Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-05-27

Sixth WARD PoLITIcs.-A called meeting Of
the ti-Know- Nothing voters of the Sixth Ward
was held at new Odd-Fellows' Hall. Navy Yard
last night, to ratify the ward nominations There
was an average attendance and quite an enthusi-
astic time.
Esputa's Cornet Band did up the music i'm spir-
tied style.
MIR. J. ID. Brandt was called to the chair; and
after some Introductory remarks. urging activity
and union on the part Of the Anti h now othings
introduced to the meeting
"a naVia G crawford Esq Of Pennsylvania.
considerable space. combining his remarks chiefly
to an exposition of Know \ othingism giving a
minute history of its workings from its institution
uo"n 10 lhe present time and illustrating the pol
dotes
He was followed by a Mr. Cook. who warned
the members OF the Old Democracy not to bolt, but
10 stick by their principles, notwithstanding the
croaking OF disaffected parties
Mr. W lenox followed, addressing the meeting
al some length, and sustaining the action of the
praise Of the hitherto good administration of
affairs by Mayor Berret, and of his efforts in in
surfing to our citizens excellent police force by
meals OF which The citizens could now walk the
streets in security.
Mr.. l.. warned the American partv to look to
Whai they Were doing. That party In the North
had become the Black Republican party. and any
action OF the American party here was Iendiny
indirectly. assistance To that misa,aIde faction
whose aim was disafiection and disunion, and
who would crush the South if they could with
their higher law.
Mr.. Nj w. Cluskey spoke briefly on account of
ll-health, and his remarks were chiefly directed
To review OF Know NOthin9is ism. MIR C. opined
that the Know Nothing party had entirely disap-
p+dren from our country save the remnant which
was left in the State Of MARYLAND Where the
party had gone to, he should not undertake 10 saw;
he would leave that for his hearers To ascertain IL
they Were members of any historical societies, but
ne snoulu not trouble himself to make the invcs-
tlgatlon The speaker then alluded Ia the randi-
oates Oh the Democratic party for the Sixth Ward
ana spoke In the warnest terms their titaess for
tue places to which they had been nominated
Mr.. McNerhany. candidate for Alderman from
the sixth Ward, followed, in an animated and
eloquent speech, and was addressing the meeting
when onr reporter left, 1t being then past clock
pm
We regret that the crowded condition of our
columns to-day compels las to limit our notice Of
luis meeting to So small space.
THE FOURTH WARD MEETING LAST NIGHr.-
Citizens of the Fourth Ward Opposed to the pre-
sent misrule of their municipal affairs, &c &c,
met in mass meeting at Temperance Hall. last eve
ming for the purpose of nominating candidates for
Alderman, Common Council. and Assessor and
eectng hve delegates to the proposed city conven-
Won We on hohGay evening next for the nomination
Mr.. Richard Wallach called the meeting to or
del and stated its object Whereupon Mr. John
Il. Clements was called to the chair, and MI G
Ii. BasSett elected secretary.
WIN. Ii. Webb was nominated for Alderman
Messrs Josiah Essex, John Ball and A. J LarDer
for Common COuncilmen; III. Lyles for Assessor
Messrs. L: u Clayton, Selby Parker. Richard
allach. John Fletcher and } r. Clements wer.
appointed delegates to the proposed CITY Conven
ton. on next Monday evening
Inc meeting was largely attended. and quite
harmonious. 49,
The FIFTH WARD MEETING last night, held by
citizens opposed TO the Mayors vetoes high taxa
ZION, &c, &c, was called to order by Amos Hunt
Esq
Mr.. John Purdy was called to the chair and
Major b Ii. French appointed secretary
Mr.. Hunt stated the object of the meeting 20 he
to nominate candidates for Alderman and Com
mon Council opposed to tue Mayor course and
elect delegates to city convention TO nominate
city officers.
Mr.. John Purdy was nominated for Alderman.
aud Messs Nathan Sargent, Jos. NJ. Adams and
DIR. w. +. Wallace for COuncimen
On motion Of Mr.. Hunt. ii was ordered that tie
chairman and secretary name five suitable persons
who shall attend the city convention rs the repre-
sentatives OF the antitax and anti veto and anti
One-man power views Of this meeting
The chair named III. n. Gilbert, Amos HINT
Jas Lynch. Saml. Cook Mr.. Hamilton. and tine
meeting adjourned.
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derstand that this gentleman. who is to lecture a,
the Smithsonian. ON the '!Ei ShiesHih C,pfvyy ;,
oh Monday evening next for the benefit Of the
Mount Vernon fund. is expected to arrive Oh Sat
urdav morning, and will occupy the rooms pro.
vided for him at Browns Hotel
Ina view of the Oft-repeated expression Of fear
that the lecture room will he uHduly crowded we
may say that We have it from good authority that
such an occurrence has been guarded against and
that, Tor the convenience Of those who cannot
procure tickets before that evening. they may be
had at the north entrance, and that for the convr-
nience OF all, tue doors will DE opened at GI
instead OF as heretofore announced; and A hand
OF music Will be in attendance.
By AN ADVERTISEMENT in another column. j,
will he seen that the new Building Association.
(the PhGnix) hold their second meeting on the
LIST of June, at Temperance Hall The number of
shares is limited, by the constitution to ? tgO
We understand there are 500 shares yet untak.n
and that persons wishing to subscribe can avail
themselves of the opportunity offered by the As
ISOLATION to do so on an equal footing with oriyi-
nal subscribers until the 1st of July next The
officers are: George r. Adams. President; George
T. Jillard. Vice President; Ed. C. Dyer, Treasu-
rer; and II. M. Hanson, Secretary Directors
Charles Wilson. Thos. J. Fisher, ii. A Burr H.
Richey. Jas II. Smith. w. :. Roberts w ]
Mcclellan, w Dougherty, and p. Harvey.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVALS advertisements
OF strawberry festivals to he commenced on next
Monday evening-One by the ladies OF Waugh
Chapel congregation. in one OF Gen Green build
ings on Capitol Hill, for the benert of the church
and the other by the lady managers Of the St Vim.
cent Orphan Asylum, at franklin Hail. corner OF
Ninth and ID streets, for the benefit Of the asylum
CIRCUIT CoURr.-Testerday the jury of this term
were discharged finally, the cases of the term for
trial by jury having all been disposed of
To-day the law docket was called over. and sew
eral cases were disposed of by the Court
Tomorrow chancery business will be taken up
WATCH REruRSs.-Aaron Cokely, col. drunk,
dsorderly, and throwing stones, was locked up
for the night, and this morning required TO pay
line of Sll Is, and give security for peace John
Connan, drunk, disOrderly, and profane fine and
costs, S6.I5. VIM. Smith, drunk and disorderly;
line and costs. S3 IL.
REAL EsTATE.-Jas C.. Mcclure X Co. sold
yesterday lot n, in subdivision OF square No 52S,
tn Daniel Mclaughlin, for 30 cents per foot lot
~. same square, to 81. ID. Richards for 10 cents
per foot.
THE ISLAND folks are sadly in want Of a ward
commissioner just now the time Of the present in
cuInbent being occupied with other matters at
the City Hall. -