Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-04-02
LOCAL NEWS.
AMusEMENTs TONIGHT.

AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.
FoRD's THEATER.-Mr. Forests production
Of" bruins last night was grand affair, and
as Witnessed by an immense crowd OF psr-
sons. Tonight, at this theater, the 50 Octoroou,
or Life iu Louisiana" will be presented, briug-
jpg forth the full strength OF the regular COM
pspy
Growers THKArRR.- Although the weather
was very disagreeeble last evening, Flotow 8
admirable opera Of "Stradella" drew forth 3
crowded house. Tonight, we are to have
s. Faust, sustained by the principal artists of
abe company. Those who witnessed "Faust''
several days ago will doubtless turn out again
TO be present e. its last representation.
CAnTEKBURY.-Man Lee presents a
great variety programme Tonight including
bs autitui drama, asplendtd ballet fairy pam
tom'mes, songs, dancing, Ethiopian eccentrici-
tie, &c. Miss Jennie Engle, the dashing song
stress, will sing some OF her best selections.
METRoPOLITAh HALL.-To. night Butler and
Bartnoiomew appear in their immensely pop.
plar rau tornime Of "Don Juan" ssSlasher and
Crssher," singing and dancing, &c, BY the
whole company making up an excellent enter.
SsinTent
vAHIErIEs-The principal attraction at the
Varieties TO night Is FitZsmmons' thrilling
play OF "The Female Pickpooket Of Wash.
inglop, or High and Low Life in the Capital
As this is the last time It Is to be produced, we
feel satisfied the Varieties will be crowded.
MRS. WARNBRs GKBAT NATIONAL CIRCUS
3s sill in full blast at the corner Of Sixth street
and New York avenue, drawing large crowds
nightly. The circus will remain but few
days longer and we would advise all those
who have not seen those mules (Contraband
and Cunning) to 60 und do so.
MEETING OF THE REPUBLICAN, ASSOCIATE
This association met last night at tho Union
ident, In the chair Mr.. J. W. Decide, Of George.
town, acting as secretary pro tenn.
meeting several members had been elected,
Some OF whom were present, and moved that
shey be allowed to participate In the proceed
inRs, which was adopted.
The Chair stated that this was the last meet.
Ing which would take place before the day
appointed for holding the mass meeting to
choose delegates to the Baltimore Con vention,
aApril ID and suggested that some action ought
10 be taken.
Mr.. Baker offered the following:
Resolred, That the committee appointed to
select room and fix the time for holding 8
meeting for the purpose Of selecting delegates
20 the nominating Convention to DO held in
baltimore on June 7, 1864. be instructed to give
public notice in the Republican, Chronicle, and
ssta~, at least week pre- yious to said meeting
which was adopted.
Mr.. Coombs said that, in order that there
might be no misunderstanding,h he moved that
abe meeting appointed for Monday night next
be postponed to such time the committee
shall determine; which was adopted.
Mr Ellwood asked why the mass meeting
should be postponed.
The Char replied that there was some diff.
Guilty in procuring hall.
MT 6hWOOO suggested that the nall in which
the regular meetings were held was large
Gnoue II, judging from the number who usually
attended them.
Mr.. feeble said that it was intended to in vita
every tnicn man 10 the meeting, and that the
room would not begin to accommodate the
humber expected He asked that he might be
excused from serving as chairman of the COM
nIttee, and on motion Mr.. A. &. Richards was
Apo q ed chairman.
Father Beeson said that at the last meeting at
which any business was transacted resolution
WAS referred 10 the executive committee in vitInx
reporters to be present at meetings; and calling
1Or an investigation into the case Of parties
EympathiZing with the rebellion holding office.
He would like to know what action had baen
taken III regard to the resolution. The Presi-
Dental campaign was coming on, and it was
necessary tn 1T there should BE- q comparison of
views as to the best man for their standard
bearer The association should not be dictated
30 by party The members OF the association
being around in the different Departments have
the ysrv knaY edge the country needs and 1t
should be d ade public.
Applause by DIR Bovd.
The Chair stated the resolution could not be
sahsn from the table as it was not Oh the table,
but h. supposed the secretary had it with his
papers.
Mr.. Dreeble moved to adjourn, hut withdrew
1t 30 that nominations might be made for mem
hers; and after the following-Messrs. q. NJ q.
Powell. A G. Alden, Thos. @. Connolly, G.. W.
Kimhall and L. E. Dudley-had been nomina-
tsd, the Association adjourned.