Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-07-18

Average height of the thermometer in the
mornings from 18th to 18th of July, inclusive,
73o
MOts.-Thursday, July II, about M,
full moon.
EFFECTS or INrENPERANcE.-Las night q
young man was arrested by w atchmen HOrner
and Burch for stealing a watch from a gentle
man named McHenry. He had been drink
ing, and was taken to the guard house where
he remained until this morning. When the
guards went to the cells to see that the prison.
ers were safe, this unfortunate person was
standing in the middle Of his cell, trembling
in every limb, hands uplifted, and imploring
an. imaginary demon to spare his life He
would run to the darkest corner of the cell and
hide his face, but all to no purpose, his tor
mentor would again be before him, and again
the prayers of the poor sufferer would be
heard Such scenes are moro effective than
any temperance address.
DIsoRDERLY GATHERINGS The auxiliary
guard and police officers, we are informed
have been instructed to disperse the gather
ings Of old and young men upon the streets
during the day and night. It is fact that
for months past crowds of persons have been
allowed to gather upon the streets, obstructing
the sidewalks, and using language very often
siye to ladies and others who are obliged to
hear it while passing No man desires to Of
fend respectable ladies but in nearly every
instance indecent language is used thought
lessly.
The FIRST DISTRICT SCHOOL, female de-
partment, under the charge Of Miss Middle
ton, underwent its examination on Friday
last before the majority of the members of the
Board. The Distinguishing features in this
school are promptitude and thoroughness :;
and so we'll did the pupils approve them
aluoa 70 Han vscft fAok
high enthusiasm was aroused. 1t must be
gratifying to teachers and pupils in no small
degree when they thus win the NEED Of ap-
Observation-Disclosures.
TIE NATIONAL THEATRE will be re.opened
on Monday night next, by Manager Ford, with
an excellent company, for a grand dramatic
festival, when will be presented the comedy
Of Laugh Whom You Can" in which Mr..
Ii. A. Perry sutains the principal character,
and " The Toodles," Mr.. John 8. Clarke as
Mr.. TOodles.
RESISTING AN OFFICER This morning Mrs
NJ Hanlon was arrested by Officer Wise for
resisting Officer VIM. Martin while executing
a civil process which had been placed in his
hands. She was taken before Justice Goddard,
who, after hearing the evidence, committed
her to Jail in default of security for court.
CONF, 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 all su n
pestilence For sale at Shillingtop's Book
selling and Stationery Establishment, Odeon
Ruilaing, corner Four and a-half street and
Penn'a avenue. - IF.
PIGHr IN THE FIRsr WARD.-Last evening
a fight occurred Il the west end of the city
between Messrs. w. Baker and - Streaks
It Is said to have grown ont Of party matters.
No arrest was made, as the parties were sep
srated before the officers reached the spot.
WATCH RETURNS. CHARLES FinDegan, dis
orderly conduct; fine and costs. Mary Ellen
Hope, vagrant; workhouse. Henry Mlchelet,
larceny jail for court, rIA|5 rae