Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-05-20

themselves ourlng the delightful evenings we
are just now having, is to press their beaux
Into their service for an afternoons ride over
to the fair at the new church adjoining " the
Glebe" farm, in Alexandria county, Virginia.
Spend two hours there, and then enjoy moon
light jaunt back again. DR.. Murray, of
Georgetown, delivered the opening address
last evening, in the presence of large and
highly gratifed company. Tomorrow even
ing the concert society numbering twenty
Ave vocalists and instrumentslists) attached
to the Ninth street Methodist Protestant
fair with delightful concert, such as they are
we'll known to be capable of rendering.
CARUsI's MAY FESTIVAL The May festi-
walls Of this year seem to have the luck of
unpropitious weather; nevertheless, Carusi's
large saloon, on Friday night, was graced
with large and fashionable assemblage of
misses and masters, parents and friends, and
strangers temporarily In the city attracted
hither by the charming display. The little
May Queen was perfectly radiant, and she
was most adequately supported by her maids
of honor and troupe of fairy subjects. Mr.
Carusi showed his usual fine taste in the pyra-
midial grouping of the children upon the
steps below the throne; in the artistic and
pleasing arrangement of the delicate colored
draperies about the throne, and in the ar
rangement generally of the details of this
agreeable festival. Weber's fine band off,
ciated on the occasion.
The ENGLISH OPERA.-The Harrison and
Pyne opera troupe must have been gratif ed
with the cordial reception they met last night,
upon their return to the National boards
Balfe's opera of 90 The Bohemian Girl" was
given in brilliant style, as was anticipated
To. night, the ever popular Cinderella" is
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scenic Accomplishments, and magical Trans
We hear that among the future attractions
which the management have in store for US
We may anticipate the personation of "Fal-
staff, as given by Hackett, who has proba-
bly, no superior in this character.
SEARCH FOR FUGIrIvB.-Yesterday, JUS
tice Offutt examined a case in which Mr. A.
Lee was complainant and Mrs. Tippett de-
fendant. A colored girl had left the COM
plainant, and suspecting that she was con-
cealed at Mrs Tippett's. a search warrant was
issued; and, upon searching the premises, the
girl was found. The complainant declined to
prosecute after hearing all the statements
and the case was accordingly dismissed.
GoING TOO FAR.-An old gentleman named
Brady was arrested yesterday by Officer
Wollard, for assaulting Frances Birch, little
girl of eight or nine years of age. The old
gentleman was informed by Justice Smith that
he had no right to whip another man children.
If the children were tresspassing on his premi-
seshe might use force sufficient to remove them,
but to take stick and beat or whip them
would be violation of law. The Justice or
dered him to give security for peace.
LARCENY CASES D1smssED.-six persons
were arrested on Sunday by Officer Wilson
who were charged with the larceny of certain
clothing. They were taken before Justice
Rowland for trial. Three were so very young
that the magistrate, by consent of parties, dis
missed them and they being too young to use
as witnesses against the other prisoners, they,
too, were dismissed for want Of evidence.
CONE, why will you suffer all the ills of bed
bugs, cOckroaches, moths, ants, and every
other species Of insects when Lyons Magnetic
Powder will surely rid your house of ali such
pestilence. For sale at Shillington's Book
selling and Stationery Establishment, Odeon
Building, corner Four and a-half street and
pennsylvania avenue. TT.
COURT OF CLAIMS Yesterday, Andrew J.
Brent, Esq Of Heathsville, Northumb erland
county, Virginia, was appointed commissioner
to take testimony. Mr.. Rockwell resumed
and concludedthe argument in the case of Ma
hum Ward. The case was submitted, and the
court adjourned.
STAGE RoBBERY.-Yesterday a young man
named A R Kane alias W G. Wright, was
arrested by Officer Norwood for stealing prop.
erty from the National Theatre Upon search
ing his baggage number of articles belonging
to the theatre was found, also some that be-
lopged to his landlord. He was committed to
Jail by Justice Ofutt.
THIRTY YEARS IN THE SENArE-The second
volume of this work of Col. Benton has been
received by the agent, j. X. Hollingshead,
and subscribers may obtain their copies by
calling at the Third District Police Office. It
will be delivered as soon as possible.
SEINE HAULING has ceased at nearly all the
lower landings, and the hands have returned
to their homes. A few small seines are in use.
and we are informed that as much is obtained
as can be expected from them 1t will not be
long, We presume, before the entire companie s
at all the landings will "cut out.'
FUGITIVE SLAVES Quite a number of
slaves who had left their owners have been
arrested in this District within a few weeks
Many of them have been claimed, and the re-
ward. paid for their arrest
MILITARY EXCURSION We learn that the
duClcut anu Light infantry COM
pany design making an excursion down the
river on the 9th of June. This company has
hosts Of friends, and their trip is bound to
prosper.
MERCURY "SOLD' AND HIS PRICE AsCER-
says that cat auction a lot
on Maryland avenue, near Tenth street VIC st,
sold at 23t cents per square fEsguire2) fool"
Dear enough
ASSAULT AND BArTERY.-Richard Jones and
John Ennis were held to security for peace.
yesterday, for an assault and battery, by JUS
tice Hollingshead.
WATCH RETUREs.-No cases at the central
guard house for trial this morning. The ar
rivals at this station seems toincrease; six
dodgers were accommodated last night
ADVERTIsEMENT.
A CARD.-In the letter of the correspondent
of the New York Times, of the 10Th inst, the
following extract appears:
LIT is stated that Captain Darling, Door
keeper Of the House, was knocked down last
night by Senator Bright for insulting Ian.