Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-25

DROWNED This morning, q little color ed
boy discovered the body Of a man floating in
the canal, near Tenth street bridge. He In.
formed some boatmen Of the fact, and they
pulled it In toward the wall, where X rem aimed
very long time because the crowd of lockers.
on we're ,rdispoad 70 take hold OF q dead man
II was taken out finally, and ideutised as til at
Of Mr.. Jas. I. Clark, formerly of the Arm Of
Clark Briscoe, but recently a clerk for Mr.
Hoover, butcher. Mr.. Clark lie Of an old
and very excellent family in this city, and
was one Of the most inofsnsive persons we
ever knew. The coroner's jury could only
discover that he was missing since Saturday,
but how he got into the W ater whether by sc-
cident or design, is unknown, probably the
former)
PoLIcE.-This morning, Roberta Knoxville
good looking white woman who seeks her
companions from among TIE colored popula.
ton, was taken before Justice Bates, by Officer
Wise, charged with keeping house OF Ill
fame, and, having no proof in her favor. she
was held to bail for court In the sum of 5000 :;
she was also made TO give security to keep the
peace for sssaulting Maria Mcmahon As if
| the preceding was not enough, she was arrested
By Officer Simonds charged with leading a
lewd and indecent course of life, and not be-
ing able to comply with the law she was sent
by Justice Bates, to the workbouse for thirty
days Truly the way Of the trsnsgressor is
hard
ESDEp.-The O'Leary case was tried this
morning before Justice Morsell and Cap ain
Birch at the guard house. Jsre O'Leary. the
boy injured, appeared and gave evidence
against George and Arthur Miles, and Thos
Hagerty, who were held to bail for their ap-
psarsnce at the CRIMINAL Court. Jere is much
dis6gurei. and some of his scars will be ap-
parent while his life lasts.
The BALLS TONIGHT The Western Hose
Company and the Monumental Club each gives
its first annual ball TO- night, the former at the
Washington Assembly Rooms Louisiana ave-
nue., and the latter At Carusi's Saloon. The
stars and stripes are flying to indicate the
places. Fine cotillon music, attentive and
entsrprising managers, and q determina alton
to enforce the good arrangements, must CON
duce to very great enjoyment.
The CORPORATION OFFICES are closed to
day, by order of the Mayor. as a testimony of
respect to the memory of Henry w. Ball. late
CITY Surveyor, who died on last Monday
night. The funeral is to take place this after
noon, and will be attended by the Corporation
officers. and the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows, of which the deceased was an active
and esteemed member.
OONCEhf, AND NEW BAPTIST CHURCH
On Friday evening there il to be a concert at
Rose Vale, near the Bladensburg depot to be
conducted by Mr.. VIM Mirick Prof Scheel
will take part in the instrumental perform
ances- Several foe vOcalists of this city will
likewise contribute to the entertainment The
proceeds are to be applied to the erection Of
Baptist Church at the depot.
TIE WESTERN HOSE COMPANY, a new or
ganization, will, We learn, parade on Tuesday
morning next, for the purpose of receiving
their new apparatus. They will be escorted
by the Northern Liberties Fire Company
PLEASURE TRIPS The Steamers George
Washington and Thomas ColIyer are now pre-
pared to resume their pleasure trips to Mount
Vernon and the White House
EAGLE CLUB.-At a regular meeting Of the
Eagle Club, of Georgetown, the following Of
ticers were elected for the ensuing term Pres
ident, Thomas Bowling; Vice President, W.
A. Cunningham; Secretary, John B. Davis !;
and Treasurer, Uriah D. Hilton
WATCH RETURNS There were no persons
in for trial this morning and but few dodgers
We hope this may continue, not that we wish
the proprietors small prOfts but little trouble