Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-04-05

tuesday. 70 AZ 50
w ednesday ............ 81 A
thursday minimum. %
Friday. 40 % As
Saturday ............. Az sO
New moon yesterday morning between II
and l o'clock.
Average height of the thermometer in the
mornings from the 3Oth of March to April 5th,
inclusive 800 o..
MARKET THIEVES This morning two boys
named Andrew alias John Jones, and William
Jeanes, were arrested for being concerned in
stealing from Mrs Ann Miller, pocket book
containing q seven dollar note, FIVE dollar
gold piece and several one dollar pieces, and
quantity of small change not recollected -
Another party had not been arrested. The
lady tried, but could find no officer to hear her
complaints until the party had separated
Jeans and Jones were taken by officer f.
King, and sent to Jail by Captain Birch
These boys were evidently {" old hands," and
we're itinerating.
A SUCCESSFUL "RAISE "A stationary en-
CINE of some two or three tons weight, was
elevated yesterday to its position on the
top of the Capitol in about an hours time,
without accident, under the superintendent
of Mr.. Robert Sleight. A large number of
spectators watched its progress through the
air to its dizzy landing place. The engine is
designed to lower the stone and materials Of
the old dome, and to raise the castings &C.,
for the new one.
The BALL of the American Hook and Lad
der Company on Thursday evening next,
should not be forgotten by terpsichoreans, or
the lovers of the fair sex, as evening of un-
alleged pleasure will be enjoyed by all present.
With the "American" boys will
t.The bright and youthful dancers meet,
With laughing lips and wing d feet"
BREACHES OF THE PEAcE.-Yesterday, sew
eral very respectable ladies and their hus
bands were held to security for peace, by the
Justices Of the Peace. Threats and loud
talks caused them to fear each other, and to
prevent a general row this course was pur
sued. The day previous several females
were held to security by Justice Ofutt. The
Stoddard and Parham.
CENTRE MARKET.-This morning there was
quite crowd Of purchasers, and a supply of
provisions about sufficient for them. The
gangways were often blocked up by the
crowds. 1t was suggested that the inconveni-
ence caused by these crowds might be in part
prevented if ladies would hold their meetings
just outside the market line on sale days, or
leave their baskets in the scale house till their
conversations were ended.
QUITE CROWD was collected yesterday in
front of the Naval Monument in the Capitol
grounds, gazing at some gutta percha mail
bags, which were floating in the water, the
design of the inventor being to demonstrate
their capability of protecting nails from wet.
A placard affixed to the railing explained
them to be " Allen's mail bags, full Of papers"
KIDwELL's Ice We learn that the north
ern dealers in ice, owing to the unusual mild
ness of the past winter, design increasing the
rates for ice this summer, in view of its anti
cipated scarcity. Those who expect to want
the article, had therefore better contract with
Mr.. Kidwell for their summer supplies, before
prices 60 up. Sec advertisement.
NUIsANCEs Several gentlemen have asked
US to call the attention Of the proper authori-
ties to certain lots that might be prevented
from becoming nuisances if attended to in times
We presume the authorities know all about
those lots as they have been complained of
before.
HIGHWAY RoBBERY-A gentleman was
knocked down few nights since on the Cap
itol Hill, and gold watch valued at $50 was
stolen from him His cries for help was heard
by the guards, who ran to his relief, but the
villains, four in number, hearing them ap-
proach. decamped suddenly, taking with them
the watch.
IDENTIFIED.-Thi morning, two axes con-
shutting portion of the goods stolen by Bar
ton and Moody, who were convicted at the
late term of the Criminal Court, and sentence
ed to the Penitentiary, were Identified by
Mrs. Duvsll as her property.
GRACE CHURCH FAIR. Tonight is the last
night of this interesting festival, and will
doubtless be fully attended, as every body
must wish TO purchase some memento to recall
the delightful hours spent here during the
continuance Of the fair.
WOOD AND CoAL-During the past week
the merchants on the canal have been receiv-
ing wood and coal to replenish their stock
If the water continues at its present depth a
week or two longer, the supply will be sufici-
ent for present use.
OUR GEoRGETowS READERS will find natter
Of interest in the advertisement of Mr.. Hiram
Wright. ride behind fast horse, in a good
carriage, is one of the Injuries of existence,
and We should say that Mr. Wright is Just the
man to enable one to attain such a desirable
good thing.
FIRE The alarm last night was caused by
a brilliant light in the direction of Rockville.
1t may have been caused by burning woods,
and has originated several alarms. The fire.
men were out, but returned to their engine.
houses after long run in the direction Of the
light.
HE CRY DISPATCH, We hear, is working to
charm, enabling correspondents to send let
tiers and obtain answers with almost telegraph
ic CELEBRITY: Such an enterprise has been very
much needed here, and we are glad to see it
brought into successful operation.
dRASD BALL OF THE TERPsIcHORE CLUB
knowing the gentlemen comprising this club
we can guarantee to those who may attend
taeir ball fine time. The ball comes of on
Monday night next at Columbia Hall.
DRAFT OF MARINES left this city yester.
day for Norfolk Via Baltimore fhev are
designed for the United States ship Ports.
mouth.
NJ COMMUNICATED
Mr.. Editor: Will you be kind enough 10
eau the attention Of our public authorities to
the Qls1raceful and uOWhoIaSo,,a l;.:.-