Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-12-26
STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENC

DRUNKENNESS AND RowDYIsM.-Neyerb be-
fore have We seen 80 much drunkenness in one
day, as was seen in Washington, yesterday
Men and boys, old and young, were seen in all
directions In drunken state. As a natural
consequence, there was any amount of rowdy
ism. Fighting, foul oaths, and obscene songs
made the day and night hideous A number
of arrests were made, as will be seen by our
watch house report. Others were arrested
whose names do not appear in that list. Capt.
Birch, of the Guard, and Davis, of the Police,
with their small force, had busy time of It,
being constantly employed from early morn
until late in the night in their efforts to pre-.
serve the peace and quiet of the city These
officers deserve credit for the promptness, on.
ergy, and forbearance exercised while in tho
performance of the duties of their Office
SERIOUS DISAPPOINTMENT One day during
the past week, gentleman residing in the
neighborhood of Tenallytown, Washington
county, d. c., paid visit to this city to obtain
permission to marry-0r, in other words, OBJ
tain marriage license. He was accompanied
by his intended and her brother Unnfortu-
nately his prospect Of merry Christmas over
came his better judgment aad-he got tight.
This was not all lie lost his license some
whore in the vicinity Of the Northern market.
On discovery Of this, the disappointment of the
lady was hardly less than her own, and the
trio commenced thorough search for the
'last cup of bliss Some boys in the neigh
bOrhOod, hearing Of he incident, volunteered,
as boys will do, to help in recovering the lost
paper; but we are informed that their taunts
and quaint remarks upon the incident and the
parties, induced the latter to make hasty re-
treat, and seek shelter from these annoyances
among the secluded wilds of the outskirts of
the city. We have not been informed when
the marriage will take place. MANY slip"
&c.
I've INFANT DRUMMER charming lit.
tie fellow gave his first entertainment in our
city yesterday, to highly-appreciative fash
ionable audience. 1t is not enough 10 say
they were delighted-they were amazed, as.
founded, and responded to this exhibition of
Juvenile genius in frequent bursts of enthu-
eiastic applause. His perfect time, the energy
with which he strikes the drum and the cor.
responding exhi bition of the emotions upon his
animated countenance, is sight wOr ID seeing
When beating the Reyeille, the blood mounted
to his temples, and as he fairly fought with
his instrument to bring the sounds forth i'm
sufficient volume and rapidity, his lips were
compressed with the intensity of the sentiment
that seemed to struggle within him for fur
Their expression His imitation of a locomo-
tive was truly astonishing, and elected the
most hearty applause. He was assisted by
the celebrated fifer, Lewis Eager, and Capt.
Massolletti's band who performed some Of their
best pieces of music. Tomorrow, We observe
by advertisement, the little drummer will
hold levee during the day, and in the even
ing another Of those exquisite concerts will be
given at Iron Hall.
ADVICE TO BARBERs-GRArIS- list When
you shave man don't put your finger in his
mouth. We saw barber the other day take
scustOmer by the lip as q cOrdwainer would
handle shoe tap. 1t is awful to think Of
I'd. Before dressing mans hair observe how
in hah nr oh r.
it was 'parted on both sides, and frizzled,"
depend upon it he won't thank you for doing
it up in "Soap-locks," and ''wisa versa If
he wants his hair "got up in new style he
will tell you so. Lastly, when you would
remove your clippings from gentleman's
him-if you do he'll probably "blow ON you
and "sarys you right"
FIREs.-Saturday night, an alarm of fire
was created by German who was knocked
down. The German cried murder when his op-
ponents ran and hallowed fire. About two
o'clock on Sunday morning fire broke ont
between II street and New York avenue and
their intersection with Thirteenth street One
dwelling was burned and sever al wooden back
buildings. 1t was thought to be the work of
an ineendiary; but others think it caught
from coal ashes. The alarm yesterday, was
caused by the burning of chimney on Capt.
toll Hill.
TEE RoussETr SISTERS appear before the
Warrington public again TO- night, on this oc-
casion playing one Of their most celebrated
pieces, in which Nine. Caroline is tho hero
ine-Catarina, the chief of the bandits This
beautiful ballet is interspersed with specta
Gle so as greatly to aid its effect. 1t drew
Immensely at Nibo 8 Tin New York; for weeks
when they first introduced it to an American
public. They will, of course, have fls
house, az TO other ballet troupe now in this
country is superior to them.
BALL.-The ball of the Turner'S Ger
mani Association, last evening, at Carusi's Sa-
loon, was joyous affair, though not crowded
The Waiting was kept up until late hour by
the happy young folks present. We must not
forget to mention that the old folks, too 81
well az more than one not over three years Of
age, appeared to enjoy he dance with true
Faderlandish gusto Waiting with that intense
earnestness which is so characteristic Of Ger
man hIlarity.
FIGHrING. - That portion of the Fourth
Ward lying northeast Of the City Hall was the
scene of considerable riot and disorder on
Sunday last. gentleman who was near by
at the time informs US that there could not
have been les3 than one thousand men, wo-
men, and children engaged in it. 1t was be
fore the guards time, bat they went with their
captain and chief Of police and a few police
officers and stopped the disturbance.
CRIMINAL Cougr-On Saturday last, after
We went to press, the sealed verdict in the case
OF Lucas was opened, and found to be con-
vction. Sentence deferred.
To-day, the case of John Dryer, for steal
ing chickens, was on trial when we went to
press. Radcliffe for defence. This was the
first case taken up.
e Those of our readers who are in quest of
elegant and appropriate presents for the holt
days, will find at Shillington's Book Store,
Odeon building, magnificent assortment Of
ANIMALS, Gift Books, Albums, Poets in all
styles OF binding, interesting Juvenile Books,
Toy Books, Episcopal and Catholic PRAYER
Books, Bibles, Writing Desks, Porte Monnaies,
Port Folios, Work Boxes, Gold Pens, and
everything in the fancy stationery line.
TBR FESTIVAL 1.-The attention Of our read