Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-07
Z VENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

gent, ESQ who concluded his argument; and |
the case was submitted for the decision OF the |
court.
The case of Jacob Gideon vS. the United |
States was next taken up by the court. This |
il a claim for an alleged non-fulflment on the |
part of the government of a contract entered |
into between the claimant and the Board of
Navy Commissioners to furnish for the use
of the ofice Of Navy Commissioners blank
books blank contracts, and blank bonds The
argument in favor Of the claimant was made
by John o. Sargent, esq, and that in behalf
Of government by the Solicitor; when the
case was submitted for the decision of the
court, and the court adjourned.
SUNNY SoUTH.-Even the Louisianians are
snlverlng and shaking, and the negroes at
New Orleans gaze with wonder at newly
formed ice two inches in thickness. There,
as here, Z" old Sol'' appears to have lost his
Wonted warmth and geniality, for when he
smiles it is with cold formslity which make
men shiver. But for the name of the thing,
We might almost as well be transported
''To those bleak realms OF polar night,
Where the youth Of Lapland's sky
Bids his rapid reindeer hy,
And sings along the DARLING waste Of snow,
As blithe as II the blessed light
OF veInal PhPbus burned upon his brow. -
FAREWELL STITCHING Good bye, old fell
low we've had some pleasant times together,
but the best Of friends must part; circum-
stances compel you to leave, and you have
our best wishes for your prosperity wherever
you may 90. We shall miss you very much,
with your musical accompaniment Of jngling
bells and merry voices; we shall miss the
smooth, silent gliding cutters, dashing on
with their rich freight Of fair women half
buried in furs- Runners no more, We must
" wait for the wagon" Good bye, sleighingi
Don't forget your Washington friends; call as
ter, and pay US good long visit again.
VALESTISEs.-St. Valentines Day is ap-
preaching, that most romantic and long famed
season, when folks have the inestimable privi-
lege Of giving away anything valuable or
otherwise, without getting the credit thereof,
and Of saying what they please to whom they
please, without being personally responsible.
The exercise Of this privilege is supposed to do
experimenting parties immense good, and ii
probably does, all continue to think so from
year to year. In fact 1t is pleasant time.
and no mistake. Of course, the only Vslen-
tines worth sending will be advertised in the
" Star" and We recommend our friends who
wish such articles TO keep sharp eye on our
columns.
FRANKLIN FIRE COHPANY-At the annual
meeting Of this company, held last evening,
the following members were elected officers
for the ensuing year: Robert E. Doyle. Presi-
dent; W. II. Tanning, Vice President; Geo. r.
CrOssfeld, Secretary. r. g. Eeklof, Assistant
Secretary; John 7. Coumbs Treasurer; Henry
5. Ward, First Engineer; W NJ Stansbury,
Second Engineer; John Hudson, Third Engi
neer; Thomas L Martin, Captain Of Hose; ].
B. Medley, First Director; John Mcdonald,
Second Director; J. H. POsey, Third Director;
George ShsklefOrd, Keeper of Apparatus.
WILL THE THAw, oceasioned by this rain,
carry of the Long Bridge? isthe anxious and
universal inquiry this morning Remember
ing the destruction oceasioned upon tne river
by the thaw four years ago, when there was
not such quantity of snow upon the ground
as at present, it cannot be doubted that the
continuance, for any length Of time, of a warm
rain, will raise the river and canal much
above their usual level, and cause much loss
of property, even should the bridge stand the
pressure Of the freshet.
We notice that the owners Of property along
the line Of the canal are already taking pre-
cautions In view Of the threatened food.
A Coon IDRA.-In this Indictment season,
every new idea for alternating misery should
be freely circulated, and we cheerfully give
publicity to the following communication
Mr.. Editor A plan by which great deal
of suffering among the children Of our city
may be relieved, suggested itself to nay mind.
There are many families who have clothing Of
their children which they have outgrown, and
are no use to them. Now 1 propose that some
store be selected in every Ward, that such
persons having clothing may send it to that
place, and that the W ard committee may dis
tribute it about to the comfort of the suffering
little ones. Yours, very respectfully,
A TATE
SUPREME COURT.-Yesterday-N 80 John
c. Dodge, appellant, rs. John NJ WoOlsey.
The argument Of this cause was continued by
Mr.. Vinton for the appellee. and concluded
by the Hon Geo. Z. Pugh for the appellant
No. 81. Alexander Hunters executor, ap-
pellant rs Philip III. Minor. The argument
Of this cause was commenced by the Hon. III.
Winter Davis for the appellant, and continued
By Mr. Lawrence for the appellee. Adjourned
ELsCTIoN-At a meeting Of the Western
Hose Company No. 1, held February ), 1855,
the following gentlemen were elected officers
for the ensuing year W. RiggIes, President;
c. W. Drury, Vice PRECEDENT +. n. HOltZ-
man, Secretary; z. 7. Wilson, Treasurer
Samuel Tinckler, Robert Martin, and William
Tenant, Directors; James F. Edwards, John
Waters, and Patrick Hagerty, Auditors.
LARCKSY.-Two sOlored men named FenneI
Grey and William Carpenter, were arrested
by officer Panning last night as they were at
tempting 70 sell some stolen goods consisting
Of two pair OF CATERS, pair Of gums, and
some wooden gloves. The shoes have been
identified by Mr.. Francis Profit, on Seventh
street, as mis- property. Grey and Carpenter
were take 10 the Guard House and committed
70 jsil.
TIE SEVENTH WARD BALL for the benefit Of
the poor, we are informed by one of the mana
gers, is Ii kelly TO realize some two hundred for
the poor Of that Ward. One gentleman-Mr.
Harrison Semmes-toOk forty tickets; and
what he did not dispose Of, he paid for him
self. The managers are requested TO meet at
Island Hall at half-past seven on Saturday
evening next.
DID you EVER see 80 many Massachusetts,
folks ia town before Every third man you
meet mas " Boston" loOk-wears white cloth
CATERS, and has that semi-English dress and
appearance, so peculiar to the inhabitants Of
ancient ShaWmut. Friends of Banks, we
guess"