Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-06-10
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

TIE MAYORS APPoIsTMEyTs.-Yeste
afternoon, his honor, Mayor Magruder, made
a selection Of officers to serve during his ad
ministration. The following is the list:
Corporation Attorney-James M. Carlisle,
vice Jos. II. Bradley.
Commissioner of Improvements-J. L. Raw
lings, vice W. Harkness.
Commissioners of Washington Asylum
Washington Bruner, Geo. III. Fulmer, and E.
f. Qdeen, vice Theodore Wheeler, j. p White,
and b W. Reed. Physician-A w. Miller,
NJ D., vice DR.. Geo. Nj Dove. {ntendant-
John Il. Queen, vice VIM. Dixon.
Clerk of the Centre Market-John W aters,
vice Leonard Storm.
Scavenger for First Ward-Wm Barr, vice
Geo. T. McGlue
Police officers First district-R. H. Degges
and j. T. May, vice w ashington Hurley and
j. B. Pearce. Second district-Jos. William
son and VIM. IL. flaming, vice W. A. Boss
and w. ii. Bsrnaclo. Third district-Jno W.
Reynolds, vice J. r. Cuttings. Fifth district
Hugh Dougherty, Jos. Mitchell, and Reuben
Collins, vice j. Simonds, Jno. III. Wise, ard
j. NJ Busher. Sixth Observation-Disclosures EIDE
lin and VIM. Harper, vice JnO. A. Willett and
Adams.
Auxiliary Guard-John Mills, Captain,
vice James III. Birch. Members.-Frederick
A. Neitz. William Lloyd, Charles T. Griffin,
Edward Short, Francis Ward, Lewis r. Den
ham, John II. Sessford, George III. Langley,
Richard Stops, David Davis John Ricketts,,
Lewis Z. Barkhart, VIM. Daw, VIM. Horner,
Henry S. Ward, Joseph CarIicO, Geo. Evans,
John B. Frere, Jas. Suit, John Halle, Frank
lin Birkhead, John Z s. Hilton, B Donnelly,
Joseph Goodyear, Joseph E Birch, William
Bird, Joseph S. Norwood, James Mcfarland,
JOS. 2. Hough, and Nicholas Drum.
The LIGHT INFANTRY EXCURSION YEsTER-
DAY As was naturally to have been expected
the excursion trip given by the Infantry yes
terday, was handsomely carried out, and most
thoroughly enjoyed by all who were so lucky
as to be present. The smplest arrangement
was made by the Infantry for the comfort and
convenience of the excursionists by the pro-
yiding of morning and afternoon boat on the
down trip, and also two return trips, a boat
leaving the White House at 6 p. m, and an
other at 8 p N. A more delightful day could
not have been picked from the three hundred
and sixty-fve Of tho year; the air being de-
lghtfully cool after the rain, and all nature
decked in its gsyest cOlOrs, as if in honor Of
the occasion. Arrived at the White House,
the exeursiOnists set about enjoying them
selves, according to their different tastes Es.
puta's fine band was OF course brought into
full requisition in the dancing saloon; the
bowling alley had its dsvotees; the swings
were freighted and exercised to their utmost
capacity; while other parties seated them
selves in the grassy glade, Of the forest, and
With so many opportunities for happiness it
would be strange if each person present did
not find something enjoyable, as indeed was
demonstrated by the unwillingness with which
the summons to go on board on the final re-
turn trip was Obeyed. Long live the Infantry
and when they next do sail abroad may we be
there TO see
By the way, we would advise the managers
of contemplated excursion parties to provide
themselves in advance with the wherewithal
to pay the boat companies, as il seems in con-
sequence Of some delinquencies on the part of
excursion parties in times past, the captains
Of the boats are now instructed to levy for pay
before the service is completed Such de-
mand was made yesterday by Captain COrson
when the boat reached Alexandria, but luck
lily the Infantry managers had the means
abundantly forthcoming to liquidate in ad-
vance. Other excursiOnists might not be so
well provided, hence this caution.
NATIONAL THEArRE.--Mrs Farren was
greeted with warm appreciation by the dis
eliminating audience assembled at the Ma
tiOnsl last night In the new drama of Peg
Wofhngton, adapted from Reade's novel Of
that name, she made great hit, and we think
the management would do we'll to have the
play repeated. Az Jane Shore, Mrs Fsrren
has always been considered as having no su.
perlor, II an equal, upon the stage, and her
with that carefulncss Of define alton, by which
she has made the part wholly her own
Tonight she appears as Lucretia Borgia, in
which character We think no living actress
approaches her. The play is no favorite of
ours, 0ut we are aware that ii has hosts of ad =
mIers, and these will do we'll to enjoy Mrs
tarren's mastery acting as Lucretia That
dlyertiDg piece, The Bear Hunters, which went
OF so successfully the other night, will con /.
eiude the performances.
CoURT OF CLAIMS y yesterday, Richard
Martin Young, Esq, Of this city, was admitted
10 prsetlse as an attorney and counsellor Of
this court.
The opinion of the court in the case Of ia,
Beatty executors Us the United States in
that OF Emmett Fadder rs. the United States
and In that Of Ii. and T. W. Myer ps the
United States, was delivered by Judge Scar
The argument in favor Of the claim ants in
the case Of Mary Z. D. BIaney Us. the United
States was made by Mr. Rockwell, who was
followed In favor Of the government by the
solicitor; when the case was submitted for the
decision Of the court. Adjourned.
BOYS ON THE RIVER Several gentlemen
have requested Us to warn the boys of the
danger OF staying upon the river in small
boats when heavy storms ars approaching
ineSe young water dogs seem rather to court
danger when a storm approaches, and when
me Tlnd IS highest, the little skiff, manned
oy those Juvenile tars, shoot from the shore
into deep water, and can be seen along the
channels, floating like corks upon the waves,
while the little sailors shout and laugh at the
danger Several small boats were capsized in
the river Thursday, but fortunately no lives
were lost. The parents Of these chaps should
keep an eye upon them.
INTERESTING BIBLE PREsESrArIoN.-The
meeting Of Lebanon Lodge, No 7, of Free
Masons, held last Friday evening, was the
occasion of presentation by w. NJ. VIM. j.
Knees, in behalf the lodge, of Handsome
copy Of the Bible, to P: N. John McDuelI, as
mark Of esteem and appreciation of his past
services. Capt. McDuell is one Of the Oldest
and most efficient members Of the masonic
fraternity, and well merits the compliment