Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-12-29

Our MnITARY.-We are glad to learn that
our volunteer companies are making arrange
ments for a proper celebration of tho 9th of
January. The Highlanders, Captain Reese,
have rendered an escort to the ''Old Defend.
ers'' On their arrival here, and it is said the
American Rifles, Captain Smith, are. also to
form portion of tie escort. The Rational
Guard, Captain TAFT. decline parading on the
9Th instant, because of an unforeseen afiict-
ing circumstance. We hope to see all tho mil
itary out in their strength. All that is re.
CURED to sustain the companies is the atten-
ton of the members and encouragement from
the citizens.
TIE INFANT Drummer paid q visit ves.er-
day, to his representative, the Hon. David
Bailey, Of Georgia, at the Kirkwood House.
He wore suspended from his neck, an elegant
and costly gold medal, given him by the Leg.
elaturs OF his native State, Georgia. After
dinner, the honerable member introd uced him
to the ladies in ths parlor whore he gave a
few fine touches Of his quality as a drummer.
who expressed their admiration of his per.
Torrance by caresses, Kisses and presents To.
night, he gives an entertainment at Odd Eel.
lows Hall, Navy Yard.
MEETING OF OLD SOLDIERs-To-morro
meeting of soldiers of the war Of 1912, is to
be held in the City Hall to make arrange
ments for the reception and entertainment Of
here on the 9Th of January. There appears
to be considerable interest excited among the
g. old veterans" and We have no doubs there
will be large meeting of old and respectable
men.
ANOTHER MARRIAGE AT BRswNs' - This
hotel appears to be quite popular with tho
young folks who come from adjoining States to
be married in this city Last Wednesday a
young couple were joined in the holy bonds
at this Grstna Green, for such in fact it seems
to be popularity Observation-Disclosures run
away matches having here found happy
termination. The last of this latter kind were
Mr.. Gatewood and Miss Burrows.
TIE NATIONAL TAEATRE.-"GriseIle" and
"Jeannette and Jeannot,"- two beautiful
pieces, will be performed tonight at this
house by the Rousset troupe. These charm
i5g dancers continue to grow in public favor
crease in size each evening Last night, q full
house was in attendance.
THB FAIR being held at Odd Fellows II all :,
Seventh street, by the fai, of St. Paul .
Luihern Church, was very we'll attended last
night, Notwithstanding the threatening in
element weather. A variety Of ornamental
and useful fancy articles can there DO OBJ
tanned, as well as "creature comforts for the
inner man" This evening, the ladies expect
large attendance. Give them q call.
CoUNrERFBITs.-Well executed coun,erfe Its
of the denomination of fves on the Bank of
the Valley, and tens and twenties on the Msr
chants Bank Of Lynchburk, are in Giro ulation
in Alexandria and also in this city.
II We have received letter from gsn.
tIeman in Georgetown announcing him OF as
candidate for Mayor Of that city. We must
decline publishing it, inssmuch as our terms
are each in advance" for the publication of
such announcements.
GooD DINNER.-We learn that w. w.
Corcoran, ESQ sent q present Of $50 to the
inmates of the W ashington Asylum to purchase
msteris al to make them Christmas dinner.
TRANs-ALLEaAANY BAHK-Mr. II Gil
lespie, the cashier of the Bank, in letter on
the subject, represents the affairs Of this Bank
in perfectly solvent condition.
WArcH RErURHs.-The register shows only
the names of i've dodgers, who were in for no
crime except that of poverty. 1t was quiet
night, the officers and guards having but little