Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-10-02
EV ENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

HoChH If Il ELLlU EN CE.
RURAL SCHOOLS OF WASHINGTON CousrY.-
The residents OF the country part of tie county
Of Washington, We'll as other citizens in
terested in the subject Of popular education,
will please take notice of the advertisement of
q meeting at the City Hall, on Saturday af-
ternoon next, at 3 O'Clock, to be holden BY the
commissioners appointed to divide that part
of the county into school districts. 1t win be
an occasion Of much interest, and may possibly
be embraced for the consideration Of other
topics relating to county school instruction
sitter the disposal of the one Immediately on
hand. When the commissioners have districtcd
the county, their work will be submitted to
the people interested for their acceptance or
amendment.
The interest manifested on this subject when
under consideration by Congress justifes the
belief that the people of the county, for whose
benefit the act was passed, will give hearty
support to the benefciept measures now be-
foro them. The success of educational efforts
within the city has had happy influence
upon the reigbboring localities, and we have
reason to expect a hearty and efficient co-op-
Grafton in work so honorable to its projectors
and promiing such good results Nat. Int.
MARkRIrER's.-AIuays in passing Markri-
ter's tasty establishment on Seventh street,
we notice a crowd gathered around the show
windows, interested gszers upon the fine en-
cravings there exhibited. Now the mere fact
Of few pictures being there displayed, would
not account for this exhibition of popular inter-
est. The truth is these engravings though
comparatively cheap, are faithful copies of
some of the high priced gems of modern art.
Not unfrequently We have noticed here a
specimen Of the geniss of Mount, that most
original and successful delineator of American
life and scenes. Indoors, Markriter's taste
and artistic eye are demonstrated by the ele-
CANT selection of goods in the paper-hanging
and upholstery line displayed upon his shelves
Were we about to furnish and e. up house
of our own, We should consider his services
and advice invaluable.
WYNAN, THE MAGICIAN, m de his bow again
TO Washington audience, at Odd Fellows
Hail. last night, and as usual was received
with genuine warmth and cordiaity. He is
the same humorous, gentlemanly, intellectual
looking parsonage IS of old, and his perform
ances are, If possible, more attractive than
ever. He brings this time a budget CT the
newest, drO!lest, and most astounding tricks
imaginable, which keep the optics of the au-
diance IN a continual state of dilation, and
convulsas everybody With laughter Wymsn
understands human nature to a nicely, and in
his entertainments gives just that agreeable
variety Of the grotesquc and wonderful which |
interests, occupies, and amuses, without over
firing his audience. We look upon him Rs |
frs. class public benefIctor.
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FINE Aars.-Mr. J. Vannerson so long and
so fsvorably known in this community as the
principle Of 'the Whitehurst Daguerrean
Gsllery," has recently opened a Gallery of
his own at Nos. 424 and 1875 Pennsylvania
avenue Mr.. Vannerson's pictures have So
long been the subject Of unqualified praise,
that we deem the simple announcement Of bis
removal to more extended sphere of action
Cufi In ha or Of he
have heretofore honored his artistic skill. He
has probably taken moro portraits Of our pub
lie men than any other artist Of his years in |
the country, copies of which have been null
tiplied by the lithographer and engraver, and
scattered broadcast Throughout. the land. >
SPo7r.-If Cowper lived in "these parts"
ne would, probably at this tune, be engaged |
IN pOe;iZing about gunners seeking snort in
killing birds, and In condemnation Of that
employment, while he would fad cause for
graduation in the fact that tho ortolan, reed
bird, etc, are leaving the marshes for more
pleasant quarters; expressing no sorrow for
the colds taken by the shooters in the marshes,
in quest Of game. But as those birds are
taking their departure, larger ones are in
prOsPsct-the ducks. The long guns, there
fore, are to be brought into requisition and
the market supplied with that delightful
edible The autumn and winter promise
Committees on ANNEXATION The dele
gates from Georgetown and w ashington met
IN the Aldermen's chamber of the City Hall
and were called to order by their president
last evening at. II O'Clock. After the pro-
csedIngs OF the last meeting were read, Mr.
Miller reported in behalf Of the Washington
committee, that in consequence of the action
OF the Board OF Common Council they consid-
cred their services suspended. This report
caused some explanatory conversation between
the delegates, and II was agreed to adjourn
until called together again by the chairman,
and the committee adjourned.
TIE METROPOLITAN Hook AND LADDER
COMPANY has decided to pay a visit to their
brother hremen Of Richmond, Virginia, ON the
ZOth OF the present month. A letter received
by the committee from the chief Of the ire
department. John A. Fry, Esq, y Of that city,
states that nremans welcome awaits them
there Esputa' band will accompany the ex.
cursionists
Ihs following gentlemen compose the off,
GERS OF the Metropolitan:
W. J. Martin, president; P. NJ Dubant,
chlef marshal; Thomas Stone, LIST vice presi.
dent; Jas. Lewis, "a do; Chas Orme, sec.
rotary; John L. Chauncey, treasurer.
RETURN OF THE GERMAN YAGERs.-The
fagers, on their way home from Philadelphia,
were met at the Baltimore station, yesterday,
oy the Washington Guards, Capt Publ, and
the Germsn Rifemen, Capt. Holdefer, who
escorted them to their quarters in the latter
city Last night they visited, by invitation,
the Front Street Theatre, aud during the time
they remained there Prospects, Cornet Band
gave the auditory q specimen OF their fine
musical performances. At four o'clock this
morning they left Baltimore, and arrived home
IN time for early breakfast We will publish
the particulars Of their visit tomorrow
MARYLAND INSTITUTE FAIR Baltimore be-
Ing so near to Washington, many Of our citi-
ssns will doubtless avail themselves Of the
opening Of the fair to take a trip thither to
witness the elegant display. Our citizens
would, we feel sure, be pleased if the railroad
company would issue round trip tickets, good
over night, so that travellers could leave in the
afternoon train and return the next day