Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-11-06
STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE

suppOeeV W udFe DeeQ the W0rk OF An in
ctndiary. There was no possible means of
extinguishing the fire, and but few of the
neighbors knew any thing of it until tbi,
morning. Unlontown Is but commenced. The
land formerly belonged to Enoch Tucker. ESQ
10 situated on the Maryland side of the East.
ern branch, and was purchased by Messrs
Fox, Van Hook and Dobbler, who divided it
into building lots and sold to various persons,
and some of them have commenced building.
The finished buildings belong to Messrs T W.
Perkins, ID. Martin, and gentleman whose
name we could not ascertain, but who lives in
this city, and owned the burnt row. There is
a'so smithshop standing, belonging to LLOYD
Jenkins The rumor this morning that all of
Uniontown, except two houses and a smith
shop, was burned last night, startled those
who did not know which town was referred to.
BEAUTIFUL NEW SHOE SroRE-Is that
iist opened by Mr.. George Burns, on Pennsyl-
yanls avenue, next above Patterson's drug
establishment. The whole interior of the
place as it formerly existed in the hands of
cur venerable friend, George Savage, has been
rsmodelled and enlarged, being lighted in the
rear by handsome sky light, and extended
with q wing into Ninth street, from whence
there 10 an additional entrance. One portion
OF this magnificent new bazaar is appropriated
es sslesrOom for the accommod alton of the
ladies, who will find in it everything in the
way of CATERS, boets, slippers shoes and over.
fhoes for the sex, that good taste or the fash
ion now demands. MI Burns ASSORTMENT of
boots and shoes for the other sex too, is fault
less and apparently as large and varied as any
other similar stock Of goods in the District Of
Columbia.
WAR AMONG THE DoCroRs There is an old
axiom which says that "When doctors disa-
gree, who shall decide?" This problem is
now likely to be solved. A professional gen.
tleman, by the name of DR.. Stoddard, has lust
arrived in this city, and proposes shortly to
call public meeting to be held in one of our
largest halls, for the purpose of showing that
the system, generally adopted by the faculty
In the treatment of diseases, is altogether fAl.
lacious; and, by way of proving the correct.
ness of his principles, he invites persons af-
flcted with the ague and fever, rheumatism
govt, &c, to present themselves there on the
night Of the meeting, when he will, without
charge, cure them in the space OF sixty Sec
onds. Wonders will never cease.
PREPARE FOR WISTER.-The most beautiful
and varied invoice of furs ever exhibited in
this city is now on exhibition at the hat and
fur establishment of Mr. John T. Evans, on
the north side of Pennsylvania avenue be-
tween Twelfth and Thirteenth streets. Among
them is something to suit the taste and means
of every lady and gentleman wishing to pro-
vide Themselves with articles affording them
SO much comfort during the approaching rig
orous season. The whole assortmen seems to
be offered at very reasonable prices, and to
have been selected with the view of obtaining
a stock that should be faultless, so far as the
fashion Of the season is concerned.
CHAFGB OF WEATHER.-Since Saturday we
have been visited with change of weather
from moderate to cold, rendering the use Of
stoves, overcoats, and warming garments posi-.
lively necessary. Blankets, heavy counter.
psnes and other comforters are in demand for
sleeping purposes. Ice has made its appear
ance, the trees are nearly stripped of their
leaves, frost has whitened the fields and
house-tops, and those unmistakable signs of
cold weather, blue noses, appear on the streets
Certainly winter is coming
No LIQUoRARY CHAsGE.-In a short rambIe
through the city this morning, We found the
taverns and restaurants open as usual no
change whatever appearing. to the eye of the
observer. They may be only open, however,
and not selling. Mercury tells us that:
In reply to an interrogatory respecting
liquor licenses, our city register says: &c The
only license to sell liquor is to grocers to sell
by the pint, and not to be drank in the house
Tavern licenses will also be issued. The ques-
ton Of their right to sell liquor will have, L
suppose, to be settled by the court
WILLIAM P. ELLIor.-We regret to have to
announce the sudden death of this gentleman,
who died Of apoplexy, at his residence in this
city, on Friday afternoon. Mr.. Elliot was an
eminent architect, and Ee believe the Patent
Office was designed by him. For many years
he discharged in an acceptable and able man
ner the duties of surveyor and engineer of
this city, and of late years has been extern
sively known as patent agent
WANTS FIxING.-The hydrant at the corner
of Fourteenth street and Pennsylvania ave.
nue., has been out of repair for some time past
AT present the spout is entirely gone. It is
wonder that the Commissioner of tho Second
Ward, whose duty we think it is to attend to
suoh matters, would let hyarant in such
public place with such fine flow Of water,
remain SO long out of repair. Wake up your
men, Mr. Commissioner!
CIRCUIT CoURr.-This morning the court
was engaged in the case of Ann O'Mearn vs..
W. G. O'Mearn. The suit is brought by the
mother against her son for services rendered.
claiming 5000 for assisting in his store fer
three years past. Witnesses were being exam
ined when we left. Mr.. Radcliffe appeared
for the plaintiff, and Mr. Morgan for the de-
fendant.
The jury in the case of May vs scaggs, could
not agree, and were discharged on Saturday
night.
No AMUSEMENT EXCEPT GRAND BALL
The panorama of the Deluge has been tax en-
to Alexandria, and Julien's Burlesque Opera
Troupe passed through here to-day fo- tho
same place. Washington is now deserted by
the shows, but We have grand ball to- nj ght
given by the Northern Liberties Fire Compa-
ny at Odd-FellOws' Hall This fete of our
gallant fremen promises to be glorious af-
fair The Juliens will open on Wednesday
night at Odd Fellows Hall
A DIRECTOR CHosES.-James A. Eagruder,
Esq, Of Georgetown, has been chosen q direc-
tor Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Com
psny, In place of Norman Bruce, Esq, de-
ceased. The resolution of June last changing
the Office of the company to Cumberland,
Md, was rescinded.
OFFICERS ELECTED. Tho Washington
Building Association have re- elected Nicho-