Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-05-24


mornings from 18th to oath of May, inclusive,
81 OIL.
TIE FESTIVAL, in progress during the week
at the new church near Ball's Cross Roads, in
Alexandria county, Va, was attended last
night with increasing Interest, and with sue
cess commensurate with the expectations of
its patrons The tableaux, under the tasteful
arrangement Of VIM. Mcleod, Esq, presented
several thrilling scenes that were received
with tremendous applause. The address by
Mr.. Geo. OFT Wunder more than fulfilled the
high expectations that had been entertained
of his Oratorical abilities.
The festival will close tonight with an auc.
ton Uf the remaining articles A brilliant
time may be expected there this evening, and
sll should go who can possibly attend from
Washington, Georgetown, and Alexandria.
ODD FELLOWS LEvEE.-The programme
announced for the Levee on Monday night, is
one Of Enthusiastically and richness, We should
Judge, 10 satisfy the most exacting; compris.
ing, rs IL does, addresses by some Of the first
speakers In the country; exquisite vocal mu-
sic, (amongst other gems, the - White Squall'
and 1.-THE Dying Girl ;'') instrumental music
by one Of the best bands in the city, and the
inspiration Of which, will doubtless bring
upon their feet all those partial to the health.
full merry dance. The entrance of the Grand
Officers, in full regalia, will be something to
see as well a. the appearance of the Daughters
Of Rebeka In short, there will be sufficient TO
interest and attract all who may attend.
CoURr or CLAIMS Yesterday, Mr. Kellogg,
of New York counsel for the petitioner, open
ed the argument on the law question of four
cases Of Hezekiah Thistle US. the United
States All the cases were Of different ma
ture The Solicitor replied, and the cases
were submitted to the court
Mr.. Vintan argued tho case Of Jane Smith
Us the United States. The Solicitor replied,
and the case was submitted
The case of Lydia Diggins, involving the
same question as Jane Smith, was also submit.
ted Also, the case Of Esther Payne was sub
mitted by Mr.. Thompson. Adjourned.
DEsERTER.-JOhn Lee was arrested yester-
day by officers from Maryland, assisted by
Officer Narrower, Of this city, as a desertsr
from the merchant service. He had shipped
in Baltimore, and received an advance of pay,
but before the ship 70 which he was attached
was ready TO SAIL he left and came to this
city. When taken he was with gang Of col
Ored persons in an old lime kiln In the First
Ward lie was taken to Baltimore yesterday
evening
DANGEROUS ASSAULT AND BArrERY-Jos
Grinder was arrested yesterday by Officer
St0ddard for kicking small boy, which caused
him 70 fall apparently dead Persons stand
ing near took the boy, and by rubbing him,
and the use Of liniment, be was restored in
about AL hour Grinder was held TO security
FOR a further hearing by Justice Morsell.
Our FRIEND SHILLISGrON has received all
the magazines for June; also the New York
Ledger" for May 81, with the continua alton Of
the - GunWaker Of Moscow" All the new
books published for sale At his establishment
Immediately afterwards.
FLIEs Last evening, a very large swarm
of May flies were waited into the city This |
occurs every year Immediately after the close
Of the fishing season.
FIRE ALARMS The alarms yesterday af- 1
terno0D and last night, were false.