Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-05-05
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FoRp's ArHtsHMM This is positively Mr..
FOrress last week, and II may be the last oppor-
the great trag uDequalled personations To-
night. Knowles great tragedy OF "TeL the Zero
of Switzerland" viii be presented, with Forrest
as Tell, ard supported by Mr.. McCUlloch a.
Gesltr, and Miss Athena a. Albert.
GRovKR's THEArER This Is the last night but
one Of the ''Comedy Congress, - an announcement
which our play-goen will regret 70 hear Mr.
De walden's American play, entitled upper
Ten ard Lower Twenty" 10 offered for tonight,
with the whole strength Of the company In the
cast. The performance will conclude with lei
on Parle Francais," with Setchel In one OF his
most humorous characters.
CANTEKBuEY.-Maaogef Percivsl announces
Eve new stars for the week, and the re-engage-
ment OF Miss Julia Mortimer; who IL somewhat
Of q pet with the patrons OF the Canterbury A
good bill is offered fer to night. 1.-THE Gipsys
lay,n " How to get Wife, with Harry Rice az
the CcnirSband. Mr.. II Budworth makes his
appearance for the nrst time in two years. M,ss
Duvai, the pleasing songstress, and Miss Mile
Fowler, the graceful danseuse will appear.
CoNrINENrAL-Madame ArabaIla took every
one at the Continental by surprise on Saturday
night. Her vocsl powers are Of a superior order,
and the audience showed their appreciation by
continued rounds OF applause. She will appear
again this evening, supported by Miss Nary Wal
ton, who 10 acknowledged 70 be one OF tie most
pleasing vocalists on the stage.
TIE STEWART HOLLAND CLUE announce a
grand ball at franklin Hall for Monday evening,
May u. Every arrangement will be made to
give hig hest satisfaction TO all who may attend.
EXHIBITION MAY BALL-To-morrow night the
dancing exhibition OF all Of Prof Barnes pupils
will come OF at Temperance Hall. A delightful
entertainment Is thus offered, and an opportunity
Of enjoying dance, for at half past Minis the floor
will be given up to audience.
PRoF. F. r. Labels grand May festival is an
nounced for Thursday, Mays All the little folks
look forward t. this evenings enjoyment with
much anticipated pleasure.
managers Of this affair have been at work pretty
industriouslv to the end that the prestige OF the
annual entertainments OF the Order should be
kept up on the present occasion, and we appre-
occasion to be dissatisfied with the results of
their labors. The executive committee with
red badge), reception committee (white badge),
and door managers (blue badge), are all gentle
men OF known energy, experience and taste, aud
any entertainment carried out under their SUPER
vision is bound to prosper.
First on the programme will be q short and in
teresting address by the Grand Master; then will
come the concert by some Of the best musical tai
ent o; the National Metropolis; after which the
ayers for the benefit Of those desiring to enter
uPoa the joyous dance. fhe I. o. o F. Levees
are noed for bringing out all the pretty ladies OF
Washington; and sojourners here of the mascu-
line persuasion who wish 20 see our city,s utmost
In the way Of crinolinian fascination, had better
be present tonight
Moreover, the entertainment tonight has can
object" and that a good one; T. Q the advance
msnt Of the interests Of the noble library Of the
Order, which Is filling such large measure OF
usefulness here.
An evenings ENJOYMENT promotive OF such an
object, 10 certainly not hard to take.
SECRET MEsIINs OF The OPPONENTS OF THE
ADNINIsrRArIoN.-OHS Special, Tain edged Ec-
eTtdSttEg. UE!tcked Reporter AbOHt.-On Friday
evening there was q private meeting Of the &c Ma
tional Democrats" at the franklin engine ball.
We published on Saturday the resolutions and
such o;her particulars Of the meeting a. the par
tcipans saw At to divulgs.
Our special, thin-edeed, everlasting, unlocked
reporter lof Dem. jackson Association fame) was
present, however, aud gives Us the following sup
Elementary particulars Of the proceedings
Mr.. John F Ennis presided.
WIN. Bicycles, (e1-w0od messurer,) Of the First
had violsted the Constitution; and Dick Wallach
was with them. He (Rigglesl would support q
negro In reference to Wallach.
kss:Gy r, Wa &c, cppo:sa TO bringing out
was happy to hear that Wallach would again be
q candidate. They should use every exertion to
have 9 Black Republican In the field also, and
tnen the anti-LincCln men could slip In their
man without any trouble. He was opposed to
publishing the resolutions-it was not ward
meeting, but merely private conference Of ell
now in power, and he thought II was judicious
not to have their proceedings made public, As not
every one could be trusted. He could say one
word In regard to the Fourth Ward, and hoped
the rest Of the wards would do the same. They
had selected the commissioner Of elections, and
also their candidates for Aldermen and Council,
but regretted to say that the old Fourth Ward
would not give as large majority a. heretofore,
ii conseq uence of the absence Of Of the most
prominent workers Of the ward having sought q
more congenial climate suited to their health.
". II. FdHiHg was opposed to this secrecy. He
was In favor OF publishing the resolutions, and
also have the candidates out In time. Come out
square and fair He knew the men who were
ire-pulling in this wsrd on the other 81 de, and
was well acquainted with them. espe,IaIIy the
young ones, and he would say here that II you
don't 60 right TO work, they will carry the old
second Ward. He WIS In favor Of appointing
commissioners right away; also have a man for
each block In the different wards. But by all
means keep your block mmittee quiet, for the
other side are active and vigilant; don't mind
what they say, but work; they never sleep, and
especially few days before the election.
6raftoH PotCsH lex cleTk) was for 4 straig ht-out
ticket. and was opposed 20 Mr. Wallsch anyhow.
J. F. EHsiS said that all good men ought TO
rally in support Of the ticket which they would
present This Administration ought ~ Be repu-
dated, and now was the time foI TIE people 70
show their hands.
Nuke Fitzgerald was in favor Of any man. Union
or no Union; he would vote the ticket.
j. +. Halliday moved to publish resolutions
In the Tunes, which was got up for TIE purpose;
ana also the National IHtsHigsnesY and Star. IL
be could help IL, he would not have anything to
DO with the STAY, IL was not white enough for
him. But on account Of its large circulation,
they had better put them In the Star. He thought
u not well to attack Doug; II you did, be would
Fight back; and disguise as you will, the StaT has
powerful influence on the Masses
The resolutions above referred to, II will be
Iemsmbered. read as follows
hsSoIrsd, That the oficers OF this meeting call
a ward meeting for Wednesday evening next,
7th inst Of the National Democratic voters OF
the ward, and all others opposed to abolitionism
who are disposed 10 unite with US, for the pur-
pose OF nominating Candidates for the city coun-
ellis; also, for appointing ave delegates 70 q city
convention, to select q suitable candidate for
Mayor.
RsS0Irsd, That we hereby invite the National
Democrats Of the other wards Of the city to hold
meetings and select delegates to meet In this hall
on the 18Th inst, at O'Clock In the evening, 10
nominate candidate for the once Of Mayor.
POLICE Saturday, the Fourth Ward patrol
msn reported the following cases before Justice
Clayton James A. Wise, assault; security for a
further hearing. Also, for threats; do. John
KIne assault; do. Also, for threats; security for
peace. Mary Cornell and Michael Connell, do;
ID. Johanna Kane, do; do. John Kline, do;
do. Catherine Donovan, selling liquor without
license; for further hearing.
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