Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-01-04
DAILY EVENING STAR.


CITY ITEMS.
Bersre Of Piokpoesas-The following little Incl
dent occurred At the Presidents lezee, on New
Years day celebration, which ID convincing proof
thar the ck.valfers dind,trie, rs the French very
softly call the class of individuals yclept pckpockets
are lsboring very diligently in our midst The
anecdo,e il however otherwise Of startling nature,
not over complimentary to our police, unless we are
IN sunpose that the coincidence ia one of those
fortu;tnus circumstances which sometimes happen,
and that the act not committed the second time
nv the sane individual II appears that some three
or four wears ago, lady robbed at the Presl-
s.,,. New Years day levee OF a gold watch, which
wa. stolen by cutting the silk guard chain that con-
6,ed il. On Monday, the same lady returned again
% M among the crowd, but substituted this time
sa watch small cracker, which was placed
in such manner as to give the idea Of the former,
and held in similar way the article OF which she
had seen robbed-by a silk guard chain. On emerg-
inc from the crowd, she found, 10 her amazement,
that a similar theft had been Committed, only instead
Of being gold watch they took, il was only small
cracker. AT first sight, it would appear that the two
robberies were effected by the individual, but
4 little consideration will SLOW that this i. not
necessary corollary.
II is well known that the trade Of pickpockeiing
IL carried on professionally, and that those who
practice it, regularly brought up to the business.
Nobody but an adept would over attempt il, as il
aures considerable slight of hand, and q long cx-
prrIeDce. IL, however, shows the necessity of being
upon ones guard, and that people must take Of
their pockets when in crowd. Some years ago,
\ ondnp tion al hy . ~,uo
Of pickpockets, called the Z" swell mob" who used
10 dress up the rst style OF fashion, and conmi,
the most daring depredatiors upon the person. They
have been known TO get admission at Queen Vic
tomas parties and rob the attendant noblemen be-
side her. For long time they were complete ter
ror, and it only by diIigent and perseverng
efforts that the police were enabled 10 put them
sway. The history of the celebrated Darlington is
well known, who used to commit refts Of this kind
nj the Italian OPERA dressed up like gentleman. and
who, for long time, defed the endeavors OF the
police to catch him. OF all classes of CRIMINALS in
society, the pckpocket is the most tormenting, and
should be hunted out by the authorities.
PfesiGsni's Mounted Guard.-Tbe regular monthly
meeting of this company, took place last evening, at
their armory. After sundry financial business had
been disposed of, the Chairman, Captain Peck, an
Hounced to the members present, that arrangements
had been made by the officers of the company. for a
grand target excursion, and he suggested that the
same should take place on Monday next, in ceebra-
non sfthe anniversary of the battle of New Orleans
(which fails on sunday,) it being day that should
commend itself to, and be held in remembrance BY
every tue American and soldier. Captain Peck
Then proposed thai they should parade through tine
city, and afterwards proceed TO the residence of
Clark Mills, Esq, where the contest would take
Place for the prizes which had been presented to the
company. This was unanimously agreed to. The
prizes fifteen in number, amounting in value to
Ibe sum $3.50 Amongst the presentations received
one from Major Ciawley, of New York, consisting
Of a ladies' magnificent dressing case. We learn
that there many excellent shots amongst the
members Of this company, that great competition
may he looked for. We hope that the day will be
pToPi,Ous, and that many will be present to witness
The trial of skill.
O"c Of the most com Portable Restaurants in Wash
iasoH, is the National Eating House, at the north
wescOrner Of Penn-yiy ania avenue and sixth street,
kept by our worthy friend, David G. Fuller, from
whose house nobody will go away disappointed.
We call IT q com oTtCLie restaurant for we know Of
no eating house, either in or out of Washington,
where good substantial meal can be more readily
obtained. II not 10 be supposed, however, that
elegance has been sacrificed TO comfort, not by any
MEANS every decacy of the season can be as easily
obtained here at the most stylish confectioners
and also at reasonable prices.
We would particularly direct the attention of
societies. clubs, and other large parties 10 the fac
tiles afforded by the proprietor, who la. large
corps of well trained walters always al hand and an
e1ceen: suite of apartments, extending to steeet
which have been newly fitted up and refurnished
maxim. il one of the most extensive establishments
ia the country. The basement il fitted I'D with a
bar, and small rooms where or three individuals
can dine or sup apart, excluded, if they like, from
the world " and the rest Of mankind" There is food
Tor the mind as well as the body for several news
papers are hlcd, which any one can peruse al his
leisure while warmin. his toes at cheerful looking
Eove ceTemonie.
For our own part, we do not know what many a
hungry, wayworn pedestrian, tired of uotlinz I'D
and down the avenue, between the Treasury and
The Capitol, would do towards the middle and end
House. Many a celebrated individual patronzes
Fuler's old stand, where he have steak cooked
mp Ia mode dish OF oysters fresh from the Chesa
peake. Truly, a good restaurant keeper is public
benefactor, and therefore, friend Fuller deserves
the gratitude Of the people This they best show
by pairohZing him.
Faih,agton Theatres.-No little effort, il would
seem, has been made to please the people OF Wash
mson by the managers Of these places of recreation.
RlsIry has engaged Burke-the actor "natve and to
the manor born in this city, who is decided favo-
rte with that innumerable throng who delight to
smile al broad humor.
Mr. Marshall has in the recent opening, well sus-
tanned his It'll. of the Napoleon of theatrical lessees
and managers. more fortunate combination oil
dramatic talent il has of late been the pleasure
our citizens TO witness on the boards, than is now
concentrated st the National. The comedy of"Ex-
ueIne-" has not only proved 10 be hit business
POINT OF view, but IL, in itself series of very "paI
Pab'e hits at demagousism, false philanthropy, and
nirasm Of various kinds. II is difficult TO deter
fine whether the piece Itself or the acting of it, ex-
siies Inoet the lively interest of the full houses tina,
attend IL, NrS DntE