Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-05-19

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

tended, notwithstanding the bad weather.
The May Queen on this occasion was Miss
Artemisia Hall maids of honor, Misses Mary
Amidon and Sarah Atkins; Spring, Miss &C.
neva Reed; Flora, Miss Virginia Harbaugh;
all so pretty and graceful that we Judge the
sovereignty must have been decided by lot or
seniority. Poetisal addresses were made to
the Queen by her sprightly subjects, to which
she appropriately responded. The poems were
selected by the accomplished teacher, Miss
Milburn, from the best authors, with two ex-
ceptions, which were written for the occasion
by former pupils of the school.
After the coronation and addresses by the
Maids Of Honor, Spring and Flora, the bal
ance Of the school, each member representing
flower, were called mp by Spring and Flora,
and each made a brief address to the May
Queen. The ceremonies were interspersed
with songs appropriate to the occasion, and
sung with good taste. Upon the conclusion of
the exercises, the pupils and invited guests
mingled in cheerful sports and conversation,
and thus the evening passed quickly and
pleasantly. We must not forget to notice the
tasteful manner in which the hall was draped
and decorated with flags and evergreens.
This school numbers fifty -four pupils, and, as
well as the male department with which it is
connected, is credit to the city.
FIRE RIoTs.-Saturday night q row oc-
Cured on Seventh street near G., which caused
great uneasiness among the residents in that
vicinity. Members Of several fire companies
were engaged. No serious damage was sus-
tanned. Bricks were thrown, pistols fred, and
there was a great noise, but no arrests were
made. Last night another row occurred on
Fourteenth street, stones were flying in every
direction. The citizens near the scene of ac-
tion had to close their windows and doors to
protect their families from danger. Two men
were arrested at this place by Watchmen
MOccabee and Clements and taken to the
Guard house, whore they were ordered to pay
fno and costs for throwing stones, and held
to security to keep the peace twelve months.
Another was arrested for using rallying cries
lie was fined. Several small boys were sent
to the cells for being in the crowd, but were
afterwards dismissed. We have been asked,
1" is there any law to prevent fire riots ?' Oh
yes, there is law in abundance.
The OPPORTUNITY The seekers after de
liSbtful aud innocent amusement of both
sexes, should not forget the fair at the new
church near " The Glebe'' farm, in Alexan-
dria county, Va commencing this afternoon
which is to continue all the week. Extraor-
binary preparations for the entertainment of
a large number Of visitors from the three
cities Of Washington, Georgetown, and Alex
RndIia have been made, including concert
tableaux, or an address every evening. The
roads are in fine condition, the distance lust
u.
turn by moonlight after spending the evening
there. The way from either Of the three
cities is by Balls Cross Roads, from which the
place is in sight The ladies in attendance
are as joyous and artleSs country lasses as the
world holds. All should avail themselves Of
the opportunity thus afforded of spending at
least one glorious evening there in the course
Of the week. -
SOMETHING New AND BEAUrIPUL.-We arc
most glad to see the continued prosperity of
friend Markriter, as indicated by bis being
obliged 50 soon to replenish his stock Of goods.
Mr. Markriter, as is we'll known to his friends,
IL not only prompt and most reliable bust
ness man, but he has likewise fine artistic
taste, which makes him an excellent adviser
TO all who are in need of paper hangings or
decorations, and likewise accounts for the ex-
quisite beauty Of his stock Of goods But
What we started TO call attention to more es.
pecially, is his collection Of colored engra-
wings, which being mounted upon canvass
and vanished, have so close a resembl ance
TO oil paintings as to deceive in some instances
the most experienced eye. We would advise
the curious in such matters to give them an
examination. Mr.. Markriter's place is No.
500 Seventh street
ODD FELLOWS LEvEE-We learn that the
project has been in contemplation for some
time, and that the arrangements are now
nearly completed, for holding a grand Odd
Fellows levee upon the 26th inst Speakers
Of ability, members Of Congress and others,
have been engaged to deliver short addresses;
there will be delicious music vocal and in
strumental-mirth inspiring, dance inspiring,
sentimental and otherwise; in short, the am
plest provision has been made to furnish at
fractions to suit all tastes. The worthy foun-
der Of the order in this country will be pres
ent, as well as many other distinguished mem
bcrs from different parts Of the country Other
announcements will be made as the programme
Is completed; and from the inkliDgs already
before US We cannot doubt that this leyee will
prove the most attractive entertainment of the
season.
MERCURY thinks we are envious of him. Of
course we are; such mental, moral, and alb
dOmlnal grandeur as his, must not expect to
get through the world unenvied. Mercury il
too modest by half. He doesn't begin to guess
how much he is admired and esteemed in this
community; being as much esteemed as ad-
nIred, and as much admired as esteemed, ex-
actly. This no doubt accounts for that pecu-
liar contraction of the muscles of the nose
indicative of strong emotiOn) which comes
over every man, woman, and child, upon the
mention Of his name. We agree with him
entirely as to the size of the potatoes culled
from his collection, but they were the largest
We could find. Adieu, dear Mercury.
STEALING CHICKENs.-Saturdsy night
number Of persons vererobbed of poultry and
eggs by a gang Of young thieves who rove
about the city performing various acts of
thevery. Yesterday, lady saw lad run
ming through the street, having with him
number Of young chickens, which she thought
belonged to her. When she reached her home
shefOund her house had been robbed but the
young thief had escaped.
Arrest AND ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE -Sstur-
daymOrning, cOlOred boy named Alexander
Jackson, was taken to the guard house for
trialOn a charge Of perjury. While in the
trialrOom he leaped from the window to the
groud, and ran of through the market The
Cfiees, after long chase, gained upon him
20, that be jumped into the canal /; but he
was discovered and retaken. He is now in
Jail.
FIR ALARNs.-The alarm of FIRE between
eleven and twelve o'clock Saturday night
was fsse that at an early hour Sunday morn