Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-05-28
NATIONAL THEArRr.-The bill at the thea

TO night, the ever-attractive comedy Of |
q The Serious Family" is to be performed, |
with Jefferson as the renowned Aminidab |
Sleek, Boniface as tho rollicking Mark Muir |
ply Mcguire, Adams as Charles Torrens, |
Mrs. Jefferson as the captivating and coquett- |
ish widow, Miss Devlin as the pretty but |
serious Mrs. Torrens, and Mrs. Boniface as
the rebelious Emma Much curiosity is felt
to see Jefferson in this character, and our pri.
vate opinion is, that he will come out strong
to night Mr. Jefferson also " oficiates'l to.
night as Jenny Twitcher, in the Golden
Farmer, in which part he will be apt to
make folks laugh some. Altogether, more
effective draw upon the risibles can hardly
be conceived, than the performance tonight
is likely to afford. Tomorrow night, Hackett
as Falstaff.
EXCURSION AND Pic Nc OF GRACE CHURCH
(lsLAND) SUNDAY SCHOOL We learn that the
Thomas Collyer has been chartered by the
Grace Church Sunday School for an excur-
sion down the river on the 4th of June, and
that every pains has been, and will be, taken
by those having the affair in hand to ensure
the comfort, enjoyment, and safety of the little
ones and their friends. The worthy pastor of
Grace church. the Rev. Mr.. Holmead, in his
announcement, last Sunday, Of the excursion,
engaged for himself and the teachers of the
school to take the children upon the excursion
quently the parents and friends of the little
folks may feel every security in their being
we'll cared for. cordial invitation extended
to schools of other denominations to partici-
pate in the affair is, we learn, likely to be re-
sponded to in a corresponding spirit of good
feeling, and thus the excursion has the prom
ise, on all sides, of ample success and enjoy.
ment. The excursion is for the benefit of the
Library Of Grace Church Sunday School, and
this fact alone should ensure it the fullest
support and encouragement.
SECOND WARD ANTI-KNow NOTHING MEET
ING.-At meeting of the Anti-Know Meth
ipgs of the Second Ward, held on Tuesday
evening, agreeably to public notice, in the
house of Mr.. Clements, corner of L and
Twelfth streets, the following resolution, Of
Tered by MI J. L. Halliday, was unanimously
adopted
ReSoIUed, That the act of Mr. F. Jefferson,
one Of our representatives. in exposing the
corruptions Of the Know Nothing City Coun-
ellis In sustaining member of their Board in
accepting and retaining an Office of profit IN
der the Corporation in defiance Of the laws,
for which exposure Mr. Jefferson has been
honored with vote of censure from the CO.
horts of Know NOthingism and corruption,
meets with our warmest approval and com
meDdation, and entities him to the thanks Of
every citizen who wishes ID exclude cOrrup-
ton from our municipal offices.
The meeting then adjourned till Friday
evening, same place.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS The annual report of the
Trustees of the Public Schools of this city for
the year ending October, 1855 just published,
shows the schools to be in healthy condition,
but recommends various improvements which,
LOT the most part, strikes US as judicious; es-
peclally so do We conceive to be the recommep-
dation OF the introduction Of vocal music as a
branch of study in tie public schools. The
inconvenience and inadequacy Of our school
room accommodations is dwelt upon, and the
need Of reform in this particular is urged in
q manner which should bring conviction and
ensure a,remedy for prevailing defects.
PAINFUL ACCIDENr.-Thos C. Dom, ESQ
was painfully injured yesterday, while re
moving some bricks from an old chimney in |
the rear of his Office. While lifting some of |
the lower brick portion Of the upper work
fell and caught his hand, severely bruising
aad crushing his fingers. He stepped back
TO his office, and the next moment faint |
ed and fell with his face on the pavement.
cutting and bruisiRg his face. He was taken |
care OF by number OF gentlemen who were
near at the time, and soon recovered sufficient
u 10 walk to his residence.
TwOoP THE CAsEs.-Yesterday Jno. Keefe,
orange dealer, charged W. Mesdley with the |
larceny OF two oranges valued at five cents; |
and also with an assault on him at the Union |
once, by turning the hose attached to the en- |
glnc at that office upon him thereby satura- |
ting his clothing with water. Justice Smith |
dismissed the larceny case, but held Mesdley |
to security Tor peace liz the assault case.
SALE OF GOVERNMENT LoTs-The sale OF |
Government lots was commenced yesterday |
afternoon at MsGuire's auction rooms. and |
will DE resumed this afternoon, May %, at ST |
O'clock. All Of the lots advertised after LII |
remain to be sold. Those wishing to buy |
Government lots should bear in mind tn at this |
Is the last opportunity, as there is no more |
Government land in the city to be sold.
ENTRY THIEvBs.-Last night, four colored |
boys entered the residence of Capt p Barton !
hey, and stole number Of hats, umbrellas,
&C., belonging to various gentlemen who were
there One Of the boys, Richard Cole, was |
caught In the act by a gentleman, and taken |
to the guard house Three others, Lem. Har-
ris, Lloyd Brooks. and lilly Harris, were ar !
rested by Officer Plowman.
IN JAIL.-AnthOny Bias who was confined
In Jail previously, was tried this morning ON
a charge Of assault and threats, and he was
fully committed. He was also accused of omen |
profanity, breach Of the municipal law, and |
was ordered to pay fine and costs. The trial |
was before Justice MOrsell.
FIRST WARD ASTI-KSOw-NOrHIyG NonINa- |
TON We are requested to call attention 10 |
he advertisement Of a meeting of anti Know
othlngs of the First Ward tonight to nomi- |
nate candidate for AIderI. an n place of DR..
SlagIuder, resigned A full attendance is de- |
Sirabie.
The HIGH WIND Of yesterday played the mis-
chief with the river craft, and in some in
stances did serious damage. It is reported
that, among other casualties, long boat was /
'apsized and sunk and that a man in her
cabin was drowned.
The CASE Of the United States AGAINST W.
Woodward, who was charged with forgery.
vas disposed Of yesterday by Justice HollIngs,
head, who held Mr.. Woodward to bail In tho
um Of 81 600 for his appearance at the Grim |
nal court.
WATCH Returns Tom Henson, fighting:
all. Martha Thicker DRINK and diqordarlD