Evening star., 1864-05-05

pTioee, heilog8 ana Other Well-knOWn authors,
rtAlRs.-The ladies' fair at Trinity Hall,
fItn street, will be open again to. night and
each night this week. The fair is for the bene-
Mt OF Calvary Baptist Church, and the pretty
ano agreeable ladies Of the congregation are
The ladies Of Foundry M. E. Church opened
Inelr lair last night al the corner Of 14th and
q streets, under most favorable auspices.
Much enjoyment has been promised all visitors
here, and we are assured the ladies having the
fair in charge will make it superior to any
fair yet held.
PUBLIC School CONCERT of vocal music
Will be given to night at the Smithsonian Hail.
under the direction OF Prof. Daniel This is
one OF the series of concerts proposed to be
given for the purpose of raising funds for the
purchase of pianos for the schools. The inter-
mediate school children are concerned in this
one, and it bids fair to equal any concert yet
given for this cause.
BALL.-The Island Social Club announce
their third grand ball for tonight at Island
Hall. 1t promises to be an enjoyable affair.
UNITED STATES, Oh RELATION OF DAVID G.
DAY, vs. JOHN p. AUTHORIZATION Dismissed -
On rule at a relation Of David G. Day, before
the Supreme Court, II. c., served upon John
r. Hilton, = justice Of the peace, to show cause
why he should not be removed from office on
the charge OF having rented q certain house tor
bawdy purposes, the Court, after hearing all
the evidence, decided to discharge the rude
The following is the opinion Of Chief justice
In the case of the relation against Hilton As T.
magistrate, the Court has come 10 a conclusion.
After looking over the statute creating tbs
power in this Court to remove mag istrates, In
the light of ascertaining what character OF
efenses are brought within the jurisdiction of
the Court, we have concluded that the statute
empowers the Court to remove magistrates in
the District for all ofenses that render them
unfit to hold the office of conservators of the
peace. 1t is not restricted simply to NAL
ieasance or non -feasance In office, but it relates
to their general fitness for the place. If this
relation were sustained by the undoubted proof
that ought to be brought before the court exer-
cising the power, we should not hesitate to
exercise 1t here.
But while the Court has before it evidence in
this case such as It regrets TO see, it is not salts
tied that MT Hilton designed to cultivate the
violation OF the law. That he knew that this
was a house of i'll fame there can be no ques-
tion-that he procured II to be established is
another and very different question. As far
as his acts were committed 70 writing, he pro-
vided against 1t; and under the explanation
which MIR. Phillips gives In connection with
the last lease, provided against 1t pnrposely
and understandingly. Still we cannot disguise
from ourselves the belief that he would not
have executed that second lease for the term Of
three years, with the money payable in ad dvance,
yersy between him and his principal as to
money. And If he did not propose to put an
end to 1t far as he could by the receipt Of the
money, still he has left around him in the
course of this transaction evidences that he
did not intend to patronize prostitution. AS far
as the equitable relations OF these parties are
has nothing TO do. There is process pending
which may ADJUST the whole Of that matter,
and will, when II comes before the Court for
consideration. So with the criminal prosecu-
ton.
Under all the circumstances, we have con-
cluded that the proof is not Of that conclusive
and clear character that ought to put mans
reputation in jeopardy and involve him In the
disgrace that necessarily would follow his
removal from Office; and we have therefore
unanimously concluded to DISMISS the rela-
Gop.
A MEETING that was quite interesting to those
connected with the Sabbath Schools OF the city
was held at the rooms Of the Young Mems
Christian Association, on 7th street. Monday
afternoon. The report of the committee of ar
rangements for the coming anniversary cele-
bration was presented and approved. 1t re-
commends that all the schools Of the city, with
the exception Of those e Of til the Island and Navy
on the morning OF the 23d of this month, with
their bands of music and their gay banners,
and march through some of the principal
streets to three of the largest churches Of the
city to hear the addresses, and sing their beau.
tiful songs The whole city to be divided into
five sections. The first, second and third di.
visions TO embrace the body Of the city, and the
fourth and fifth the Island and Navy Yard
respectively.
the First and part OF the Second Ward and
are to 60 from Lafayette Square to Wesley
Chapel, corner Fifth and streets. Those OF
second division, embracing part Of he Second
leave the line Of procession at the Fourth Pres
byterian Church, Ninth street; and the re-
mainder, embracing the Fourth and Fifth
Wards, are 10 + III into DIR. Gurley's New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church. The Island and
Navy Yard schools az they are some distance
of, are to have their plans so arranged that
they will not be compelled to march mp in the
heat and dust of the city, but will probably
hold their interesting exercises in the Smith
sopian Insti ution.
This will make the distance to be travelled by
the elIttle OnesN abOut nal for all. and e.
vent the probability OF any of them being tired
out or lost, as is apt to occur in general pro
who are in favor OF display Of ths whsle
strengih h Of the schools.
Eloquent speakers will be engaged, and the
different schools will practice the beautiful
HYMNS selected BY the Committee, next Sab
bath. The exercises at the churches will oc-
cupy not more than one hour, and the schools
will separate for their homes, some OF them In
tending TO get up some refreshments at their
schools tor the children. grand time is ex-
pected and the children are greatly excited in
anticipation, and as between and 5000 are
expected TO turn out we predict dis play
that for refreshing beauty will long be rernem-
bered.
MAY BALL.-Prof. Marini's May ball, held
last Tuesday evening at Odd Fellows Hall,
was q delightful affair, bringing together q
large assent olage OF the pupils and their friends
Queen, with the speeches and responses by the
maids Of honor, were very pleasing ard inter.
cet1ng. Inc queen was MISS Annie Morgan:
Goddess of Liberty, Miss Fannie Stoops; First
Maids OF Honor, Misses Bertie Seymour and
Lizzie Knowles; Second Maids Of Honor, Muses.
Sallie Duncan and Annie Copeland; Grown
Bearer, Miss Hattie Keene.
A number of fancy dances were performed in
admirable style by the pupils; after which the
hoor was thrown open for the visitors Tor
dancing urposes.
Professor Marini is a highly successful
teacher, as is shown in the great proficiency Of
his pupils.
MORE SALES OF REAL EsrATE.-James G.
Mcclure & Co. made the following sales yes
terday
Small frame house and lot on street, be-
tween Sixth and Seventh streets, TO Thomas
Conner for 1880
Lot on seventh street south, (Island) to John
Lincoln, for forty. four cents per foot
Lot IN same locality, to Mrs. Preuss, for forty
six cents per foot.
Lot In same locality, to Mr.. a. Hickman, for
forty -four Ger t. per foot.
Lot on Eighth street, In the rear Of barn, to
John s. Dodge, for seventeen cents per foot.