Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-08-16
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE,
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SwNDLING.-A lot Of bogus white men
have been swindling poor, ignorant, colored
persons by feigning themselves to be members
Of the guard or police officers. A short time
since an attempt was made to swindls a COL
ored man out Of ten dollars by q man who
served false warrant upon him The man
Gfered to stand trial, and the sharp, finding
h,m too smart, sneaked away. A few nights
ago . gang arrested q colored female, and
took her totcard the guard-house; she gave
them all the money she had, and they let her
go. She was again taken by another Of these
gangs, but her money being all gone they let
her go. another person went into colored
wonsn's house and took a member of the
family out for no offence whatever. We are
requested by the guard to say that none of
these persons belong to this guard or the pres
ent police force. The guards wish it to be
known that they have no power to claim or
receive fines from any offender. The police
cannot take q fine unless upon the order of a
magistrate, and must give a receipt therefor.
Any colored person sought thus to be imposed
upon by worthless scoundrels. should prompt.
ly report the facts, with names, to this office,
and We will take measures to bring them to
punishment.
BORROWING BABIEs.-An amusing incident
occurred few days since in Sixth street. A
gentleman and lady were blessed with a beau
tiful child, Of about a year old, which attract
ed so much attention from the neighbors, that
the young ladies opposite frequently sent over
hah ffor hi ~ah1 al 80
send for the child several times, Mr.. -, on
coming home to dinner, got out of temper on
finding il gone as usual. Here, Jane,' said
he, addressing the nurse, ego over to the
Misses -, and get the baby. give them my
compliments, and tell them wish they get
baby of their own, and not be obliged to
borrow"
TRIP WORTH TAKrNG.-We see that the
congregation of Grace church, REV. A. Hoi-
mead, rector,) Island, encouraged by the great
success attending their late excursion for the
benefit of their Sunday school library, have
now arranged for a moonlight excursion to the
White House, on Tuesday, Aug 10 The fine
steamer George W ashington has been engaged
to take the party down, band Of music en-
gagged, and in other departments the same
pains have been taken as heretofore to secure
the comfort, safety, and happiness of the COM
pany. The price of tickets is put 80 low, too,
that it isa/nost cheaper going than staying
at home-to say nothing Of the new stack Of
health and spirits to be attained by the trip.
GERMAN DKxocRArs.-The Germania Club
held a very interesting meeting last night in
the large hall of Coombs's Building, on the
avenue, near Tenth street. The hall was
crowded with Democrats who appeared to be
earnestlyengaged in the cause. Several able
addresses we're delivered by prominent mem
bers of the party After the meeting sd-
jourDed the club formed in line, and marched
in procession TO the Capitol, and thence. by
way Of Maryland avenue and Four and a-half
street, to their club-rOoms, Esputa's band
was with the procession, and performed sew
erai excellent quicksteps. -...
PILFERISs The dealers in fruits, &c, in
the markets, find it requisite to be watchful
TO prevent boys and mon from robbing them
night and day. Frequently large numbers of
melons, pears, peaches and apples, are taken
from the marketers while the dealers are pre-
pairing their stands. Boys are frequently
caught, but are let 60 By the marketers or
account Of the small value Of the articles
taken at one time. Some Of the dealers are
getting tired of these petty thefts, and have
determined to prosecute the pilferers when
ever taken in the act.
INDEPENDENT PoLIcE.-We would call the
especial attention of our readers, here and
throughout the Union, to the advertisement
in another column Of the newly established
police firm of John Davis, W. A. Boss, john
son Simonds, A. X. Allen and John II. Wise
We apprehend that Ave more efficient men in
the department in which they advertise their
services can hardly be found in the country.
Their Office, in the building occupied by Jus
tice Hollingshesd, is central and convenient,
and they can be found there at any hour from
Ia IN. to Up m.
SUPERIOR IssrRUNENf--Any effort to
elevate the character Of our church music de
serves warm appreciation, and we accordingly
congratulate the p" Assembly Church." OF
which Rev: Mr.. Carothers is the worthy pas
tor, upon the ecquirement Of fine toned new
organ from the we'll known establishment of
Erben, Of New; York Prof Dennis has been
engaged az organist, and the new organ will
De brought into service under his practised
hand on to-morror.
ELECTION At a meeting Of the Washing
ton Atheneum, held on the 14th instant, the
following officers were elected for the ensuing
term President, T E. Anderson Vice Do !,
T. M Spencer; Recording Secretary, David
Crawford; Assistant Do, j.. G Mattson FL
nancial Secretary, G. W. Woodward; Treas.
uTer, John Oliver.
FLOWING Sr0sEs.-Two young men were
arrested last night fer throwing stones at a
mouse on street near the canal. They were
both from another city, and drunk. They
were taken to the guard house, where they
remained until this morning, when they were
released on security for better behavior.
HE EXCURSION AND TARGET FIRING of the
nnlon Guards takes place on Monday, the
18th. Persons wishing to go on this pleasant
excursion can take the morning boat which
leaves Washington for the White House at 81
m, and the Navy Yard wharf at O'Clock !;
or they can avail themselves of the afternoon
boat which leaves at 2 p m. See advertise.
ment.
FiRE-A bed and bedstsad in the dwelling
OF Mr.. greenfield, in the Sixth Ward, was ac-
were In the room playing with friction m tches.
Lhe bed and the bedstead were burned, but
no otner furniture seriously injured.
CRihISAL COURT In consequence of the