Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-18
EV ENING STAR,
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

An UNDER GROUND RAILROAD AaEyr
CAUGHT -Messrs William Carey and Will
ham Massey, residing near Balls Gross Roads,
IN ALEXANDRIA county, Va arrested q man on
Tuesday morning last, who gave his name as
Cornelius Hughes, and says he is from Con-
neeH99t, lot attempting to induce q slave of
Col VIM. Minor, hired by Mr.. Carey, to run
Cd. Hughes was carried before Justice Wes
ley Csrlin, who, after hearing the evidence,
committed him to Jail to await al examination
before the County Court, at its January term,
1t appears that Hughes saw Col Minors slave
in Washington, and attempted then to per
susde him to escape, but the negro refuse5
and told Hughes if he would ACCOMPANY him
home he would 60 off with him next morning.
Hughes went to Mr. Garey's with the neyro.
and staid all night without Garey's knovI.
edge; the negro, however, at day break in.
formed Mr.. q. of the circumstances, and thus
led to the arrest Of Hughes.
hughes gave the boy written directions how
10 make MS escape, with the address of a bouse
In New 1crk city, whence be would be for.
Warded further north. lie admitted TO JUS.
tlce Carlin that he had given that paper 10
tho negro, and said his object was only to get
tho SO from him, promised by the negro for
ms assistance. There was found on Hughes
(who seems TO be n machinist) q free mass for
himself over the railroads from New York To
w sshlngtO1 He says he has two sisters living
IN New York, and appeared anxious to pre-
vent an account of his arrest getting into the
newspapers. The paper furnished by him to
the negro, according to his own admission,
embraces the necessary proof for his conyic.
ton. His punishment will be confinement in
the State prison not less than two years nor
more than fve.
TEE ASSIvERsARY Of the Sabbath School
of the Assembly's Church was held last even
ing. At an early hour the spacious church
was filed with an attentive audience The
speakers stand was beautifully decorated.
and the programme of exercises showed great
diligence and taste. An anthem by the choir,
and prayer by Rev. Mr.. Carothers opened the
meeting. The Secretary of the School (Mr
j. T Hoover delivered an exceedingly ap-
prOpriate address. Dialogues, REGULATIONS,
&c, by Misses Mills, Lord, Robinson, Phillips,
Davis, Banks, Essex, Wells, Powell, Lowry,
Holland, Redstrske, Gardner, Allen, and
Masters Spearing, Hoover, Miller, Banks,
Rawlings, Powell, and others, occupied tho
eveniDg,-Ehose efforts delighted the hear r..
Among the interesting incidents was the pre-
sentation to the First Superintendent Mr. w.
j. Redstrake,) or the part of the teachers,
through Col. Hutchins, of four volumes Of
jays Exercises The Voluntary on the or
gan by Prof Dennis, under whose charge the
choir Of this church has attained high rank,
was well performed. A liberal collection was
received, and the meeting dismissed with do1-
APERFUNED BREArH-Who would have a
dissgreeable breath, when, by using De La
COUr'S BaLpI of the Waite Water LiL[v as a
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the teeth white alabaster2 Put drop on
your toothbrush and wash the teeth night and
morning.
n Beautiful Complexion may easily be ac-
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HhIre Water Lilly. 1t will remove tan,
pimples, and freckles from the skin, leaving
il soft and rosy. Wet a towel, pour on two or
three drops, and wash the face night and
morning
Sharing Made EGSy-Wet your brush and
pour on two or three drops Of De La Cour',
Balm of the White Water LtHv, rub the
beard we'll, and 1t will make beautiful soft
lather
Price fifty cents. For sale by Charles stott,
Washington, and by druggists generally.
NATIONAL Guards BALL This excellent
military company, as our readers are already
informed, give their third annual ball to-
night They hold the first rank for soldier
like conduct, skill in the use of arms, &c,
and We consider it the duty Of good citizens
TO aid and encourage them by their presence
to-night.
The company's dress drill will take place
shortly before 9 o'clock, p. m, and those who
desire TO witness it shoul ID be on hand at that
time.
FrGITIvEs -Yesterdsy morning Ave prison.
ers escaped from the workhOuse, where they
had been sent for offences against the munich
pal laws. 1t is difficult to keep prisoners Sc
cure and at the same time make them prof ia BILE
20 the Corporation, at the workhouse
Three Of these fugitives-Wm. Finley, Sol
ONION Hubbard and Vim. Hubbard-were re-
taken last night, and 50 days added 10 their
terms. They are no new patrons Of the Cor
pOratiOn.
CHRIsrNAs.-Those intending TO buy books
for Christmas presents should not fail 20 in
spcct the stock of Taylor K Maury, who
have on hand as large ard varied an assort-
ment, suitable for presents to old and young
as was ever collected under the roof Of 81
American establishment similar to theirs. 1t
would be impossible for US to undertake to
ParticulariEe the attractive items Of their cat
slogue Of such books without dedicating to that
end whole columns Of the Star.
ASKING TO BE C0NPINED.-Last night well
dressed man was taken 10 the guard house by
some citizens upon his own request to be con-
fined TO the end that be hight become sober
and Of some service 70 his family. He said
that whisky was the only barrier in his road
to wealth; lie could always obtain employ
nent, aud his ordinary pay was near slOO per
month lie was accOmmod ated, and this
morning, after thanking the officers tor their
kindness, departed to resume bis occupation
We WOULD CALL TIE ATTENTION Of the
readers Of the Star to our friend Shillington's
large and elegant assortment Of Gift Books,
Juveniles. Games, Ladies Work Boxes and
Writing Desks, very handsome bound Bibles
and Prayer Books, Card Cases, Gold Pens,
Pen Knives, Purses, Backgammon Boards,
Portfolios, and Thousand other different fancy
articles, suitable for presents for the holidays
By calling early a better selection can be
made, and the crowd of the holidays avoided.
CRIMINAL COURT the following cases have
disposed Of in this court Tuesday, 16th-Jas
Whitley, (colored,) convicted of larceny, nine
months in Jail; wednesday, Hth-LorenIo
Burke and George COrnwelI, convicted Of man
slaughter. sentenced 20 FIVE years each In the
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