Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-05-22
LOCAL NEWS.
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intsrest throughout. The scenes In the cave, the
attempted murder, and the rescue by Myies Ma
Coppsleen, have q wonderful interest, not only In
the acting but In It's artistic efecn
CaNrERsuRY This resort continues In full
blast drawing crowded houses nightly; all OF
whom are amused hugely at the expose Of " The
Sons of Malta - The "Gipsey's Lay" Ii also q
big card and all who have been delighted with
its presentation must remember that they have
but three nights more Of witnessing It, as this Is
positively Julia Mortimer's last week.
Vocal CONCERT The children Of the Second
and part Of the First District Primary Schools
will give one Of their interesting and entertaining
Concerts to night, at the Smithsonian, under the
direction OF their teacher, Prof. Daniel. Prof.
Parkhurss will preside at the piano.
WASHINGTON ACADEMY OF MusIc:-Free Con;
music, Of frs, class order. Refreshments always
at hand.
AHTI-ADMIsIsTRATIoN CoNvRNTIoN-Mr. James
F. Halliday Nominated Mayor-Dr. MagrHdsr
AboHfr-Tks g. +. VS. get up q TIgern-
SickIy ANIMAL - Mr.. Halliday makes a
up By Free asd EsIisLis.sd e. Garbage Con-
tractor of the Doctors Ward Senator Stdrks )"
of OrsTos alias the Man lritk the God headed
Cane, Called OHt-Hs Don't Coms-Mr. MeNsr-
kdHy makes a SPsseh-Ths COHrsHtfoH RssoI-sS
In pursuance Of the following call the parties
designated assembled last last night at the Frank
lin Engine-house Hall:
UTRs NattosaI Union Delegates Of the various
wards, oppose to Republicsnism and Abolition
ism, will meet In convention at the hall OF the
Nav 2lst 1864 at O'Clock, for the purpose Of
nominating a candidate for Mayor"
Besides the delegates, there was perhaps
hundred or more spectators present.
Preliminary TO the formal opening OF the meet
ing a copy Of the "W arlington Times'' was
placed In the hands of each person present.
The meeting was called to order at half past 8
O'Clock by Mr.. J. 3. Holland. Mr.. J F Ennis
was placed in the chair, and Mr.. Andrew p.
McRenna was appointed secretary.
Mr.. Holland hoped that the names Of the dele
gates would be called by wards He stated that
at the meeting on Monday night the name Of one
delegate bad been inadvertently omitted in his
ward and another had been substituted. He sug-
gested that II any delegation was not full, those
present be empowered TO appoint substitutes for
Inose absent.
Mr.. Msrceron suggested that the names Of the
delegates be called before proceeding to business.
represented. The Second Ward had only three
members present
The Secretary called the delegates a. follows,
and P. jordan, Of the Second Ward:
First Wards. T Drury, s. Slower, w. Fetch
er, Andrew Carroll and Thomas Cogan.
pSr Uc" W r. Pettibons and John r. Ennis. T.
Third Ward. 8. Holland, DR.. 9. Ford
Thompson, James II. Stone, Hiram Richie and
Fourth Ward-T. s McNear, George d. spen-
Ger, Thomas Du8ey, Frank Herbert and r. b.
Owens.
Fifth Ward-M. E. Bright, A P McKenna,
Jacob Ashe, James Martin and John Roney.
Sixth wards. F. Gates, NJ. Marceron, +. A.
TOlson, J. w. Smoot and Francis McNerhany.
Seventh Ward. Van Reswick, J. A. Gill,
T. p. Mocabee and F. d. Bowling.
The Chair having stated the object Of the con-
ventiOn 10 be the selection Of q candidate for the
Mayoraltv. and announced nominations In order.
Mr.. McNerhany nominated Mr.. w. w. Moore,
Of the Fourth Ward, but subsequently withdrew
the nomination after consultation
Mr.. Martin nominated James F. Halliday, of
the second Ward.
Mr.; MarcsrOn nominated George A. BOhrer, Of
Mr. 8. r Drury suggested that the vote be
taken vivd roes, each delegate calling the name
Of his candidate as his name was called.
The roll was called, and each delegate cast his
vote for Mr.. Halliday, with the exception Of the
Sixth Ward delegation, who voted for Mr.. Bob
rer, but before the vote was announced they
asked leave to change their votes, and the nomi-
nation was made unanimous IApplausel
Mr.. Msrceron then offered the following reso-
lutions:
method Of restoring the Union 10 to restore frater-
nal bonds by q strict adherence to the time hon.
Orsd principles OF the Democratic party and
while we are strictly IN favor Of crushing out this
rebellion we desire q strict adherence to the Con-
stitution Of our forefathers Therefore,
RsSoErsd, That this convention do, In letter and
in spirit, endorse the address Of the conservative
members Of Congress to the Democracy Of the
United States, and that we believe that the prin-
ciples embodied In that address, and by strict
adherence thereto, 10 the only salvation for the
perpetuity Of this our beloved Union.
Mr.. 8 +. Drury said that, before taking the
vote, II would be well to know whether there
were not other resolutions which were intended
10 be offered IL 50, they had best all be embod-
led in q series.
NJ. Holland said that the resolutions were good
as far az they went, but he did net think they
fairs as well AZ national. He offered a series, re-
ardrming the ancient principles Of the Democratic
party. and expressing opposition to the Republi-
cans, 10 the present Mayor, &C.
Mr. McNerhany hoped the convention would
follow the old usages, and appoint 4 committee
70 wait on the nominee. He moved that a COM
mittee OF one from each ward be appointed to
walton Mr. Halliday carried, and Mesa,s. McNer-
hanY, Martin, Owens, J II. Stone, w. f. Pet
rbone, w. P. Drury and Van Reswick We're ap-
pointed
Mr.. Drury then offered serie, OF resolutions
on the subject Of public school system In
this city, and declaring the object OF the Republ-
cans % be 70 put the negro on equality with
the white children, which the resolutions de-
ROunced in severe terms. [Great applause
The convention then took q recess OF ten min
Htes, during which time DR.. Magruder entered
The hall, and being called on, mounted a bench
with some little difficulty, and said that he would
take q low seat In the synagogue. Mr.. Halliday
was their standard bearer, and whenever he
raised that banner the speaker was prepared to
At this point the committee returned with Mr.
Halliday, who was received with three cheers and
Thy courtsSy) ga tiger" The cheers were very
well but IN attempting 70 follow the b'hoys Of
Lum-COoper- Dem j ack Ass. fame in getting up
"a tiger,h the convention undoubtedly put It's
foot IN II.
The reader has only to imagine John Ennis,
Frank McNerhanY, ). 4. Drury, DR.. MsgTuder sf
al attempting 70 get up ga tiger" TO realize the
distressing squeak and we'll emitted; and Il Is
little wonder that in about minute the franklin
boys had hold Of the engine house bell rope,
Jerking IL out by the roots" In response TO the
IRE alarm raised outside. The bell rope runs u
through the hall; and gentleman who rashly
volunteered 70 Tlence 1.-The horrid bellp by grasp
ing the rope, was elevated towards the ceiling
with q suddenres3 that threatened q serious bump
20 his Uranium, and he " drapped F." The DIM
Guilty was mastered by more experienced hand,
who quietly pulled the rope up through the door.
Mr.. Halliday was then Introduced to the con.
yention, and spoke a. follows:
Gentlemen: / have Just been informed by a
committee Of your body that have been nomi-
mated for the Once Of Mayor OF this city by the
convention Of which you are the delegates
/ have only 70 regret that your choice had not
fallen upon some other citizen, more worthy and
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