Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-06-15
LOCAL NEWS.
AMusEMENrs TONIGHT.


Growers TBEATER.-Miss Charlotte Thomp-
son appears tonight III "Fanchon," play
with which our thsater goers are familiar, and
wherever performed. Miss Thompson, il is
said, equals, IL she does not surpass all ac-
tresses who have attempted this character.
have an opportunity Of Judging.
FoRB's THRATER.-Mr. J. s. Clarke will an.
pear TO- night in two Of his most amusing char.
asters, viz: as Tom Fittler," in the knights
in "Love in Livery" Two more mirth pro.
voking pieces conld not be prod uced, and the
announcement of their presentation cannot fail
TO induce the attendance of a large audience.
'CANTERBURY.-A bill replete with fun is an
nounced for this evenings entertainment at
this popular hall "Cudjo's Cave" will be
performed again. Marietta Ravel will appear
In dance and upon the ughtrope, and tine Ethi-
opian corps will certainly be on hand with
their excellent budget.
THE GREAT SHow.-Dan Rice's great show
corner Of 9th street and New York avenue All
OF the performers are loudly applauded, and
visit will be well repaid to those who are fond
Of fun. The more the public see of the trained
horses, ponies, mules, buffalo, dogs, and mon.
keys, the better they appear to appreciate this
wonderful development of instinct, and the
Wit OF me great l1ster becomes daily more pun
gent. The spectators seem to feel that the APP
pearance OF Mrs. Dan Rice contributes an air
OF refinement TO the whole affair.
SACRED CoNCHRT.-At DR. Smiths Church,
oh StA eIccI sacred concert Will be
given tonight, when Rossini's .Stabat Mater
will be performed. The best musical talent of
the city has been engaged for the occasion. and
Inc WnoIe analr Will be under the direction Of
Mrs. G.. Y. Kretschmar.
THE PEACE DEMOCRACY AT WAR-They Make
Delegates tor ne Ch1oago Convention, and hare
q Lireiy Time About N.-An adjourned meeting
of the National Democratic Association was
held last night at Parkers Hall, and was called
10 order by the President, Chas. Mason, Esq.
Among th0Sa nr0nnSad NJ cd to
bership were Messrs q. M. Zullck, John Da-
Wis, John II. Wise, J. R Cassell, r. b. Owens
Jer. Costello, b. p. Page and Jas. S. Holland.
Mr.. J. ID. Hoover, the treasurer, stated that
among other contributions he had received a
check for 500 from Hon. Amos Kendall While
he was up he would state that he thought the
finance committee had been very derelict in
duty, for if they had properly exerted them
selves large sum might have been realized
for the cause, in which all had an interest.
Hon. Amos Kendall being present, was in
vlted to occupy seat upon the platform.
After some unimportant discussion relative
TO the committees, which was participated in
by Ex-Mayor Berrett, j. d. Clark, ESQ, b.
Ourran, and others, the Char stated that the
business for which the meeting had been speci-
ally called was to elect delegates to the Chica-
go Convention.
Mr.. J. ID. Clark thought the election of dele
gates at this time would be premature and he
hoped the whole matter would be postponed
until a subseq uent meeting. TCries of sNo,
no Yes, let's do it! Let's elect put her through
now" and similar cries all over the hall were
heard from both sides.
DIR. j. III. Merrill arose and said he believed
the proposition to elect delegates now was pre-
mature. [Applause.] The Democracy of this
District had higher object in view than to
waste time In the election of delegates who
would never be admitted to the convention
Besides the Democracy of the District was Lot
fully represented here tonight II would be
better TO call ward meetings, and take the sense
OF the wards upon this matter, and let them
send delegates TO nominating convention.
The Democracy here was once strong, but it is
nd Nv - .
The Chair.-It is strong sir.
Mr.. T. Birkhead, ito DR.. Merrill 1T is not
strong on account OF such men you. ZAP
DIR. Merrill continued, and said it made no
difference what individuals thought OF him, he
would do his duty toward the party.
Mr.. Michael Duffy said he desired to raise
the point OF order, whether MIR. Merrill was
mem Der OF the association or not.
The Chair stated he was a member.
Mr. Clark raised the point that DIR. Merrill
was making regular speech instead Of speak.
ing to the resolution.
DR. Merrill said he was not used to public
speaking, and was not well drilled in the
matter.
Mr.. Dufey.-We don't want to hear any
speeches.
Dr. Merrill replied that he was not to be put
down.
A voice-What's your name! [Laughterl
Mr. Flynn raised the point that rule pro-
ylded mat no speeches or addresses should be
made except by in vitation of the association.
DR.. Merrill took his seat.
Mr.. Jas. +. Halliday offered q resolution di.
Tecting that the democrats throughout the Dis
"frict assemble in ward meetings and elect five
delegates each, to assemble in this hall On
Tuesday night, 70 select delegates to the Chicago
Convention.
Col. Floren ice expressed his sur prise that the
discussion had sprung up. The subject had
oeen fully considered, and the association had
gone so far as TO fix tonight as the time for Sc.
lecting delegates. The gentleman DIR. MerrilD
mad been talking wildly and at random, and
asserted that the action was premature.
DIR. Merrill essayed to get the floor, when
there were cries Of ''Slt down." you've said
enough"
Col. Florence continued. The gentleman had
talked at random in a long speech, and he (CoI.
T) was not to be Interrupted. Applause
And he argued that the matter was well un-
defstood, and urged that the gentleman would
act consistently. Inconsistency is a jewel" one
especially desirable for the association TO have
In its infancy.
Col Florence moved TO take the sense of the
meeting, that Hon. Amos Kendall be requested
10 represent the association at Chicago.
Mr.. Clark withdrew his motion TO postpone
the selection Of delegates.
Mr.. Halidays resolution was voted down.
Mr.. W. H. Towers offered a resolution that
the association endorse the nominee of the con-
vention whoever he may be. tCries Of ''No,
no. "Don't go IL bliRd"]
The resolution was voted down.
Mr. Florence advocated the appointment of
Hon. Amos Kendall as a delegate TO Chicago.
What man more proper for the office than he
who had battled by the side Of Andrew Jack
son in the cause of Democracy [Applausel
He was very willing that each ward should
elect delegates; but he thought Mr.. Kendall
was fit person to represent the Democracy OF
the District in that convention. Applause
Mr. Florence was here nominated as one of
the delegates, but peremptorily declined.
Mr.. John L. Ennis obtained the floor and
said he was opposed TO this matter in toto His
opinion was, and ever had been, that as we
had no will in the election OF a President, we
should stand aloof from these conventions. He
was opposed TO sending gentlemen to the Chi
cago Convention to stand as paupers at the
door and knock and plead for admission. Let
us help to elect the candidate after he is norni-
mated, but not try TO nominate that candidate
when we had no voice in the election. IAp-
plause.l He thought the Con venLion at Chica-
go would be postponed, and he would there
fore move the postponement OF this election Of
delegates until subsequent time.
Mr. III. Duffy desired to know why the gen.
tleman did not make his objection before.
Some one wanted 10 know whether Mr. Duffy
had been invited to speak TI.auCht and an