Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-12-07

ceived in payment Of public dues, 90 long a
they pay gold or silver coin for their issues:
the collectors OF the revenue, however, should
be very careful in relation to the issues of any
oanK, the notes Of which are, or may be dis.
credited; as the Treasurer will require, in all
cases where such notes are rendered by the
collectors OF the revenue, the most conclusive
proof that they were received by them in nav.
meht OF puolc dues. Yours, respectfully,
}. B. STOvALL, Treasurer.
RED MEMS GIFr.-This afternoon. a stone
prepared by Mr.. W. A. Griffith, and the work
executed in excellent style, will be presented
by Tuscarora Tribe Of Red Mon to the mem.
DRY of Washington. The presentation will
take place at 8 o. lock-Dr. S. A. II. MeKim
representing the Tribe. The stone is four
feet one inch by two feet three inches in size,
and is beautiful piece of white marble. II
bears the following inscription
PRESENTED BY TUscARoRA TRIBE
TO PATER PATRIE,
Seventh Sun Hunting Moon,
GRAND Sun
56l5
IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN,
The cutting of this block is highly credit
able to Mr.. W, A. Griffith
The PARADE YEsTERDAY.-The new com.
pany Of Highlanders, which paraded yester-
day, looked remarkably fine. They presented
quite soldier-like appearance. Their dress
is beautiful and universally admired The
washington Light Infantry, Capt Caring.
ton, and the American Rifles, escorted the new
company. During the afternoon, refresh m ants
were spread out at the hospitable residence of
Captain Darlington, which were partaken of
with soldierly zest. The boys COMPANY. the
Union Infantry, were also out, and looked
we'll.
The Snow has CONE. This was the OK.
preston of little felew in our Office this
forenoon, about quarter past eleven O'Clock.
We looked out, and, sure enough, the snow
had come. 1t showed so fast that in FIVE
minutes time tho ground was covered with
snow As We 80 to press, tho snow storm
which promised soon to bring out the sIei CHS,
has passed away, taking with it every cloud,
and leaving only cold bright winter sun.
SALE OF IsaLEs1DE notwithstanding the
cold weather, quite number of persons as.
sembled yesterday at the sale of Thomas Hew.
ling, Esq.'s estate, called 'sIngleside. The
property was bought by Capt Britain for
Arnold Harris, Esq, fthis city. Mr.. Mcclure,
the auctioneer, knocked it down to him at
S34, 500.
BALL OF THR TUsCAR0RA's.-The ball of
Tuscarora Tribe of Red Men comes of to-
night, at Odd Fellows Hall, Navy Yard. Tha
Tuscaroras are q fine set of fellows, full of en-.
terprise, and know how things should be DONE
From the interest which they take in the ball
we conclude it will be brilliant affair. We
promise those who love the exhilarating dance
o treat, if they call at Odd Fellows' Hall to.
night.
The TURKEY TRADE-The New Market
shenandoah county, Va, y Spirit of Democra-
cy says "Some OF our enterprising citizens
have engaged in fowl speculation-one party
has driven off lot of $50 turkeys for the
Alexandria and Washington markets, and as
ABOUT tho Same number engaged for second
trip. An ether party has taken about 500 to
the same market Success to such foul
business
Nor GUILTT.-ln the Criminal Court YES.
tsrday, Isaac Jones, q man of eighty seven
years of age, was tried on the charge of COM
hitting most aggravated and disgusting as
sault on the person Of q girl twelve years of
age. The jury were out but o few minutes,
and returned with aYerdict Of not guilty.
BILLIARDS PANORAMA OF New YORK CITY
This work closes its exhibitions here Satur.
day evening, at Odd Fellows Hall, Seventh
street Tomorrow and Saturday it s4hibits
q Liberal patronage hero, and all are pleased
with it. Visit it this evening, and take your
family or friends with you, and you will be
both pleased and ms .ructed
SO HUSH This popular Ethiopian opera
is to be performed to night at the National
Theater, when other attractions will be offered,
Master Adams's Fireman's Song
The receipts Of the evening are for the benefit
Of the franklin Fire Company.
ACCIDENT TO STEAMER.-The steamer
on tho southern line, broke her
machinery and went ashore half way between
here and Aqua Creek on Tuesday morning.
whom boat went to her assistance and ook
of the passengers and mails No one wac in
jured.
Trunk RoBBERY.-We learn that Mr.. los
Anderson had his trunk robbed of near thirty
dollars, yesterday, at the Franklin Ian. A
Il How who wears white coat is suspeote
but has not been arrested. Look out for him
lNQUEsr.-fe sterday, an inquest was held
In the county Jail, over the body of John ia
cobs, German, who has been confined there
for two years as q lunatic. His doath was
looked for, he having been suffering with scro.
fula for weeks past. The verdict was rendered
accordingly.
LARcENY.-Last night G young man was ar.
rested on tho suspicion Of opening gentle
mans trunk, and stealing about forty dollars
from it. This morning another was arrested
as an accomplice and the two committed for
further hearing by Captain Birch and Justice
Morsell
INIUNcrIoN.-Last night a colorsd boy
named Charles Bell, was taken to the guard
house and confined as a runaway. Shortly
after an Injunction was served on the Captain
to prevent his delivery to other custody. The
boy was sent to Jail to await the action of the
Of the Court 1t is likely to be an interesting
case.
The STArUE.-We learn that Gen. Pierce.
accompanied by several ladies, visited the
beautiful statue of the "Dying Gladiator"
yesterday, and expressed himself greatly graft.
fed with his visit
BOARD IN A PRIVATE FAMILY.-Persons
wishing board in private family can be &C.
at No. 1S1 Washington street.
Georgetown. The situation is beautiful, the
house new and we'll furnished, and the table
good.
ALARM-Y eSterdav the fra halls 81 arted on