Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-22

Washington, and by druggists generally.
IMPORTANT TO GAS CONSUMERS " Cir
culsr" which appeared a few days since in our
columns, recommending the filing of gas me-
ters with alcohol or whisky to prevent their
freezing, seems to have given rise TO consider
able apprehension in regard to the expense
involved, which we think it advisable to cor.
rect. The rules specified in the Circular refer
exclusively to the Slze of tie meter (which is
marked on a brass plate on its 'front.' and not
to the number of lights used in the house It
is probable that fully three fourths of all the
metres used in this city are "Htrss Heht'
metres, to fill one Of which with whisky would
: cost effy cents.
ARRESTED Yesterday, officers Williamson
and Tanning arrested a man named John
Kelly on charge of stealing horse barouche
and harness from Richard Cridler. He came
from Leesburg with Mr.. Cridler, who on his
arrival gave the horse and vehicle in charge
Of Kelly to take to a livery stable. Kelly sold
the horse to Mr.. John Kane and the vehicle
and harness to Mr. Jas. Donnelly, and the
same night broke into Rainey's stable to get
the horse out again. He was taken to the
guard house, and this morning was sent to Jail
for court, by Justice Birch.
We WOULD CALL THE ATTENTION of the
readers Of the Star to our friend Shillington's
large and elegant assortment Of Gift Books,
Juveniles. Games, Ladies' Work Boxes and
Writing Desks, very handsome bound Bibles
and Prayer Books, Card Cases, Gold Pens,
Pen Knives, Purses, Backgammon Boards,
Portfolios, and thousand other different fancy
articles, suitable for presents for the holidays
By calling early q better selection can be
made, and the crowd of the holidays avoided.
RUSAWAY.-Saturday night, when the storm
. was at the highest, pair Of horses ran down
the avenue at desperate pace, dragging a
coach after them and alarming passengers on
the street, who, on account Of the darkness
were unable TO decide which was the safest
road 20 take. From whence they started or
where they stopped We have not been able TO
learn. II was supposed the driver had left
them to seek shelter from the rain, and the
horses were taking Decline for shelter also.
ANEw DEHocRArIc ASSOCIATION On Sat.
urday night last about one hundred persons
met at Temperance Hall to form 90 National
Democratic Association" Lucien Peyton,
Esq, was elected its president, and - Sproule,
ESQ. its secretary. Various appropriate res
OlutiOns were passed, and speeches were made
by Messrs. Wagner, Sproule and others, ere
they adjourned in high spirits.
CRIMINAL CoURr Saturday, the following
cases were disposed of: Christian krouse, as
sault and battery, acquitted; VIM. Sullivan,
assault and battery with intent to kill, guilty
Of the assault only.
Today the court was engaged with the case
Of - Donaldson, charged with an assault
and battery on Jacob Shoemaker.
1ESTH STREET BRIDGE.-Ano her dangerous
accident occurred last night to a gentleman
crossing Tenth Street bridge, which is in
diispidated condition. This is the third we
| have heard of in the last fortnight Whoever
Mas the charge Of the bridge IN question is
laying the foundation for heavy damages
against the Corporation Of Washington.
TIE RIvER-The Alexandria Gazette says
the river below that city, is nearly free Of ice
aud navigation again open There is a guam
tity Of floating ice in the river between that
place and W ashIngton, and the steamboats, on
Saturday were unable TO run. The steamer
for Aqua Greek, from Washington, however
makes her trips regularly.
BEAUTIFUL Piano FoRrEs.-A musical friend
at our elbow suggests puff for John T. Ellis s
Piano Fortes, but We know they require no
hing Of the kind. They sing their own praises
He keeps none but the best, and has the largest
stock We ever saw In any one establishment
Really what handsome present a piano forte
would make.
GRACE CHUKCH FESTIVAL closes to night
when q great number Of articles admirably
adapted for Christmas presents will be dis
posed Of Al interesting Sunday School Fes-
tiyal takes place in the Fair room this after
noon, whel the little ones Of the school will be
treated I, an abundance Of good things
IsEFUL HIsf.-The New York Mirror
cannd understand why it is that men whose
pock6s are so full Of money that they can
hardy get their hands into them, will compel
Dor newspaper carrier to call a doscn times
for. little bill. thus earning it twice over.
Tar Two SUPERB FULL-GRAsD CHIckERISe
PIANOS used by Thalberg and Gottschalk on
Saturday, night, will, We learn, be left for sale
at he music store Of Mr.. Richard Davis We
hive seen a testimonial from Mr.. Thalberg,
.ntifyiDg to the superior excellence Of these
Is:ruments. -
SAVED 90 Saturday night, two gentlemen
licked up drunken and nearly drowned In
iiyidual from q flooded gutter in the Fourth
Ward. he vas taken TO the guard-h
dried, lectursd and dismissed.
FALSE ALARE.-Yesterday afternoon, some
boys succeeded in creating an alarm of FIRE; but
the frenen soon discovered the trick, and
there was no excitement
To-MoREow We shall publish our Christmas
record. afording q complete and convenient
guide to our readers in making their holiday
purchases
Tors AND GTT-Booxs, for the holidays, At
4 the Northern Liberties Book Store, 327 Sew
4 cath street, above the Market
WArcH RETURNS IT Francis, disorderly,
laid fine and costs; W. Hill, resisting an off,
! Ger, security and costs; NJ Duncan. disorderly,
dismissed; John Kelly, lsrsenysjail; Edelin,,
threats, security.