Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-10-18

AMERICAN RIFLEMEN's BALL.-We have hereto
fore called attention to this first fete of new COM
pany, but as this grand affair takes place to morrow
night we may be excused for again noticing it. The
gallant head of the company, Capt. Smith, assures
us that the committee OF arrangements have sur
passed all he ever witnessed on such occasions, for
its complete success. a Baltimore company is ex-
pected to be present, besides other military as we'll
as civic and fair attractions-Prosperis band being
none of the least. Remember Carusi,s Sal on to-
morrow night o. -,tf -,,.-.,r
The Circus OPENING To NIsnr.LThe grand tent
having been pitched in the rear of tie Centre Mar
ket, will be opened this evening with rich variety
OF extraordinary performances. Such a combina-
uoh OF equestrian and other talent never before as
semoied IN the District Doubtless the canvass will
ne as triumphant tonight was the car and forty
horses TINS morning. See advertisement. ...- e
JAIL BREAKING AGAIE.-Stephen F. Lucas, who
recently broke Jail and was caught at Alexandra,
has recently been trying his hand agai n; but having
been detected in this SECOND attempt finds his liber
ty little more circbmscribeI than it would have
been bad he respected the kindness of the Marshal
and Wardens. - 70 .'. rN.'- III aF.
observation-disclosures last night the young man
who occupies Mr.. J. A. Rufus shoe store on the
Avenue, to watch the place at night, heard some
burglar trying to get in the back way. Slipping out
the front door he rallied the pasersby, sent for the
guard and surrounded tn house. but after the closest
search they failed in finding the rogue. We had
hand in the search oursef, but the effort was boot
less owing to the creaking of " Pete's" shoes.
The AMERICAN RlFLEMEN.-This fine new CORDS
will be an attractive object in the line TO- morrow
and the only one of the recently raised companies
that have been able to " make ready'' for the ma
rade. The Union Guards, the Highlahders, and
others, VIII not be prepared for some time owing to
not receiving their uniforms, muskets, sc. =.
The UNION GuARDs.-This new corps meet at
their armory on Friday evening, as we learn from
their efficient Secretary, Mr.. R. o. Polkinhon, and
will still keep up their efforts at accomplishing
speedy organization. 1t is so far formed of fine
body of young men. .- i.v--..-' a.;
TAvERN-KEEPERs MEETrxG.-The meeting last
night, we learn, was one of much interest, and was
well attended. @ ....,s-
Firm, united they will stand
Ralylng round The favorite brand-&c.
PRECAUTIONARY morrow, beautiful flag is to
be presented by Mrs. Pendleton to the youthful Scott
Guards The scene will be one of interest, after
which these gallant javeailes viii join in the grand
parade of the day. - =, - - o :
WATCH RETURNs.---The sentlemapIy CAPTAIN in
formed us this morning, that there was great de-
crease OF crime in this city compared with that of
last month within the period 1t is gratifying
to record intelligence of such character exhibit
Ing, as it does awhOlesome state of our conmunitv
and the efficiency of our police. The following un-
important eases were all that were recorded since
sunday: George Sauner, drunk; fine and costs.
Eiizaoeth snmby, colored, drunk and disorderly !;
Workhouse 80 days. Dennis McCarty, profanity !;
find and costs. Gustavus Warning, drunk; fine and
costs.