Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-06-01
LOCAL NEWS.

The Nxw REGISTRATION LAw.-The bill
altering the registry law Of the city OF Wash
ington finally passed the House yesterday with
the Senate amendment.
As matter of very general interest at this
time, we have taken pains to procure an accu-
rate copy, with the amendments, as passed. 1t
is as follows:
Be IL resolced by the Senate and House of Rep.
rcsentdttres Of the United States Of America an
Congress assembled, That in case any person
who is qualified voter in other respects shall
offer and claim the right to vote at any election
is not registered, his name shall be registered
by the commissioners of election upon the
terms and conditions following, namely, he
shall take an oath as follows You do solemnly
swear that you will true answer make to such
questions as shall be asked you touching your
qualifications as an elsctor at this poll, SO help
you God; or an affirmation to the same effect
which oath or aft rmation, if he be unable to
understand the English language, may be in.
terpreted to him by one OF the commissioners
or an interpreter sworn by a commissioner
which interpreter shall also interpret his an
swer to the commissioners. II in his answer
on oath he shall state positively that
he has resided in the city one year
next preceding the day of said election,
designating particularly the place Of his resi-
dence, and that he possesses the other qualifi-
cations Of an elector. and if, Furthermore, some
qualified elector OF the city, not u candidate for
any office at that election. shall take an oath
before said commissioners, which any one Of
the m may administer, that he is we'll acQ TAINTED
with such applicant; that he Is, in tact, q resi-.
dent in the city, aud has been one year next
previous to such election, and that he QUALIFIED
elector) has good reason to believe, and does
believe that all the statements Of such appli-
: cant are true, the commissioners shall cause
his name to be registered by their clerk, and
shall then receive the vote OF said applicant; or
If said applicant shall present the afida Wit Of
himself and a qualified elector, duly certified by
any justice OF the peace in and for the county
of Washington. District Of Columbia, which
shall satisfy the commissioners That the appli-
cant has been a resident Of the city one year
next preceding the day OF such election, and
that he is otherwise qualified elector, the
commissioners may cause the applicants name
to be regist' red, as hereinbefore Pro vided, and
they shall then receive his vote; and IL said
applicant or such qualified elector snail, IN
said matter. wiIIfulIv make any false state
ment, he shall be deemed guilty OF perjury,
and, 90 conviction, be SUBJECT 70 tho pains ana
penalties thereof.
A DELIGHTFUL ENrERrAINMRsT. There
was large attendance last night at the Island
Hall festival OF the ladies OF the TN street
Presby terian Church. The hne band OF the
Invalid Corps, stationed at Carver Barracks,
was in attendance, and there was other good
music, vocal and Instrumental.
The room was tastefully decoratea, and the
various tables loaded down with attractive
articles Of use and ornament we nave not
srace to give any adequate idea OF the various
interesting features Of the room, but must not
fail to mention the superb table Of fancy arti-
Giles presided over by the Mrs. fords, Mrs
Gettinger, and the Misses Lee. A miniature
camp scene, representing Grsnt's headquar.
ters, constructed by q soldier Of company F,
27th Pennsylvania regiment, stationed at the
Arsenal, attracts m uch attention here; also, the
6ne pictures Of Washin gton and Martha Wash.
ineton, with rich assortment OF fancy articles.
Next c. mes the interesting sabbath school
table, presided over by Mise Norris and Miss
Davidson A msdel secretary, wonderfully
Ingenious piece Of workmanship, BY M. J. b.
Hammond, attracts the eye OF visitors 1t TITS
table.
where Miss Martin dispenses liquid ooolaess
to all coneya,
The ~ Tree Of Foreuae," moved and Attrac.