Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-05-06

THE SABBATH scRo6t UNfoN The nineteenth
annual meeting Of the sabbath School Union took
place last evening at the rooms OF the Young
Mems Christian Association, Mr.. T. X: Gray
being appointed chairman and Mr.. U. Z. wight
Mr.. Wight has besn serving In this capacity,
with the exception Of few months, for nine
years past.
The committee Of arrangements on the celebra-
tion reported their proceedings to the meeting,
which were unanimously approved; and on a
call OF representatives of the various schools they
reported that the schools would be in full and
The subject Of music coming up, after some
discussion, the following hymns were chosen to
De sung -" Sweet Hour OF Prayer, nH Marching
Along" and /" The Beautiful Land )" which will
be printed with the permission Of the composer,
Mr.. Bradbury. Words and music on the pro-
grammes.
The division Of the city into districts was then
competed; and the schools were arranged to
. western-Union Chapel, West PRESBYTERIAN,
Foundry, New York Avenue Presbyterian, Thir-
teenth Street Baptist, Methodist M ission on Four
teenth street, at the New York Avenue Presby.
terrain Church.
Central-Englsh Lutheran Mex endree Chapel,
Fourth Presbyterian, Ninth Street Methodist Pro-
at the Ninth Street PresbyteriA Church.
Eastern-Trinity, E Street Baptist, Wesley
Chapel, Assembly's Presbyterian Fletcher and
providence Chapels, at Wesley Chapel.
mined.
The Island schools at the Smithsonian.
The members of the committee were author
lied 10 call meetings of the superintendent of
the several schools in their district to select pre-
siding officers, leaders of the singing, and assist
ant secretaries, to read the annual report.
AFTER some conversation In reference to orators,
in which the names Of Hon Msssrs Wright
sunderland, and others. were spoken, the COM
mittee adjourned.
REoRG corporators and stock
holders Of the late Alexandra and Washington
railroad met on Saturday last, and recognized
the road under the name and style OF the '.the
Washington, Alexandria, and Georgetown Rail-
road Company" and elected board Of five d.
rectoTs, as follows:
Alexander Hay, Joseph Thornton, Horace II.
Day, Sllas Seymour, and Joseph b. Stewart. Mr..
Hay was also elected president OF the company,
Mr.. Stewart secretary, and Mr.. Thornton treas
urCr.
Mr.. Silas Seymour, who is an eminent civil
engineer, was chosen general superintendent and
manager, and he will have charge Of completing
the works, Including the proposed bridge-way,
and certain extensions OF the said road
The present company proposed to make the
said road permanent and useful to the public.
POLICE The Third Ward patrolmen reported
yesterday james A. Wise, threats, security for
peace. Ulloeit Gurus, cord, profanity; paid S.
cents costs. Peter Douglass, creating u nuisance;
dismissed; also, for profanity, paid SIS cents costs
Maria Hawkins, creating nuisance; dismissed
by Justice CLAYTON.
The Fourth Ward PatIolmen reported yester
day: Samuel Fry and David Fry, assault and
battery; security for peace-bg Justice Dom. f.
Howa d, violating hack regulation; dismissed
Catharine Donovan, selling liquor TO minors; for
further hearing. Eliza Davis, fighting; fined
S259 Liddv Beynard, do do 81 So. Catherine
Possy, dlsordRrly house; fined S.. David jung
disorderly; dismssed-by Justice Clayton.
FUSERAL-The funeral Of MI James ID Pen
ningtan, who was killed near the Relay House
on Saturday afternoon, took place from his late
residence near the Navy Yard this morning and
was largely attended. The Grand Lodge and
Union Lodge No. IL, ]. o. O. F., accompanied
by F. Prosperi's band, and a number OF work.
men Of the Navy Yard, followed the remains to
the Congressional Cemetery, where they Were
Inferred with the usual ceremonies Of the Odd
Fellows. Mr.. r was highly esteemed men,
Der Of the Order, and was universally respected
by his fellow workmen. He leaves widow and
six small children to mourn his loss.
THR OPRRA.-To-morrow night Growers nevu
theater Will be opened to as grand musical and
operate combination ever appeared upon anv
boards or before any public The performances
have been well and carefully selected, and every
arrangement made with view to the greatest
amount OF enjoyment. Grau's Italian Opera
Troupe have met with immense success in the
northern and eastern cities, and will doubtless
furnish satisfactory entertainments to the fashion,
ablcs Of Washington. The sales Of seats have al
ready been great and as the time approac hes the
demand increases.
GENERAL CONFERENCE OF THE MRrYonIsr
Protestant CHURCH-This BODY was an
nounced to assemble In the Congress st church
Georgetown, this morning. few ministers of
the denomination are present; but owing to the
distracted state Of the country, and the conse
quent misrepresentation Of many Of their local
conferences, they do not purpose holding an ex
tended meeting temporary rganization will
until one year hence Immediately ensne, There
Will be religious exercises In the church this eve
ming, at * O'Clock.
POCKET PICKING---A gentleman by the r.,,o -,
Gaty, evidently from the rural dis.rir.s had nj.
pocket picked at the depot last Tk-irsdav evening
tust Is the cara were leaving t5r Baltimore For.
.undteY d Ifleno was az cand who furnished the
unfortunate gentleman money enough to reach
home, where he will be safe from ali the dangers
Of the metropolis.
ARRIvzDat Carter's wharf, foot of 13x street.,
schconers Access, Bennett, Philadelphia with q
cargo Of coal for T. S. Gattreli; Victoria Lewis.
same port, with coal for e. NJ Keys; Betty
Hooper, Wilson, Port Deposit, with 1900 feet
ol Iumper lor Wm Mclean. 1t
SMALL GUTTRRs.-During the storm on Friday
evening, Seventh street east was completely over
Uu"tu IfOui tue idCt tndl Ill the water from tn
grounds north Of the Navy Yard is CONQUERED
down this street in cutters much two small for
the purpose.
CENTRAL GuARpHoUsK C.sEs-Befors Jy,,,e,
Waller Joseph Kemp, drunk and dIsorderIv:
fned 81 o. For the second ofiense, nned 81 Of
h. L. Boundron, drunk; turned ove' TO the mill.
tary.
FOURTH WARn STATION CksRs.-Bsfore Justice
Hd!teT-L Alderman, drunk and disorderlv:
fined 50. John McCauley and r. NJ Howard
sleeping in the street; dismissed Geo. Spates'
desertsr; turned over to the military.
PRoF. LABBE 10 making eve.y satisfactory ar
rangemeat for his May Festival on Thursday the
inst. The little folks anticipate much pleas
ure on this evening.
ANY ONE having copies OF the EpeuinR Star.
date September IA and December I2 1861. will
confer a favor and receive liberal CONDENSATION
for them on application To the Star office
ATTENTION 10 called to the advertisement of DR.
White, chiroPodlst. He comes well recommend
ed, and Is doubtless an able operator II.
ONLY THINK OF IT, silver-plated spoons, forks,
casters, pitchers, cream jugs, butter dishes sugar
bowls, salt stands, &c, &c, for only one dollar,
haD an 0la1e nnIIa NJ