Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-02

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BRILLIANT WEDDING Yesterday, at noon
the Hon. j. r. Bouligny NJ c. from Louisiana
vas united In marriage to Miss Mary Elizabeth
fSrker, the second daughter Of well known
leiiow-ciuZen. Mr.. George Parker. The cere-
mony took place at the residence of the brides
Iather. and the officiating clergyman was the Rev
MI Butler, the pastor of Trinity (EpiscopaD
Chnrch. The guests witnessing the ceremony
though not very numerous, embraced a number OF
gentlemen in distinguished public positions here
ana their families, the President, Secretaries
Cooo, Thompson and Toucey among them. The
bridesmaids were Miss Fanny Parker, "a sister Of
the bride,) Miss Hamilton, Of New York, Miss
Ca'lin, Of New York, Miss Alice Maury and Miss
sarah Franklin, of this city. and Miss Hammond
= daughter Of Senator Hammond of South Caro-
eina and the groonsmen were DR.. Parker. Sheriff
me Hon esss ' RnS o N6I hs cy
snonston, of Virginia, and Miles, of South Caro-.
alma Of the House OF Representatives, and another
gentleu an from Louisiana, whose name we have
not learned. The bride is said to have been at
tired with most exquisite taste-in point lace over
white satin dress, with point lace veil, and
orange flowers in her hair, and rich sparkling
diamonds in the ornaments she wore. Shortly
after the ceremony the reception took place which
was attended by large concourse Of the fashion
able friends Of Mr.. Parker's family and those of
his new sOn-in-law their equipages lining C and
Four-and-a half streets for a long distance.
sumptuOus entertainment was prepared for the
company, and an exquisite string band discoursed
delicious music from the conservatory attached
TO the dwelling. At 3 p m, the reception closed,
together at Mr.. Parker's We hear that the happy
pair start to-day Northern wedding tour
This was perhaps the most brilliant wedding that
has ever taken place in the Federal Metropolis.
FlF-H DISTRICT PoLIcK-we have repeatedly
called the attention of the police all over the city
- the dangerous practice of throwing stones in
the public streets, by minors and gangs of disor-
DERBY juveniles This intOlerable street nuisance
has increased of late To an alarming extent, and ii
must be Pot down by the police, as it is, indeed,
demanded bv public opinion and due regard for
the public safety. We are glad to observe that
prompt action was lately taken in a case of this
kind, which occurred on Sunday, the I'D uldmo,
when two opposing squads of Juveniles from the
Second and Third Wards had a stone battle near
the corner of ID aud f. streets. Officer King being
near at once interfered, and obtaining the names
of several, they were tried before Justice Thomp-
son. who on the admission of some and satisfac-
factory proof against Others, fined seven of the
party, and discharged them after suitable admo-
milton. The parents of three of the offenders were
present daring the r al and expressed sincere re-
yret at the misconduct OF their sons and a deter
minatioa 10 punish the boys severely at home IL
is to be hoped that, with such desirable COO pera
ton, the evil will De corrected, If not entirely
ablted.
Yesterday morning a fight having taken place
between VIM. Appleby and John Fawcett, at the
corner OF Eleventh and streets, the parties were
taken before the same magistrate, and required to
give security in $50 each to keep the peace six
months Officer King served the warrants.
TRUSTEES OF THE Public scHooLs-The reg
ular monthly meeting Of the Board Of Trustees
noon at the AIdermen's chamber, City Hall, Col
Randolph in the chair.
Applications for situations as teachers were re-
ceived from kliss Augusta Wilson Miss Miles
and Others, and were duly referred to the exam
inations committee.
The usual monthly reports of the teachers were
received. read, and duly filed.
The Treasurer presented copies Of the report of
the Baltimore public schools.
The question Of permitting the Of the Fourth
District schOOl-hOuse to religious society for
hgiOus services, was brought up, and after much
discussion the Board refused grant the required
permission.
The Board then considered the subject of en-
craving plate for the new public school diploma
and Mr.. Dugal, Of Georgetown, was authorized
ordered sufficient number of printed copies of
the
The Board then adjourned
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE RECEPTION OF The
JAPAsEsE ENBAssY.-rhe United States naval
commission charged with the of the expected
japanese Embassy by the President, have engaged
for their occupancy, while snjourning In the Fed
eral Metropolis, suite of about sixty rooms at
Willards' Hotel, second stsry,) fronting on -Four
teenth street, embracing the two corner private
p4rlOrs fronting on Pennsy lvania avenue. The
MeSs's " lizard are now ouslly engaged in fitting
them up FOR their reception, their mode Of living
being in MANY respects essentially different from
that of American or European travellers. The
eaterprising proprietors OF Willards' famed as
they Justly are Tor keeping one Of the finest hotels
this side Of the Atlantic, win doubtless enter
taia this immense embassy in a manner as salts
TIE CHESAPEAKE AND Ono CAxAL-A Fred
erick exchange says sc Contrary to the very au-
thoriatiye announcements last week that but little
damage was done at dam No. by the recent
freshet, we are now compelled to announce just
the reverse In addition 70 the destruction OF the
guard-bank, We sorry to state that about one
hundred feet Of the cribbing In the centre Of the
river at dam No have been washed out TO the
bottom OF the river The length Of time tha. will
be required 20 repair the breach we shall not 1n-
dertake to guess at. We believe this is the third
time that the guard bank It No 4 has been de-
stroyed within the last two years. They cost in
and about $1,000 each. The new stone dam was
not Injured by the late freshet''
HELLER's SoIREEs FANrAsTIouEs under
stand that every arrangement is now perfected al
the Theatre for the commencement Of these enter
tainments which we have reason 10 believe will
be very acceptable TO the Washington public
The second sight phenomena will Of itself be
source Of marvel to all who witness 1t, and will
cause many OF the beholders hosrs Of serious
thought and spec lation to the cause which pro-
duces such startling effects One of the most
fashionable audiences ever seen at the Theatre is
expected to welcome Mr. HeIIer's return to pro-
fsssion in which he probably has no superior, if
equal.
POLICE MATTEKs-Bsfors Justice Cla,k.-AIex-
eader Davis (colored) was brought up a charge
OF stealing two key rings from itnerant orange
key-rtng. and tooth-pick vender named Cagatba
Francisco II seems that the defendant grabbed
the rings from the vendors basket, and after
Chatting" about the price, started of on a run
without paving for them. The vender set the
police on him, and a sharp chase ensued bat
Davis was caught and taken before the Justice
who held him 10 bail for court, after hearing the
facts In the case.
The MEDICAL CONVENTIONAL large number
IT dSirg atcS =, the National Medical Convention
now in Washington, and many others are ex-
pected TO arrive to-day and during the sittines of
the body The members have been notified to
assemble to-day, at Willards' Concert Hall for
the purpose Of organizing and proceeding to the
business for which thew have met. Among those
now here several disting uished members OF
the medical profession throughout the nation.
HANDsOMELY COPIED The resolutions COM
plimentary 10 Father O'Toole, passed at a large
meeting Of his friends on the occasion Of his re-
tring from the psstorate OF st. Patrick's Parish
have been beautifully copied by Crowley on
parchment, and set In handsome gilt frame
presented Oy Mr.. Kane. In this form the resolu-
tons will be presented 70 the reverend gentleman
IN few days. In the mean time they are on ex-
hibition at the Music store Of John F. Ellis ESQ