Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-12-18

ing up &c, DC.
The yard is we'll supplied with fire appa.
ratus OF every description In the northwest
eEn section there is commodious and comfort.
able s.abling for the yard horses and oxen.
Such is an imperfect picture of ore Of the
most interesting sections Of our city; and here
endeth our "Ramble through the Washington
Navy Yard"
BOGUS BANKS The following worthless
notes Of banks purporting to have location
in this District, are in circulation in lsrse
quantities in different parts of the country
Bank of North America, Georgetown, D. c.;
Merchants Exchange Bank, Anacostia;
Citizens Bank, Washington;
Bank Of North America, Washington
Metropolitan Bank, Washington
City Bank, Washington; and
Ocean Bank, Washi ngton
Not one of the above ever had an existence
in this neigh borhood, their notes have been
set ahoat by set Of Ddividuals for the purpose
Of humbugi NC the community.
The only note issuing banks located in this
city and Georgetown deserving confidence are
the
Bank of the Metropolis;
Bank Of Washington;
Patriotic Bank;
Farmers and Mechanics Bank;
Bank of Commerce; and
The Corporation of GEORGETOWN, who arc
Issuing notes of the denominations of from 81
to 81.
ESTERN WILDS.-The interesting exhibit
ton now at Odd.Fellows' Hall, is too we'll
known to require more than line or two in.
forming our readers that it Is still open. We
have never seen such respectable and delight
ed audiences as those nightly attending Stan
ley's Panorama of the Wild West. Several
gentlemen, who have visited tho strange re-
gion here represented, have assured us tn at
nothing could convey more perfect idea of it.
Let 81 the boys and girls in town remembe.
that there will be an e1hib ton on Wednes-
day afternoon; and let parents and teachers
learn that it is their duty to crafty and in
struct their youthful charge, by taking the IL
to Odd-Fellows' Hall.
The music Of the two harrs is most agreeable
and appropriate,
Our READERS on THE ISLAND will rem en-
hibits at leland Hall this evening and to NOR
row afternoon and evening at 81 and Z. O'Clock.
DISORDERLY GATHERINGS The quiet resi-
denis in the northern part of the city are much
disturbed by land complaints are numerous
abou. it, the meetings of young men and boys
at night On the corners of the streets, where
they sing indecent songs, and are continually
displaying their profanity. 1t is a pity, in
Ueeu, tudI lue pOilCo lOICo Is uUI etIOuR ouOQ5Q
to have this suburban section Of the city regu-
larly guarded. Last night, man went to the
guard house and complained that a number of
young men were disturbing him by fastening
his doors on the outside, and then stoning the
house; and to complain, he had to get out
| through the window, in doing which he was
near being knocked in the head by one Of the
gang. This sport should be stepped, add We
trust that the guardians Of the peace will see
TO il.
COUNTERFEIT QUARTERS This morning, a
counterfeit quarter, American coin, was passed
on one Of our clerks 1t is made of type
metal, looks like genuine coin, but will break
easily by a sharp blow from a hammer or
stone. We learn that considerable quantity
Of this spurious currency has been passed in
our city. Our shop keepers should keep a
sharp lookout. -
BALL THIS EyENING-Ths second annual
ball of the Mount Vernon Club comes off this
evening at jackson Hall. The young gentle
men composing this club are 30 we'll known to
our citizens, that it is only necessary to see the
advertisement in the Star t, ga isfy every one
that it will be splendid affair The weather
appeared to be against them this morning, but
we hope and believe they will have, notwitt.
standing, large and happy company.
TIE KUNKEL SUPPER-This splendid oom.
pliment to the kunkel Troupe was from the
members Of the Franklin individually. The
companys funds were not used, but are to be
appropriated for the benefit of the city.
FIGHT BETWEEN TWO KNIGHTS OF THE YARD
| STICK.-Two statesmen in two of our dry goods
stores had fight this morning, in the parlor
| Of the boarding house where they reside We
learn that lady was the origin of the scrape.
The young gentlemen were taken before a
magistrate; but We have not heard how they
we're disposed Of Love sometimes causes its
victims to forget themselves.
| THE TRUTH. Prof. Robertson's speech
will appear tomorrow.
| CIRCUIT CoURr.-This court were all thu
morning engaged on the ease Of Nelson (col'
ored) petitioniDg for his freed om vs. Cornell
which has not yet gone to the jury.
WAreH RErURNs-J. W. Knott, profanity
nne and costs; II. A. Chistey, do, do; Bel
Thornton, drunk and disorderly, workhous
thirty days.