Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-10-15
TEE FIRE DEpARrxEsr.-On Monday night

expressed their opinion as to the present con.
dition of the IRE department in this CITY. The
subject under consideration was the bill
changing the Northern Liberties engine house
into school house, and appropriating $4,000
for the purchase Of q lot, and the erection OF
TWO story house thereon for the use Of said
company.
Mr.. Busey was decidedly in favor of the
pill proposed, as the FIRST intention was that
the house and ground should be for the use Of
the Public Schools when needed. He had nc
objection to give the company shelter for
their apparatus; but did not think it proper
that the money Of the Corporation should be
expended in erecting bathrooms Tor 6re OF
other associations.
Mr.. Ruff explained the objects of the bill To
be to separate the Public Schools from the
engine-house; that being a very improper
place in which to give children right train
ing. He thought the amount proposed sufi
cient to purchase q lot and build house good
enough for the proper purposes of the FIRE
company.
Mr.. Smith argued that the money might be
best used by the schools and allow the com
psny to remain For his part no was sorry to
see the condition of the fire department NOT
an alarm of fire occurred that the streets were
not hlled with half .fedged young rascals who
were not careful to behave in very orderly
manner. In his own Ward, without the know
ledge or wish Of the citizens, kind of FIRE
association had been formed; he had but re-
Gently heard of it, and was opposed to the
plan He would say that most of the diff
Guilty at fires was occasions by the minors who
were allowed to run with the companies and
II was time for the companies to get rid of
them. -
NATIONAL THEArRE.-Ye who have tears to
shed prepare to shed them now, Charming
Laura Keene and her superb company appear
tonight in Shakspeare's comedy Of "As You
Like 1t, at tho National. Our readers have
some acquaintance already with the excellence
OF this dramatic troupe, but have yet to expe-
rience the pleasure of witnessing their repre-
sentation Of one of Shakspeare's comedies.
Miss keene is an intellectual and truly re-
fined actress, and We hail her success with
satisfaction as evincing healthy public taste.
We hope some Of our ranting, fussy actresses
will take q note Of the fact that different
style is in popular demand.
Inc heene company, We regret to say, can
remain three nights only.
A ROw.-Last night, when a large number
Of persons had assembled about the telegraph
ONCE to hear the news from the election in
Pennsylvania, fight occurred in Cokes res
t naan Immediately opposite, in which a
person named Smith was very badly beaten
and county constable, j. +. Timms. dan.
gerously injured At a late hour last night,
We were informed that Timm's head was cut
In several pieces and badly bruised, and his
hand gashed as if with a knife. James Allen
County constable) testified before Justice
DOM that Timms was standing at the bar
singing " My Mary Ann" when he was
knocked down by Mr.. Samuel Strong, and
was afterwards kicked by several others.
Warrants have been issued for Samuel Strong,
Robert Strong, and Dubant
Tbs EXHIBITION Of Dissolving Views and
Oxy Hydrogen Microscope for the benefit of
the Mission Sunday Schools of the Young
Mems Christian Association will be given this
(Thursdsy) evening, at Odd Fellows Hall, Sew
enth street. Also, on Saturday afternoon at
clock, and the same evening at II p. m.
young men In their mission of good to the poor
and neglected children of our city.
DIsoRDERLY CoNDUCT-Last night several
encounters occurred between different indi.
vidusls on the avenue, all growing out of po-
lolitical excitemens. The officers managed
to preserve good order with little trouble
The parties were either dismissed held to Sc.
curity for peace.
DANGEROUS Enthusiastically, police Of
fcer Mitchell, of the Fifth District, arrested
a man named P. Golfer, who was supposed to
be unfit to be at large. He was taken before
Justice Mulloy and committed to Jail.
COyPIRAED.-Dr. j. NJ. Grymes was con-
frmed as the Physician for the Poor of the
Fifth Ward by the Board of Aldermen 1t
was accidentally stated yesterday that his
nomination was laid on the table.
Boar CLUB.-This morning a very neat
looking race boat handsomely decorated with
flags and mounted on wheels, was drawn
through the city by team of six fine horses.
WATCH .-Tuesday-Spencer Day,
selling liquor without license fine and costs,
s2l "A. Geo. Handy, VIM Thomas, Thos.
Cook, unlawful asssmblage; dismissed. Jo-
seph w allace. do fine and costs, Sc A. Benz
Ringold, do; 30 days. Dennis Lee, do; Sc Al.
Lloyd Hicks, do; 30 days r. B Bell, do; 80
days. Jno. Butler, do So A, Charles, dc. .;
80 days. Mary Ann Frances, do; 80 days.
Joseph Thompson, assault and battery; Sc
curity for court. w. Subly, resisting officer !;
security for peace Thomas Batson, out after
hours; fine and costs. Corneile Barnes, col
ored, disorderly and out after hours fine and
costs. Jas Coleman, drunk in the street
fine and costs. Peter Boyd, drunk and disor-
derby fine and costs.