Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-01-06

houses and obtaining money under the pretence that
he las been sent from the RailroadDepofor charges
on freight lying there. Yesterday afternoon, he
called lady's house in this city, with bill for
freight upon four boxes, which he said were lying
AZ the Depot and would nave been paid for them by
the ady's daughter, had it not been for her MOTHER
no thought it wiser to first call down at the Depot
and ascertain the fact. On going there it was found
TO be an Imposture, no such boxes having been re-
ceived there. The cheat may be very easily de-
tected from the fact of his presenting a written BILL
whereas it is customary for the Express Company to
issue printed one, only the particular charges and
amount OF freight being filled up in writing.
Risiey's VG,iete.-To night, Mr.. Charles Burke
takes his benefit when full bill of entertainments
is promised. The pieces will consist of "Buried
Alive, +" Mr. Burke's own laughabie farce of cole
BuIl'' and the 'Wondrrful Woman" crowded
house may be anticipated, as this is announced as
his last appearance.
The National Theatre keeps up the promi.e that
II first put forward on the appearance of the present
company. Tonight, there will be played the highly
popular and aushable comedy of the s'Serious
Family,'' to conclude with the little comedy .nti-
lied ''The Buzzards." The performances will COM
menee with an overture by full orchestra.
Washington National Monument.-The amount of
contributions received during the year, beginning
December d, 1853, and ending January 4, 1854, is
sl,76l %; the amount of expenditure during the
same time S2,l52 SO.
N,.ry YaTd.-As very fiatlering accounts have
been given in some of the Baltimore papers, of the
activity at present In the Navy Yard, it may be as
well TO inform our readers in that city, that the
machniss of the Navy Yard are not at all occupied to
any extent Such oouleur de rose accounts are very
likely TO deceive working men who may be induced
on the superstition to lose their and money in
coming to Washington, supposing that trade is re-
mar,ably brisk.
Not Bcd.-We clip the following from the Alex
andria Sentinel. Not bad, eh:
''The Washington Globe concludes its New Years
address as follows
"IAnd now friends and patrons wishing YOU all
the prosperity you may desire for the present year.
farewel.'
''Where is the man going:''
Detained Lettcrs.-Persons in this city, who have
addressed letters to foreign countries had better look
Al quite number, which we observe are stuck vp AT
the window IN our post Office being detained for
want ofpoS;age, which is required to be prepaid.
Robbery Of Washington Monument Money-The
ROOMS of the Mercantile Library Association of Bos-
ton was broken into during the night of Saturday
last, and numerous papers scattered the floor
and the box containing the contributions of the MEM
bers towards the Washington Monument fund was
opened and the contents carried off. The amount
Is not known. The robber left letter, stating that
he regretted to be obliged steal the money intended
to be used for such patriotic purpose, but he could
not help it. This hypocriticaI subterfiIge we hope
will not save him from punishment # he is caught
Slippery Piaces.-Last evening, gentleman and
lady, who were returning from the Variete, stepped
upon spot the corner of 9Th street which was
too smooth TO stand upon, and both took seats on
the damp, muddy pavement. Ii we are not mis-
taken, there is law requiring snow and ice to be
removed from the pavcments i'll front of dwellings
or stores very soon after it has accumulated. Rich
dresses are easily spoiled i'll muddy weather.
Small AOtes.-The city of Georgetown has soint
$4,000 Ill Email notes in circulation, which Will
have to be called i'll If the bin now before Congress
passes and becomes a law.
Conrention.-The active firemen attached to the
different companies, are about 10 hold meeting to
take into consideration the laws of the CORPORATION
governing the Fire Department. They complain of
the laws requiring each company TO appoint bell
man T.; TO draw the apparatus through the carriage
way, &c.
.a'nonS the Last Of Patents, for the week ending
January Sd, we notice the names of Samuel and
Thomas Champion, of the District of Columbia, for
movements frafhpriuu 10 hnn