Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-04-13

company, they shall pay the inspector 4 fee of IS
cents each Tor every metre so inspected and sealed
The fifth section provides that the inspector
shall keep book in which he shall record the
date sf testing, number, size, name of manufac-
tu7er, and registration of every metre inspected
by him. This section also provides that the in
s1ector and soaler shall receive an annual salary
of Sl5O in addition to his regular fees.
The CELEBRATION AT THE SMITHSONIAN LAST
NIGHT.-Ehere was a large attendance ut the all
niversary celebration of the Enosinian and Philo-
Phrenian Societies of Columbian College at the
Smithsonian last evening Seated on the plat
form was the President of the United States also
Secretary Cass. Senators Foote and Doolitte Hon
MIR. McRae, of Miss, Hon. J l. NJ. Curry of
Ala, Rev Thomas III Stockton, Dr. Samson and
others.
ton, Chaplain of the House of Representatives
the President of the Philophrenian Society intro
duced the Rev. Byron Sunderland, ID b., who
delivered an INTEREST," ny and humorous poem en-
titled M stakes will Happen
Mr.. Curry followed in an able and eloquent ad-
dress, on - Individual Responsibility" which
ELECTED freq ucnt applause from the audien He
deprecated the growing indisposition everywhere
exhibited of personal responsibility If it he
proposed 10 advance some proof, to foster some
ftelng, men formed an association. In demo-
cratic countries associations in MANY cases were
necessary, because they accomplished what else
where devolved upon the 5, ate, and men of rank
Associated effort was a powerful instrumentality
for accomplishing what unassociated effort could
not do; its influence and effect Were sautary ONLY
when confined to Legitimate objects The extent
however To which association had been pushed
created tendency to merge and absorb, rather
than develop the individual man. There was too
little reliance upon personal will and knowledge
All questions demanded personal effort of some
Kind; but there existed disposition to shift re-
spOns!b liity, and throw Oft personal burdens
This was opposed to that integrity Of character
and freedom of conscience and manly self reliance
SO lmperatively demanded in public and private
stations All associations Were not followed by
such consequences, but such was generally the re-
lit. Everyone should hold his own Individual ty
inyio{ate; and in maintaining his own, he must
by consequence respect that of another No sys-
tenn of government no state Of society, no educa-
ten, no public sentiment, no religion, could be
correct without individual independence-with-
cut the development of the inner man.
The Christian religion was in direct antagonism
with the error ofwhich he spoke. OF all systems
OF truth, 1t was the most individualizng Toa
great extent the old dispenSation dealt with ma
tlonaIlty; the new w tn personal conversion, with
individual life. The world was to be converted
not by thousands, not by nations; but by in6i-
vlduals. The Gospel of Christ was the great
elevator. IL was preached to the poor, and its
promises and admOnitions were addressed to all
alike, aud distinct Ons of rank had no preference
Individuality did not conflict with the import
ance and necessity of cooperation, of organized
EFFORT Oil the contrary, it sustained and rendered
such more efficient, as the whole was made up of
parts, and the effect of the whole was proportion
ate TO the activity and energy of each part.
CALLS FOR THE WAIcH.-Last night, at a late
hour, cries of Murder watch watch ~ were
heard in the vicinity of Thirteenth-and Il half
and ID streets. in the Second Ward. What the
cause was has not been ascertained, unless the
matter was one which will not bear unfolding
The patter of feet the sidewalks indicated a
great hurry in the movements of some one and
tue footballs was not quite heavy as to induce a
belief that the guards had Joined in the chase
We have heard several inc uiries relative to the
occurrence but no one appears to be able to solve
the mystery.
morning at 10Y O'Clock, Mr. Michael Sardo, a
highly esteemed citizen of Washington, who has
: resided in this city for period Of 30 years.
breathed his last. The deceased was a native of
Catania, Sicily, and emigrated to this country in
the wear 1S0o. He was at the time of bis death in
the Slth year Of his age. He served in the war
with Tripoli under Com Decatur, and also acted
a gallant part in the war Of 1872. Although
living to such an advanced age, he retained 10
within few days of his death, the full use Of
all his faculties.
SUPREME CouRr, YEsrERpAY.-Mr. John F.
Kinney, of Nebraska Territory, and Mr.. Francis
Brichta, Of Texas, We're admitted attorneys and
counsellors of this Court
No. lis Juan NJ. Luco ct al, appellants, agt
The United States. The argument of this cause
was concluded by Mr. Cushing for the appellants
NO; uo, hawln u adams, plaintiff in error,
a2t Samuel Norr The argument of this cause
was commenced by Mr.. Gushing for the nIsintitf
In error. Adjourned.
The THEArRE-St another rich hill is offered
Ill
at the Theatre this evening. to wit: Paul PRIV,
aud ''roOdles,' Mr. j. s. Clarke, the accom-
plished comedian, personating the principal char
acters In both pieces. We have not had so rich
round Of comedies at the Theatre for a long time
as the enterprising management are presenting
this week. and II the public don't laugh them
selves into perfect good health of body and mind
u will be their own fault.
CONCERT AT TRINITY CHURcH.-A grand vocal
and instrumental Concert of Sacred Music will
be given at Trinity (Episcopal) Church, corner Of
Third and streets, on Thursday evening, 10Th
inst on the occasion Of the Inauguration of a
magnificent new organ, under the direction of
Mr. VIM. Henry Palmer. The accomplished vo-
calist, Miss Juliana May. has consented to take
part in the exercises.
THE CLAY FESTIVAL at Alexandria, yesterday,
was a very pleasant affair. The banquet saloon,
at the Mansion House, was beautifully decorated
by the ladies, a fine dinner was discussed by
amateurs at the business and great number of
patriotic and witty toasts were read, as well as
ssvsral letters from distinguished invites who
could not attend
The ball Of the Hiawatha Club, at Stott's Hall
last night, was very largely attended, and passed
OF ID the most pleasant and satisfactory manner to
all present,