Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-03-10
1scESDrARfsx. --our CITY is troable,i aea;n

isA'-our CITY IL troubled aga1n
by incendiaries; villains who study TO battle
the vigilance of our officers and DESTROY the
property of good citizens. Last night, at -
o'clOck, the frame buildings used as work shops
',y Mess s. Williams Il Riggs on 18th street,
was discovered to be ON fire. 1t was DESTROYED
in short time. with its contents. In the car
penter shop of Mr.. Williams there was finished
building materials for two houses, which were
to have been erected this Spring. The loas is
heavy to those industrious wor king men I--,---
At two o'clock, q stable belonging Ia. Mr.
Samuel Stott was fired. The damage by this
act was not great
Two attempts were made during the nigh,
to burn q row of new frames on Goth street
belonging to Mr.. Waters, aud a bouse on tn
corner of 2lst and streets Both these last
attempts were unsuccessful.
CRIMINAL CouRr.-The following cases were
tried yesterday: -
Henrietta Reed, (negress0 charged with
larceny, was found guilty.. and ssnisnced tn
one year Imprisonment in the peuitentiarv
ueorge Humphreys, (negro) charged with
larceny OF watch valued at three dollars, was
IJund guilty and sentenced to nine months i'm
Pris'nment in the county Jail, and to pay fine
OF one dollars and costs.
Rochester Ga'saway (negro) charged with
larceny, was found 50 not guilty.
Cnaries Carr, white, charged with burglary,
and whose case had been tried on Wednesday.
but verdict not render ed at the adjournment
OF the court, was found guilty at the reassem-
ping OF the court yesterday, and sentenced to
the penltentiary for four years and six months
The FAKIR OF SIvA's GIFT FESTIVALS AT
ODD Fellows HALL, are attracting overflow
ing audiences. His extraordinary feats are
truly worthy of the immense patronage that IS
u n Iy oyfo Cd 10
who appears with him nightly, is very clever
in his East India juggleries. and draws forth
reiterated applause. In addition to all this,
there is about s., 900 worth of gifts. to be do
mated to the visitors to his entertainments
consisting of valuable horse and carriage.
gold watches, etc. They may be seen at Mr..
keyworth's jewelry store, on PENNSYLVANIA
| avenue, where tickets nay be obtained The
d1strl button will commence Tomorrow at 10
O'Clock, at the Hall, and continue until all the
! presents are delivered. Tickets may be Sc
| cured at the Hall during the day. There will
be grand entertainment to night. Go early
| if you want to get in. aesS
VINO ARE THEY We learn that sometime
previous to the destruction Of the Roman
block, letters were received by the managers,
Informing them that persons in PhiladelDhia
had declared that it should never be inserted
In the National Monument; and it is supposed
that tha perpetrators of the late outrage are
from that city. If the rumor is correct, it
probably accounts for the manner in which
| the Philadelphia Sun justifes the act
The EARIErE.-The performances of Barney
| Williams and his lady fill this house nightly
with lovers of fun. Tonight, we predict an
unusual crowd of ladies and gentlemen will he
present, The pieces selected for the evening
entertainment are such as will be applauded
by our fun-loving citizens, when actors like
Barney and his lady are engaged in them.
| NATIONAL THEATRE.-By referring to our
advertising columns, it will be seen that the
deServedly popular actress, Mrs. Farren, takes
her farewell benefit, at this we'll known place
| of amusement, this evening The bill of fare
| is excellent and we think will attract crowded
| house. We would advise all who have not seel
this charming actress, to take ADVANTAGE OF
this fine opportunity.
CAPITOL EXTENSION.-The public works on
the Capitol extension were resumed Yesterday
and the bricklayers at work
WATCH RETURNs.-Fanny Ashton, drunken
vvagrant; work house 30 days Charles Nc.
Donald, do.