Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-15
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tan Association last light, on Social and Re-
lgious life in Greece, ;" was one Of the very best
that has been delivered here for a long time
We are sorry that we have not room TO report IL
al length. We hope that the Association will
procure It's repetition at the Smithsonian Institu-
tion, or elsewhere, so that the public generally
may have an opportunity Of hearing IT, The
lecturer, Mr.. George Constantine, is a young ma
tive Greek, now pursuing his studies at Amherst
Colleee. Hesaid that he appeared before the audi
eace not as an orator, but a specimen snatch he'd
from among the ruins Of his native country He
briefly reviewed the history Of Greece bringing
1t down to the present time, and dwelling elo-
quentiy upon the relics and ruins Of ancient gran
deur that dot the face Of the country he spoke OF
Its lu1uTiant fields, blushing vineya d. frapran,
orange groves and blooming gardens He repre-
sented the population as dense, sociable and
happy They have no political parties to dis
tract Them Their greatest drawback Is foreign
nnuence-Russian, English and French The
IDEA given Of the social condition Of the people
ls very similar to that which we have of Ia BAH
substantial IN their habits
Tue education Of the country he represented
as being In nourishing condition and at a very
nigh standard There are great many schools
suPPoIIeo oy the government, and all classes
nave an opportunity OF procuring a good educa-
uon The lecturer spoke Of the Gymnasia at
Athens, which correspond with our agricultural
ia1rs The Greek religion very much resembles
the Roman Catholic, only that the former does
not acknowledge the authority Of the Pope The
priests are bound by the vows Of celibacy, and
IL Is their custom to go unshaven and uns horn
giving them very patriarchal appearance. The
principal religious holiday, among the Greeks
Is Easter. Great preparations are made by all
Glasses for the celebration of this day, and the
ceremonies OF the churches are beautiful and
lid, The lecturer paid glowing trib-
ute to the memories of Byron, Webster, and
Clay, for their philanthropic efforts during their
respective careers, In behalf Of Greek freedom.
he said that the people were now truly free and
squaI. Ihey nave an elective legislature and a
Tee press, and the only drawback TO their ma
uonal prosperity is foreign Interference There
are thirty-two newspapers-weekly and semi
weekiy--printed in Athens. However, Greece is
nenlnd me times: in some respects. The old
wooden plow is still in use there, and the grave
and msditative donkey is not yet superseded by
the iron horse. The lecturer spoke of the uni
Versai hospitality OF the Greeks and of the beau
", deIlcacy, and constancy Of the Grecian wo.
men. We have not room to give anything like a
perfect idea Of the lecture, and hope that IL NAV
be repeated for the benefit of the public.
HE AVENUE RAILROAD I'm the Senate YES.
terday, resolutions adopted at a meeting of the
Merchants Exchange Association of Washing
ton In favor Of a railroad from the Navy Yard
submitted by Mr.. Davis.
subsequently, Mr.. Cameron moved to proceed
10 the consideration of the bill from the House
In relation to this same matter
Mr.. lversoD hoped the motion would NOT he
agreed 10, as this was the day usually assigned
TO the consideration of private bills: and inas
much as the session was about half gone, and
very little time had been devoted to their con.
sideration, the private calendar should now be
taken I'D. ="
Mr.. Hale preferred TO have the resolutions sub.
united oy MT Johnson, in regard to retrench-
up Tor consideration at this time
MI. Brown urged the importance of at once
disPosing Of the metropolitan railroad Hill
MT cameron remarked that passenger rail-
ways In other cities had been fonnd great CON
Venlnce and comfort; and so they would be- here
10 members OF Congress and others having bust
ness al the seat Of Government as well as TO the
Mr.. Iyerson saw no reason WHY tbi, hill .borla
nave preference over all the other private bills on
the Calendar. IL was nothing but a monopoIv
ana gratuity on the part of the Government,
WHICH WouIu give immense fortunes to the per-
sons named In 1t; and he could see no justice In
such proposition.
Mr.. Mallory also opposed the bill as a monop-
Oily; ana the hour Of one having arrived the Sen
order. . $500
CRIMINAL CouRT.-Yesterday, the Court dis
posed OF the following cases:
John Mahar, assault; guilty-fne s. and cost,
same, Tor larceny; guilty-one year in the county
jan: Timothy Paul, charged with aiding and
abetting Mahar, was disch arged
- Dunn, assault and battery on his wife.
gulity-sentenced TO two months in the county
Jail and fined s25. This was the case referred
20 Ia the star Few weeks ago, and which ex-
cited the Indignation of all who he held the poor
wounded and injured woman The remarks of
MS honor, Judge Crawford, upon sentencing the
criminal were very appropriate, and we trust
VIII have the desired effect, to induce the hus-
onhd 10 Dehave better after the term Of his i'm
pTsonment has expired
Christopher Adams, assault on Oficer Sfmonds
10 the discharge Of his duty. The case was given
10 the jury, but a verdict was not returned when
the Court adjourned
Roger A. Pryor, Esq was admitted 10 prac-
tice ia this Court.
To-day, the jury In the case Of Adams.
charged with an assault and battery upon officer
Johnson SimOns, returned verdict of not guiIty
henry Williams, ColoTsd, was tried for steal
Ing a piece Of rope from Joshua Pierce. He was
found guilty.
Eben Ben Fowler, colored, was tried for an
assault and battery on MS Mary Smith Yer.
dict not guilty.
Henry Douglass was placed on trial for an as
sault anu odtefy This case was pending when
CENTRE MARkEr.-The attendance Of country
dealers was much better than for a week mast
The supply Of country pork /. on the increase.
this morning II was selling for 81 rs per 100 lbs
The hay stands were occupied: sales at 10 cent,
to 81 90 per cwt. Market prices were as follows.
Beef fresh, pr Id. IOal5 Roll butter ...... 2sa3O
d. D''-.'''''''' Phiia print...... 40
r r'Ii ........... i0al2 Cheese.......... 12aI4
VI uttoh........... l0al2 Onions, pk....... 81
dmo.'....-..... lOal2 Peaches, d.. 12a2O
oot ...'...;;'' IOdl2 oyster Plants.... 3d4
IeusnSe, PI ip-... ~ cabbage, pr head Gals
hdlo ............ - Beets, bunch..... 3ai
Beef tongues. Scars Carrots .
Bacon, hams..... Pals Lettuce - 3a6
sues; .......... lOal2h Celery, bunch. 5as
Shouloers........ 9al0 Radishes 2
yOwls ............ saIOlTurnip, peck q
Dried beef. I2a15 ISpinnach. Deck "a
Chickens, pr pair. 5Oa75 Ducks. tame. DR.. 62a75
Irish potatoes ,pk. 81 Do. red heads. 81
Sweet 2~.snI