Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-27


the selacing comforts Of my home, ss daily
remembrancer Of your kindness and regard,
and leaving II, when time to me shall cease to
exist, as precious Legacy to my children, to
whom 1t will at all times act as an incentive
to the practice Of all the duties Of life BY the
contemplation of that which the Partially OF
their fathers friends accorded him for the
plain discharge Of what he had undertaken to
perform.
Once more, my frisnds, receive my heartfelt
thanks, and permit me to express my kindest
wishes for your continued health and pros.
perity, and to incite you to renewed exertions
in the several positions you now occupy or are
destined to attain, fof although I have sew
cred my immediate connection with you can
not feel Indifferent to the welfare Of that
branch Of the service to which 80 long Dor.
ton Of my life and exsrtions have been de-
voted, whose prosperity endeavorsd to sus.
tain and advance, and to whose future look
forward with almost as deep concern Is if
yet constituted part and parcel of the imme-
diats and varied mental machinery by whose
ness and efficiency is to be promoted.
The presentation consisted Of Silver
Pitcher, Sslver, and two Goblets, with inscrip-
tions on each.
On the Salver-Presented to Dr. Charles s.
Frailey, upon his retirement from the chief
Of the General Land Ofice by his
fellow clerks Washington, April, 1855.
On the Pitoher-Presented to DR.. Charles
s. Frsiley by the clerks in the General Land
Ofice.
On each Goblet-To Dr. Charles s. Frailey.
The articles are very beautiful, costing
about one hundred and thirty dollars. They
were purchased in Baltimore, and the engrav.
ing was executed by our fellow. townsman,
D. o. Hare, Engraver.
The occasion Of presen tation was one of
itself was we'll worthy the object Of bestowal,
for never was there moro faithful and de.
serving public servant.
HE SoIREE AND GIFT CONCERT took place
at Carusis Saloon, last night, according to the
previous announcement.
Madmoiselle Rosa Smith and Miss Ellen
Morant sung several songs with marked &C.
ceptance to the auditory, ana the distinguished
pianist, Mr.. Palmer, performed elegantly on
the piano forte
u" tho splendid lsees, valued at 81, $780," was
proceeded with. About two hundred tickets,
We learn, were purchased in this city at one
dollar each, and upward of seven hundred
elsewhere. Several gentlemen, we'll known
in q ashington, superintended and conducted
the drawing, and therefore no doubt could ex-
ist as to the fairness of the proceedings. This
was some comfort to the losers
The number Of prizes was small as COM.
pared with the large number Of tickets; but
in lotteries Of that kind, they who invest their
funds, must philosophically be contented with
the result of their adventure.
The RACES, yesterday, over the Columbia
course, were largely attended by lovers of
equestrian sports, from this city and the sur
rounding country. First heat, both horses
got we'll away together; Dutchman soon OBJ
tanning the lead of Ned Hunt. Second heat,
the first nams also led the way; and there
fore won the race.
Dutchmsn was entered by Mr.. George Smith,
and Ned Hunt by Henry Martin Time: first
heat, "a; second heat 800, as we learn from
gentleman who witnessed the sport.
ENLARGEMENT OF THE Posr OFFICE DEPART
aENr.-We stated yesterday, that the ground
had been broken preliminary to building op.
erations. To day We noticed that, ab )ut six
teen hands are employed, excavating and haul.
ing away the dirt; while others are engaged
in removing the piles of wood and stables on
the premises-on the northwest corner of the
square. Next week the demolition of tho four
houses-three bricks and one frame-fronting
4 street, Will be commenced.
Mr.. A. w Denhsm has been appointed su
perintendent of the laborers, and has entered
upon the performance of his duties.
A CoNrRovERsY.-Just at this time there
appears to be a matter for controversy existing
between the Franklin Fire Company and
members Of the City Councils. The company
by vote at very full meeting, decided to
erect their engine house on lot south of Penn
sylvania avenue; but certain members of the
aldermen said it would be better located north
Of street, and one gentleman introduced the
word "shaiL" among his remarks To this,
an oficer of the company replied, that they
never were taught the meaning of the word
SHALL" and the company would Do likely to
stand upon other law than the will of a single
member of the board. How this matter will
end remains to be seen.
CHRIsTY AND WOODS MINsrRKLs, at the
Peoples Theatre, again attracted an "oyer.
whelming house" last night; delighting, as
heretofore, the dense auditory with their mu.
sic and comic acting They are truly "exten.
sive" in their performances. AS their stay is
limited the lovers of such diversions will, Of
course, avail themselves Of the opportunity
which will be afforded this evening, 10 attend
the entertainment.
Cross FIRING This morning the case of
NJ. Harrison, charged with assault and bat
terry on I'll. I. L. Wilson, was brought before
Justice Morsell and Captain Burch Harrison
Immediately demanded . corporation warrant
against Wilson for profanity. When it came
to this point, tbs parties withdrew their war
rants, got to be friendly and went away. The
cause was bill for house rent
A DANGEROUS MAn-Lass nj ght complaint
was made to the captain OF the guard against
o colored man named Lewis Kennadsy, who
was said to be dangerous person. Officer
Martin went for him. and brought the accused
TO the guard house, and it was clearly proven
this morning that ex:reme old age would pre-.
vent him from being a very dangerous person
He was dismissed Immediately Kennady
was 80 old and weak, that he was barely able
to walk with the assistance Of another person.
FIGHT IL THE LUMBER HEAPs.-Last night,
collision took place between Mr.. D. Porter
and X. G. Copeland, on the Avenue, that
ended in long and severe fist fight, or as the
b'hoys call it, "old Virginny rsssle," between
Mr.. Copeland ard Nr W. Woodward The
parties selected the lumber yard on Sixth st g,
near the Canal, as the place to settle tho af