Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-01-19

CONVENTION oP CoLoRgp MisIsrYRs.-The
convention Of delegates from the oolored
churches Of Maryland and the District OF Co
lunb:s, which has been m session in Baltimore
this week, was called 10 consider the religious
moral, SOCIAL, and intellectual candirion OF the
coloref people OF tue State OF MARYLAND. and Eas
presided over by James A. HANDY, OF this Dis
uict. The Washington delegates we're: Jane
A. Handy, John F. Lane. ID. p. Seaton, Henry
X. Elpeft, IL. ID. Robinson, q. g. Keys, George
Yesterday, Rev. james A. Handy presented a
series OfresolutiOns Recommending the petition
ing OF the proper authorities for better school
privileges and convenences OF steamboat and
railroad travel. The resolutions were warmly
discussed at length by Bishops wayman and
? Logan, kevs. James A. Handy, Buriey, Hicks.
Ibompton, and MIR. John A. Butler and Isaac
Myers, and adopted unanimously.
AT the evening session Rev. Dr. Revels in the
chalr. stated the question before the body was
ing; their effect upon society; their remedy,
DC. An invitation being extended to the laity
10 participate In the discussion had the effect to
make the session the most lively one of the con-
veDcon. Speeches were made BY Bishops Io-
gan and WayhaD, Revs. Burley. Bowser and
Messrs. Butler, Myers and Gaines Resolutions
we're presented by Bishop Wayman calling
MI Isaac Myers. John Butler and A. Ward
Handy the committee to issue the call. Carried
Also, resolution by Mr.. Myers appointing a
ial to Congress asking the passage of Mr. Hoar,s'
National Education bill. Committee-Bishops
Logan and wsyman, DR.. Revels, Rev.. J.. D. S.
Hull and Brice.
The convention then adjourned sine die
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hARKeTISG.-Editor Stor l notice that
correspondsnt-uDder the above heading-says
in your last issue, that his N Butter Nam, has
been driven from the new temporary market
because he cannot pay $50 q month for stalls
anu mentions that the q" Peanut Man, paws
s2l he omits to say that these stalls were bid
on at auction AT these prices, where all had an
opportunity of purchasing; and further that
they are stalls located in the new front on Penn
tylvania avenue, where large portion OF the
people have to pass to reach the interior Of the
market, and where "peanuts" can be sold every
day in the week.
II is undoubtedly true that the assessments on
the stalls will necessarily be somewhat higher
than the amounts paid by occupants before the
nre, and the whole amount hitherto received by
the city, as shown by the corporation books
would rot De more than sufficient to pay the
annual rent OF $4,000 imposed by Congress
upon the market company for the support of
the poor, to say nothing OF the interest on the
cost OF the new building, taxes, insurance, and
ordinary running expenses.
My butter man has one of the best stands in
the center OF the building, and / understand
that ms assessment will not be more than six or
teSen collars q month, even with the large
Iebtai 70 the city for the support OF the poor
And II your other correspondents "butter
man" ever had a stall in the old market he could
have one in the present building near the spot
he used 10 occupy, at the same or lower rates.
JUSTICE.
IHR FRENCH FAIR at Masonic Hall is a grand
success, and Masonic Temple was thronged last
evening. Among those present were Hon Ca
leb Gushing. ). ). Cox, j. r. Farnsw worth Senor
Garcia, and other distinguished visitors. Early
IN the evening the railing began. First came
the watch at Mrs. Pollsks table which va.
won by Mr.. Il. j. DuIant, the president of fhe
fair Hon. 5. B. Cox drew a velvet pincusbion
ornamented with mother-of- pearl. A LARGE and
costly ice cooler at Mrs. Hinton's table fell to
the lot of Mr.. W. Y. Fendall. NJ CharhopeI
drew handsome French revolver at Mrs
Howle's table. Mrs. Orme became the posses-
sor OF canary bird and cage. An additional
inducement is offered to those taking chances
IN the piano. in the shape of Florence sewing
machine as a second prize. There is besides
TINS Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine given
as separate prize, and another watch similar
10 the one drawn last evening.
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MusICAL.-The English Opera season, COM
lnencing next week, promises to be exc eption-
ably brilliant, Judging from the sale of seats
mus lar. lbe company is strong, and lovers df
music are anticipating the production of the !
operas announced in a very satisfactory m amer
miss Cara Louise Kellogg, at her concert i'm
hncoln II all on Tuesday evening next will he
assisted by hr. James Wehli the pianist. and |
,lgnors ar0ni, tenor, and Randolph baritone
FATHER HBCKKR, the eminent Panlist l
preacher of New York, is announced TO Iecture
IN "Spiritsm,' for the Young CafhoIic,s
mend Society, in Walls Opera House, on sun |
iay evening next.