Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-22
A. NJ. T., General Conference.

| a. VI. Es General conference
| Serenteenth Dug-The Conference convened
| this morning, Bishop Wayman in the char.
| The chapter relative to the book concern was
taken up and adopted. Sections of the discip-
line were read, and chapter relating to quar-
terly meetings was adopted: also, a chapter
concerning the duties Of the Bishops. Rev. j.
Woodlln was elected general book steward for
the book concern. Rev Il. James was elect
ed editor. Rev. Jas. A. Handy was elected
corresponding secretary of the Foreign Mission
the members assembled in front of Israel
church, for the purpose of having photo
graph Of the assemblage taken.
THE RIVER FRONT. May 0.-Mrrey's
WhdT-Arrived-Schr. William John, Capt.
Street, from Philadelphia, with 19c tons of coal
Tor Harvey, Clark Given.
Cdrter's rf-Arriyed-Schrs. DUAL,
Capt. Reynolds, from Havre de- G race, with
lCO tons Of coal for George T. Langley h Son;
Henry q Ely, Capt. McAlistor, from Philsdel-
Co.; A. Corson, Capt. Dorsey. from Havre de-
Grace, with 100 tons of coal for X. w. Barna
| clio; John Thomas, Capt Smith, from the same
port with coal for A. Wood & Co.; VIM. Frazer,
Capt. Applegarth. from the same port, with I37
tons of coal for John b. Lord; Kadash, Capt
Travis, from st. Mary's, with wood for Thos.
| ]. Gait.
Rirey's Wholf-Arrived.-Sch Home. Cant.
Bailey, from e-de Grace with No tons of
coal for j. James Frayser; Virginia Emily, Capt
Fallon, from Havre-de-Grace. with N tons of
y,
from Havre-de-Grace, with lbs tons of coal for
James Frayser. SaIled-tlying Scud, Capt
Mitchell, for Hayre- de- Grace. light; Mary and
Priscilla, Capt. Tyler. for Havre- de race
hght. Planter, with brick for Hunting Creek:
Motto, do; light
Fo,c'er's Whorf.-Arrived-Schr ]. Il. Sped.
din, with lumber for Willett d Redgrave, and
VIM. Mclean.
Sirth Street Wharf.-Sailed-Schr Annie f.
Call Capt. Tyler. for Georgetown, to load
with coal for an eastern port.
hn
Wawaset left this morning for Cone river and
intermediate landings, having on board a good
number OF passengers, and lot of freight for
farmers and country merchants
CoLoRKD SCHOOL ENAMINATIoNs.-The col
ored schools connected with the New England
Friends Mission, in the northern suburbs of
the city, being about TO close for the season.
were examined on Wednesday last by a depu-
tation from the yearly meeting of the New Eng
land Friends, assisted by the superintendent of
celored schools for Washington and George
town. The deputation consisted of some of the
most prominent and influential members of the
body referred TO, viz: MIR. Joseph Grinnell and
Captain Rowland, of New Bedford: MT Ed.
ward Earle, of Worcester; and Mr. Coffin
OF Lynn, who were accompanied by their
wives, almost equally we'll known in the
philanthropc world. A large number of the
parents and friends of the pupils We're present
The schools are four in number, well graded,
and containing about two hundred pupils
The lowest division is taught by Miss S H.
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fifty-two pupils. The next was in charge of
Miss T.. Cove, also from Lynn, and mum.
rred ffty:six pupils. The third grade rs
taught by MISS NJ T. Oliver, from the same
place. and had forty five pupils. The highest
grade Is under the tuition of Misses H Macom-
ber and - Blake, from New Bedford. Mass
ana bad about forty pupils present, though Its
average during the term has been nearly sixty
The pupils in each division We're examined in
the appropriate studies, and acquitted them
selves 10 the high satisfaction of the examiners
The Examinations We're followed by appropriate
remarks from Hon. T. ID. Eliot M C. from
Massachusetts,, Messrs. GrinnelI aud Rowland,
and from some OF the ladies of the deputation
MELEE AMONG THE BARBERs.-About two
O'Clock this afternoon a ''set-to" occurred be
tween two Jonrneymen barbers-named VIM
Wilson and NJ. j. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. en-
ployes OF Pfof Elmer, the proprietor of
bar Der shop on Pennsylvania avenue, near the
corner Of 18th street. In the progress of the
affair, cologne BOTTLES, hair brushes, &c, We're
freely used as weapons. Before serious con>e-
quences ensued the belliyereKts were Arrested
by officer Hill, of the fifth precinct, and taken
before Justice j. I. &. Clarke, who. after an
examination. dismissed Wilson and fined En-
gelmeyer In the sum of 81. The difficulty oc-
Cured In consequence of the unusual time
taken by Wilson to dispose Of his dinner.
MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR.-Last evening about
9o'clOck, as Car No. was passing 2Ist strert,a
report of a pistol startled the passengers. and
the ball passed through the vest pocket of the
driver, Frank Wagner, igniting a box of match
Is therein. and setting fire to his clothing Ii
passed through one Of the windows of the ear,
breaking the glass, and struck a gentleman
named George Wetzel in the head, lightly cut
ting the scalp. The broken glass in falling, cut
some OF the ladies', one Of them quite severely
IN the lace The affair occasioned considerable
alarm, and inquiries were Immediately made
to ascertain who fired the weapon, but without
success.
SURRENDERED HIMsELF-I.ast evening
man, about forty years of age, who gave his
naE.e as Richard T. Francis, asking Lieut.
Kelly If be was detective, and receiving an
answer in the affirmative, stated that he had
committed a forgery in New York on the First
National Bank of that city for $3.50, on which
he obtained $50. Lieut.. Kelly telagraphed to
Superintendent Kennedy, and received an an
sv er that the facts Were as stated. A New York
officer will probably be sent for him.
SUIT FOR DAMAGKs.-Messrs. Brent and
Phillips, as counsel for Thomas E. and Ann
Eliza Jackson, have brought suit against the
Was hington and Georgetown Railroad, laying
damages at 5000, in that the last named, the
wife of Thomas T.. Jackson, was making her
exit from a car on the 18th day of March, 1853
| when her clothes and dress caught in a hook
| and chain near the place of exit and the ear
started when she fell and was dragged con.
siderable distance, being wounded and made
| sick.
| POLICE ITEMs.-Yesterday afternoon officer
HinZman arrested Richard Brown and Will
| liam Simkins, on the charge OF breaking open
| the door Of the house of Joseph Fockenstun
and Justice Tn .mpson committed them to Jail
| for hearing. OH, er Brosnon, Of the seven tn
precinct, arrested Thomas Hope for the larce-
ny of three bagatelle balls and he was commit.
ted 10 Jail by Justice Smith. Michael Hill was
arrested for an assault and battery on Amelia
| Hineman by officer Howe and he was held to
bail Tor court.
CARUsI's MAY FEsrIvAL.-A large and dis.
tinguished company were present az Carusi's
May ball last evening, and the time passed
| yer, his daughter, were present. The supper
| and refreshments were served by Shaffield in
| his usual excellent style.
FRESH FIsH.-At Johnson's wharf this
| morning, the receipts OF shad and herring Were
| very light though there was some increasein
| the number OF sturgeon. For shad, SIS per
hundred; herring 80 and $40 per thou sand
| sturgeon averaging in weight from two TO
| three hundred pounds, were sold at $50 TO 81
apiece.
BRANCH UFFICE.-By notice of advertise
| ment, II will be seen that Mr.. VIM. Guinapd,
| wood and coal dealer, AT the foot OF 4th street
| east, has established q branch Office for orders
| at the Office of the Great Falls Ice Company,
| Louisiana avenue, bet ween 9Th and eth streets
SUDDEN DEATH This morning. at IS
| O'Clock, James p. Wallace, coiored, was taken
| suddenly sick at 8 house on street, between
| 18th and 18th, and died in fifteen min utes DIR.
| Mnncaster, who was called in, gave II as his
| opinion that he died of cramp collie.
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