Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-02-22
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE

WAszrxsros's BIRTHDAY This being th .
natal day OF the great Father OF our Republic,
our streets were early crowded by addressed
and pleasant looking people to observe the
pageantry of our handsome military who pa.
rsdod on thfs occasion. The morning opened
bright and glorious, and reminded rs more of
balmy spring day than that of winter. The
day was ushered in By the firing Of national
salutes at the Navy ard, and which was Pa.
psated at mid day, and will b continued At
sunset. At III o'clock, the first eompany We
met was that OF the George Washington Rifles,
capt Chase, new corps Just formed, who
we're proceeding on their march to the Presi.
cents Mansion to pay their respects to the
Cnief Magistrate. They numbered twenty
tnfee muskees, and are fine looking body of
young men. The National Guards. Captain
TAFT, were out in full force, numbering no less
Than hfty men: They were accompanied by
e a froeperis new band, which discoursed
most excellent music. At the hour of going
70 press We had not come across any other
corps, but understood that the Montgomery
Guards, as well as the American Rifles, were
out on parade. Many other companies are
celebrating the day in banquets, where full
honors viii be done to the immortal Washing
ton. The Scott Guards, by invitation, have
gone TO Georgetown College. Thus, it will be
seen, there is no lack Of patriotism on the part
Of our citizen soldiers to do reverence to the
Father Of our common country.
HAMLET To -NIGHr.-From present appsar.
ances the National Theatre will be filled to.
night by an intelligent and fashionable audi
tory to witness Mr.. Murdoch's personation Of
Hamlet We look upon this as his best char.
aetcr. Impartial critics say he has no superior
In this part. With Murdoch in tragedy and
Jefferson in comedy, We will have an enter.
tainment such as has seldom been presented
ice FAIR last evening was crowded 10 its
utmost capacity. The music printing estab.
hshment Of Messrs. Hilbus 4 HitE, tho sewing
machine Of Mr.. Jewelle, the organ accompa-
niment OF Prof. Scheel to the glee singing by
number OF male voices, and the piano play.
Ing OF Profs. ]. G. Fertsch and B. r. Dennis
attracting general attention. Many persons
we're attracted to peculiarly made spur, the
nandi"ork OF Mr.. III. Semken, and deposited
By Mr.. John T. Clark. The advantage which
this spur has over all others is its complete
adaptation to any sized boot heel, its security
against loss, and the entire avoidance of pain
aid inconvenience attendant upon fastening
me common spur. We refer to our advertise
ing columns for a full description Of this yalu-
able and important Improvement
The CornLoS PARrY.-A few nights since.
number Of our yeung friends had a cotiIIon
party IN scnool mouse In the northern part
OF the city. No care was taken to have door
Keeper; and the consequences was, hats, caps,
coats, &C., were missed in the morning Most
OF the coats have been returned to the owners.
but who returned them is not known. Last
might, lad named Stops, was arrested BY
ofhcer Barnaclo, as one Of the parties who took
the goods, and taken to the guard house He
viii be tried this morning; but it is thought
nothing will be done with him, as the entire
h III l.
tne young men, than to rob them of their
clothing.
STURDY BEGGARs.-We believe there is a
law regulating commitments to the workhouse
that requires persons found begging or drunk
IN or about the streets, shall, on Information
before any police justice Of tho peace, upon
the oath or Affirmation Of . credits BILE citizen,
be required to enter into security for their
good behavior for the space of six calendar
months, and to indemnify the Corporation
against any charge for their support" We
have been requested several times lately tn
call the attention Of the police to q number of
sturdy beggars who are hanging about the
markets and other public places, teazing per
sons Tor money who are no better able to work
iof II than themselves. The police can do
nothing without Information given to them
under oath.
Foor Realistically, an exciting race,
from Seventh to Tenth street. took piacs be-
tween ofhcers Coke, kimball, Burr, Allen.
Westerfeld, and Reese, after a colored mar
named VIM. Pnndle, who had knocked down
woman by striking her with a stone, hurting
her badly. 1t was 50 exciting race that bets
were about being made, when Reese left the
list and took to his horse; he soon arrested
him on LOUISIANA avenue, near Tenth street.
Pnndle was taken before Justice Dom who
sent him to Jail for court.
CHINESE BLocK. managers OF the
Washington National Monument Society hay-
Ing received letter from New York, inform
ing them that the ship Panama has arrived at
that Port, bringing block Of granite from
shanghai, nve feet in length, two and a half
feet IN breadth, and ten inches in thickness
20 be deposited il the W ashington Nation al
Monument. 1t bears an inscription in Chi
nese characters, and is a contribution from
the American missionaries In that far-of coun.
try.
Now IS THE TINE The automston singing
bird, now at the music depot of Messrs Uilbus
q Hitz, can be seen and heard by all desiring
70 possess themselves Of this truly magnificent
and wonderful work Of art. Its value is set
down at ii 500, and four superior gold, dia-
amond-ornamented watches, are also TO be
placed IN the rattle, making five prizes and
emily Two hundred chances The high standing
In the community Of Messrs. Hilbus B Hitz, is
sufncient guarantee Ct tho fairness which
viii characterize the proceedings
DEATH OF APRINrER.-EdwaYd A. Harris
late Of Maryland, late a compositor on the
Washington Sentinel, died yesterday afternoon
o. disease Of the heart, after a weeks ILL
meas. He Was man of much amiability of
character, industrious, and intelligent The
craft has lost ono Of its most worthy members.
and his wife fond husband, and his child a
devoted father.
CROWDED cIrr.-Washington, Just at this
time, u truly crowded city All who are in
any way interested in all manner of claims
before Congress, are now here in full force.
Our boarding houses and hotels are full, some
OF them 50 much 80 that those applying for
board and lodging have been turned away.
IN ten days from this time, many of the places
thar are now crowded will be comparatively