Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-04-28

Second Ward. (Bayly)-Messrs George T..
Jiliand, w; f. Stubbs, A b. Claxton, g Powell
Third Ward, (Berret )-Messrs James s Uol
land; Dr. Borrows, P. Gallant, V. R. Jackson,
and VIM. Becker.
Fourth Ward, (Berret )-Messrs VIM. II. Ward.
James English, John F. Coyle Nicholas Drum
mond, and Francis J. Brooks
Filth Ward, tanti- Berret )-NIessrs Thomas Fl .
Robinson John +. Tucker, Geo. NJ. Oyster, and
Geo W. IIitz. (Berret.)-Mr. Z. J. Ennis
Sixth Ward, (Berret )-Mess-s F. :. Walsh
James T. Boiseau, Nathan Lewis, Lawrence A.
TueIl, and :. F. Gates.
Seventh W ard, (Berret )-Messrs H. A Clark.
{ Cook; Reuben Cleary, J. T.. Johnson, and
Henry Dudley.
The following are the Magruder delegates
elected at the primary election held in the Seventh
Ward subsequent to the ward meeting at which
the Berret delegates were elected:
Mrss-s John Pettibone, Geo f.. Kirk John r
Bradley, Robert T. Rainey, and James Espey
THE PoToMAc, PIEDMONT, AND VALLEY AeR1-
CULTURAL SoCIETY. The Alexandria Gazette
savs: The Executive Committee of the Potomac
Piedmont, and Valley Agricultural Society, have
resolved TO 90 TO work Immediately to prepare the
Fair grounds for the coming fall.
1t will be recollected that the committee some
time since selected the fair grounds and made az
engagements for their purchase. These arrange
ments have been consummated, and the commit
tee will at once proceed to procure plans, &c,
for the necessary fair buildings.
The fair grounds which lie OH the old Lees.
burg road in the neighborh"od of the Poor's
which they have been selected Well shaded
vet amply open for all the purposes of the fair;
fnily supplied with water from the cool and copi-
GUS Federal spring; within good walking dis
lance of the city, location combines more
advantages, nor could have been more happily
chosen.
A NOVEL AND ATTRACTIVE ExHIBITIoN-On
tuesday evening an exhibition will be given at
odd Fellows Hall, of a character perfectly new
~ consists of series of fine photog rapbs enlarged
many thousand times, and made to cover an
area extending pretty nearly from floor to ceiling
The effect is described to as wonderful for the
natnralness and beauty of the scenes The New
ork Evening Post says of the exhibition: Like
fairy dream, forests dissolve into cathedrals cot
tages expand into palaces and ivied castles change
10 rare bits OF natural scenery. The exhibition
concludes with some remarkable representations
OF famous pieces of statuary, and the audience
leave the Ii tile hall. having witnessed one OF the
most Singular and attractive exhibitions that has
ever been opened in this city"
CRIMINAL Cousr-To-day. Henry Wheeler
was arraigned and tried on charge Of stealing a
horse, valued at SIS, from John Jones. The Jury
found the prisoner guilty as indicted.
The Court then took up the case Of VIM. John
son, on charge of assault and battery on William
Fletcher. The jury rendered verdict of not
guilty.
The case of Richard Lee, wherein the defendant
was charged with a gross assault upon Mrs Ann
johnson, was submitted by the prisoners counsel.
The court reserved its Judgment in the case
Henry Reaver, Justice of the Peace) of George
'naift asance in office. This case was pending as
our report closed.
CENTRE MARKET.-The market was much bet
ter attended and supplied than for several market
dlys past, and the demand livelier and sales more
active The vegetable stands were very hand
somrly arranged and the products of the rich
market farms aud gardens were displayed to ad-
vantage. The butchers Were not behind In the
arrangement OF their stalls, and they appeared o
be- doing their full share of the business The har
market was well supplied, though the demand
was not active rs the farmers desired. The fish
market presented an average supply for this
The prices continue high. The regulations being
enforced, good order prevailed throughout the
morning hours
ADDRESS BY DISTRICT ATTORNEY OULD-We
understand that Robert Ould, Esq L. =. District
Attorney. is at present engaged in the preparation
of the address which he has consented to deliver
before the Alumni of Columbian College, at the
annual commencement Of that institution in the
latter part Of June next. We have no doubt,
from the ability Of the speaker, and the attention
which he seems disposed to devote to the subject.
that II will be an able and elaborate production,
and in all respects worthy of the great reputation
which this gentleman has acquired both as d
writer and speaker
NEW Court HOUSE, JAN &c-The Commit
tee OH Public Buildings and Grounds have deter
mined To report In favor of the construction Of an
addition to the CITY Hall for a Court house, to
cost S3o,OOJ, a new District Jail which will re-
quire appropriation of $500 900, and 4 resolu-
ton authorizing the removal of the House Library
from the present damp aud confined rooms to those
more spacious and airy, to be selected by con-
sultation with the Architect and Superintendent
Of the Capitol Extension, Clerk, and Librarian.
80 says the Washington correspondent of the
New York Tribune.
HELD FOR CoURT.-This morning, the case of
' ) Pollard, VINO stands charged with obtaining
money under false preteces, was taken up for a
hearing before Justice johnson, who, under the
peculiar circumstances of the case, felt 1t to be his
duty to require Mr.. Pollard to give hail in the
~ - At Il
III. J. Shrner became his security. Mr.. Pollard
IS an elderly man. and well known to tie citizens
of Washington Is an agent for claims and his
reputation having been hitherto inspected, the
idea of Intentional fraud is not entertained bv his
acquaintances.
CRIMINAL COURT-Yesterday, George o Davis
convicted Of stealing prayer book worth fifty
cents, from VIM. Haggerty, was sentenced to three
months in Jail.
Patrick and Honora Fitzpatrick were tried and
convicted Of assault and battery Bridget
Fitzgerald They Were fined $40 each and costs
Peter alias Philip Hyde was tried on charge
Of assault and battery on John III. Garetze. Con-
victed Of simple assault, and sentenced to pay
fine OF 81 and costs.
COLLE5E EXHIBITION AT The SMITHSONIAN
As will he seen by an announcement in another
column, the Junior Class Of Columbia College
Will have an exhibition at the Smithsonian Oh
Monday evening next, commencing at o'clock
he speakers Oh the occasion will be as follows
L Edwin Brown, John Y. Bryant, jr., Elliot
Noues, w III A UofuOn, Jf Cndrlcs r hdfHon,
Otis Il. Mason, Townsend McVeigh, jr., JnO. Nj
hoane, : ~. Sors6y, John Wheeler. Withers'
full brass band will be in attendance.
FIGHT THE MARkxr-A little excitement
prevailed at the market space this morning in
consequence of a fight between three persons
The police came too late 10 arrest and the parties
We're allowed to depart. The first attack was
with rock upon two countrymen in a buggy
Of whom jumped out and administered q
figellation to the attacking party in very short
time.
The PROMENADE CONCERT THIS EvENING.-On
account Of the chilliness of the weather on Wed
nesday, the promenade concert at the Presidents
grounds was rather slimly attended; consequently,
by the request OF many Of our principal citizens,
the fine programme Of music published in the
Star for that occasion will be repeated this after
noon, at the Capitol grounds, commencing at five
o'clock.
FIRST OF THE SEAsoN.-Harvey's packing q.
loon presented quite novel appearance this
morning-hs receipt Of halibut, fresh salmon and
Holsters attracting much attention Among them
salmon Of Il pounds weight, which was selling
for 81 per pound and host of HOLSTERS one OF
which weighed 12k pounds. These fish were
regarded as curiosities by epicures.