Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-03
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.


heavy tuft of hair. and whose eyes sparkled,
rs he held in his hands, before the persons
severally addressed, and explained its pecu-
mar properties, q trap designed not only fer
catching, but killing, both rats and mice.
" Dis is yer fine; he certainment ansere de
would set the trigger, and show, by touching
the crooked wire, Ito be baited, y how effectuai-
1y the continuance would answer that import
ant design" kille de animal"
Several dozens Of those traps were strung
around his neck; they were of his own manu-
fscture, and simple in their construction
Yer bad veddar, ladies', gentilhommes but
dis article vat avery personne vat keep de
house, un troubled vid rat an mouse hav' for
occasion. Sheep-twen-fve, sixteen cent.
" How does it act ~ inquired a housewife,
apparently deeply interested in the article.
q In de first place, dis part Of de masheen vas
lift up, placed undsre de oder arrang ment;
de frontage on de hook. Monsieur Rat vsr
fond sheese-clip 60 de trap" The action
suited to the word. The peddler would then
laugh, with dissatisfaction, at the success of
his experiment.
Occasionally he sold trap, and this en-
couraged him, with an air of politeness char
acteristic of his countrymen, to prosecute his
trade with, if possible, additional energy.
Gay and elated, he cared not for the rain
which was falling; his mind was bent on 'de
mouse, rat trap"
We judge that if the question should now be
generally asked, How are you off for traps?''
the response would be, Very well supplied -
A sorry night, indeed, it would be for that
peddler if nc should, by chance, take up his
lodging in a stable loft. The rats, if they
should possibly hear of his zeal in supplying
the citizens with contrivances for their exter-
mination--'' dead sure''--would torment him
as their predecessors did Prince Hattie, in the
Rat-tower, on the Rhine.
To n roafso ~ Oh l,ol e
the Frenchmsn, he positively assured US that
ode trap will catch q mice and kill him too 10
MARRIAGES IN CHURCH.-Of late years, it
has become fashionable to celebrate the mar
rage rite in churches. This is good custom,
as all the friends of the parties thus have an
opportunity Of witnessing the solemn services
and young folks are thereby enabled to sec
exactly, when their time comes, what they will
have to undergo. Besides, good examples are
set for the imitation Ct those DESTROYS of fleeing
from celibacy to more cOngenial condition,
and prompt the exclamation, 60 Why don't the
men propose, mamma? Why don't the men
propose ?'
The colored population have, it appears,
adopted the fashion of the white folks; and,
accordingly resort to their churches for the
contamination Of the banns. The last case of
this kind was at the Asbury Methodist Church
on Thursday evening. The house was crowded
throughout, but few white relieving the APP
pearance of the dense masses Of colored faces
The Rev. Eli Nugent, q much respected local
minister, tied the knot, and the happy couple
received the ardent congratulations of their
friends. We have not heard whether they
started on a wedding tour.
COLUMBIA COLLEGE The MARYLAND Union
Baptist Association, now is session in Balti-
more, we have already stated have had the
report Of the committee relative to Columbia
College in this city, before them; and now
have to state that il has been adopted 1t re-
commends an additional endowment OF $780,
600, which will make the whole endowment
100000. The institution is reported as in a
fOurishing condition. and with the necessary
pecuniary assistance will afford tho means of
giving gratuitous education TO many young
men who contemplate engaging in tho minis
try. The meetings Of the Association have
been Of harmonious cha racter, and spirit of
christian fellowship has characterized all the
discussions.
PREsBYTERY MEErING.-A friend informs
US that on Thursday evening last, the Presby-
terry Of the District of Columbia met in the
First Constitutional Church, Baltimore, for
the purpose Of installing as pastor the Rev.
h. DuuniDg. The services were deeply inter
esting- W. I Eva, Moderator, presided, pro-
posed the usual questions and offered the in
stalling prayer Rev. A. G.. Carothers preached
the sermon. Charge to the Pastor by the Rev.
" McLain, and charge to the people by the
Rev. E. j. Newlin. This beautiful church
has lately been finished and paid for, and the
congregation have encouraging signs Of sue
cess.
NATIONAL THEArRE.-M'lle Marie Duret is
announced to appear, this evening, in the
character Of Jack Sheppard. The play win
be produced in four acts, forty-two tableaux,
with new scenery, and a strong cast of char
acters. The highest encomiums have been
IN Nv "a INN matt Of
the " Reckless Youth" and it IS said that the
play conveys the moral Of a warning example
Of the dread effects Of crime.
BARBECUE 1T will be seen, by reference to
an advertisement in this afternoons Star
that there is to be a Union Association barbe-
cue at COlesville, Maryland, on Monday; for
whichextensive ar rangements have been made.
We have been requested 70 say that there will
be meeting tonight, at Psrker's building,
opposite to Browns hotel. in order to provide
for conveyance thither.
COL WOoD's GRAND MUSEUM or LIVING
HUNAS CURIosIrIEs will be opened this even
ing at the Hall on the north east corner of
Pennsylvania avenue and Eleventh street. 1t
consists of the Bearded Lady and her young
Esau, each attired in a magnificent pair of
whiskers; the American Giantess, eight feet
high, and weighing nearly four hundred
pounds; and the wonderful Swiss Warbler.
SERIOUS MISTAKE EARLY on Friday morn
ing, Mr.. Robert Waters, one of the guards at
the Jail, took poison in mistake for medicine
the two being in proximity. The services of
aphysician were procured, and the dAleterious
drug removed from his stomach. Although
his condition was yesterday considered criti-
cal. We were glad to learn, this morning, that
his symptoms of recovery are favorable.
TIE LIGHT INFANTRY corps, which has for
eight or nine years. had its armofy in the
large edifce directly west Of the Centre Mar
ket has removed it TO one of Hills buildings
on louisiana avenue, between Sixth and
Seventh streets, occupying, jointly, the room
dents Mounted Guard and the Marion Rifles
CoURr OF CLAINs.-Yssterday, the argu-
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