Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-05

Cook; Secretary, H c. Austin: Treasurer,
Lieut.. r. r. Gray. The executive committee,
are: Col L. u. Bishop, Judge D. A. Hcrr, J. .
III. McNeaiI. j. b. A'knson, and A. T. Bower.
BAsB BALL.
The Maryland Base Bail Club OF Baltimore
arrived here YESTERDAY morning, and were re-
ceived by 8 commiltee OF the Jefferson Club,
who escorted them 10 Cronin's, where they
were introduced to many OF the players OF the
District After being shown around town, at
O'Clock they dined with the Jefersons In
the afternoon they played match game on tie
grounds Of the National with the Jeffersons,
resu!ti Z in victory Tor them, the score beiag
81 runs Tor the MARY land and 80 for the JEFF
ferson. The game lasted about three hours,
and there was excellent batting On both sides.
The only double plays were made by Jos.
Eoyle and Shields Of the Jefferson. Ths is the
seventh game OF the Maryland with the JET.
each. The Jeifersons confidently expected 8
victory this time, but four Of tiseir best players
were absent They hope soon however 70 have
ano' her game with the Maryland aud TO turn
satisfaction as umpire The Marylands re-
turned in the s.45 train last evening There
were large number of spectators On the
ground.
The Unicn Club Of this city visited Balu-
more yesterday, and played with ths Enter
prise, Obtaining a victory by runs, with
which they returned this morning highly
pleased with their visit as with The result Of
the game.
The Creighton, q junior club OF this city,
played with the Laurel Club yesterday after
score being So for Creighton 70 IS for Laurel.
Creighton.
The w Washington CITY Guard, a colored com.
fion OF white pants and lum oering over sixty,
headed BY full band, paraded from their
arnory on street, near tith, in the after
noon under Capt. Hawkins, and marched
through the principal streets, making q very
fine appearance.
THE CELEBRATION IN THE CAPITOL GROUNDS.
Quite large number OF our citizens part,oi.
rated III public celebration u. the Capitol
The grounds we're never more beautiful, and
the music by Scs.a's Marine Band was most
excellent Owing 10 sickness some OF the
speakers expected were absent. but the au-
diance was favored with large nnmDer OF
eloquent and excellent speeches. The follow
lRg was the programmr: Reading of the Dec
lara'ion OF Independence by j. II. Brown.
Esq. Address by Gen. H. A. Peirce. The fol.
lowing gentlemen were introduced by Mr..
Robbins and deliye cred able addressed. appro-
Prine TO the OCCASION: Hon Mr.. Perham, "
II. Yates. Esq, Col. J. 2. Foster Hon. ar
briggs CT Michigan, al. Morse. Col. Scl-loker
of Va, and MAJOR Wells. The emancipation
proclamation was omitted owing TO the lndis.
yoshion OF one OF the speakers, but tho meatinz
Was dismiss ed IN Tho pleasant shades OF the
evening well pleased with the exercises of the
occasion.
WAUGH CHAPEL.
celebration of our national anniversary on
yesterday, was the entertainment given The
Sunday school scholars OF Waugh Chapel by
the officers and teachers attached thereto a,
O'Clock a. m, the happy children assembled
In the church, where Interesting addresses
were delivered by Rev. Mr.. Markham. the
pastor; Rev: Mr.. Merrick, and Professor
Mossor. Other exercises took place. after
which Ice cream and cake were spread before
them and partaken OF with a hearty relish
Succeeding the feast, several beautiful Sunday
onh hrr
drep. This church has been closed for repairs
for sever al weeks past, and during that time it
has been thoroughly renovated, at a cost OF
$500. The work will shortly be completed,
and services W Ill be held there on Sunday the
lith instant.
OTHER CELEBRATIONS
In Berry's woods, the schools of Fletcher
Chapei, Hamline, and Mckendree, spent the
DAY, where, about noon, the deciaratlon was
read and appropriate addresses made
The Wesley Chapel Mission School, with
place, near Glenwood, where they spent fine
time. During the day, the school was assem-
hlad and engaged in singing, under the leader
ship OF George RIggles, a boy Of thirteen, son
Of Rev. John Riggies. The pastor, Rev. j. e
Henning, delivered an address and read the
Declaration OF Independents ce, and also during
the day chrstened Il We children.
The school of the 9th street PRESBYTERIAN
Cnnrch spent the Gay ar Pierce's woods.
Inc immaculate Conception T. A. Society
neId picnic in Bealrs woods, and spent q
pleasant time.
ST. Matthew's Sunday School had an old
time Atm OF uly pic on Kaiorama Heights.
The Amphton Musical Association, OF Equal
DIVISION, sons OF temperance, spent the after
noon In gong from one pic. nic ground TO
another in a large omnibus, giving instru-
mentai concerts, which appeared 10 give much
pressure en- the several grounds.
The public meeting called to be held on east
front OF Island Hall without regard to color
was thinly attended on account Of no. having
nad sumclent publicity, and from other causes
calls Were made tor other demonstrations OF a
ike character. The Declaration of Indspen-
Gence was read and commented upon by Mr..
j. W iiilams and 1t being stated by Dr. Boyd
tnat mere was some very important business
that ought to be brought before larger meet
ing OF citizens, motion was made ana carried,
ai1er consultation, TO adjourn TO meet at the
Freedmen's school at the Jun ctiou of Delaware
avenue and street on Monday evening next.
Stosh and kessell's weiss beer garden last
evening was the point OF attraction for MANY
OF our German fellow. citizens. The Arion
Qaartette was present. as was also an excel
lent instrument band, and together they gave
fne entertainment. The attendan was
qnite large and every one seemed delighted
1t at TINS establishment
The Depot OF Clothing and Equipage, Armo.
~ Square, IN charge OF Capt. D. g. Thomas,
% was very oeautifuiiy decorated with flags,
ana IN the evening the entire place was bril-
l!antly illuminated and q Grand display OF
fireworks TOOK place. Mr.. Thos. Thompson,
supeTln'eEdent, deserves much credit for the
tasty manner In which everything was got up.
Qnile number OF Washingtonians attended
the pic mic OF the Sulphur Springs Sunday
school IN Anne Arundel county, Md, spend
ing pleasant day and returning in the late
train last evening.
ON THE RIVER
Inc steam boats were kept pusy yesterday,
also sailing craft, and il is calculated that fully
SIX thousand persons spent the day on excur.
slons on The Potomac. The boats of the Poto-
mac Ferry Company, Wawasset, Coilyer, and
Wlnnessimmit,e e aeh made trips to Mount Yer.
non and Giy mont, taking down, i: is estimated,
TWO thousand persons to each place. At the
latter place there was good music, and q very
occurring. The lixpraes took down about one
hundred couples TO Piney Point mostly De.
parfment employees. The steamer Potomsc
arrived this morning with q private party
from Piney Point, sbsent since Saturday last
The, stern-wheel sicaUner took party from
Occoquan 10 Mount Vt-non, who, after visit
ing the places OF interest, proceeded TO rbe
woods and engaged In the pleasures of the
dance-ihs,rumental music being with the
party. The steamer Pioneer had also merry
party on board, enjoy ing the sights on the
n yer, the bosom Of which was covered by sail.
ing craft
ColoRKD SCHOOL LExAMINATIoNs.-On Mon
day last MPssrs. Newton ana kimbali exam.
med the school OF Mrs.. Slswart, on Ridge
street, between 4th and 5th This ,s private
school, which has been existence for eeyeral
years, and numbers 80 to 10 pupils, who were i
found 70 be we'll advanced in spelling, read.
ing. hIatory, &c.
On Tuesday the schools IN the 7th school
district 9t me county were examined by