Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-07-13

Orphan Asylum was largely attended. Many
tickets were previously sold to persons who
were not present on the occasion, but who con-
tributed their money freely in aid of those be-
ncvOlent institutions. However, all the seats
were occupied; fact peculiarly gratifying to
the friends of the orphan. We may truly say
therefore, that the concert was highly SUI
ceSsful.
The singing by the ladies and gentlemen,
who generously volunteered their services, was
delightful; and the auditory signifed their APP
probation Of the music by oft-repeated and
impatient applause. The programme embraced
gems from the most eminent composers which,
we repeat, were indeed creditably rendered.
Professor Daunas presided at the pianO-forte,
which was from the manufactury of Hallet,
Davis Goa sweet toned and powerful in
strument loaned from Mr.. j. F. Ellis music
store. The performance of the Professor was
such as to elicit general and we'll deserved
commentator.
PROPERTY SALE.-Jas. Mcclure sold, yes
terday afternoon, the whole of square 52S.
bounded by III, Fourth, 1, and Third streets
1t was sub-dvided into twonty-six building
lots, and sold as follows:
Let No. l, ThOs. Croggen. DC; Nos and
3, Joseph S. Boss, Ole; Nos 4 and 5. George
Emmert, 2Oic.; No. 8, Geo. III. Varnell, Gle;
No. Z, A. Rothwell, DC; No. 8, Chas. Bell.
and IL, Moses Kelly, Ole; No IL, JOS Hill,
2ltc.; No. IA, VIM. Tucker, Soc; Nos ID and
10. Moses Kelly, Gle; No II. VIM. Tucker.
2O3c.; Nos. Is. l9, and 90. W. A Bradley.
| lSc.; No: 81, w. A. Bradley. 22tc; Nos 90
and -, Charles Hibbs, 1896; No. "a, r. Buch-
~, 2O.e.; Nos % and 26, John Fletcher, 90,
The company was large, and bidding quite
| spirited. We learn that some of the purchasers
intend erecting handsome dwellings on their
lots, thus improving that desirable locality.
| BREACH OF PEACE.-L. A. Goldsmith was
| arrested yesterday and taken to the guard
| house for disorderly behavior in the street
| Ills actions were controlled by Captain Whis-
| ly under whose orders he had placed himself
for the time. lie had pistol in his hand
| which he did not fear to fire in the streets. en-
dangerinS the lives of those who happened to
pass. After his arrest, he gave four officers
| trouble to take him to the Magistrates office,
| their first intention, and they carried him to
the guard-house, where he was confined He
| made no attempt at defence of his conduct
| only remarking they who dance must pay
the piper" He was held to security for
| court.
Knocks AND Know NOTHINGIsM-Thec case
OF James Raley, who was indicted for an as
| sault and battery on Charles c. Vermillion.
| was this morning submitted to the court with
| Several witnesses testified-one of them
| saying that the difficulty between the parties
| originated in Know Nothingsm. The Judge
| remarked, that had nothing to do with the in
| Ve>tlgatlOn 1t was necessary TO state only the
| circumstances of the lsau,t and battery; and
he further remarked, that both of them must
| have been drunk, and that every man has a
! right to his opinion, and ought to accord 70
| others the privilege which he claims for him
| self. NermiliOn, too has but one arm. In
| consideration of the circumstances he SEN
| fenced the defendant to pay a fine of eight
dollars
GEORGETOwN COLLEGE.-Ne have received
from an anonymous source, but which does not
make the present less acceptable a coDy of the
catalogue # the officers and students Oft1eorgc-
| town College for the year 1Sj4-'5j. and the
:. Theses from Logic, Metaphy sizes Ethics, and
| Natural Right defended during the present
/ scholastic year, in that time honOred and non.
ular institution. 1t Is printed both in Latin
and Anglo-Amcrican.
| CRIMINAL COURT.-Thomas Fealey indicted
| for selling liquor without license was tried and
| convicted If the offence charged The same.
| Tor keeping ai,"rdcrlv house, not guilty.
| William Shelby, charged with offences similar
! to the above, was acquitted. John Waugh.
4 c"l0rcd, was found guilty of stealing S722
! from IA c"i--cd barber, nance jackson, residing
| I'm ,I""rCCtQwn
| Several other cases were in progress when.
at noon, we LETT the court house
WATCH RErURNs.-James Daley, drunk and
| dlsorderly; workhOuse 80 days. L. A Gold
| smith. firing a pistol in the street fine and
costs. l.. \. Goldsmith, profanity, do