Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-11-13
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

his relatives for the safety of young man by
the name Of Claxton, (son Of Mr.. Richard ClaX.
ton, Printer, an esteemed ciiIen,) who left his
home in Georgetown on Monday night for this
city, and was last seen about 10. o'clock Of the
same night by Mr.. Luckett, friend Of his,
standing at the corner Of Seventh street and
Pennsylvania avenue, where he (Claxton) IVES
waiting for an omnibus. Mr. Claxt)n worked
in the jewelry establishment OF Mr.. Blackford
in Georgetown, and was young man remark
ably correct, regular and temperate in his
habits; which makes his absence the more IN
accountable and startling, and it is feared
that he has met with foul play.
1t is to be hoped that, with public attention
called to the fact, some person may be able to
afford some clue to the distressed family by
which they may be able to ascertain the where
abouts of the missing son and brother. Young
Clsxton is about six feet in height, slender
built, rather pale, and very reser yed He
was dressed in a black frock coat, black vest,
snuf-colored pants, and gray shawl. Any in
form alton in regard 20 him left with as or with
Mr.. T. Fisher, at McGuire's auction store,
will be promptly communicated to his family
in Georgetown.
DISSOLVED Last night, after raising the
money to square of all accounts against them,
as honest men should do, the Pennsylv ania
Democratic club of this city adjourned sane
die, like sensible men, as they are. When
elements, a resolution was pending before them
for the appointment Of a committee Of FIVE to
make arrangements with similar committees
of other Democratic clubs and associations for
the proposed ju bilee over their recent victory.
The New York club dissolved some days ago.
We hope to be able soon to announce that all
the rest Of them have thus passed off the stage,
with the occasion giving birth to them; if but
by way of insurance that in no other Demo
cratic organic alton in our midst will there &C.
cur such scenes as took place on the platform
of the jackson Democratic Association on Mon
day night last. -
FOURTH ANNUAL BALL OF THE PRESIDENTS
MOUNTED GUARD.-From what we gather
about town, the Guards Ball, announced to-
night at Carusi's Saloon, is in anticipation cre-
ating intense sensation in the ball going
community, amounting to a decided fnTOrS.
1t is whispered that many distinguished guests
are to be present, with the regiment of District
volunteers In full uniform, and an unprece-
denied array Of the beauty and fashion of the
National Metropolis. The ball opens at
o'clock with grand promenade and the per-
Torrance by Esputa's Band Of the Presi-
dents Mounted Guard Quickstep," composed
by Professor E,puta and dedicated to Captain
Peck. DIvernois, prince Of caterers, fur
nishes the supper, which is all that need be
said ON that score.
CENTRE MARKsT.-The supply this morn
ing was as plentiful usual ia Thursday
market. The attendants at tho scale house
were kept busy for time weighing the coun-
try pork which had been brought in for sale
during the night and morning. This pork was
of excellent quality, and sold from So to So SO
per 100 lbs. The quantity was not large but
excited expectations Of future arrivals The
hay market was well supplied and that arti-
Gle was selling rapidly at 81 and 81 Is per
cwt The dealers in this market complain of
ka1n al h. II
from their wagons 10 such an extent as to de-
crease the weight considerably while they are
waiting for purchasers. This sort of pilfering
will require the attention Ct the police.
handy AND SHINDY.-There is a law of the
Corporation against persons playing handy or
shindy in the streets, and the penalty is a
fne Of not less than one dollar for every Of
fence
The officers do not like e. interfere with the
sports OF the boys, but complaints have been
made of persons injured and windows broken
with their handy balls. and the off Gers have
been ordered 70 stop them from playing in the
streets. The boys had best betake themselves
10 the fields with their games, where they
will not endanger persons or property, other
wise they will run the risk Of fines and costs
COMMITTED We noticed some DAYS ago the
srrest Of a man in Baltimore by the name of
Brisbang, charged with stealing and selling
horse, the property Of Mr.. White, who resides
In the neighbOrhoOd Of this city. Briebang
was brought to this city and placed in custody
OF Oficer Reese, who took him before Justice
Murphy. The case was examined and the
prisoner committed to Jail for trial at court
FALSE ALARM An attempt was made last
night to create an alarm Of fire about eight
o'clock, but il did not succeed The fremen
being anxious to preserve order in the city
and to prevent the circulation Of malicious
rumors against the department, will not notice
alarms unless they have reason to believe
their services are needed.
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF Some malicious DER |
son, within few days past, has gratiied his
propensities by driving nail into the vent of
one Of the boat howitzers belonging to the
Government, and which have been at the
City Hall since the return of President Pierce
from his late visit to New Hampshire.
mR. JAMES H0RUELL, An aged citizen of
Washington, fell dead yesterday ON Bridge
street, Georgetown, where be had been on a
visit to gran1child residing there An in
quest was held by the coroner, and the iury
returned a verdict Of death from cause M
known to the jury"
SECURITY FOR Court Last evening, Justice
HOllingshead required NJ bloomsbury to give
NV oOSSAAtJ A0A MS appearance al the CTIm-
lnal Court for an assault and battery on Rich
ard Adamson. and A. Columbus was dis
missed. AdamsOn was held to bail in 1926
for an assault on Columbus
REcOvERISG.-mr. O'BIien, who was shot
by Timothy Sullivan on Saturday, is recover
ing from his injuries. He went to Justice
Goddards office, this morning on business
connected with the case. His face and mouth
are much scared by gun shot, but the wounds
are not serious.
noe STEALING Gently, several persons
residing near the northern BOUNDARY Of the
city have lost valuable hogs. The police arc
on the track Of the thieves who will be likely
to suffer some unless they save their bacon b.
prompt restitution of the stolen property.
r,,c.s IL tbo U QUE, Jurors took their