Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-04-03


ton fer the last six months, held an election
of officers last night, as follows:
Henry King, unanimously reelected Presi-
dent.
A. Strauss, Vice President.
5. King, unanimously reelected Treasurer.
5. Bower, Recording Secretary.
b. Cowfmann, Financial Secretary.
b. Cowfmann, j. Strauss, W. Rohchild, 5.
Samslag, and H. Nachmann, Board of Cura-
tors
]. Stein, j. Freierich, and V. Heimberger,
Library Committee.
The election was followed by supper, which
passed off delightfully."-, with speeches, toasts,
&c.
NATIONAL THEATRE.-Such a rainy disa-
greeable night as was last night, generally
throws a damper both on actors and audience,
but Jefferson's irresistible '' Pillicoddy" got
every body in good humor, in the opening
farce, and after that with sprightly charming
Miss Agnes Robertson. In the following pieces,
there was no tagging in the spirit OF the per-
formance
Tonight Miss Robertson appears Bob
Nettles," and as Marian in "The Young
Actress" Jefferson will do Justice to the part
of Bob Ticket in "The Alarming Sacri-
ice'
DISTINGUISHED ARRIvALs.-Our streets be-
gin to hustle with celebrated circus perform
ers, who come to break a lance at the ap-
preaching tournament We understand that
several new entries have been made, and
more coming These Equestrian Fetes will be
more attractive than any circus performance
we have ever yet had, as the chivalry of the
profession will be here to compete. 1t is I'M
derstood that the whole affair will be arrang-
ed after the style Of a regular circus, and that
Preparations for deciding who are the winners,
will not be made until the latter end of the
week.
TRIAL.-This morning Justice Daniel Smith
was busily engaged in hearing the testimony
in the case Of the United States against boy
named Peterson A number of witnesses were
SWORD, and among them twomagistrates Coun-
Sci was employed on both sides, and they were
giving the witnesses very close examination.
The boy is charged with false swearing, but
the case had not been decided when we left
| the Office.
SrONING HOUSES.-Severalme men were charged
| last night with stoning houses. We hope they
| do not intend to enter into the organized
bands accustomed to such conduct. Some of
| the gentlemen are growing old, and their
| children are apt to follow the example they
| set. We trust the fact that their actions are
| always known to the officers will prevent them
| from repeating the attack made last night, if
| respect for themselves and their families can
not.
CIRCUIT CoURr.-Y esterday, the Court and
| jury were engaged in hearing the arguments
of counsel in the case of Quantrill as Ran
dour. 1t is an appeal, We learn, from the de-
cision of Justice of Peace, aud excites con-
siderable interest among those who congregate
| In the court room. The case had not been
decided when we left
Cross FIRING This morning Thomas Beall
Mary Beall, and Henry Briscoe, were brought
before Justice Clark. All were plaintiffs, and
all defendants. They swore that they were in
bodily fear of each other having been threat
ened, severally, with death, cracked heads,
walloping, &c. All were ordered to give Sc
curity for peace.
| REFRIGERATORs 1T seems almost Joke
to recommend such an article with the tenn.
| perature at the figure it is at thu present
| writing, but we may be sure there is warm
weather in store for US, and in order to be pre-
pared for that contingency we do advise our
readers to purchase One of McGregors admi-
rable refrigerators.
| SUPREME COURr.-Yesterday- o. Daniel
South ct al, plaintiffs in error, as. the State Of
Maryland, use of Jonathan w. Pottle This
| cause was argued by Hon. John Nelson for
the plaintiffs in error, and by Messrs. Dobbir
aud Reverdy johnson for the defendant in er
| ror. Adjourned. --
LECTURE Temperance Hall was filed las
| night, on the occasion Of the lecture of Rev
Mr.. Cross, notwithstanding the unfavorable
state of the weather Mr. C. dished up the
anticipated feast of horrors Of the "Maris
Monk. school for the delectation of his hear.
ers.
FIRE.-Tuesday night an old frame build
ing, unoccupied, and situated on L, between
4 TUaDtu.aaoauA TUnn I'd ctr 70
burned by some incendiary 1t belonged t.
the estate of the late DR.. Linthicum of George
town.
| JUST TEE SEAsoN.-Note the tempting array
of Roses, Fruit trees, Ornamental Shrubbery
| etc, etc., offered by A Jardin, Florist and MUIR
| serymau, corner Of Connecticut avenue and
NJ street.
| FRENCH MILLINERY.-Mrs Davidson open:
| beautiful assortment Of French hats to-day
| Sec advertisement.
The LEAP YEAR PARTY comes of to-nigh,
at Island Hall. Hurrah.
| GRACE CHURCH Fair is open tonight over
Farnham's Book Store. Walk up!
The MARION RIFLES BALL comes off tc.
| night, and will no doubt be pleasant affair
| WATCH RErURNs.-Nu cases for trial this
| morning, aud but single ledger, who was dis
| missed.
An Escaped Murderer.
FAIRFAX COURT HoUsF, April 3, 1856.
Editor Of the Star: William III. Keene,
confined in the Jail of Fairfax County, for the
brutal murder of Lewis @ Hall, escaped
therefrom, being aided from without He is
about As years Old, feet 10 or IL inches
high, broad shoulders and stout made, long
hair and bashy whiskers, high cheek bones,
large nose turned up and spreading at the