Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-05

The PEAcx CONVENTION met at noon to-day. at
wnhards' Hall, with closed doors, a. on yester-
SaF. twas understood that committee was to
ee appointed on Credentials by the temporary
cnairman, (Wright,) before any action should be
| takeu on permanent organization, and that no
lePeIses Were to be allowed admission to the hall
ou,ing the sessions. The Vermont New York
| ana Maryland delegations were Or, sent today.
The Committee on Credentials had made no
lepo,s up TO O'Clock The Committee On
| permanent organization had. II was understood
reported nominating ex-President TYLER for Pres
1 ioent Of the Convention
| committee from Baltimore Of which Hon
LOUIS McLane is chairman, are here to protest
against the reception of the MARYLAND Commits
| siohers appointed by Gov. Hicks TO the Peace
| Coniefence They were Joined here by a CON-
mIuse rom Prince Georges county, appointed
.os we same purpose, and will, 1t Is rumored,
present protest to day. The Baltimore delegates
Putpoft TO represent the meeting at the MARYLAND
institute on Friday evening LAST, though the Bal
umore American SAYS there was undoubtedly no
committee appointed by the meeting for the pur-
pose. They are therefore self-constituted COM
mittee, and will doubtless be treated an such by
the conference. Unfortunately for the success OF
.ne movement there are other Commissioners,
those OF Indiana and New Hampshire that have
oeen appointed by the Governors of those States
without the coo peration of the Legislatures
we nke 1t for granted that this committee will
De sent home with flea in their ear, In short
order; their authority to interfere In the matter
delegation.
p. S-The Convention adjourned at O'Clock
p. m.
THR NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS met pursuant to
notice In Rainey's Hall, Eighth street. last night
some 50 members being present. The names Of c.
w Havenner, F. 6. Miller, - Breckert James
Mchenry, George s wilkins, and c. hammond,
Were proposed for membership and voted in
win The exception Of one, whose nomination was
LAID over for investigation.
The business Of the evening was Temporarily
Interrupted by "scrimmage," in consequence of
he iotta nAorf
from the room two persons, Zone of them the sus-
pended candidate for embership ,) on the ground
that they Were not "sound on the goose" There
are many right good looking, gentiemanly fellows
amongst the Volunteers, and they should, by all
means, get rid Of the rowdy element so prominent
In the association, and which has been dam
aging to Its good name.
For COURT Yesterday evening, Arthur G.
smith was arrested by policeman Daw, with
warrant charging him with threats of violence
to his mother, who alleges fear that he will take
her life. This is The same young man who was
brought before the Court on a writ Of haseas cor
pms, and remanded to the Insane Hospital. He
was decided by the faculty to be sane and was
discharged: His mother AYERS that his conduct
was OF character to renew her fears, hence the
request for the issue Of this warrant. He was
taken before Justice Johnson, where the charge
being sustained by the evidence Of two of his
brothers, he was required to give bail for Court
In the sum of $500. The bond was entered into
DY Domlnlck DALEY and Lawrence Norton.
CRIMINAL CoURr.-George Sullivan, tried for
burglary, was found guilty and sent to the Peni-
tertiary for five years.
George I'll. Varnell, charged with assault and
battery on James H. Wayne. Verdict not rem
dered when the Court adjourned.
To-day, the jury in the case of Geo II. Varnell,
tried yesterday for an aut and battery brought
In a sealed verdict Of not guilty
VIM sullivan was placed on trial Oh a charge
OF assault and battery on Mary Conroy.
HIGHWAY RoBBERY.-Last night man named
John Monohan who works at the Navy Yard was
knocked down on the avenue, between Sixth and
Seventh ss., and robbed of money amounting to
about $40. He was struck on the back Of the
lead with billy, inticting severe wound. He
followed his assallant, and thinks he will be able
to Identify him.
COMPANY C, Union Regiment, are having a
magnificent banner-the stars and stripes-made
for them by the ladies Of the Third Ward They
are also receiving contributions from the citizens
to aid them In uniforming, and glad to accept
any Offering In money, not exceeding one dollar,