said, in an editorial.
that he was under such pecuniary obligations to
his brother as to render II due to that gentleman
that he should preserve neutrality in the present
campaign. Yet we now find him, instead of
standing aloof, endeavoring to hold Mr. Benet
ana the Democratic party responsible for acts of
outlawry with which they have nothing 20 do
hoping no doubt by this means to increase the
chances Of his brother. 1t fist said of the nom.
inatiOn of Col Berret that it was an anti-Ma-
gruder nomination then that il was brought
about by the Jackson Democratic Association
Next, call; pretending to be signed by citizens
who refused to adhere to the nomination of the
Democratic Convention, comes out on its col
umns. One OF these signers, Mr.. Gilman IL
turns ont lives in the country, and another I'm
n,
know what the paper was when he was called
upon to sign it, but being told it was got up by
the mercha nts thought 1t was petition, and was
all right OF course. heard that 1t was said bya
relative that there were " fifty Irishmen in the
city who would have signed the call but il was
thought they had better not do so, as It mjgb
lnJure him with the Americans" Mr.. c. did
could be found fifty irshmen so base he would
forswear and discard his Irish origin
But, Mr. Wailach, of the Star, says that his
fhar hoe =
this city powerful lever for the cause of the
Democracy. This, Mr.. C. hesitated to believe:
but, granting 1t was so, he supposed the invest.
ment had paid fair interest, and could not think
That IL is good reason now why the Democ ratio
party should suffer from the recreancy of the
Star, solely for the benefit Of one man. Hetboug hit
1t would be advisable to have the business of tie
once settled up, and pay over to Mr.. Walach, a
sum equal TO the proportion of the profits on his
Investments. This would be squarinc up the
accounts between Mr.. w. and the Democraiic
party, said nj n. c., although 1t is we'll known
that the Star has succeeded wholly because of its
Democratic patronage. Attention was called to
Its share OF government advertising as an illus
tration OF this remark. MIR. r. Wallacb's poljt.
lcal course was reviewed, and he was accused Of
having always acted with, and aided in further
ing the interests of the Know Nothing party,
even il he was not a member Of the Order Ar,
ter again urging the claims Of Mr. Berret and
closed his remarks
On motion Of Mr.. Brandt, the thanks of tn.
meeting were returned to the spea kers and the
meeting then adjourned.
SERENADE TO THE POSTMASTER GENrp.I
we were unable Yesterday to publish an account
OF the serenade Of the night before last in honor
OF the Postmaster General, and this afternoon
avail The Star of the following account of it ap.
pedrinS originally in The States:
81 Last night grand serenade was given IN
postmaster General Brown, by the contractors
now in the city, in honor Of the impartial and
energetic manner in which he has awarded the
great mail lettings.
They marched in procession headed bv
Wlthers's band, to Gov. Browns residence on
u stieet, between Seventeenth and Eighteenth
streets, where they performed several excellent
pieces. In few moments Gov b. appeared At
an upper window, where he was received with
cheers After the applause had subsidized
"Col. Shorter, of Alabama, introduced the
audience to him in a few brief remarks He
said that they were Southern contractors with
southern interests al heart, and came 10 thank
MN Tor the impartial manner in which he had
these great contracts e "a
Gov Brown responded He thanked them
as iellow-citizens for the honor and regard tbev
n r, SHOWN MN by this compliment. lie had
received no notice of this visit, but strangers as
they were, he welcomed them as fel low -citizan,
ana was pleased To be able to resi- pond 10 them AZ
Ieilow-citlzens, who had transacted their bust.
ness under his administration of the Post one
Department Wv ''o
=" You are here as citizens, representatives. Of
d'neIent portions Of the country and ali bjgh.
III eneLSeuc men, who have been chosen
10 carry out the great mail contracts of the De-
pdF'mcnt He trusted that their contracts were
idSoIaDle 10 them and that they We're also yalua.
n'e' lot ne ala not look upon those who came i'm
the STRIFE OF contest for the contracts of the DE-
partment as his enemies but he viewed them az
hl2h- minded, honorable men, whose enerpv and
honoT would enable them to execute the Service
they had undertaken in a manner best snited -
nf
lie again welcomed them as his friends and said
he had not watched them as enemies ar M.
spectators, but had endeavored to make his in
teIcourse with them commendable TO every on.
ana he believed IL had been conduc with hi
moral and social feelings. They had na.sed
through exciting scenes, but with the utmost
nd, hony LOT NE was sure there had been no de-
Itct IN MS manner or that Of the other officers of
the department. When ii was considered ,yh,t
an Immense amount of names were to h. over
looked, IT was not so much matter of wonder
even IL their patience was exhausted sometimes
but he would not forget that, in all Of the hn.i
ness transactions with the contractors the suhor
dlnate officers of the Department were entitled IN
eIedt cItdit, Tor much belonged to them He
commended them to the contractors and 10 the
entire country. Thirty thousand cases had been
received, examined, recorded, and pre- pared md
yel he mad not approached book but what he
iounu every name and case correct IChpers
" He believed at least he trusted and hnned
that every contract or case had been decided i'm
partially, and that all had got good contracts and
"o'c HatiSHeu tie ala not intend 10 make a
lengthy speech, and would close his brief re-
marks by inviting them all in to partake of some
refreshments. ~
The band then performed a national air.
wnen the company went in and spent an agree.
able hour. The viands and refreshments were
abundant, and those present did Justice 70 Gov
B. $ hospitality. Withers favored the corIpanv.
including the ladies Of the house with his q
nary Bird Waltz and many OF her excellent nj eces
OF composition, which, to be doubly anprnrfatcd
must be played by his band ~
MISS Brown, assisted by Miss Saunders rs
cflVed the gentlemen in a sparate parIor An
awaited themselves Of the opportunity TO nav
their respects to these accomplished ladies roy
:. AT about IL O'Clock the guests retired ont
side, when the music again sounded on the nigbt
air. The procession then formed under fbe
marshalshiP of Colonel Powell, of Alabama. and
marched to the Presidents House, where the
band played national air The MIC ut was a
beautiful moonlight one, and the music sounded
excellent. Gov. Brown was in his usual good
spirits, and the occasion will not be soon foT-
gotten by his Southern friends
A"CITIzENs MEETING. Last night a sprink
ling Of some fifty or hundred people gathered
at the City Hall steps in consequence Of the fol-
ln,xyf call In, y