Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-28
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pid0useo, ana therefore breaches what be knows
he has poor life, indeed, who depends upon
such thing as that. There are some who claim
mai the Berret party 10 composed Of moral men;
NAT they do not violate any law, moral profane
DID anybody ever see political party that was
willing 70 claim--to admit that il had any immo-
railty In IL! Did anybody ever see a political
party succeed by be living is oppOreatsl
IL the democratic party In this city cannot
whisky" 1t stands pom very rotten foundation
indeed. This Is but following in the steps of the
knew nothings, who, whenever arose to speak
during the exciting canvass just prior to my
election as Mayor, would exclaim q yo1 are
drunk" and Mr.. Berret's men are here Tonight
Following after them. Suppose am drunk; the
words that utter are true. load and prolonged
eneeringJ And If | were so, and I can utter
truths against Mr.. Berret and his administration,
las do now what would | do II Were sober,
Loud cheering Let him or his friends get over
these facts and arguments thatI present II they
can, without any reference TO me
Mr. Berret took no notice Of the letter | sent
hlm inviting him to meet me in these discus
sions. oh no, be was afraid Of ANYTHING could
say But after 1 had spoken In the First and
Seventh Wards, you find that getting a little
frightened, he last evening had Mr w H Hope
ana several other people OF like kindred, speak
Ing in the Seventh Ward. And YOU find aSotice
published in his organ Of to-day, that there VIII
be meeting in the Sixth Ward tonight at
which several members Of Congress will speak
and that sour worthy candidate for the MAYER
ATTY" Will honor those present by showing him.
81. ies, M. berret 10 70 De present, 10 let YOU
look at his person. daughter
Now his friends have been announcing for some
lime that he was going to stump MARYLAND for the
democratic candidate for the Presidency Well,
suppose II he can speak in Maryland he can
speak to his own constituency 4 know I can
speak better to people know and love than can
to strangers. / heard Mr. Berret attempt to make
speech once at the CITY Hall. He commenced
by saying that 'Gen. Jackson said, sThe Federal
Union must be preserved and | say Law and
Order must be maintained" loud laughter
and cheers He went on to say sundry other
things afterwards | know that Mr. Berret in a
veto message which he sent 10 the Councils about
the water pes, said that il the House of Repre-
sentatives had done what the Board of Common
Council aid, what would the President Of the
United states have done1
Wen, know Mr.. Berret places a pretty high
estimate upon himself, and he could not have
made modest comparison to save his soul; and
Mal, tne people understood, because il would not
have magnifed him sufficiently to have made a
modest comparison. Now MIR Berret could have
found what would have been the duty of the
President TO b I'VE done under such circumstances,
oy referring 10 document passed by the Con-
gress Of the United States which ia as easy 10
understand as A is to be understood from Y. But
Mr. Berret in order TO magnifg this thing, ard
showing that he didntbegin TO undt rstand tie DO
siuon lie occupied, endeavored TO exemplify the
meaning of the law by comparing tue charter Of
the city TO the Constitution Of the United States
and the Councils of the city to the House Of Rep
resentatves, and the Mayer of the city aRd the
lew ponce ofdcers, TO the President Of the United
States
Now, my friends, didn't present myself to
you as a candidate simply because | am dem
ocrat, simply because am endorsed Nv a ward
nomination In opposition TO one gotten up by
sort 10 all sorts OF base practices which ought not
to be resorted 10 by either the democratic or any
other party. announced myself candidate for
the mayoralty because understood thoroug hly the
Interests Of the people of this city; that 1 have
served a regular apprenticeship as such. and be-
cause contend Mr.. Berret does not know how to
discharge his duties, as fully demonstrated by his
administration, or rather maladministration.
The speaker on retiring was greeted with loud
plaudits from all sides. Mr.. Heating then rose
and announced that Mr.. Magruder would speak
In front OF the City Hall on Tuesday even! ne
next. The meeting then adjourned.
C1RcuIr COURT.-The case of Margaret Lyons,
administrative Of Elizabeth Braiden, agt r.
Hazard, Oliver T.. z. Hazard, and others was
concluded on Saturday by verdict for plaintiff
suit was then taken up In which Miss F
Brink was plaintiff and VIM. Forrest defendant
"a case OF defamation Of character, growing out
OF the loss OF property missed from house where
plaintiff had lived; damages laid at So 600; ver-
dict for plaintiff, and damages awarded $50
Verdict set aside by Court not being in confor-
nifty with the evidence.
MEETING OF THE YOUNG MKx's DEMOCRATIC
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS advertisement a meet
ing OF the Young Mems Democratic Association
OF the Island was held at Potomac Hall on Satur
day night, when, notwithstanding the Threatening
aspect OF the weather, a large number was in at
tendance. The meeting was addressed by the
President Of the Association, (Mr. ID. Clary) NJ.
w Cluskey, Esq, J. G. Cook. and ]. NJ Mudd
Mr.. Berrret was heartily endorsed by all the
speakers. We have not room to-day to give any
report of the speeches.
ANOTHER MAGRUDER MEETING To-NIeHr.-It
viii be seen by an advertisement elsewhere that
DR.. Magruder has accepted an invitation 70 ad-
dress MS friends OF the Third Ward, this Mon
dsyl evening, In front Of the Northern Liberties
Mafket house. There seems TO be very great
Interest manifested In the Doctors CAMPAIGN
speeche just at the present time and this like its
predecessors, will no doubt be very largely at
tended.
UNION GUARDs.-This fine corps paraded this
morning In summer uniform under command of
Captain King, and, after marching through the
prncp streets and avenues of the city proceeded
10 convenient spot for target practice They
looked well and marched well. and Were accom-
panied by Withers' band.
VERY SEVERE STORM visited this section Oh
Saturday afternoon, doing considerable damage
TO property In this city, Georgetown, and AleX-
andria-the particulars Of which are crowded out
to-day, but will appear tomorrow.
QUERY.-Mr. Editor: Is Il any evidence of the
efficiency Of our city police that billiard saloon
was II ghted up, men seen playing, their laughter
heard outside, &c. &c on Sunday night last I'm
Law AND ORDER
The LECTURE Of the Rev. DR. Cahin at the As
sembly Rooms this evening, on " The Tides, " is
expected 20 be scientific treat Of the very h hest
order, and Will, Of course, be very numerously
attended by our citizens.
SEE ADVERTISEMENT Of japanese coin pipes
tobacco: &c, for sale by w. K. Chandlee Card
Writer, at Wizards Hotel.
REPUBLICAN RATIFICATION MEETING II will
De remembered, has been announced for this eve
nlng, In front Of the City Hall.
BEAR IN MIND that the Ladies' Grand Union
Festival commences al Odd Fellows Hall this
evening.
JAPANESE Coins, &c.
A small quantity different kinds of Coin a few
Pipes, some Tobacco and other articles eQually
novel, all OF which have been obtaiuea direc lv Of
the Embassy. Persons DESTROYS Of obtaining those
genuine Japanese articles should cas immediately
as the supply Is very limited, and they csn be o.
tanned no where else. w. F. CHANpITK
1T Card Writer, Willards' Hotel.
AMONG THE MANY PREPARATION before the pnh
lc a. certain cures for the Fever and Ague none
have been received with such especial favor as pr
j. Hostetter's celeb ated stomach Biuefs This
tonic has been Oh culated and its many virtues pro-
mulgated throughout the States. and every day tie
Propretors are greeted with the tslliEence of some
dreadful case yanquIshed by the use of Their ceie-