Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-03-12

PARADE AID FLAG PREssHfArfos. The
Marion Rides made their first appearances in
our streets this morning, escorted BY the Ma
1onsi trays, Capt. Towers, and accomp snied
oy +. prosperi's band After leaving their
armofy IN Temperance Hall, they msfched to
tho residence of Mr.. B o. Sheckeli, whore
they received beautiful American Gag from
the hands Of Walter Lenox, Esq, who pre-.
| sented il in. a neat speech on behalf Of the
donor, Mr. B o. Sheekell. It was received
by the commanding officer, Capt BIT Sleek.
| ell, with suitable remarks in reply. Tbs col.
I'dier like terseness and brevity which charac-
terized them was by no means their best
Shsckells residence and partook of the refresh
ments which he had provided, and passed an
hour or two very pleasantly.
BREAKAGE OF THE CARs-The train Of oars
duo here at six o'clock this morning. did not
arrive until after eight o'clock. It was caused
by the breakase Of the engine at the Annapo-
iis junction, This train was in charge of
Captain Collins who did all that could be
done Tor the comfort Of his passengers, and
succeeded very we'll. If il had not been for
q tonnage engine, the cars would not have
been here until eleven o'clock Captain Col.
Inns is entitled to the thanks of the passengers
tor his untiring exertions to make the proper
{ me.
RowDYIsM.-Last night, about tho time the
congregations were leaving tho churches for
home, party Of drunken fellows were pass.
ing through the streets bowling, screaming,
and making all the fuss they were able. We
have not heard that any Of them had been ar.
rested; but all such rowdies should be con
fined where they can do no harm.
ALEXANDRIA RAILRoAD.-Itis supposed that
the railroad between this city and Alexandris
will be finished by July. The distance sur.
veyed AID laid out for the route is but seven
miles As it has to pass the river, and rails
cannot be laid on the Long Bridge, it Is con-
templated to convey the passengers and bag
gage across by Omnibusses and wagons.
ANOTHER FUHERAL.-Ths Boone Rife Corps,
Harmony Lodge. l. O. o. F and one Of the
Benevolent Associations of the eastern section
Of the city, esterday afternoon attended the
funeral OF Mr. WhiseDan, late a member of
each Of these associations. The procession
was accompanied by b. Prosperi's Brass Band,
whose fine music excited the admiration of ali
who heard it
EFFECT OF BAD CouGH-Mr. D, vid Cross,
~ho is we'll known to most Of ur citizens, re.
Gently ruptured blood vessel while suferinR
with bad cough. He was thought to be in
very dangerous condition, but 10 now resov.
ering
CHARITY TO OLD SoLDIERs.-J. D. Clark,
Esq, advertises that all old soldiers or their
widows who are unable to pay for preparing
| their papers will be instructed gratis by ap-
plying to him The Squire has . feeling Of
kindness for his old comrades which Is highly
commendable
PULPIrs.-Several of the Methodist pulpits
of this CITY vere filed yesterday by ministers
from the Conference now in session at Balti.
more.
WATCH RErURNs.-There were eight dodgers
IN the guard house, and but one case for trial
this morning; Patrick Clary, drunk and disor-
derby. He had not obtained bail when We left.