Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-05-14
LOCAL NEWS.
ANusKNENrs To-NIsHf.

AAusKxENrs To-NIsHf.
GROWERS THEATER.-rbe entertainment Of:
fered for tonight Is Bernard's screaming two-act
Farce Of the 'sNervous Man, - with Collins as Nc
Shauf; and the closing piece the comedietta OF
!, His Last Legs" During the evening, collins
will sing "a Widow Mschree" and the Sprig Of
Shilelah."
FoEp's ArHESKuN The play Of 'Eienry ~ -
with Mr. Hackett as Falstaf," was 30 enthusi
asficalIy received on Monday night, that Mana
s-er Ford pIacessit on the boards again this even
lag. Mr. Backett is well sustained, by Mr Nc
Culloch ss Hoispur. Miss Annie Grahsm a. Lady
Tercy, and Mrs Vincent Is the Hostess
CINrERBuRY-" The Scout, - with Harry Rice
A. the Nischievous Niger "Abraham's Brig
ade, ;" ola Bayadera, and the GiP:ey's lay"
viii all be produced this evening at the Canter-
hurry: together with songF, dances and an entirely
new budget Of rich and racy jokes Dick Parker,
Millie Fowler, Ida Duval, and all tie favorites
appear.
MEETING IN THE THrsD wARD-In response
10 the following call a meeting was held last
evening at Temrerenee Hall, which was attend
cd by some fifty persons, the larger portion evil
IDENTIFY having no particular sympathy FOR the
:. Tas National Uaion MeH of the Third Ward
opposed to the present municipal ticket, to aboli-
tionism Tor tie Republican party, are rtquested
20 attend a meeting 10 be held at Temperance
Han Tuesday evening, May 18th, at * O'Clock,
foI the purpose Of appointing delegates to the
general nominating convention, and selecting
ward ticket"
sion Of the frent benches; the N. U. M. taking
back seats, and seeming puzzled az TO what
course to pursue. The front seat party seeing
tE5t the n. U NJ did not make move towards
organizing the citing, TOOK II into their own
hands, and organized themselves.
John Honingshe1d was called TO the chair,
and after thanking them for the honor stated that
disappointment OF E secretary was in order.
A Voice-l nominate Jerome Taylor for Secre-
tiry.
Tie Cbair-COme up Mr.. Taylor, I've a small
piece OF paper.
A voic--Taylor is AGA est
The Chair attempted To address the meeting,
hut bis voice was drowned by cries Of g l nomi
uase Itf Davis" "Cnl. Michael Thompson for
alderman; "a Ii-n tbs niger" Where isi,he
secPsh mail carried ," and IL was soms time be-
fore anything like order prevailed.
Mr. 6 c. 3. Mitchell stated that the meeting
CUs bit to be organ zsd by those calling IL, and
moved that Mr y Holland take the chair.
MT. Holland (after little hestation) started
towards the chair IN company with Mr.. Mitchell,
and was met by Mr.. Ho lngshead, end AFTER
little parleying, Mr Holland took his seat.
Voice. nominate @. c. b. Mitchell FOR Sec
retsrY.
The Chair put the question, and Mr.. Mitchell
The Chair read q paper embodylu the senti-
InPnts Of those calling the meeting, which az
f-msd that thew were Union men, but Shat they
were opposed to abolitiOnisu.
Mr.. Mitchell moved he adoption OF the paper
read as TIE sentiments Of The meeting, and hoped
that those who did not come under the call would
net take part In 'he meeting
= NOice-DidH'l you take par. In the meeting
down stairs7 (meaning that Of the Unconditional
{ Mon Club
The Chair called for the yeas, which was re-
SpUnded TO by cries Of ''aye, - "no,' and bisses.
Mr. Holllngshead-I nominate jos +. Brown
Tor Alderman
The Chair stated that he would not recognise
any but citizens Of the Third Ward.
Mr. HOllIn2sbcad-Ibe belong 10 the Third Ward.
Mr.. John ClaTy-Is his Union meeting!
The Chair-ltis.
The Chaif-NO.
Mr. Clary-A conditional one
The Chair-Nes
Mr. Clary--Tbat enough for me.
DR. a Thompson moved 70 postpone the
election Of delegates to the convention.
The Chair put the question, and the noes
SEEMED 10 predominant
Another huohub ensued. which the Chair for
some moments vsiniy endeavored to quell, and
daring which there were loud cries of 'NSe'l give
you HILL" "Ycu're pretty Union man." &C.
Officer J. II. Bell was called upon. in turn, 70
arrest "tbe man IN the white coat" and by
white coats" friends to arrest the ''man with
kink in his bat -
There being no prospect OF tie meeting ac-
complaining the purpose Of the call, II adjourned.
Tie crowd fingered about the doors and room
for some time, and much angry discussion ensued,
In which parties came near 70 blows, but after a
while all was quiet. Some Of the friends Of the
meeting talked matters over after the ad ourn-
Inrnt, and we believe came 10 the conclusion to
ali another meeting at private house.
YOVSG MEN's CHRISTIAN AssocIArTox-Niaih
AHHirTSary.-Ths meeting took place the hail
Of the association on Monday evrning, Mr. NJ. ii.
Miller presiding. The exercises were opened by
Rev. keanard reading the last two chapters
OF EcClesias;ics. Prayer was then offered by Rev.
Mr. Metals, followed by the singing Of the
nynn commencing " Blest be the tie that
eiHds.D
Mr NJ n. Miller. the retiring president, then
gave brief ep!tome Of his annual reports, en-
brsCiEg the histoIy Of the association during the
past wear. Twelve regular monthly meetings
have been held, ano twenty meetings OF the board
of managers The total receipts Of the association
have been SAG 81, and for the missionary fund
SIS -; making total Of 81 ,O35 50. Nearly all
leCt3 Of the association. The library now mum.
hers 65l volumes. The number Of mission
sabbath schools organized were five. Two have
been turned bver 20 church organizations, one has
been temporarily suspended for want Of a room,
and tie other two are In active operation-one on
Capitol Hill and the other corner Of Sixth and ~
r-rees. in the northern part Of the city. But the
missionary effort has been the great work Of the
association. A little more than a year ago the
WORK was commenced In consequence Of the
thousands Of Union troops which were pouring
into the city In such haste, not 20 bring religious
reading, or even Bibles with them. The printed
page was distributed 10 them. But Il was found
that there WIS class which needed the living
preacher. Those connected with the quarter.
masters departments, the batteries &c were
without cha lains. The association has endeay-
cred to supply this deficiency preacher has
ben enpicYedi ne commenced his work on the
first OF March las. and he has accomplished great
good The association now numbers l0i life
members. and ebout rs annual members, making
IN ali 27e members, 20 Of whom were added
during the year. None but Interested and prompt
members retained. The year has not been
favorable one for increase Of members, but God
has blessed the ldboIS Of the association.
SIR. Henry Beard WIS then introduced as Mr..
HilleTS successor as president Of the association.
Addresses were then delivered by Rev. r. T.
81 Jwn and Hon. a Wright
Rev G. Z. LyfOrd was called upon for an sd-
dress, but Ia lieu thereof he and bits wife sang
one q the hymns they are IN the habit OF singing
TO tie soldiers commencing Let me go, IFS
Jesus calls me-
The meeting closed with benedIc.iOp by Rev.
II w Reed
DEsERrIoS. FROM THE BARRACKS On Mon
day nj Z ht some tventy-One marines escaped from
the barracks by climbing the wall, apparently
hoping 10 enjoy spree. As soon as their escape
was known, d0uble-lile Of sentries was posted
round the wall and Others were deferred from an
attempt The police were soon notified, and