Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-05-10
LOCAL NEWS.
AMUsEMENrs TONIGHT,

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observation-disclosures Toms Cabin" "The
Slave Market Of Constantinople," and "The
Brigand's Oath" characters by the entire great
company.
SsAToN HALL.-The great painting OF "The
Rocky Mountains" by Bierstadt.
growers THRATRR-Iast night Of the
Oriental Spectacle of aladdin, or the Won
derful Lamp Tomorrow night, "Uncle
Toms Cabin"
GoNzAGA HALL.--Fair and festival for the
benefit OF st. Aloysius Church. Rare fancy
articies, an elegant supper, music, decorations,
and other attractions.
JED FELLOWS HALL.-Prof. Sheldon's May
Iesuyal and crowDing OF the May queen, this
afternoon and even ng, and the beautiful exhi-
bitioa entitled "a Vision of Fairy Land rep.
resented by twenty five little children.
COMMON COUNCIL evening, at seven
O'Clock, the following members OF the Board of
>Common Council, which had taken q recess at
eo'clock the previous night, when having qn-
DER consideration the report OF the special COM
mittee on resolutions in relation to the return
OF persons heretofore engaged in the rebellion
to the city, assembled Messrs. Lloyd, (Presi-
dent Davis, Dudley, Ferguson, Kelly.
Iarner, Ruff, Taloert, Wilson, Ward and
Wright
The Chair announced the pending question
TO be the motion OF Mr.. Larner to order the
previous question on the passage OF the reso-
lutions reported by the special committee in
relation to the return OF persons who have
AT the request of Mr.. Wright,the demand for
the previous question was withdrawn, and he
offered the following substitute by way Of
amendment:
Whereas certain citizens of W ashing ton who
left their homes and deserted the Government
service OF the rebellion, and W no have for some
time past and are still returning for the pIr-
pose of again residing among us; therefore
Resoirrd, That while Gisclaiming all feelings
OF personal animosity against them, we cannot
contemplate their familiar faces without evinc-
ing feelings OF profound regret that man crea-
tod anan ~ sc otyar howl hae Loot
10 all sense Of shame that even the stigma of
traitor does not direct his steps TO more con-
genial chimes.
A77d be 1T further resolred, That as the general
Government have supreme control over all
matters pertaining to the Rebellion, we rely
upon and repose all confidence in their action
In reference 10 traitors, wherever located, and
would counsel moderation and forbearance
IN the meeting about to be held upon this SUBJ
Jeet, trusting that law and order will be the
paramount consideration OF all good citizens.
MIR. LarDer said that the substitute appeared
N the most part to have been culled from those
reported by the committee, and it, seemed an
trsitors.
The substitute was rejected-yeas, Messrs.
dudley, Ward and Wright-3; nays. Messrs.
Davis, Ferguson, Kelly, Larner, Ruff, Talbert,
Wilson and the Presidents.
Mr: ward moved to adjourn; Iost-yeas, L,
{Mr Ward); nays, 10.
The previous question was ordered snd the
resolutions, as reported from the committee,
were adopted-Yeas, Messrs. Davis, Dudley,
fergus9n D., Kelley, Larner, Ruff Talbert, Will
son and the President-S; nays, Messrs. Ward
and Wright. Adjourned.
MAY BALL.-Prot. Marini's Floral May Fes-
uval last night was undoubtedly one of the
most beautiful and interesting affairs of the
sort ever held in Washington. His academy
was tastetully decorated with flowers, pic
lures, drapery Of flags, and all that could give
charm to the view; and when to this was added
the array of charmingly costumed little ones,
and brilliant assemblage of spectators, the
effect was exceedingly fine.
First took place the always interesting cere-
mony OF crowning the May Queen, which was
preceded by grand entree OF the procession in
the following order Goddess of Liberty, Miss
X ate Seitz, Queen of May, Miss Jennie Mont
gomery; first Maids of Honor, Miss Sallie Dun
can, Miss Lilly Brutfi second Maids of Honor,
Miss Hebe Barney, Miss Mary Morgan; Crown
Bearer, Miss Josephine Plant; attendants
Then followed the coronation of the beautiful
Queen. with speeches and responses by the
To this succeeded the fancy dances by Prof
NlarinLs pupils. as follows:-HIghlandF Fling,
Miss Corneiia Campbell; Village Hornpipe,
Thompson Highland Fling, Misses Norbeck
and Plant SiclllIenne, Miss O. Barney Sailors
Hornpipe, Master Walter Dennis; Neapoli-
tame, Miss Flora Cook; Irish Lit, Miss Corne-
lia Campbell; Cracoyienne, Miss Noyes and
Master Stevens; Cachuca, Miss Ella Norbeck
Sailors Hornpipe, Masters Dennis and Bean
s' FL Bolero," Miss Flora Cook Medley, Miss
Cornelia Campbell: Les Lanciers," by Pu-
pills; - Horse Guards Queen Set.
The dances were performed in admirable
stYle, indeed, showing that Marini's fame as
successful teacher of the graceful art is absnd-
antly deserved. The little performers were
showered with ooquets by their admiring
friends, as they well deserved
Following upon the fancy dances the floor
was thrown open for general dancing, and
under the accomplished supervision of Mr.
Horatio Bates, as floor manager, assisted by
Nr. l.. +. Sprague, the dancing was kept up
with undininished spirit until late hour.
1t was delightful occasion, long to be re-
hIy h. at NnrfEn ain onto
We hear that there has been a general appeal
&c Prof. MsrIni to repeat this admirable floral
entertainment, and IL is to be hoped that he Will
consent TO do so for the qualification of the
public.
MUNICIPAL CoURTBsIKs.-A AS previously
stated the City Council Of Washington, who
are to be the guests of the municipal authori-
ties of Baltimore, will arrive here at an early
hour this morning. They will be met at the
RELAY House by Messrs. Foreman and Robin
son, of the committee OF arrangements, who
Will accompany them TO the Camden Station,
where the visitors will be received and taken
in charge by the committee, consisting OF
Messrs. Foreman, Lamdin and Cox, of the
first branch, and Messrs Robinson, Valiant
and Nails, OF the second branch. They will be
conducted TO the wharf, foot OF Camden street,
and embarked on the steamer Highland Light,
IN which an excursion down the river as far
as Fort Carroll will be had. The boat, on
going down, will stop at Fort McHenry, where
Gen hoTrls, accompanied by his staff as also
the band OF that post, will be taken on board,
with other iEvited guests. An opportunity
Will be afforded OF inspecting Fort Carroll,
and after visiting other places OF interest and
Partaking OF dinner, the boat will return TO TINS
city, the guests being escorted to the Eutaw
House.
Tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock, the mem
bers OF the Baltimore Council will meet at the
kutaw House, and with other guests will pro-
coed in carriages TO Druid Hill Park, the City
Almshouse and House of Refuge, stopping at
each place q sufficient space of time to afford
an opportunity or personal examination. At
the latter institution dinner will be partaken
of and the municipal party Will return TO
this city by o'clock in the afternoon, when
AN exhibition of the City Fire Department will
be made in Monument Square baltimore
american.
PROV. H. J. RUssRLL's May ball will be held
a. ODD Fellows Hall tomorrow evening The
programme includes number of charming
dan Ces tY The pupils. and OF tail Of affOrd-