Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-10-29
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Ex-ALDERNAN SNrH-A short time since
we alluded to o rumor creditipg ex-Alderm an
John l.. Smith of the Seventh Ward Of this city
with the intention Of purchasing and publish,
ing hereafter the Baltimore know kothlng)
Democrat. We now learn that this story is
mistake. Our comfortable, good. humored, fat
friend entertains no idea Of Abandoning W ASH
ington. Though Know Nothingism is essen
TALLY at discount among Us and Is likely to
be worth hereafter far less than nothin@, he
has no desire TO "cuss and quit his ola as
socistions We rejoice to hear it for though
far ssunder from him in politics we Lave
ever regarded him as q useful and puolic.
spirited citizen of Washington, and should re
greet moro than one can express TO miss from
among us his genial countensnce and graceful
figure, more especially with the knowledge
that ne was actively engaged in burning
bole In his pocket through the means of q
Know Nothing party paper speculation.
A RAcE.-The Sixth Ward is usually so
quiet and orderly, that a serious disturbance
Is very seldom heard of, yet little incidents
sometimes occur to excite the residents in va
rious portions Of the Ward. On Monday
man was seen to start from a house on Fifth
street east at a $40 pace, and fast behind
him a female who appeared to be very anx-
ious TO overtake him The spectators beca me
excited, and business was suspended for few
moments to allow the workmen to see the
sport. The man increased his speed, and the
woman seeing that the gap was widening be-
tween herself and iege lord, and that encum.
chance Of overtaking him, gave up the chase
The sfair grew out Of . difference between
the couple, who we're husband and wife, and
the former not liking to settle on the terms
proposed by his spouse, thought proper to es-
caps In the manner described.
A BEAUTIFUL PARADE The military CON-
pany composed of students of George town Col
1ege was out in full force yesterday under
their accomplished officers, and preceded by
fne brass band. They marched around the
heights and took occasion to pay military
hOnors to the venerable Major Nourse, by
whom and his estimable family they were gra-
ciously received indeed, at his residence They
were accompanied by dashing dozen Of their
fellow collegians en- cheUat The afternoon
was beautiful, and the gallant young fellows
appeared to enjoy their parade amazingly
They made as fine a military show as can be
presented By any volunteer company in the
District Of Columbia. We would suggest to
them the prOPriety of parading at least once
during the present delightful season through
the principal thOroughiares of Washington.
TIE Cross CASES Robert Cross appeared
yesterday for further hearing before Justice
Jas. H. Birch, and the cases were disposed of
as follows: The gambling house case was dis
missed, Cross showing that the house was rent.
ed by him TO other persons at the time. For
selling liquor without license he was fined ten
dollars and costs an error which the Justice
intends tocorrect, the Law making the penalty
twenty dollars. On the charge Of harboring
slaves he was dismissed for want of sufficient
evidence. The peace warrant was dismissed
the wstchmen on those beats declaring that
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Mr.. Maury appeared for the Corporation and
Mr.. Martin for the defence.
DEMOCRATIC MEETISGs.-There is to be
Democratic meeting al the Battalion Old
Fields, Prince Georges county, Maryland,
this afternoon, at which the Hon. John M.
Causin Is expected to speak. s..
On Thursday, it will be remembered, the
great Prince Georges county barbecue comes
of at Laurel, where the people will be adj
dressed by Senators Pratt and Pearce, Col.
Thos. II. Holt, Of Ky, and others.
W. ID. Wallach addresses the people on Fri
day night next at Rockville, and on the next
day at the POOlesville, Montgomery county,
barbecue --'
SOMETHING new UNDER THE SUN.-The res.
taurant opened on the south side Of Pennsyl.
vania avenue by j. De Sauies is one Of the
completest establishments of the kind in Wash
ington The proprietor who is noted in this
city for keeping, always, FIRST class house
has fitted il up with capital taste, spsring no
reasonable expense to make it an agreeable
resort for gentlemen who have no fancy TO be
thrown into contact with rowdies when seek
ing the comforts and luxuries Of an eating
house We perdict for his establishment the
heavy run Of business it deserves.
An UNWILLING WITNESS Yesterday, Mr.
r. Humphrey was summoned to testify in the
cases of the Corporation against Robt. Cross,
but he refused TO answer the summons. The
officer tried TO induce him te appear without
making trouble, but be said he would rather
90 TO jail than swear against Cross. At the
time Of trial be did not appear, and an attach
Elent was issued for him. He was brought to
the Off 90 and refused to testify. The decision
OF the Magistrate 10 commit him to Jail for
contempt, and the request of the parties that
he should testify, induced him TO give evil
dence.
Tag COMING INAUGURATION The Boston
papers say that the Washington Light Infan
try of Boston have voted to visit this city on
tho 4th Of March next, to be present at the
Inauguration of the President They have
adopted new dress cap, Of a beautiful pat
tern, TO De worn on the occasion, . I'D are
making other Improvements in their full dress
uniform
From all the indications, the Inauguration
mense numbers Of the people Of the United
Stttes.
COSDITIoS OF Mr.. SCRIvKNER.-We.are in
formed that Mr.. Scrivener, who was SO badly
injured on Friday night, is still lying in a very
dangerous condition at the Washington mfr
mary. His leg is broken in two places below
the knee, and though great care has been Ia
ken to save the limb, his friends fear its ulsi
mate loss. He is under the care Of the skill
ful physicians and attendants at the Infr-
mary. -.
MASONIC ELEcTIoS.-We understand that
at eonvOcatiOn Of Washington Royal Arch
Chapter, No. 10, of this District, held on Mon
day evening last, under dispensation from
Grand High Priest Courtney, of Baltimore,
the following officers were elected for the en-
suing year: Herman II. Heath, 4 High Priest;
n Towle, L King; John Holroyd. e.
Scribe; John Bayne, Treasurer.
A DEMOCRATIC Meeting came off yester-
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