Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-01-16

Funeral Of Capt. Daris-This morning. fuper,,
services were performed in St. Patriek,s Church.
Rev. Mr.. U'Tooie officiating. over the remain, al
the unfortunate Captain Davis, ~ho died on Satur
| day from the injuries he received by being thrown
from his buggy a few evenings previous. The con-
sreeauon was large and attentive, and we noticed
a Number Of he officers Of the Army and Navy pres
| ent during the ceremonies. 1he military escort con.
sisted of company of U. 4. Marines, and the full
band of the Marine Corps.
Bca.-We would remind our readers that the an
nsal ball of the Franklin Fire eoitpany will take
place to night at Carusis Saloon, and viii ne frs,
rate affair. We have no doubt that il will he well
att"Rded by the ladies, who cannot fail to patronise
any enterprise Of our gallant fIemen. For, as the
poet says: r-f r.-.-.
None but the brave deserve the fair,
National Eeotre.-The performances to.nipbt vii,
consist Of "The Serious Family" and .All that Gilt.
tiers is net Gold" Two excellent pieces, which will
not fail 10 entertain an audience. The efforts of the
manager to give satisfaction to Washington public
ar" deserving of success ard he is entitled to much
eommepdation for the spirit that he displays IN
catering to the amusement of eur fellow citizens.
DasmerreotyPes.-We were shown to-day. som.
specimens of colored daguerrcofypes, by Adams &
Dunshee, successors TO Thompson, at tile Ale,ropoI
Gallery, on Pa avenue, between and 9th streets.
which for deicacy Of finish and beauty of co,orinp.
are initable, the flesh tint is equal to life. The
colored dssuerrcotypes are great improvement,
upon the plain ones. -.,s
The narisdtton Of the river between Wasbing,en
and Alexandria is now completely open. The
steamers will make, to-day, six trips between the
two cities; 80
The new manufacturing toun about to he estab
iished at the Great Falls is TO be called blythe name
OF " Potomac." This appears to US more appro-
pirate title than that Of 'South Lowell, (which was
originally intended.
CITY Jau.-We understand that the late jaiIor o:
the city prison, Mr.. James Wright, has resigned that
Office, having been succeeded, at the appointment OF
the Marshal, by Mr.. Daniel Smith,
The Coal 1Tade.-It appears that the strike among
the miners in the Cumberland coal district, will
cause suspension Of all shipments of coal fro,r
there, for some time to come.
funerni.-Ycsterday, the German Turner Asso-
citation paraded with Marsoleti's band 10 attend the
funeral of one Of their members. The procession
was quite long one, and composed almost entirely
Of our Gerbioii eitizehs
We are pleased to learn that young Wood, who
was badly hurt at EIIiss foundry last week. has re-
covered sufficiently II resume his work.
Mania potu.-During the past week, We have
seen several cases of this liOrrid disease An hour
with vielin of this disorder, we think, should be
the most effective temperance lecture that bould be
endured.
Ice.-The hard wind from the northwest last week
drove a considerable amount of ice from the upper
part OF the river to the shore near the city, The ice
dealers have been at work with their carts and men,
and lave Succeeded In securing laige aih6nt of as
fine ice as could he obtained from any part of the
country.
W"ch Retrns.-Loti>a Hill, colored, out after
hours, paid costs; J. B. Davis and W. Edwards, mrs.
family, fine and costs; T. Chrstal, do, dismissed
d. Kurtz, disturbing the theatre, fine and costs,
VIM. Allen, disOrdehy security; Charles Curtis, re-
sStinS officers, sent To iaiI