Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-10-04

"A friend who visited the Insane Asylum
recently, informs US that while there he saw
the notorious James Robertson, "the editor Of
the Truth" He made many inquiries about
some of his old acquaintance, and, with an
apparent air OF seriousness, said he was going
to be married to q handsome, accomplished,
and wealthy young lady. lie complained
that he had been rudely arrested and taken
to the Asylum, and imprisoned among idiots
and crazy people; grave offence, considering
his assumed religious, moral and political
commission Our friend remarked-.sYou
have fine place here Il; everything so clean,
comfortable, and pleasant >. To which ex-
preston the editor responded with tho air of
philosopher I" But what does all this mat
ter! They have shut me up with crazy peo-
pie L am curtailed my liberty, To copfne
the President or any member Of his Cabinet
here would be no greater outrage than my i'm
prisOnment. A golden cage for the eagle or
the lion would not render it the more pleasant
for the proud bird or the lord Of the forest -
OFFICIAL COLLIsIoN.-This morning Justice
Hollingshead was called on to oficiate at tho
Central Guard house, in the place of Justice
Stevens. who is out of the city Police Officer
W. IL flaming is the officer attending this
week. Two cases were tried and disposed Of
Che Of the parties tried was committed to the
vOrkhouse for sixty days. Justice Holdings
Hedu, IN WritlDS the commitment, directed 1t
TO Ot1cer Williamson, who was not on duty.
and left the Intendant blank The Justice
stated In explanation that, after the stand he
had taken in refusing to recognize officers ap-
pointed by the Mayor who had not been con-
frmed by the Board of Aldermen, he could
not do otherwise than take this course The
Captain Of the Guard Immediately wrote down
the facts, TO be reported to the Mayor The
prisoner was afterwards dismissed on giving
securitv for fine and costs
The LADIES love the New York Ledger
For sale at Shillington's.
TIE KELLER TRoUPE.-The National The
atre will be closed to night in order to perfect
the mechanical arrangements necessary for
the production Of the spectacular drama Of
"AEael. and the various tableaux through
which this celebrated company will on Mon
day night be introduced to our citizens The
dramatic company from the Holiday street
Theatre will be retained to aid the perfor-
mances Of Mons Keller and troupe, the or
chestra will be largely augmented, and con-
Quoted by Mr. III. Mueller, a musician of
considerable distinction, and a full corps de
ballet secured. The combination thus form
cd, and the intrinsic beauty Of the wonderful
performances announced, will prove, we opine
a source Of infinite delight and enjoyment to
all lovers OF art and the beautiful, and of
pleasure seekers generally.
i. o. o. Eve learn that The annual Wis.,
itatiOns will be made in the following order
Washington Lodge, No. s, Tuesday, Oct 4;
Mechanics, No. Is, Wednesday, Oct s; CO.
lqmbia, No. 10, Thursday, Oct. 9; Excelsior,
No. II, Tuesday, Oct IA; Union. No. IL, We'd
nesday, Oct IS; Friendship, No. IL, Thurs
day. Oct. Is; Eastern, No Z, Friday, Oct IL;
Harmony, No. 9, Monday, Oct 20; Oriental,
No. 10, Thursday, Oct. %; Central, No l, Fri
day, Oct. "a; Covenant, No IL, Monday, Oct.
q; Metropolis, No. Is, Friday, Oct 81; Bea-
con, No. Is, Monday, Nov. 3.
CRY TROrTING COURSE The owners and
lovers Of a. FAST trotters make frequent dis
plays Of their expeditions horsefesh on the
city course, Fourteenth street, north Of Penn
sylyania avenue. Yesterday afternoon, Mr..
ii. Birch exhibited his gray colt, which took
the silver cup at the Rockville fair for its su-
periOr trottiug in single harness, and which
travelled in remarkably quick and beautiful
time withs Mr.. Arnold's bay horse. These
quadrupeds were the prominent stars in
the equestrian performances, and would adorn
any hippodrome.
Present TO TIE COLUMBIA FIRE COMPANY.
The good lady patroness Of this company pre-
sented il last night with a magnificent satin
bargee, Is feet long, with polished staff sur
mounted with an eagle. The presentation
took place in the library of the company in
the presence Of the members of the company
aad number of lady friends. W. understand
that this liberal lady has already given pres
ents TO the Columbia amounting to more than
Il 500 May she long live to cheer the Co.
lumbia boys,
Dos'r GO HOME tonight without the Now
York Ledger. For sale at ShillingtOn's.
TREASURE LOST, AND IN PART RECOVERED.
In yesterdays Star appeared an advertise
ment OF the loss Of pocket book containing a
small sum Of money and acharm. The finder
was therein informed that if he would return
the charm he could retain the money if be
wished. This morning, We received the pocket
book through the post Office, minus the money
about Eve dollars The charm is safe and
sound, and consists Of two small pieces Of cloth,
nearly square, sewed at all the edges. As to
the contents We are not informed but it is
considered Of value by the owner
EXCELLENT Coal After q trial of Goa
from the establishment of Messrs T. j. and
w. NJ. Gait we can confidently recommend il
to our readers as really superior article
Being housed from the weather and stored
upon a clean plank floor, il is not only per
fectly dry, but is delightfully."- free from al
gravel, dirt, and other impurities incident t.
coal deposited in tbs usual manner directly
up5n the ground. We feel that VIC are doinl
cur readers a service ia recommending then
to try the coal sold by the Msssrs Gait.
UNITARIAN CHURCH We learn that tn
Rev. NJ. d. Conway, minister Of this society
has returned to the city from a temporary SO
j0urn a. the East, and will resume ministrs
tons at Temperance Hall on tomorrow morn
ing A meeting deeply affecting himself an
his society is TO occur Immediately after tn
religious services, somewhat exciting NEE,
ing Of Jdly last having been adjourned unit
that day.
The GEoRGErows DYENs ESTABLISHMENT
under the management Of W. IL Wheatley
is gaining a large share Of public patronage
and We would advise our trends, who hav
work in his line, aud wish it we'll and punctu
ally done, to give him a call at No. 40 Jefsr
son street, Georgetown.
ORION, the Gold Beaten, is the title of Cobb
psW story in the New York Ledger.