Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-05-31
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IoPoIt nss ooon ciIcul6teQ Dy some OF the
Know Nothings that, at q meeting held one
night last week over Farnham's. DR.. Ma
gruder spoke disparsgingly of the Methodists
and their clergymen. The statement is ut
teriy untrue. DR. Magruder only spoke of one
clergyman by name, who, in this city, had dis
graced his sacred calling by the course he had
thought proper to pursue in politics; and ar
gued to show that all clergymen, of whatsver
denominations, committed themselves to du-
plicity and falsehood by taking the oaths and
obligations heretofore imposed by the Know
Nothing order. Not q word has the Doctor
ever said derogatory to the character of the
Methodists rs a sect. We have reason to know
that no one has more exalted opinion of the
great body Of this highly respected denomina-
tion Of christians than be has and he has not
failed to give expression to this sentiment
whenever the subject has been alluded to.
NATIONAL TaEArRE.-To-night, our favor
lite Jefferson takes his benefit his farewell
beneht. We are sure it will be substantial
one; for Mr.. Jefferson has won the hearty re-
gard and admiration Of our citizens, almost as
much by his modesty and moral worth, as by
his eminent professional talent. While we
see actors OF not half this gentleman's ability
setting themselves up az stars, and practising
every device to attain an ephemerai popular
ity, Mr.. Jefferson has, with rare modesty,
been content to devote his talent and industry
to making strong and efficient stock COM
pany. We wish him an OVERLOOKING benefit
prosperous Old World trip, and every sue.
cess in after life
great bill is offered tonight The ex.
cellent comedy of Paul Pry, in which, of
course, Jefferson takes the part Of Paul, with
his white hat and umbrella, opens the even
ing entertainment; then we have the fine
nautical drama of -" The Ocean Child" Mr.
N&nGr bal 60 NJ
Jefferson sings Wilkins and his Dinah with
most approved dolorOusness Jefferson after
wards psrsonates the hump-backed tyrant, in
Richard III, in manner which is bound to
bring down the house. The performance of
Weber's fine band will give additional eciat
to the occasion.
Run Orr.-A clothing merchant, Mr.. Bien,
has been losing goods for a long time past, and
his suspicious rested on a clerk in his em ploy
Ibe services of county officers Kimball aud
Norwood were obtained, and by them a trap
Was laid to detect the thief. purchase of
goods was made by Officer Norwood, who
marked the money be gave in payment. This
morning, the officer informs us, the clerk had
discovered that he was caught, and to avoid
prosecution in the Criminal Court left the
city. Mr.. Bien cannot say what the amount
Of his loss Is. The officers deserve credit for
clerk 10 10 fault of theirs.
RANAwAY.-Y ssterday, a pair Of horses
attached to a hack ran down Twelfth street to
Pennsylvania avenue, where they turned and
ran over dray, frightening the colored dri
yer nearly out of his wits. The coach upset
near the corner of Eleventh street and was
considerably damaged. Fortunately no one
was injured by the occurrence. The hack
hOrSag fa NJ
ner.
TRIALs.-Justice Clark was busily engaged
this morning with the trial of about thirty
cases against the fighting boys who have been
occupying the streets and public grounds in
the Seventh Ward as battle fields. A number
have been held to security for peace, and
othersdissmissed. The boys sometimes attack.
ed grown persons of both sexes, striking them
with stones and chasing them off of the streets
Black and white were engaged.
GUNNAKER OF Moscow, ceMPLErB-The
New York Ledger, June 7, has the conclusion
Of the Gunmaker Of Moscow All the maya
Zines for Jane, also all the New York and
Philadelphia literary newspapers, for sale ut
Shillington's BoOkselling and Stationery Es-
Establishment.
HE WEATHER for two or three DAYS past
has been remarkably cool, and we learn from
several farmers that there was considerable
frost In various portions of adjoining counties.
Warm clothing was very comfortable, and pro-
lection for the eyes against the dust and small
pebbles considerably in demand.
LEsLIE's LADIES' GAZETTE is the only re-
liable medium Of fashion The June number,
which is for sale at Shillington's Book and
Stationery Establishment, contains a splendid
cOlorea steel engraving, full length figures,
the latest Paris, London, and New York Fash
ions. -
NOTWITHSTANDING the many reports of the
critical condition of Senator Sumner, we learn
that he has been steadily improving for the
last two days. He passed comfortable night
His physicians, who held a consultation al ten
o'clock this morning, still enjoin strict repose.
The NEW YORK LEDGER, the Flag of our
Union, and Ballou's Pictorial for June 9TH, one
week in advance, at the Northern Liberties
Bookstore, 327 Seventh street, between K and
l. streets.
PIc-NIo.-The English Lutheran Sabbath
School give one Of their pleasant pic mics at
Arlington Spring on Wednesday next. The
boat leaves the FOurte enth street bridge at
"a o'clock in the morning.
The INFANTRY EXCURSION to the White
House comes off on Monday, June 9th, please
bear in mind.
A Mayoralty squib for the Doctor.
Rally men rally men, to meet the modest In.
Who bears the name and title OF &C Doctor Ma