Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-10-31
E EVENING STAR
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

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on delicate Enthusiastically, q runaway mat
II fhonial match-at once sought him out, and
volunteered his services to assist in the impor-
tant ceremonies; an Office which. to saw the
least, was indicative Of solicitous kindness
ltapPeared, however, on inquiry, that it was
not his friend who was to be married, but the
overseer OF tho gentleman temporarily in the
metropolis. But, as he had evinccd so much
interest q the contemplated bymenial pro-
ceedings, he was entrusted with the business
OF procuring minister. Accordingly, he hur-
RED on Tor that purpose, and making inquiry
on the way, he was directed to a stately resi-
dSnce, and was met at the door, in response to
well-dressed male servant. " is the minister
within ''' hurriedly asked tho grOomsman,
I've suppose he was acting this important char
acter.) He is" replied the servant. s'Then
must see him instantly" continued the in
.errogator. "Your name, SIR "Never
mind that; must see the minister without
delay; my business is of such q character
that have no time to wait for CEREMONY
80 the gentleman was invited into the par
Tor, when the minister entered, making q pro-
found bow to his visitor care you a minis
teri he inquired. ~ am, sir.' "Then
wish TO engage your services. / want you t,
60 with me to the American hotel; you under
stand-a couple from Virginia are there in
waiting, and your presence is required to II axe
their happiness complete - You want me to
be present rs q ,citness ?" "No, sir, have
. called upon you to tie the knot-to marry
q them-to pronounce them man and Wife" 81
never did such thing in my life 1 am tho
minister from -; not minister Of the
gospeln'
The groomsman apologized, as we'll as he
could, under the circumstances said some
thing about wrong information having been
gwen to him, and, stumbling over n chair,
eyacuated the premises in double quick time;
the foreign minister, with bcwildered look,
staring ut his extraordinary pedestrian per
Z fornances. There was {. Won leetle meesteek. "
A minister of the gospel, however, was soon
atterward procured, and tho happy couple
were uIited in " the silken tic that binds two
willing hearts" They have left for their
homes, in the sacred shade Of which, VIC irust,
they viii realize all their fond anticipations
HE ANoskEAG VETERANs.-The Manches-
ter IN. III J American says:
This military corps starts on its tour to
Washington, rs We learn, on Thursday the
18th day Of December next. The Veterans
contemplate visiting New York, Philadelphia
a1d Baltimore, stopping in each city long
enough to see the notabilities Of those places
We have no doubt they will be received in all
these cities with becoming attentions There
are representatives Of the Granite State in
each of those cities, who will no doubt extend
hearty welcome to them. 1t is no ordinary
corps, we, in this region, are we'll aware but
We had no idea that all classes of our citizens
were generally represented in it. But on
looking over the catalogue we find among its
members :-Msjor Generals, 2; colonies, S;
majors, 6; captains, 10; judges, 4 lawyers,
D; physicians, IL; mayor, 1; ex-mayors, 2;
city marshal, L; ex-city marshals, g. bank
presidents, 8; cashiers, 3; editors, 2; farmers,
III; master mechanics, 10; manufacturers, s;
stablers, 3; zeal estate brokers' 4; ministers 2;
rarfz IF fac f,rrr D.
chants, Is! We doubt whether a military
company in any other city of the Union can
show such a catalogue If its enterprising citi.
tizens. As military corps, the Veterans
make an imposing appearance, and We hope
their tour will be one of pleasure to all con
cerned."
A Hat AS IS A HAr.-Tbe reader is respect
fully referred to the advertisement of our clever
and accommodating neighbor, John T Evans,
If he wants fashionable, and at the seme
time serviceable hat, really at q price to suit
the present tight times. Evans is a graduate
of Genin's establishment, where he learned
the secret that the nimble sixpence is in the
end more profitable in trade than the slow
shilling. Or, in other words, that more is
made in the long run by turning his capital
over two or three times a year, at a COM para
lively small profit each time, than by seeking
to make much greater profit en- each sale, ard
thus turning his capital over once a year at
most. Genin, who is VIGOROUSLY a "fast man
in trade-a driver and Greater of business has
fairly inoculatcd Evans with all his gO-ahe all
propensi.ies; which makes his emporium enc
of the most popular places for head gear this
side Of Now York, with those who seek capt.
tai articles in the height of the ton, at north
ern prices.
NATIONAL THEATRE This evening, Miss
Matilda Heron is announced to appear "a
Camille, in the tragic play Of that name
an entirely new version If Dumass produc-
ton, dramatized and translated by herself.
The incidents, it is said, abound with thrilling
interest.
The Philadelphia Sunday Mercury. while
speaking of Miss Heron s performances in tb at
city, says: Her rendering of Camille W:
highly artistic, and in some Of the scenes she
displayed powers which stamp her as one Of
the FIRST actresses on the American stage. The
last scene was especially wonderful in dra-
matte effect The audience seemed spell
bound, and death-like silence regned
throughout the house. Not whisper could
be heard, and no seat was vacated before the
fall Of tho curtain. In other scenes Miss
Heron was very fine, and we may mention as
among the most acceptable that in which she
encounters Armand in the ballroom
CASE of some interest was yesterday
decided before Justice Hollingshead. The
facts, as We have learned them, are briefly
these T. H. Phillips leased lot and frame
building from Mrs. S. NJ Birch, en- D near
Eighth street, giving her n promise, in writ
ing, Of one hundred dollars year for the use
Of the premises. The house was burned down:
but, notwithstanding this, she rendered bill
for six months rent. This Mr. Phillips re-
sisted, on the ground that, Us the building
had been consumed by fire, he could not, Of
course, occupy it, and was therefore released
from further obligation as a tenant. j l..
Smith, esq appeared as counsel for Mr. Phil
lips, and j. ID. Clarke, esq for Mrs. Birch.
The case had previously been tried before a
jury without n conclusion but yesterday an
other jury rendered q verdict for the defeni-
ant, Mr.. Phillips.
The WASHINGTON HIGHLANDERs.-Thisg GAL
liant corps has appointed Clement Reynolds, Of
"El Dorado" their second lieutenant, in the
place of John A Campbell, who has been pro-