Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-09
EV ENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Church on Four and a-half street; Col NJ.
Thompson leading to the altar Miss Mary G
Douglass and the Rev Byron Sunderland, in
solemnly impressive manner, conducting the
import ant ceremony. A large number of ladies
and gentlemen were present, including the mar.
ried as well as persons now in a state of cell
bacy. The latter had a fine opportunity of
seeing Row such " knots are tied" and to
prepare themselves accordingly for the hyme-
nial performance. The popular and gallant
Colonel, it is well known hereabout, is a mem
Der Of the Washington bar and nearly ali
Of his brethren in the law paid him the COM
pliment of their presence, together with the
Judges Of the Criminal aud the Orphans
Court and the clerks and the other attaches
of the several legal tribunals On the con-
clusiOn of the ceremony, nearly all of the
assemblage advanced and congratulated the
bride and groom on their happy union and
during half an hour, very many hopes were
expressed that the twain may realize their
fo1dest anticipatioDs and the fruition of their
cherished hopes; while the Misunderstanding was
conducted in all the warmth Of unadulterated
friendship. "WhO next?'' we overheard a
young lady significantly inquire of her female
companion; while deep blush sufused the
cheeks of the maiden who was thus aceOstsl
All! "who next ~ (pass it rOund) is the i'm
patient interrogatory.
COURT OF CLAIMS Yesterday, in the Gaze
of Joseph Maura, application made for
papers from the Treasury Department; which
was granted. This is a claim (arisipg under
the 9th article Of the treaty concluded between
the United States an Spain in 1879 for losses
sustained by the claimant in consequence of
the invasion of W est Florida by General Jack
son in 1914 The amount was allowed by
the judge at Pensacola as far back as 1924, in
pursuance If the provisions Of the act of Con-
gress approved March 3, 1923, to carry out
h. of he arti cle of at1-
of 1919 with Spain. Payment has been re-
fused by the Secretary Of the Treasury on the
ground that the claims for losses in 1914 were
not embraced by the treaty.
In the case of Janes P. King, Judge Scar
borough delivered the opinion of the court
ordering testimony to be taken. This is p
claim for Sl2 900, pilots fees at Brazos Santi-
ago, during the late war with Mexico King
was branch pilot under the laws of Texas
but the acting Quartermaster at BraZos San
tiagO disregarded his commission as such, and
refused him his fees for pilotage.
Testimony was ordered to be taken in the
case Of Lemuel 2. Todd, purser in the Uni.
nited States navy. The court holds that gov
eminent should indemnify him for losses ar
sing out of the depreciation of Treasury notes
received by him to be expended in the public
service.
In the casa of Richard De Treyills testimo.
ny was ordered To be taken. The question in
vOlved relates to the Communication of revOlu .
tionary officers under the several resolves of
Congress.
The petition in the case of r. 7. p Allen
was pronounced defective. After being amend
ed, the taking of testimony will be ordered.
The Solicitor concluded his argument in the
Florida claims case.
Simon Stevens, Esq, Of Pennsylvania, was
sworn an attorney of this court; and the court
adj Jurnsd.
NATIONAL THRATRB.-0n Saturday even
ing We are to have ''Mazeppa," dramatiEed
from Byron's beautiful poem, presented az an
equestrian spectacle. It is seldom such nov
elites are produced, but, when they are, they
should be seen by all, as they impart tangi-
bility TO the fearful, though still grand crea-
tons Cf the poet faucy. No thcme furnishes
such opportunities for the playwright to dis
play his ability or the scenic artist - demon
strste his pictorial skill. ''Mazeppa" is re-
plete with professions, cOmbats tableaux,
startling positions, and daring situations. The
fight Of Mazeppa tied to the back of his IN
tanned steed. will be given with great effect,
the trained horse Rocket having been secured
to make the fearful run up the precipicc,
from the stage to the ceiling Of the theatre.
All the popular actors from the Baltimore
Museum will appear in the drama.
The laughable farce Of s'My NeighbnT )
Wife, will likewise be performed, in which
Dir. Jefferson, a chip of the old family block,
viii impersOnaIe the character of Doctor SAith,
in addition TO that of Droinski in the spectacle.
"HUMAKfrY =" in the Intelligencer, Of this
morning, in an article on the destitute poor of
Norfolk and Portsmouth who have recently
returned to their desOlate homes, trusts tn
men Of wealth, and those good women of wealth
found in ScripJural times, and happily always
here and there upon Garth, will bear in mind
those poor families Of no ability, or at most
very slight, who returning TO those poor
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bis heart, see them essayiGg To rsturn-pre-
eious msmbers Of their late happy circles
Topped off. They come to their cherries and
LnOurnful hesrths; they gather up some few
fragments OF their once little all that they II AZ
dnd. Now, e little sum will help good deal );
afsu dollars will open the dark windows Of
nope and Cf prayer Hope Is the parent #
prayer despair is fruitful in unbslief."
The New YORK ETHIOPIAN MINsTRELs will
conclude their series of performances at Old
PoilOwg Hal tomorrow evening: and, dur
ing the afternoon Of that day, will afford the
Juveniles opportunity to witness them coI.-
meneing at ; o clock
Last night large number Of perzons were
present TO enjoy the vocal and instrumental
music, and the wit and other cOmicalitie IF
this well-OrdeTed troupe
The JIG dance Of Master Moore was raptur-
OUsly spplauded. having been executed in a
manner that would have been creditable to
older heels. In fact the performances through
out were received with delight by the appre-
eiatiVe assembly.
HAPPY ROLkS.-The cotiIlOn party, last
evening, Of the young gentlemen who are Civ
lng series Of assemblies at the Armory Hall,
on Loui5iana avenue, between Sixth and
osvents streets, was everything its friends
eoud possibly have wished il to BIO. Every
noOI and corner was filed with gay and beau
tful young ladies' and gallant and chivalric
young volunteers. The merry dance occupied
all, and the merrior laugh testified the un-
alsoyod happiness Of all until their usual hour
Tor separating. Their little social reunions
are among ths most delightful entertainments
ever given in tsis city.
FiaE.-A shed in the rear Of the dwelling
OF Mr.. ThOuas DOROho. in the alley near the
corner Of Ninth and ID streets, eau ht fire last