Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-07
A PRorEsr.-we are informed tina, the follow.

n fRoTEsr.-We are informed that the follow
ing protest is 10 be presented at the Democratic
and Anti-Know Nothing CITY Convention, TO be
held THIS evening at the Assembly Rooms:
I'VE, the undersigned democratic citizens Of the
different Wards Of the City Of ashne ton believ-
ing that we have not had fair primary election
for the choice of delegates to the general Demo
crd'lc convention to appoint or select nominee
for the Mayoralty Of this city, without making
any illusions to the frauds committed at the diff
ferent precincts by the Berret party to achieve
thel' victory-we now solemnly affirm and de
clare that we will not give our support to Mayor
Berret If nominated by the Democratic Conven-
| ton as the democratic candidate for the Mayor.
atty; and we do further declare and affirm that
we will give our most strenuous support to any
other democratic nominee but him. This decla-
ration we make public that the Democratic party
in this city may not be rent asunder at the next
| election; and we do humbly pray that this SOL
emn protest may be taken into the Conventions
most deli erate consideration, as they well know
that it is the undivided strength of the demo
cratic party that has always won a clear and de-
cisve victory.
ALEXANDRIA MATTERS In consequence of the
pleasant state of the weather Yesterday all the
churches In Alexandria were well filed by their
respective congregations. Quite number Of
for the purpose of hearing the Rev. Mr.. Stockton
preach in the House hall
Lieut.. A j HUMPHREYS, of the Alexandria r fle-
men, has received the appointment of adJutant of
the l75th regiment of Virginia militia The reg
iment had dress parade OH Saturday, and made
a very creditable appearance. The Alexandria
Rihsmen, Alexandria Cadets, Letcher Guards.
me new corps with "a muskets, and Young Rifle
men disappeared in the line.
Rev. DR. Early, President Of Georgetown Col
lege, preached funeral sermon at st. Mary's
church, Alexandria, this morning. in commemo-
ration of the death of the late pastor of the church.
Rev John f.. Blox
Mr.. Henry Peel, of Alexandria, sailed with his
FAMILY on saturday for Liverpool, in the steamer
Australian, from Portland
The editorial excursion are expected to visit
Mount Vernon tomorrow.
A small frame building situated on Washington
street, nearly opposite the Alexandria cotton fac
tory, and owned by Mr. Hughes, was destroyed by
hre last night, between and 10 O'Clock.
Shad are selling at SlI per hundred herring at
SIC per thousand.
ACTs APPROvED-The Mayor has signed the
following bills passed by the CITY councils: 70
lay water main in Ohio avenue, from Twelfth
to Fourteenth SIS to carry into effect Joint res
otutlon for the purchase of certain FIRE plugs: to
lay water main in Fifth st from d to + st
making appropriation to repair the truck of the
Metropolitan II look and Ladder Company; making
appropriation To repair alley i'm square lO5 for
trimming and graveling Seventh st from I. to o
st TO take up and relay flag foOtway at Seven
teenth and q SITS TO trim and gravel H ct from
Seventh to Tenth SITS for relief of f. c. Melhorn;
to set curb-StOne and pave the footav OIL the west
front Of squares pa and DIG; Joint resolution in
| structlng the committee before Congress to use
every eXertiOn in their power to defeat bill he
fore the House of Representatives entitled "A bill
to protect the Potomac fisheries in the District of
Columbia "
CRIMINAL CoURT.-On Saturday. James Avis
a fugitive from Justice from Virginia charged
with horse stealing and other crimes there, was
surrendered to the authorities of that state by
| Judge Dunlop.
A number of cases were continued to the next
| tsrm.
The petit jurors were discharged finally and
| tn" Court adjourned to the next Court in course
| ?he grand and petit jurors of the tsrm, after
being discharged. were handsomely entertained
at the Citg Hall by Marshal Sclden and District
| Attorney Ould.l
The UNION CONVENTION. -Among the recent
arrivals at Browns Hotel, we notice the names of
a number of gentlemen known to political cir
clcs. no are on their way to Baltimore to attend
the Constitutional Union Convention, which will
meet on Wednesday. Some of these delepatps
formerly occupied high political stions in this
city, Their temporary sojourn in the midst of
us gives them an opportunity for quiet cOnsulta-
ton What shall be done on the subject of the
Presidency? is the important question.
THE CHARLES COUNTY, MD community are to
be entertained at Port Tobacco on Wednesday by
vocal performance to be given by Mrs. Cecilia
Dung, the popular prima donna, of St Aloysus
Church, assisted by number of Washngton's
best singers and players; the occasion being a
concert for the benefit of st Thomas's (Catholic)
Church, the members of which are endeavoring
TO raise a fund for the purchase of new organ
Many Washingtonians will attend
CIRCUIT CoURT.-The May term Of this court
commenced this morning. Judges Dunlop Nor
sell, and Merrick on the bench. The attendance
of members of the bar and others having busn
before the court the pending term, quite nu-
merous Some seven or eight hundred cases are
dOcketed, to be disposed of by trial or otherwise
during the term The day was passed in calling
over the trial docket.
WATCH RETURYs-May 6-Patrick Collins,
VIM. Ward, stoninS a house; dismissed LAIN
StdnSDuTV. drunk N Dot;
Boyle drunk and disOrderly; 81 Is. Three lodg.
ers. May Martin Kelly, gambling; s. ID 4
w Shelly, disorderly, ST. Is. Jos. Dolan, assault
and battery; SIS 10. W. w. Yerber, disorderlv
aud profanity; - Is Buck Shorter (colorcd1
| do - Id. Silas Beach, do; dismissed Three
lOdgers.
The COSMOPOLITAN MINsTRELs open at odd
Fellows Hall this evening, for six nights only
ne company comprises thirteen Performers Sc
lected from some of the most noted and popular
OF the bands Of MINISTRIES that have travelled
during the last ten or twelve years, and are said
| to have a very fine band, In no wise inferior To
that OF the Burlesque Opera Troupe which was
so successful at the same place last week
The ASYLUM SQUARE SEwERAsE-The num-
Der OF bids offered for the construction of the
large sewer In the Asylum square was twenty
Ihe hle hest was s. 900, the lowest 81 500 MesSrs
Ifallnan and Canelby were the successful bid
ders, and reCe we'd the award
THE DEMOCRATIC AND AyTI-KNow NOTHING
CiTN CONVENTiON, Tor the nomination OF Candi-
date Tor Mayor, takes place this evening at the
Assembly Rooms, Louisiana avenue, commencing
at O'Clock. The Convention will consist of i've
delegates from each ward.
The LADIES' FAIR for the benefit of Grace
Church. Island, 1t should be borne in mind is in
successful operation every night, at Philharmonic
Hall.
The HELLER SOIREEs, at the Theatre appear
to be ''all the gO with citizens at the present
time. The house is crowded every night and
the main thing is TO secure seats carly.
SEE ADVERTISEMENT, i'll another column of an
auction sale of choice wines and liquors by Wall
Il Barnard, at their auction rooms, tomorrow
morning, at 10 o'clock.
They SAY that Smith is selling good clothing
very cheap, at 400 Seventh street, opposite the
Post Office Department
The UNITED CLUB announce their fifth grand
May party at the Assembly Rooms, on tomorrow
evening.
NOTICE This CARD.
w solicit the attention of all persons IN want of
Clothing, to our large and fashionable stock Of
Clothing and Gents Furnishing Goods Our goods
are All manufactured by ourselves, and we conf
uehtIy assert that we give better goods and
more satisfaction and at cheaper rates than any
other eStabiIShman N this CITY ANY tvla III