Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-05-21

At FoTds.
CANTERBURY We have again this evening, at
Canterbury, "The Sons Of Malta, % wherein Harry
Rice gives full vent TO his comical powers. This
week IL the last of Miss Julia Mortimsr's engage
ment and the last also for the performance OF the
GPseys Ley Lewis and si,t Cnr snS sPRsi s
Fowler glldes through the dance with sylph-l like
grace.
WASHINGTON ACADEMY OF MUsIc-The free
concerts at this place are remarkably popular, for
the reason that the music, vocal and instrumental
is of arst class order, and the best Refreshments
ootainable in the city, are to be found at Rosen-
thal's bar.
SEVENTH WARD REPUBLICAN MRRrINs.--The
straightout republicans Of the Seventh Ward held
an adjourned meeting last night in Potomac Hall,
Mr.. John r. Evans In the chair, and Mr.. Reuben
Bacon acting as secretary.
Mr. Northrup said he desired at the last meet.
ing TO offer resolution. He thought that In the
selection Of candidates they should have been
represented in a convention OF the wards but as
their friends in the other wards had seen at to
pursue different course, he would cheerfully
submit. He supposed that all would GO for Mr..
Yalllch In preference 10 Halliday. Mr.. N had
several other resolutions endorsing the course of
the Administration in relation to the slavery
ton, and In relation to the education Of cOiored
children. Mr.. N. then read the following
Whereas we have found that our desires for The
success Of the Administration In putting down
the existing rebellion, and our readiness 20 adopt
any mseaufes tending to strengthen the Govern
due confidence in the professions of some who
sought our SURFACES, and 10 accept too easily their
assurances OF an unwavering and unconditional
devotion to the Union: Therefore,
RsSoirsi, That as sufficient time has elapsed
for full development Of feelings and views on
This subject, we will, at this election, take no
nan @ on trust, ~ and will vote for none who have
net given clear and unmistakable evidence, by
their actions well as words, that they are the
firm and steady supporters Of the present Admin
iS;Iatlon and Government Of the United States
7.sd . favilS ali flar rOby l,it
Of slavery in this District, where 1t has had no
legal existence for years, devolvinQ a DUTY on
Congress to do II, az the Constitution gives no
power to that body or the people TO establish or
even sustain slavery outside OF State limits
evincss, we think, disposition to throw obstacles
in the way Of the Administration and other
branches Of the Government.
RssOErtd, That the cavils at the Presidents
recommendation respecting slavery in the states
together with senstiveness on the subject OF
Connscation, evinces, we think, an undue and uu-
safe regard for institution which Is manifestly
the cause OF the wickedest rebellion the suR ever
shOns upon, ieOpardiZing our lives sacrificing the
lives Of friends, and bringing burdensome taxes
on the loyal people Of the country, and this after
u seems evident to everybody else that slavery has
received Its death blow at the hands of those
who, fer its extension and perpetuation, would
II possible, destroy the best government In the
wOrld-wOuld ruin because they csnnot rule
RsSOlrsd, That we kindly suggest 10 the. new
converts 20 the doctrine OF the Injustice Of liking
the coIOIed people Of this Dlctrct for the eiuca,
ton Of while children exclusively, that they
cease their hostility to the education Of colored
children, and consent to the application of the
school tax paid by the colored people to the edu-
cation OF cOlored children.
four application to the secretary of the meeting
for tie privilege OF copying these resolutions or
gathering their purport, was denied with dis
couFts4y that might not inaptly be termed sSba-
conlan;' but through tie kindness Of Mr.. North
rup, their mover, We obtained copy as above
Mr.. 8. w. Garrett thought, with due respect to
his friend, that az al the former meeting resolu-
sGODtod q n
resolutions were entirely Out Of place, and there
fire moved to lay them on the table.
Mr Lycett seconded the motion, saying he did
so for the same reason as given CT the mover
Mr.. NOTthrup proceeded to exp ain that the res
olutions formerly adopted did not cover the ques-
tons referred TO in those now offered. They mad
been started since that meeting.
SIR. Bacon said that though ne agreed to the
sentiments Of the resolutions, he doubted the ex-
pe1iency Of adopting them at this time. At the
former meeting resolutions Were adopted as a
basis but they endorsed no candidate He thong bit
At the frat Of convention, but the other Wards
have chosen a different course, and the general
expression is In favor Of nlr. Wellach. The cues
tisn Of slavery is making way with itself very
fast, and IL not brought into this contest. Mr.
WalIsch is undoubtedly to be the next Mayor Of
Washington, but II any one doubts his loyalty let
Mr. Bacon said he had not endorsed Mr. Wal
ZACH for Mayor, nor Mr.. Semmes for Alderman,
but II IL is best let Us nominate and vote for them
MIR. B. also spoke OF the various eannidatss for
Council, endorsing Mr.. Murtagh and Mr. Mitch
ell Is far as he knew Of them
Mr. Norihrup said the questions referred to In
the resolutions were chiefly those rsised In the
TRADE against the administration because Of its
management OF the slavery subject, and il was
his desire 10 have their sentiments expressed on
those subjects.
Mr. Van VIeet approved of the spirit of the res.
olutions, but would not advocate their pa, SAGE
because they had already sgreed upon their plat
form (vaich had b. en- adopted at their first meet
ing). de would be sorry to see the resolution re-
iating 10 slavery passed, because 10 did not state
the facts. He went on TO argue that slavery had
no legal existence in the District. The laws re-
latng TO slavery at the time Of the cession Of the
District To the General Government were those of
17I5, which provided for holding native Africans
and their descendants TO two generations slaves
out the third generation was TO have been free
Subseq uently other laws were made by the Legis.
latuTe Of Maryland, looking to 4 further bondage
Of slaves, but those laws had effect In the Dis
trict-hence slavery here was unlawful.
Mr.. Northrup.-lf the resolutions are not per-
feet, they can be amended.
Mr.. Van Vleet continuing, said that he had no
objection TO Mr.. wallach, and so far as the edu-
cational question was concerned, be heartily en-
dorsed him. file read the following extract from
u message Of Mr. Wsllach, as expressive Of his
views on that subject:
Happily for the cause OF Christianity and
civilization, the hand OF time has long since
swept into the deep shades OF oblivion the whole
series Of objections which IN years past were
advanced by the Ignorant and inconsiderate
lAgainst free schools 4 That grand problem,
whether or no the 'masses' shall be ed ucated can
no longer be considered an open question, or one
which Will allow Of the sllg hest dispute, IN
regard NOT only 30 ais utility, bEs. absolute as-
esSStfy %
The Chair here stated that debate was out Of
order, and that IL had b en- allowed only because
the meeting was more Of a conversational one.
The resolutions were then laid on table
Mr.. Garrett moved that Richard NVallach be
declared the ch1ice Of the meeting for Mayor;
carried.
The following was declared the ward ticket:
For Aldermau-John II. Semmes.