Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-14
EV ENING STAR.
Local Intelligence.

Ctdu, las ulOppeo Ms assumc1 mans anu pro-
fession of magic, and is row deyoting himself
to teaching mnsic-harrony and composition,
as well as the piano forte. He is an accom-
plished gentleman, and most wonderful per
former on that popular instrument.
Anthony, for many years in the employ of
TODD Il Co, has inst established himself in
business at No. Columbia Place He has
large and beautiful assortment of hats and
caps, which he is selling at low prices on the
principle of "pay as you CO." which John
Randolph once said was the philosophers
stone.'
James Skirving, southeast corner of Penn
sylvanis avenue and Eleventh street.. adye-
tises large supply Of stoves Of every style and
pattern. Though there can be no demand at
this season for warming arrangements, house
keepers cannot fail to be interested in his
double ovens and cooking ranges, and other
wares which enter into vell-provided house
holds.
Mrs. Choate, 46 Louisi ana avenue will open
hsr spring style Of bonno;s on Tuesday, fact
Of much importance to the ladies.
We refer our r, aders generally 10 the ad-
yertising columns of the Star, where they will
find much to interest them.
TIE MARION RIFLES will parade on Monday
afternoon. This is q newly organized military
volunteer corps, which has already attained
much efficiency 10 the manual exercises and
makes a fine appearance. On the evening of
that day the first annual ball Of the g Rifles
will take place at CsruSi's Saloon. Frederick
Prosperi's cotilIon band has been engaged for
the occasion-a guarantee thai the music will
be of the best description. The ball will be
opened tnine o'elock, with the Marion g rand
March, composed fer the occasion. From the
we'll known character of the committee of ar
rangements, wo anticipate that everything
requisite for the comfort Of thu attendants will
be provided, and that the festivities will pass
of in manner which will enable ths partici-
pants 10 say, after it Il over that thar pleasure
was bounded only by the small hours of the
morning. -
FLOWER GARDENs-Nov Is the tiuc to at-
tend to this subject-a pleasant task, which
the lovers of floral beauties are not inclined TO
neglect. 1t Is true that the work IL fatiguing
but il is healthful, and the reward abundant
The love OF flowers is universsi-sdul;s and
infants alike sharing ia the admiration Of
garden products "Ab," you may say, al
have 10 ground attached 10 ny PREMISES for a
garden" Then procure few be xeS. Gil them
with rich earth, plant your seed. or cuttings,
and bestow little care upon them, and goa
will be richly recompense1. The poorest
most humble, may thas have something to
gladden. his eyes and rejoice his heart
Within the past week, a large variety of
, fruit and f)wer bearing trees young aud
sale a. the Centre Market, and meet with q
ready sale. No che will ever regret sach
GdOrnmentS TO their premises. We repeat,
cultivate Jour flower gardens or paEterrts
MARKErS.-We have gathered the prices OF
the most important articles offered for sale in
the Centre Market this morning, and are sorry
to say they are SO high that laburins men Hho
are now unemployed find Il very difficult TO
supply themselves and fcmilics The cause Of
this We are unable to give; but whatever 1t is
We hope IL IL viii SOON cease 20 exist:
Beef-fresh l2i 10 cents per pound salt,
a 10; dried. Is; mutton l2t; veal. I2i: Dol k,
fresh, l2t; sat, 10; bason, 10 IL; butter,
81 so; eggs, Is 20 cents per dsz.n; pota-
toes. 81 canIs yer peck; sTeet potatoes, so cts (;
chad, large, % cts. per pair; rock, rs cts per
bunch; herring, Is cts per bunch; perch. IS
cts per bunch; hay, 81 Per leo pounds, straw,
81 per 100 pounds; cut hay, s cts per bushel
We were informed this morning, that gentle.
man gave So so for leo bushels # eat chat.
This is an article seldom offered in market.
An old dealer il the fish market Informs Us
that yesterday shad we're Bringing Sl5 $40
per 100; and herring - so SO per ,0O0 al
the shores
TIE KUSKELs have returned from delight
ing our Alexandria friends, and will give two
of their delightful concerts and burlsSlue en-
tertainmerts on Monday and Tuesday even
ings, at the Odd Fellows Hall, il this civ,
which VIC dOub. not Will be thronged ny aoss
DESTROYS Of banishing for a time the dull cares
and srxieties Of business We know no more
rational manner OF passing an hour or two
than in listening 10 tie songs and witticisns
Of the troupe. They prove, indeed, al "anti-
dote to care" A most sommendabis feature,
among the many good ones Of their perform
srcss, is the amusing burlesque and bagatsiIe
-trih % which are sufficiently witty to win the
applause Of good na,ured audiences without
encountering tia ire of critics. Romsmber
the nights.
DOTELER'S APPROACHING GREAT LAND SALE.
II seems that this affair is attracting much
attention from the property holders of Wash.
irgtOn. Already We hear it said on the ave
nue. that one hundred and twenty thousand
dollars worth OF property to be offered on that
occasion has been registered. AS the affair
will not come of until some time about the
6rst proximo, il is fair 10 presume that the
enterprising auctioneer viii have i.gh his
power to ofsr, perhaps, tHico he quantity
named above.
1t will be recollected, on which occasion all
PARTIES, sellers and buyers, were highly
pleased with the result.
Ing AMERICAN WATCHES. The watches
Manufactured st the establishment Of Denri-
son, Howard & Davis, Walthsm. Mass, which
are now TO be found among the goods Of our
enterprising fellow citizens, Mr.. Senken and
the Messrs. Gait, are well worth the inspec-
ton Of all who rejoice at the progress Of our
country in the useful arts, as they are in all
respects equal to any imported watches what
ever sold at the same prices in the United
States. Among them are very beautiful patent
lever bunting watches the cases OF twenty
carats GOLD, beausiiully chased and engraved.
WerePeat, all in Washington WI o re o:ce at the
progress OF our country in tho useful arts
will be exceedingly pleased at the Inspection
Of tho articles 10 whick W. here refer
Tue 0RPaAy.-The proceeds Ct the exhibi
tion IF Stanleys Weser Wilds, Oh Thursday
night, for the benefit Of the St. Vircsnt's Or.
phsn Asylum, amount TO about hundred
dollars 4 lady who took conmendabIs
par: in the dispOsing Of tickets. sold two hur.
dred Of them. One gentleman Hberally Pcr
chased So IS wo-th.