Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-26

agent Of the Star Mr. James A. Burns having
neeessitated change in some portion of the pa
Pers Georgetown business arrangements It's
patrons there are notified that the routes will here
after be In charge Of the widow of Mr. Burns to
whom all payments for serving the paper will be
made Mr.. VIM. Collins will hereafter be the
Stars advertisement agent In Georgetown, and
all advertisements left for bin, for insertion in
HE Stor, either at Or. Barnards drug store or at
ia Bridge street, will be promptly attended to.
We commend him 10 all in Georgetown who may
nave any business in connection with publications
made or desired to be made in the Starts columns
lie Is authorized to receipt for Georgetown pay
ments on that account.
MEETING IN THE FIFTH WARD LAST EVENING
ADDRESS OF DR.. MAGRUDER Notwithstanding
me brief notice which had been given Dr. Ma
grinder was last evening greeted by very large
ana enthusiastic gathering on the occasion of his
addressing the citizens Of the Fifth Ward in re-
Terence to our municipal affairs. He spoke at the
corner OF East Capitol and First streets from
platform which had been erected for the purpose
As mas been the case at all these meetings, where
II was announced DR.. Nagruder would speak
large number Of ladies were in attendance A
few minutes after O'Clock the speaker appeared
cheers. '
He commenced by Stain that story had been
very industriously circulated that he intended TO
Withdraw from the present contest. He would
tel tSssl rot to believe a word of it. loud cheer
lag IT. rather thought that on the morning Of
the electiA Mr. Berret would retire Laughter I
1 %Sn tG'i Monday following he MsgTud
Owing to want Of room today we have been
compelled to reserve the publication of this speech
until Monday. We will then present a full and
accurate report Of this address which we NAV
remark, has been declared by those who have
heard the Doctor throughout the campaign so far
To De the ablest and most interesting of the series
and in which he pitches into the antec edents
political and personal, of The honorable gentle
men who We're announced to address a Berret
meeting at the Navy-Yard on the same evening
ana whose speeches we will also publish in full
on Monday.
BUsrNEss.-The appearance of a larpe number
OF the carriages, wagons, and other vehicles he
,,9ngIhS 20 residents Of the adjoining counties of
maryland and Virginia, I'm the vicinity of onr
principal stores and market, this morning gave
nope OF brisk sales and lively day. The morn
lng osing pleasant, and the sky sufficiently
'ouded 10 excite expectations of rain the business
a. we stores began early, and during the dav has
oeen brisk Saturday is the busiest dav of thu
'et Ia Washington Then the entire population
make provision for the following DAYS until near
,ne middle OF the next week. The country dealers
S1noWing this fact make it point to attend the
.MHdisolnston market on Saturday, and then lay in
tnelr supplies for the subseq uent week The mer
chans, we understand, anticipate an unusually
dui summer, as the result Of recent legislation i
Congfess, brought about by causes clearly ex-
Pidlned In the star Yesterday; and SINGLE bnsv
DAY IN the week will continue to be worthy OF
especial notice. "a
The NATIONAL GUARD BArrAL1oS.-we are
glad 10 see that there is a tendency amon0 our
volInteer corps TO unite in battalions. adopting
tne UNIFORM OF this or that corps, the majority
determlne- We learn that at a meeting Of the
Chlon Guards, Captain p. II. King, IL was unani-
W Wo,aisy resolved to adopt the uniform of the
Nduonal Guard, Capt. TAFT, and unite with that
corps In the formation Of battalion. This will
oe 'ne second battalion, the Light Infantry being
e ana tne close resem blance Of the uniforms
OF the two battalions gives them the appearance
OF Oelng one organization when on parade to-
2etner. We wish them success, and hope that
tney may soon be able to form a splendid regi-
nnsnt, IN which the only rivalry may be in the
perfection OF corps I'm drill.
The OLD REsoRrs.-The branches, which
existed two years ago in Washington having
ceased to exist, the many pedestrians arriving
In this city, laden with packs, and some un,
laden, are under the necessity of occupying the
old quarters" Jack Makers tent, 1.-The cannipy
. heaven. Z" The old guard house Is too unconi-
Portable for these good citizens and the neIv
one won't be completed for some time vet Con-
sequentiy. an early riser may see many Of those
old resldens' emerging from the groves the
WOOD YARDS, and other such localities, and going
Cd TO obtain their daily allowance from those
they are to serve II is pity to allow those
"S,fHl men to remain unsheltered. Why not pur-
sue the course that adopted after the last
Mayoralty election, and send them down for 800
days.
CRICkET.-We have the pleasure to inform orr
readers that number Of gentlemen met last
evening at WoOdley's Gallery, E street for
following were the officers appointed: Mr. Henry
Sdnheld, President; Samuel Owen Treasurer:
w. Cadman, Secretary. The game Of cricket is
manly, and one Of the noblest of outdoor exer-
cises, and we hope that our Young men will
hasten TO join the club, so that they lose no time
In becoming, by practice. proficient in the art,
ana mat we shall shortly be able to place on re-
cord match with other clubs in this or our sis
ter cities.
A WAsHISGr ONIAN IN THE MISIsrRY-It gives
US pleasure to welcome home the Rev. A. ID
Moore, who for the past three years has been
prosecuting his studies at the Union Theological
Seminary. New York. Mr. Moore was lately Ii
censed by the New York Presbytery, and during
his stay In our midst has been supplying the
pulpit OF the Assembly's Church, in the continu-
ed Illness Of Rev. Mr. Carothers pastor Mr. M
- the worthy son Of Capt. w w. Moore of the
National lntelligencer, and enters the ministry
success.
REPUBLICAN RATIFICATION Meeting As will
he seen by advertisement in another column the
Republicans of this city are to hold grand rati-
hcatiol meeting In front Of the City Hall. on the
evening Of Monday next commencing at O'Clock
As this meeting Is to be addressed Sy the most
prominent members Of that party In the senate
and House OF Representatives, an opportunity
VIII thus be afforded citizens of Iearning
what the doctrines of that party are as proclaimed
by their most distinguished leaders.
OF the Northern Liberties, on Thursday evening
last, at the residence Of Mr.. Joseph Robinson on
sixth street between G and III was a rich treat
indeed to those who were fortunate as to be
invited guests The young ladies acquitted them
selves remarkably well, and competent judges pro-
nounced the singing excellent. The concert was
conducted by Miss Nellie Wheeler who displayed
fine taste in selecting none but the most choice
songs, &c.
ARRIVED at Carter's wharf, at the foot Of Thir-
teen-and-a-hah street. schooner Complete, Brad
ley, from Baltimore, with 60,OO0 feet white pine
and poplar lumber for y. Norment; also, schooner
J. Il. Allan, Allan, from North River, with 200
tons OF stone consigned to n. Acker; also schooner
sarah Iavinia, Erickson, from Philadelp hia,
with 222 tons Of coal for C. NJ Keys
The LADIES GRAND UNION FESTIVAL, for the
benefit Of the Young Mems Christian Association
II will be seen by an Advertisement in another
column, will be given at Odd Fellows Hail. com
mencing on Monday evening neat, and contnu-
ing every evening during the week The merits
Of this annual festival both In respect 10 the fest
val itself and its generous objects, are too well
known to our citizens TO require any commenda-
ton at our hands.
uor In.