Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-05-26


Of the Union, t"Never, never."l Rebels. rebels
sgeiust what, against The Gag Of the Union Is
there q Democrat here who would erase one stipe
blot out ,.s ss Nc, Ssy soae
| the Constitution by passing emancipation acts
and other unconstitutional measures. "A Voice.
"That's so, by G-d."l
/ think Il IL tells rs, that Mr.. wallach-I saw II
IN the Star "a voice, " The Star is id poor
paper" another voice, That's because IL hits
pitch into the Star, Mac"l-that Mr.. Walllch 10
supported by the councils He Is supported by
| such men az Shepherd, Lewis, Murtagh, and
Others; all Of whom are In favor OF the freedom
Of the negro and dragging down the white man
| to his level. And II such 10 the case, who Is the
abolition candidate. A voice-"No one" An
| other voice-"Yes, there 10 one; Dick Wallach -
First voice-"That's lisnl But Il is SO, and
Halliday the secession candidate. I saw that In
| the star. A voice-"No YOU didn't" Voice
''The Star tells d-n lies y Mr.. Halliday never
uttered a sentiment against the Union. [''Bully
for Halliday ~ He has In all positions discharged
every duty faithfully. His balance sheets were
prepared and found correct. IL that could be
said Of many Of his predecessors the city treasury
| would be In a better condition. If Mr. Halliday
has any particular merit II Is he II a Democrat.
But can't speak further. ["Go on, go on"
"Give us a few more;' "Show Wallach up u Ii
| was expected that Mr.. Richardson and Mr.. Ma
gruder would be here They certainly left their
| homes for that purpose-why they have not AZ
| rived cannot tell. [Cheers and Misses
Mr.. Mulloy regretted that the distinguished
gentlemen invited had not arrived. he (Mul-
loy) Was on hand TO make speech, but they all
| knew him "a an old war-horse of democracy
(Go 1t, Bill" "Pitch in!'D Let every man be
up and doing. All will Of course take the test
oath; for all willing to support the Consti;u-
ton. Let every vote, who 10 entitled to vote
The present party 10 tn same party we have
always beaten, but under new name. He (Mul-
loy) kad no doubt as to his own election; and he
| would roll up such a mel GRITTY Is would astonish
| the people. But let US all be sure TO vote for
James F. Holiday, and elect him fairly and
squarely IL all would feel as he (hlullOy) did +,
victory would be certain.
After the band had played a national air, the
| assembly dispersed between 10 and IL o'clock
| havirg waited with due patience for the arrival
| Of DR.. Ma9ruder, who up TO that hour had not
been heard from after leaving his home.
ANSIvERsGRY CELEBRATION OF THE SABBATH
SCHOOLS The whole city was today alive with
among the little folks. The occasion was the
| anniversary celebration Of the Sabbath Schools
At an early hour this morning the children Of
both sexes, gaily and tastefully arrayed In holi-
day costume could be seen vending their way
In all directions to their various places appointed
for the exercises Of the day. Superintendents
and teachers, with smiling cOuntenances, well
coined their pupils. II has been the custom to
have one general union OF AL the schools In the
city, but the present succeeded much better than
the old plan, the committee very wisely adopt
Ing "; and thus preventing the children from
! beirg weary and worn out by long frudge all
over the city
The following 10 an abstract of the report of the
Secretary OF the Sunday School Union of this city
Their report accounts for 81 Sabbath schools
employing 276 male and 35i female teachers, and
instructing 2 2 : male and 4S3 female scholars;
whole number Of teachers, go; scholars, 4,7Dl.
The deaths during the year have been is; con-
versions, AZ. There are ii coo volumes in the
Sabbath school libraries. The above does not
include other schools in the city, Catholic and
Protestant, white and colored, which would prob
ably increase the number Of pupils 10 about 500
The schools are reported in a prosperous condl-
ton. OEe m ssion school has been established
the past year, ana numbers 900 scholars. There
ls yet great number Of chiisre: IN our midst
whose spiritual welfare Is uncsred for.
EASTERN DIV VISION.
The celebration Of this division took place in
Wesiey Chapel coraer Of Fifth and F streets the
following schools comprising the division:
Wesley Chapel school, G. II Lans and B G.
Gettings superintendents, 2S5 pupils AID 80 teach
ers present
street Baptist school, ID. HAYNES, superinten.
dent, LIS pupils and 20 teachers.
Fletcher and Providence Chapels, Mr.. Will
liams and Y B. Gritiths, superintendents, 60 pu-
pills and 10 teachers
First Presbyterian Church and Mission school,
o. c. Wight and II b. Payne, superintendents
LOG pupils and 10 teachers.
Trinity Church and Assemblys Church schools
Were not represented In a body.
Mr.. ID. II fynes presided at this division; Rev.
DR.. Sunderland invoked the blessing; Rev Mr.
Brown opened with PRAYER. The report was 7ead
by o. C. Wight, Secretary. Hon, q. Van Horn,
audience.
WESTERN DIVISION.
The schools OF this section at the appointed
hour assembled In the New York Avenue Pres
byterian Church. (Dr. Gurley's) where the exer-
cises took place in the presence OF large assem-
blage Of friends CT the children. Mr.. r. t. Nor
sell presided, and opened the exercises after
which the children united In singing the hymn
"Sweet Hour Of Prayer" under the lead ership OF
Mr.. A. NJ. Smith. After PRAYER the Beautiful
Land'' was sung. Mr.. w Rhees, the Assist
ant Secretary, read the annual report The Chair
man then introduced Hon A Wright, Senator
from Indiana, who delivered a abort but interest
ing address. The children then sung ''Marching
Along" after which Rev. Mr.. Marshall spprO-
priatsly addressed the schools. The congfega-
ton then united In singing the dOxology, and
| Were dismissed with the benediction.
The following schools after forming at their
respective rooms, marched TO the church, where
they took part In the exercises;
Uaioa Chapel, M E.,) Emory Braxter super
in;endent, 10 TEACHERS, I3O scholars, with ban
nefs and small nags
Western Presbyterian, E.K. Wilson superIn.
! tendent, 10 teachers, Is scholars, with banner
and nag.
Foundry, IN. E.,) A. nj Smith superlntend.
ent, 80 teachers 900 scholars, with large banner
representing the Good shepherd, and smaller,
with open biblei several nags were also carried
by this school.
New York Avenue, (PfesbyteranD James
Thirteenth Street Baptist, w. J. Rhees, SUPER
intendent, 10 teachers, 100 scholars.
CENTRAL DIVISION.
In this division the schools were early on the
route to the Fourth Presbyterian Church, where
the exercises took place. The schools belonging
| TO this section appeared as follows:
English Lutheran, A. Noerr, superintendent,
Is teachers, $50 SCHOLARS, with banners end 6
9sgs
McKendree Chapel, J. @. Harkness, superin-
tendent, 30 teachers, $50 scholars, with banners
and ! large tag.
Fourth Presbyterian, NJ. II. Miller, superin-
tendent, 20 teachers, 220 scholars with banners
and { large Gags. Previous to the opening Of the
exercises, this school, accompanied by portion
| OF the Marine Band, paraded through the streets
of the Northern Liberties
Methodist Protestant, ninth street } ID. Coates,
superintendent, II teachers, 80 scholars, with
banner gaiIy decorated with flowers. A collation.
was served up for the pupils at the instance Of
| the teachers after returning TO the church.
| Calvary Mission, Temperance Hall,) d. c.
w hitman, superintendent, & n. Norton, sssist-
1 ant, 81 teachers and e30 scholars, with banner
| After returning 10 the school-room the scholars
| partoOk Of bountiful supply ~ refreshments