Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-04-09

" looLE.-fursudnt to advertisement LARGE
meeting Of members Of St. Patrick,s and otbe,
Catholic parishes, together with many Protesta nj
gentlemen, was held at the school. room attached
70 the pastoral residence at st. Patrick's Church
al al O'Clock Yesterday evening, the object being
10 give some expression of their sentiments In
relation to the de arture of Rev. T. J. O'Toole
from said parish
=, On motion, H. B. Sweeney, Esq. was elected
resident OF the meeting, and John F. Ellis, Esq
The President stated the object of the meeting.
when on motion by Mr.. w. H. Ward, a commit.
tee consisting of Messrs. w. H. Ward, j. s. Har.
Vey, W. r. Stubbs DR.. Toner, and Geo. Savage.
was appointed by the Chair to draft suitable reso.
lutions 'e'0-
The committee having retired
Mr. Sweeney addressed the meeting alludino
in terms Of deep feeling to the pastoral career ~
Father O'Toole in ST. Patrick's parish He .nota
Of the Temperance Society attached to the narisb
and OF It's institution and success under his entbn
sIastc aoors OF his ndefatigable labors in behalf
OF the orphan children; of his zeal i'm obtaining
almost unaided and alone, a beautiful site and
nulng IL up In an appropriate manner for a ceme-
tery; ana OF his unring zeal in the cause of cha
ny, dhI Iof the benefit and welfare of all with
connected $40 p'''o' nefe oeeh
Dr. Borrows followed. attestng in strong term,
us respect and esteem for the Reverend gentle.
man, who was the object of this meeting Tbo
speaker was not a Catholic. but i'm his cs1Iina -.
d physician he had watched the course of Father
y DOLE, and had been a frequent witness of hi.
eHlhenI services to our citizens in MANY respects
he hao followed in glorious and efficient man
ner In the temperance cause his excellent prede-
cessor, Father Mathew The speaker alluded To
MIN as citizen, and came here tonight to sig
lily lily us entlre respect and esteem for one whose
laoors as citizen had been productive of so
nlucn good In Washington, and to express his
sincere regret at his departure from among us
,rh Mf r. McNerhany next addressed the meeting
ne character OF Father O'Toole might be traced
In the highways and byways of the clty and the
monuments OF his goodness which he would
leave behind him, would exist down to the end
OF time; and his good deeds would follow in his
pain Wherever he might go, and the blessings of
welfare. O ~ -'' Ai'
On motion by DR.. HELEN, those present then
came forward and contributed to make a purse to
be presented to Father O'TOole before his denar
ture, and some seven hundred dollars were sub
scribed in short time.
Tue committee to whom was referred the sub
Ject OF resolutions, now reported the following
when were unanimously adopted
w hereas our beloved pastor, Rev DR.. II.
" DOLE Is about TO withdraw from our parish
Whefe ne has discharged and fulfilled all the
duties and relations of pastor, friend and citizen
In such manner as to have endeared himself to
us so that we are unwilling to part with him
without some expression Of our regard; therefore
RsSoirsd, That this meeting do hereby EXPRESS
tneiI sincere sorrow at parting with pastor who
mas been eminent in the faithful discharge of his
duties, who has been the comfort of the discon.
ISOLATE mourner the protector of the homeless or
phan, and friend to the abandoned inebriate
a man whose Christian charity kept pace with
the necessities OF unfortunate humanity whose
zeal Tor the welfare of others never tired and
whose bearing was the model of true gentleman
heSotred, That our pastor. by his successful ex-
eruons In the cause of religion, temperance edu-
cation, and Catholic charities has entitled himself
to the profound respect of every good citizen
Rssotrsd, That we sincerely tender to our pastor
our heartfelt regret at parting, and our sincere
Ptaye, that every blessing of Heaven may attend
him through Fife
Resolred, That the foregoing resolutions be
published in the Washing ton city papers. the
catholic Mirror, and the Sun Of Baltimore CITY,
and that copy Of the same be sent to our pastor
sent the purse collected during the meeting to
FaLnef Ioole, at a proper time and place
The meeting then adjourned
SHOOTING AFFAIR " Yesterday morning an
affair occurred near the farm of Mi Jesse r HaU
near Boundary street, which has caused consid
cradle talk in the city. A colored man named
John banks, who, for years past was a servant in
the family, but who had become obnoxious 10
the present proprietor, was shot by Mr. Haw
MI Haw was arrested and taken to the County
jail, where an examination was held before JUS
ice Dom. 1t appeared from the statements of
Mr: heese, County constable,) and of Mr.. Haw,
that they met in the street. at the foot of the farm
When d remark from Banks called a reply from
MT: Haw, who told Reese to witness the lan9uage
and he would have Banks arrested. Banks be-
vi
struck him. Upon which Mr. Haw fired at him.
whether the ball took effect at this time is not so
certain. Banks agan rushed upon Haw, who Sc
cIt tst nimsen behind MIR Reese, but finding him
sell stll pursued he again fired The ball entered
the thigh OF Banks and passed entirely through
AFTER consultation with two other magistrates
VINO happened to be present, Justice Dom de-
clded to admit MIR. III to bail in $4,000 for his
appearance at Court, which was promptly given
by Messrs. Il. z. Brown and George Burns This
pail Will be annulled upon the appearance of Mr.
, va at O'clock tomorrow for further hearing
MI Haw, we are told, had collision with Banks
on his farm several years ago, at which time Haw
was severely injured by him.
ANOTHER SHOOTING Enthusiastically an
ARRAY occurred IN the restaurant corner of Seventh
street and Louisiana avenue, kept by Robert Mar
shall, between the proprietor and George Brent
OF Alexandra 1t appears, from the most reliable
information that we can obtain, that Marshall and
Brent had dispute about money: hard words
passed, and Marshall struck Brent The latter
went out, but returned in few moments and
asked Marshall why he struck him The replv
was, because you called me a thiefn Marshall
turned from the counter to get some oysters and a.
pistol was fired by Brent the ball taking effect in
the back of Marshall's head. A physician was
sent for who examined the wound but the hall
was not extracted, nor was the physician willing
to say what the result of the v ound might be
Brent, in the confusion of the moment, escaped
Ohcers Allen and Westertleld have gone in pur-
suit OF him This morning, we hear that Mr.
Marshall is doing very well, and is able to con-
verse The above is substantially his statement to
Justice Dom.
T. S-Since the above was in type Brent whose
right name is ]. NJ. Brent. was arrested by Ulcers
Allen and Westertield, and is held in custody by
them Tor hearing at O'Clock this evening
ARREST FOR AN INCENDiARY ATrENPT-Au
Sustus Hunt young man, an employee at Wer-
ner's restaurant, was arrested last evening bv
guardsman Sam1 Handy on suspicion of an at
tempt to burn the house of his EN- ployer At the
hearing this morning Mr. Werner stated that
having occasion to go into one Of his rooms, he
discovered the floor torn up, and upon inquiry of
one OF his employees, and of some of his friends.
be was led to suspect the prisoner
Mr. j. IS. Medley stated that he was talking
with Hunt yesterday afternoon, and Hunt said
there would be FIRE before nine O'Clock at NIGHT
v. DingIe is employed by Werner, as was Hunt.
Hunt came in last evening and asked for his ire
belt, and said there would be fire before nine
o'clock ~
Justice Dom asked Hunt if he could account
Tor the floor being torn. He replied that it was
done by large dog which Werner had which
would tear up the whole floor to get at a ratSssS
Mr. Medley, recalled.-Said he Is a carpent w
trade, nut without Ratchet he could never break
up'the floor I'm that way
MI Davis, Of the guards, asked Hunt If he did
not give notice of fire last week fifteen minutes
before 1t broke out, by applying at the guard.
house Tor an engine-house key Hunt admitted
applying for the key, but that a coIored how ran