Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-10-15
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

roOk-shanties thereon being in flames; the
board roof blazing from its contact with a
stove-pipe. The fremen, with their usual
promptitude, plenty Of water being in the
neighboThOOd-the canal but few steps dis
taut from the scene-suppressed tho burning
timber; and afterward grati6ed the throng
with a specimen of their squirting powers
The police, in duty bound, were on the
ground, to preserve order, and to prevent the
juveniles from interfering with the machines;
privilege (even to the handling Of the ropes)
which they are denied by a Corporation law
Al inventory of the damage by the fire was
not taken; but we judge that the shanties were
sDisred to the extent Of probably ten OF TWEEN
~ dollars
The range If cook shops is on Ninth street.
The style Of their architecture does not add
- the beaWfy of the locality; but, on the con-
trary, the hastily bOxed-up traps, so far as ap-
pearance is concerned, is offensive to the eve
These, however, are not the only tenements.
I'm the vacant space are four one story huts,
occupied as stores on sales days; and, in order
IL dispense with the charge of theirbeir per
manent Institutions, they arc fixed on
wheels. Besides these excrescences there are
lines Of wooden stands, for traders uses and
altogether, viewed cursorily, the square pre-
SCENTS the appearance, on some four days of the
week, Of village almost deserted-the smoke
and fumes Of the eOOk-shOps designating the
location Of the only jewellers in that imme-
diste vicinity.
The Centre Market, being nearly on a line
with Pennsylvania avenue, should present at
least a neat appearance. In this matter we
confess that we are certainly anxious to gee
such arrangements made as Will be creditable
t. the Metropolis, instead of such an exhibi-
tiOn Of huts and traps as those to which we
have adverted.
The Mayor of Washington says that we can
have new Market House without drawing q
dollar from the eity's exchequer. Then Why
not erect one without unnecessary delay
CIRCrIT COURT-Respset to the Eate Jndce
CrsHcs.-On the opening Of the Circuit Court
this morning, John Marbury. esq announced
the death of William Cranch, late chief justice
Of that tribunal, paying brief but eloquent
tribute to his memory; and, in conclusion
reading the preamble and resolutions adopted
by the members Of the Washington bar rela-
tive TO the sad event, and asking that the PIC.
eeedlngS be entered on the minutes # the court
4. 5. Coke. Esq, in seconding the motion
added, by request, few words To- those which
had just been uttered by Mr.. Marbury; pass
irg deserved eulogy on the character Of the
deceased. whom he characterized as - g mode
judge, and as commencing his professional
studies on the principle that law has its seat
N the b0snin Ct God. In conclusion. he moved
that IN Respect TO the memory of judi Cranch,
n
Judge Mo-Sell. in his response, said tn at the
Court would readily unite in doing honor To
the deceased Too much had not been said in
relation to that great and good Judge. His
death was deeI ly deplored by all. Though he
has gone, his example still lives in the hearts
Of an adniring community. He has left pure
ard unsullied character, and rich fruits Of a
lie well spent
The Court ordered the proceedings cf thc
Jar to be entered en- the record anil as a
further mark Of respect, adjourned until n II
Monday.
Miss Agnes ROBERTsON.-It il with great
pleasure We are enabled to announce the al.
pearance Of the highly gifted and talented
young lady at the National Theatre on We'd
nesday evening next and il is with exceeding
regret that ws hear th2t it is the only nj III
she can appear prior to the fulfilment Of he
autumn and winter engagements at the Soutl
aad West
The performance Of this versatile actress ari
If the most varied, pleasing, and caDtivatin.
nlture whatever she does, is executed in :
style Of perfection unequalled by any Othe
artist now in the profession. Her singing is en-
chanting, her dancing bcHitching and he
acting possesses ali the charms of truth. na
ture and ert combined. On the evening G
her appearance, she will sustain six ctlra,;
tiers, sing four songs, ard execute three dances
BASE SGRATITUpE.-Several weeks ago.
lad, named George Hughes, reported himsei
at the house of a benevolent lady IF this CITY
representing himself to be poor, and solicititi
such aid az his destitute circumstances re
quired. Prompted by a feeling of charity il
the highest degree honorable to her sex, he
being - = stranger was taken in, " and fed
and sheltered by the lady. He said that h
was DESTROYS of returning to Rochester. New
York and appeared to be so anxious Oh IN
hat
self to provide the pecuniary means for tina
purpose. But several days ago, fifteen dollar
mysteriOusly disappeared from the coat poke
Of her husband. Suspicion attaching 10 IA.
lad, his carpet bag was examined, when tia
amount, minus half a dollar, was therein
found. He was brought to the watch house
and Justice Birch. after an examination int,
the case, committed him to Jail.
*. j. TURNER The entertainment giycr
by this gentleman, at the National Theatre
on Saturday evening last, was attended by q
respectable and discriminating audience; ana
every piece ct music was performed in a styIt
that would reflect credit upon many that have
come from the other side Of the Atlantic and
done less, except in the way Of humbug, 70
please the American public. We only regret
that the house was not rs remunerative As de-
sired. However, the announcement that in a
few days, the concert would be repeated was
received with great applause. We hopo our
citizens will appreciate this effort on the ia T.
a Mr. Turner TO give them something enter
tanning, and reward an American singer as be
deserves.
SrSOD or YRGINIA.-We learn through
Rev. DR.. DantOrth, vt Alexandria. that this
Synod will meet IN Richmond on Wednesday,
the 18th inst, and that arrangements have
been made with Ill. W. Vandegrift, ESQ.
general superintendent Of the Orange and
Alexandria railroad, to give the members Of
the Synod free return tickets after the adjourn
ment. THIS is true old Virginia hospitality,
Ct which Mr. Vandegrift is the gentlenlaniy
orgsa; and while the clergymen enjoy it they
will have fine Oppurnity Of witnessing the
working Of some of the noble roads of Viz.
giaia.
The GERMAN YEAGERs proceeded to the
Park. this morning, where the captain, first,
sccord, and third lieutenants, and the orderly
sergeant, Of that corps are 10 try their skill al