Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-05

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

A FUeIrIvB ARREsrKD-On Sunday morn |
ing, a slave, belonging to Mr.. LYMAN, |
butcher OF Richmond, Virginia, arrived in
this city; but finding that the cars for the
North would not start for some hours, he
booked ais name at one Of the hotels. His
complexion was so light that no one suspected
that he was not Of the Caucasian race, and at
that establishment, therefore, he enjoyed his
ottuss enBs dignitdts. But a teleyraphic
dispatch had reached John Davis, the chief
of the police, giving an accurate description
Of the runaway; mentioning among other
things, that he spoke the German language.
He had not only attired himself Handsomely
for his Northern trip, but had all the " be-
longings OF traveller for a long absence.
On Sunday afternoon he went to the cars to
take passage. Tn, chief of the police, gov
erned by the telegraphic description Of his
person, there arrested him, and conducted
him before Justice Hollingshead, who COM
mitted him to Jail to await the requisition of his
owner.
LIVING CuRrosIrIEs.-The Bearded Woman
held her levee, at the hall on the northeast
ccrber Of Pennsylvanis avenue and Eleventh
street, on Saturday night, proving the wonde',
II not the admiration, of all beholders. Her
whi.kers are indeed formidable, casting into
the shsde the appendages Of the sex whose
faces such "hirsutes" more appropriately
sadorn. Her little boy, called the young Esau,
"
pair cf whiskers in the highest degree credit.
able to hB maternity, and his back is par.
TALLY covered with hair. The Maine Giantess
Is Q fne specimen Of Maine production; an
ordinarily sised man can walk upright under
her extended arm; while the youth who plays
upon "King David's cymsal," OF hurdy-
gurdy as 1t 10 vulgariy called, astonishes with
his clear, load, and distinctive whisting notes.
NATIONAL THEATRE establishment
was, on Saturday night, densely crowded, not
withstanding the weather was not such as to
WOO promensders abroad the atmosphere be-
ing damp and heavy, with indications of rain
Duret personated the part of the hero, whose
prominent characteristics were the "stand
and deliver" highway ethics IS s-a
We were not present on the occasion, and,
therefore, had no opportunity of witnessing
the effect Of the drama On the auditors and
cannot form an opinion as to the eject of the
representation on the morals Of youth. Cur
cotemporary Of the Inteliigencer speaks of the
sentiments" of Jack Sheppard as " detesta-
ble."
CHLsBRATIoN.-The first of November was
gala day in the annals Of old Georgetown
College. They who were so fortunate as to
witness the parade Of the Cadets were de-
lighted with the display: Early in the morn
iLg these youthful soldiers, armed and
equipped, passed through the gates of that
renowned institution of learning, with proud
steps and bounding hearts They were ac-
companied by fine band of music, and spent
the day joyously at the farm connected with
che College. -
ATTENTION, MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF
THE FRsr WARD.-We are requested to urge
on the members Of the American Council of
the First Ward the duty of punctual attend
ancs at their meeting, which is to take place
tonight at the Union engine-houSe, IS it is
expected that the final question will be put
upon the resolution introduced On last meet
'-who came to this country under ten years Of
age, whether Catholics or Protestants"
THEY'VE ooNE.-The great New York Eth
opian Burlesque Opera Troupe have arrived
and will give their first concert this evening
at Odd Fellows Hall. By referring TO their
advertisement in our columns, it win be sssn
that they present veg fine programme, con-
sisting of songs, Duets, dances, speeches, and
will conclude their performances with the
railroad excursion, explosion, wreck, etc. I'D
Observation-Disclosures night of last week,
the Western Presbyterian Church. in the First
Ward, was entered by thieves, and a little
box, containing some six or seven dollars in
pennies, contributed by the Sabbath school
children for the purpose Of purchasing books
was broken open and rifed Of its contents
We trust that the burglars may be appre-
hended, and punished in q manner due to
their cIime.
JOHN 5. hoLLINGsHBAD, esq, Of this city,
has been appointed by the Governor of Penn
sylvsnia Commissioner for that State to take
acknowledgements of deeds and all other in
struments of writing TO be used in that State.
This gentleman likewise transacts all kinds Of
business connected with the duties Of justice
Of the peace and police magistrate, keeping
open his ofice-E, near Eighth street-as late
at III o'clock at night.
A DIsAPPoINTxESr.-OnS Saturday evening,
the "locsf' of the Star, took particular pains
to adjust his toilet, and fancied himself in
proper trim for attending the lecture by Miss
Nivisen, q graduate of the Philadelphia Fe-
male College, at Carusi's Saloon; but there
was postpOnement of its delivery, owing to
the unfavor able state of the weather, until to-
morrow Tuesday, evening.
CoMNIrTRD.-On Saturday, an individual,
having psrtaken extravagantly of alcoholic
stiAulants, got into a dispute, on Seventh
street, and exhibited his powers by striking
one of the male gender; and not only this, but
he took a pair Of shoes from store in the
vicinity. For these offences he was committed
to Jail by Justice Hollingshead, to await trial
EXTENSIVE FURNITURE SALE.-We respect.
fully invite attention to the sale to commence
to morrow morning, by Wall, Barnard d Co.,
of q very large and extensiue stock of new
furniture, at the house furnishing ware-rooms
of Mr.. @. o. Wall, on Seventh street, between
ID and T. streets. The stock embraces articles
Of adornmont as well as utility.
MARYLAND ELEcrIoy.-An extra train will
leave the railroad station to- morrow evening,
al six o'clock, for Baltimore, in order TO ac-
eommodate those who may wish to attend the |
election in that city, on Wednesday. Tickets |
for the round trip, good for three days, will |
be issued 1T two dollars each.
KuxKEL's OLYMPIC.-If the people Of " ash |
ing shall not be amused during the present