Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-02-26

Deparment building, $500, 900: and
similar sum toward tho ortinuation o.
the treasury building in order to afford 40
comodations for the State Department.
IaR PIONEER MISSION SUNDAY ScHooL.-Ai
, 81 invitation OF the Washington City Young
mems Christian Association, We visited this
school yesterday. 1t ia held in private house,
which they are allowed to use rent free BY
us owner, Mrs. Evans,) on o street, between
Fifth and Sixth. The house is q small wooden
tenement Of two stories, the lower part being
divided into two rooms by folding doors, and
the second story contain ng several bed rooms,
DC. In this building, the association have q
school numbering one hundred and fifty schol.
ars, and about twenty teachers. 1t is the only
one in the neighborhood, and the children 80
much prefer this to going down into the city
tha: they crowd the school, and require no
seeking after. Yesterday, We found the school
in full operation-one hundred an ten scho lars
were present, crowded in the lower rooms. and
in the largest rooms upstairs, and full CORDS
Of teachers present Tho rooms were furnish.
ed with rude benches, stools and chairs placed
wherever place could be found for them,
leaving no room for aisles.
After the time for teaching had expired, the
school was colle,ted in the lower part Of the
house; to seat them the visitors and teachers
gave up their seats After calling of the roll.
they sang several pieces with an accuracy that
would shame some schools. Then followed a
prayer to which the children gave due atten-
ton, all reverently kneeling, after which they
retired In good order.
The Rev. Mr.. Winnans, the Indian preacher
addressed the parents Of the scholars at 4
O'Clock. We understand that they have
preaching there eve y afternoon.
This school is strictly an union, and is con.
Quoted under the auspices of the associ alton.
In order that this may be seen, We append
list Of the officers and teachers w. c. Lang.
don, superintendent, Trinity, Episcopal; w.
J Rhees. Librarian, LIST Baptist A. j. Slams.
bury. Lutheran; I. l. Moore, liz. Pre.byte-
rian; Sam. Il. Young, Foundry, Methodist !;
j. A. Johnson, Methodist Protestant: Henry
Beard, + street Baptist; j. Ii Bailey. TRIM.
ty, and nine ladies from different churches.
The RICHMOND LIGHT BLUEs.-This fine
corps, numbering upwards of ffty-three men.
sceomp anied by splendid band, arrived in this
city, on their way home, on Saturday evening
last. They were received ct the depot by the
Washington Light Infantry, Lieutenant j. F.
Tucker, and tho Montgomery Guards. CAPTAIN
P. Barton Key, Col. W. w. Ssaton welcoming
them in neat speech. They were escorted
to the armory of the Light Infantry, where
they deposited their arms, and from thence
they marched to the Fair at the Smithsonian.
After passing through the Guiding thew again
formed in line and marched to the Emnire
House, where supper had been provided for
them. The hand accompanying the Blues per.
formed some fine music while ia the CITY,
among which was medley quickstep which
has set all the boys to whisiiing and tingine
since their departure. The Biues we're ac.
eompanisd to this city By a number of Bal,i.
&
in the city. We learn that the Blues left for
home, 10 the mail boat, yesterday morning.
SiLAMASDER SAFES This is verify q mos,
appropriate name to be given to McFarlands
IRE and burglar proof safes a. they have fire..
suently been subjected to fres of intense hea
and Invariably have stood the test. and their
coEt1Sts iolnd uniDjure0. MIR McF has th rae
noT on exhibition at our Fair. One Is a lew
eller's Safe, another bank vault, and the
last counting room safe. They are splen did
specimens Of the skill of American art, and
have been admired by many One peculiar
advantage these safes possess-thay sre free
rom all daEpnsss. AS an evidence of the
estimation In which they are held, Mr.. McF.
obtained the 6rst premium for them at tia
last Fair of the Maryland Institute. His
manut actory is in Baltimore.
IEroLsEANcE.-We have heard Of a case of
Intolerance, which, for the credit Of our species.
We trust is not true. A lady called at oui
office on Saturday morning, and informed us
that ON F1asy night she called on hysicisn,
who lives Oh the Island not one hundred
yards from her door, to attend sick child,
when he refused to do 30, because she did not
belong to the same church he was attached to,
and was not a countrywoman of his Their.
must be some p;staSe sOout this statement,
rcr no man having mind enough to secure a
large practice as physician could be guilty
OF such unnatural, bigoted fclly.
TIE NATIONAL TsEArRE.-We learn that
Messrs Madigan 4 Barton Of the American
Equestrian Company, are endeayoring to Sc
cure the National Theatre for equestrian and
show performances We trust they may sue
coed, tb V cur citizens may have the privilege
OF witnessing the performances Of ore Of the
pest companies Of the kind that ever appeared
before an American audience.
ORGANS POR SALE.-The n ,gnifceat parlor
organ, of mos. exquisite tone, and tho case Of
highly polished rosewood, together with the
chapel organ, both deposited by Mr.. Henry
Erben of New York, and now on exhibition
at the Fair, are offered for sale. They are
very superior instruments, and Pror Scheel
Will Dc In attendance az Sno Ar IL the dlt6r-
noon and evening, for the purpose of testing
the different stops for those who may wish to
ez anime them.
IRISH ELoQuENcE.-Dr. Heather, q cele.
brated Irish orator, will give o free lecture
this evening in the Z street Presbyterian
Church. 1t is said that DIR Heather Is ono Of
the most eloquent men of the day. We prom.
Use those whe 20 to hear the Doctor an intel.
lectual treat.
FIGHrISs.-Yesterday, a little battle took
place in the Fifth Ward, in which no one was
severely hurt, though some were knocked
abou. considerable. Hard words, hard blows.
and hard boys, were all engaged; but no off
GERS were in the eighboIhood at the time.
FIsHERHEN.-We notice that large mum.
ber Of able bodied men have arrived in this
city, looking for employ ment On the shores.
We think that mono Of the propristors OF the
landings will be short Of hands during the
coming season.
PEEsESTArIoS.-TheW Washington Highland.
ers, Captain Reese, arc getting up subscrip-
ton to purchase q bass tubar to present to
James =. Tucker, the efficient agent, and ons
of the members Of the National Brass Band.
WArcB RErURNs.-The only case for trial
in the guard house this morning, was John
Clark who Was found drunk In the street. and