Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-11

MEETING OF THE JACKSON (BRBcKINRIpG ~
DEMOCRATIC AssocIATI on LAST EVENING There
was quite large number present at the req ular
weekly meeting Of the Jackson Democratic As
sociatiOn last evening at their hall on Pennsvl-
vania avenue, between Four and-a- half and Sixth
streets. Speeches We're made by Gov. Stevens of
Oregon, Judge Dixon, of Tennessee, and others
The speakers We're frequently and loudly an
plauded. The Chair having announced TO the
Association that the Hon Mr. Yancey was expected
to arrive in the city about the Goth of the present
month, on his proposed tour to the North, on mo-
ton OF Mr. Hoover, committee Of five was ap-
pointed to wait upon that gentleman, and request
him to address that Association and the citizens
Of Washington from some convenient locality, to
nounced 70 arrive at Annapolis on the both, he
will probably be here about the 10th, when ii is
to be hoped our citizens will have opportunity
Of hearing this distinguished man and popular
orator .- es A ~ -E,--.-~ De- a....-s, :
BREcKIsRIDsE MEETING IN ALEXANDRIA, LAST
NIGHT Gazette Of this morning says: '.The
Breckenridge democracy Of this city turned out
In full force last night, around the pole erected
In front Of the Court House. A large audience,
including number of ladies, were present. the
crowd occupying a considerable portion OF the
square. A stand near the poll had been handsome
ly constructed, Ornamented with flowers and
coiored lights, festooned with flags, and bore on
Its front the names of Breckinrfdge and Lane
Across the street was suspended the American
tags and the Union Jack, and from the top Of
the pole several flags waved Music was on the
ground, rockets sent up, and a small cannon fired
On each side Of the stand, bon fire was kindled ,
making the scene quite animated and picturesa ue
David Funston first addressed the assembly In am
able speech giving terse history Of the difticu-
s' BENZ sss He was
cited considerable applause.
A Observation-Disclosures has just slaughtered
green turtle weighing 356 pounds and young
fellow at that as tender, juicy and rich in the
flavor Of its green fat, asthe fat Of canvas back
or reed bird. II was turtle that might have
turned the heads Of all London's aldermen fof
yoluptuous In appearance, as that Of blooming
belle OF twenty-eight In the vigor and pride Of
her en- oen Potaf, He who wonld enjoy such
turtle steaks and soup az are not TO be tasted twice
In lifetime, should call at Hammack KS without
~''a''. Or 80 - -Zhss
THE CENTRE MARKKr.-This morning the mar
ket opened with an attendance and supply much
below the average. The country dealers were
few In number, and their BLESSINGS were not as
extensive a. usual. The quality WINS excellent,
no. indication Of q change Of prices, except for
articles nearly gone out Of season. Articles Of the
best quality bring the prices Of last week without
a murmur
|, fCxsrxAL GrAnpHousr cx.xs-Nick smith,
(col. y drunk; workhouse 30 days VIM. Wells,
yagrsnt; hn e. and =, costs. Sals George Miller,
Geo Whaley, fighting; do. "a Is. Jno Thomp-
son, sleeping In the street; do. 81 Is Isabella
Penny, di.oIdsrlH d. q Is VIM; Hudson,
accommodated
'sss-tro #ses------- asst l.sz - e
BEAR IN. MIND the grand prize picnic at AT.
that they are having fine time over there, and
that the festivities win probably be kept up until
late hour. The drawing Of presents takes place
at half,psst ak O'CLOCK: See advertisement.
CROWDED HOUSE greeted wyman on his nrst