Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-10-24
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.


George Washington. Whether or not it was
given to him by his g. sponsors in baptism is !
a question which no record hereabOut deter
mines. But certain il is, he is better known
by this cognomen than any other, though we
suspect that his surname is Daggett
George is inoffensive, and never diplays i'll
temper, save when inconsiderate persons. by
teazing, disturb his usual equanimity. He
imagines, sometimes, that he is the possessor
OF immense wealth; in fact that he has valid
ute 70 the entire country, and is sufficiently
well and legally sustained toclaim the throne
OF America; an article, however, which has
not been found by the explorers of this CONT
nent,r and We patriotically trust never will be
discovered. But George is strenuous in his
assumptions, and it does no harm to permit
him to indulge in those innocent fancies. lie
may appropriately exclaim, in the language
of the song, My mind to me kingdom is -
George is extremely fond of military exhi-
billions; and whenever he can obtain any
soidieriy a1ornment, he wears it; either a
cocksde or gold band, or a shoulder knot
and In lieu of sword, or musket, he sports
cane or brOomstick; the latter answering
the purpose, perhaps, Of a msrshals baton!
Thus ACQUIRED, George is leader of imagi-
nary hosts; although we have never perceived
In MIN lighting propensity, except when n
rude dog or an ill-bred human "cur" crosses
his path. We have never had the pleasure CT
seeing him on horseback, though he sometimes
rides In cart which, in his fancy, serves
him for coach, and answers his locomotive
purposes. He never condescends to walk
abroad without being "the observed of all
opservers. lie cannot even perform an er-
rand tor store without attracting attention
ana eneiting comment, especially from i" the
boys.'
On Monday, some kind friend dressed George
IN a mllltary suit; q ng-tailed blue coat with
fery-red facings and big buttons, and gave
hinfa hat which formerly covered the head OF
q Continental Guard-a cooked hat with q
stunted plume. To say that the distinguished
individual was delighted with bis gear, but
teeoiy expresses, perhaps, the real state of his
feelings on that occasion. Directly he APP
peared IN front Of the City Hall, where the
Dlstrlct regiment was mastering, he was
greeted by, it seemed to us, q thousand juve-
niles, who received him with cheers and O,her
vocal explosions, and they rushed forward to
examine his regimentals and pay him COM
plimeIt by holding up his coat-tail In fact,
ne was overwhelmed with such attentions
They were not, it was evident, bestowed with
n view to irjure George, but in mere innocent
sport. For n while the recipient of those ex-
traordinary honcrs bowed his profound &C
knowledgements. As to whether it was his
awkwardness or bis grace which most pleased.
We are not sufficiently well acquainted with
euquette TO pronounce an opinion, but certain
1t Is his bowings delighted the assembled juve-
niles, who, for the time, had turned their at
tention from the citizen soldiery to have a lit
tie sport at poor Georges expense.
But this happy time for the boys was sud-
denly interrupted. The Chief of Police Mr..
John Davis, advanced, and, in sympathy for
the victim CT the noisy juveniles, offered him
self as bOdy-guard, and gently and kindly
conducted him to the room in the City Hail
devoted to the purposes of the police there to
be Hospitality secured against further moles-
tation He left the premises, after tho boys
had vacated the neighborhOOd, and returned
to his quarters.
In tho afternoon he was seen enjoying a pa
rade all to himself From beneath his civic
overcoat peeped out the military skirt, with
the fiery red cloth fscings. He was in quick
step, as if on his way = council Of war.
We have alluded TO GEORGE, and ventured
to refer to his chief characteristics, to show
the condition Of his mind, which should elicit
sympathy, instead of provoking interference
with his evolutions and faneies Let him
quietly enjoy himself Do not disturb him in
the pursuit OF pleasure in his own eccentric
way. He never interferes with others to their
discomfort. Then why should his misfortune
become a sport, a matter Of trifiIg and an
offence to linn! We respectfully appeal to his
tormentors to let him alone. 1t is cruel to
worry a man with " a mind diseased" Ws
appeal to generous youth to suffer him to pass
unnolested.
COURT OF CLAINs.-Yes:erday, the argu-
ment In the case of John G. Hale, No Is On
the law docket, was resumed. Mr.. Stanton
spoke at length, quoting numerous authorities
TO prove the title of the claimant to this va!u-
able tract Of land in Arkansas and submitted
the case for the decision of the court. as to
whether testimony should be taken or not
The court then called the cases Of Asbury
Dickins, Michael NOurse, and John Rob, r.
Crn Trn1u hA.T tnI b. la,v Il
Nos. 40, Al, and 81. Mr.. Badger appeared
for Mr.. Dickins, Mr.. Baxter for Mr. Nourse,
and Mr.. Lawrence for Mr.. Rob. The same
question being involved in these cases, they
were argued together.
These claims are for compensation for SER
vices performed when officers Of government
arising from their appointment secretaries
I'D interim, under the act Of 1892.
The argument in these cases was opened by
Mr.. Baxter, who based his remarks upon tie
right Of an officer performing the duties of two
offices to receive the compensation of both.
Mr. Lawrence followed in support Ct the po-
sition taken by Mr.. Baxter.
The Solicitor followed Mr.. Lawrence in be-
half Of government
The court, at three o'clock, adjourned.
VISITING FIREMEx-The Protection Fire
Company, of Rochester, N Y, arrived in
Baltimore yesterday afternoon, ON a visit to
the Independent Fire Company of the last
named city. About four hundred fremen,
though the day was rainy, turned out to do
them honor. The procession is represented as
having been in the highest degree imposing
The Protection Fire Company having int
mated their intention of extending their visit
to w ashington, meeting of our fremen was
called last night for the purpose of making
arrangements for their reception. The Co. |
lumbia, Union, Franklin, Perseverance, and !
Northern Liberties only were represented, |
although We believe that the other companies |
will unite with their brethren in the dispense
ton Of inequalities. A resolution was passed |
authorizing the president of each company to |
appoint a committee Of ten to act as an escort. |
AS it is uncertain whether the Rochester Wis |
itors will arrive this evening or tomorrow, it |
has been arranged that, as soon as informa-
tion shall reach Washington concerning the |
time Of their arrival, the Perseverance bell |
shall be tolled, in which event the f-emen |
will assemble to carry into effect their ar
rangements.
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