Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-05-14
EV ENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
The JAMESTOWN SOCIETY enjoyed delight
full supper last night at Rupp's. Among those
tbs, Gen. Walter Jones, P. r. Fendall, Esq,
President Of the Society, Auditor Phillips,
ex-Alderman Fitzpatrick, j. Carroll Brent,
Commissioner Blake, the Messrs Tyler, Messrs.
Jameson, Walker, Morft, r. Coyle, Lumkin,
McRae, Huntington, and others. The com
pany sat down to the table at about 10 p. m.
After the cloth was removed, and the read
ing Of a number Of regular toasts, the Society
was addressed by the child of Mount Yer
non," the eloquent g w. P Gusts, and by
the venerable head Of the Washington bar,
Gen. W alter Jones, In speeches overrunning
with beautiful ard patriotic sentiments. The
President OF the Society, Mr.. Fendall, Mr..
Morft, Major McRse, DIR. Blake, Mr.. Cooke,
Mr. bennington, and others briefly responded
to sentiments in appropriate terms
The reference to the late officers OF the 3d.
ciety-Messrs Thomas Richie, John W. Mau.
~, and VIM. NJ Overton, was done In man
ner worthy of the lamented dead.
Good feeling, and that courtesy and frank
ness that marks the Virginia character, pre-
vailed throughout the evening, and until the
small hours Of this morning.
Mr.. Rupp deserves much credit for the
handsome and liberal manner in which he
provided for his guests, and for the excellent
wines and liquors furnished for the occasion.
VISITING FrRnxEN The Good Will Engine
Company Of Philadelphia, accompanied by
Henry's talented Cornet Band, arrived in this
city yesterday by the afternoon train of cars
from Baltimore. The visiting fremen are
sixty-two in number, and all stout men, and
probably as fine looking body Of men as
were ever attached to any company CT fire.
men visiting this city. The splendid engine
which they brought with them was built by
Agnew, of Philadelphia, and has been in SER
vice several years; but the care which has
been taken with il is shown by the fact that
yesterday it looked as good as new The Off
GERS in charge Of the company are Messrs W.
J Pascoe, chief, and G. W. Ogden and Geo.
Murgitroyd, assistant marshals.
The Good Will Company was received at
the railroad depot by the Columbia Fire Com
pany, in citizens dress, and by them con-
Quoted through Pennsylvania avenue to the
Presidents Mansion, and from thence through
the Northern Liberties to the Fifth Ward
and, after iepositing the engine in charge of
the Columbia Company, they proceed to the
United States hotel. They are guests Of the
Columbia.
We understand that it is the intention of
the company to visit the navy yard and Mount
Vernon to day Wetrusttbey will be pleased
with their visit to the metropolis. They are
in excellent hands and every effort will be
made to give them satisfaction.
TIE FAIR OF THE ISLAND LADIES, now be-
ing held at Carusi s saloon, is for an object
that should touch every humane heart, viz
to provide the poor class OF children with de-
cent apparel to attend church and school in.
This is an Ineligible, practical home charity,
and one upon which all denominations can
meet as common ground, we should think.
The ladies of the Island have always shown
themselves foremost in every good work, and
therefore il does not surprise us 10 find them
leading Of in this. We took a look at the
Fair ladies included) last night, and if their
success is half commensurate with the at
tractiVeness of themselves, and the articles
upon their tables, the poor children of the
city may count upon q most satisfactory re-
Punishment Of their wardrobes.
The SEA OF Ice was performed at the Ma.
tional Theatre to a crowded and fashionable
audience. Ii is perhaps the finest spectacle
piece ever produced in this city. The ice
scene must be witnessed to be appreciated
After the breaking of the ice last night, the
audience continued one uninterrupted shout
for many minutes-the effect was really grand.
We would again call attention to the enter
prize and liberality with which the mana ge-
ment Of the National have catered for the
qualification of our citizens.
FoRCIBLE Entry Mr.. Samuel
A. Pugh made complaint to Justices Offutt and
d. Smith that Mrs. Mary A. Conner alias
Mary "A. Van Ness had obtain ed possession of
certain property by forcible entry. The
magistrates went to the premises, and "On
view" and her refusal 10 retire from the house
committed her until she satisfied the law by
paying a fine Of S25. Mrs. Connor was placed
in custody Of officer Parham, VINO gave her
an opportunity to pay the fine, which she did.
h. 10 a,,1 LAY IN.
formed, Is located on Missouri avenue, and
was the property Of the late Gen. Van Ness.
APFLICTISG DIsPENsATIoN--We learn with
pain that the only son Of Mr.. Thornley,, a
beautiful and notwithstanding child of some four
or five years, was accidentally drowned yes
terday afternoon. On the occasion of a late
visit to the penitentiary, Of which Mr. Thorn
ley is the efficient W arden, We noticed this
boy, who by mis- beauty, his childish prattle,
and singularly winning ways, threw perpet
ual sunshine about that sombre edi6ce. The
loss must be felt most bitterly by the afflicted
parents, and they have our most earnest SYM
patty in their terrible bereavement.
TROUBLESOME NEIGHBORs Near the Poto-
mac, in the Seventh Ward, there is a gang Of
cOlored women, who, by the crowds Of men
and boys they attract, keep the neighbOr in
terror. Complaints have been made the
parties have been arrested and have given
security for peace; they return to their houses,
and shortly there occurs another disturbance
in the neighborhoOd.
The police officers of the Seventh Ward
have commenced to operate on this particular
locality, and several property holders have
told us that if this riotous gang can be dis
persed the appearance and value Of property
will increase rapidly.
A ROw.-MOnday evening, a number Of
Germ ans had pic mic in the neighborhood of
the Park. While engaged in their sports
they were attacked by a gang of drunken
men, who raised political rallying cry, and
4 attempted to force themselves in. The Ger
L mans, determined TO enjoy the evening by
themselves, refused them admittance, and
considerable fighting ensusd. officers had
been engaged to preserve order.