Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-04-07
STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

racers and clowns, and all that vast array Oh
resources which has made the Circus enter
tainment Of Msssrs. Spaldirg Rogers 50
famous
Another candidate for equestrian suprema-
CIV. land the greatest Of all, if the worlds esti
mate is reliable) James Hernandez, is entered
foI the price at the circus tournament. Her
nandeE left America three years ago, beyond
comparison the best rider then here, and
during his absence, he has far eclipsed every
thing in England, France, and the Continent
generally. On his return, young Hernandez.
loaded with the laurels of his European cam
psign, finds his claims for supremacy ques-
toned by young Robinson who has matured
during his visit abroad. There is no dispute
amongst the profession that Hernandez and
Robinson, the two competitors in horseman-
ship now here. are the best two equestrisns In
the world, and the strife cannot fail to be In
teresting
Washington is thronged with equestrians,
gymnasts clowns, and musicians who make
pretensiOns 10 superiority in their respective
departments, and the thrOng naturally in
cludes the very best only, since ordinary skill
could scarcely hope to succeed The unusual
spectacle Of the living champions Of every
branch of the circus collected in one ring, will
probably never again be presented in this
city.
ODD Fellows FUNERAL There was q
large turn out Of Odd Fellows yesterday, on
the occasion of the funeral of Richard G..
Purdy. Columbia Lodge, together with men,
ment, followed the remains Of their deceased
brother to Glenwood Cemetery. The proces-
sion was marshaled by Mr.. Vim H. Nalley,
and was preceded by Esputa's full band
The funeral sermon was by Rev. Mr. Samson,
and the Chaplain, Mr. W. G. Bond, read the
solemn ritual at the vault. Mr. Anthony
Buchly, the undertaken, deserves especial
credit for the perfection of the funeral ar
rsngements.
The hearse used on this occasion was en-
tirely new, from Mr.. Buchly's esta blishment,
and demonstrated what our w Washington me-
chanics are capable of turning out in the way
Of good and tasty workmanship.
P. P. P.-We are particularly requested to |
call attention to the advertisement headed |
P. P. P, to be found under the head of |
Wants" gentleman frequently visits |
Washington, and will do so on Thursday next, |
April 10th. to buy anything the inhabitants |
have to sell, giving fair price for the same. |
He especially purchases old books, standard, |
miscellaneous, law, medical, curious, &c by |
the volume or library; and for some scarce |
works he offers a high price. All having old |
books littering about their houses, perhaps
unused or not looked ut for years, and often |
considered as useless lumber, may dispose of
them to advantage by addressing as adver- |
tisement directs. |
NATIONAL THEATRE.-The fair beneficiary |
Miss Agnes Robertson, had a fine benefit on |
Saturday night, and the performances went |
of handsomely, albeit they were gone through |
with for the most part by candle-light. The |
gas took its time to 60 out in the midst of |
Bourcicault's highly finished PRESERVATION of |
Sir Charles Coldstream In used Up," but |
BOurcicault, With ready wit, availe1 himself of |
the accident to make hit or two which brought |
down the house, and so carried Of the farce |
with eclat.
Next week, the enterprising management of |
the National, will afford the citizens of w ash
ington an opportunity of seeing and hearing |
thecelebrated Pyne d Harrison, English Opera |
Troupe.
ARRIVALS Rev. Daniel E. Reese and Rev
A Goodman were in this city yesterday. Mr.
Reese was formerly the pastor of the Metho-
dist Protestant church on Ninth street, and is
very popular among his sect. He is now sta
tened at Charleston, S. G., but is suffering
from al affection of the throat that prevents
his preaching at present. Mr.. Goodman is
son Of Rev. G.. q. Goodman, who was lost in
the steamer President some years ago. He is
intimately acquainted in Washington, and his
friends were glad to see him in the pulpit
formerly occupied by his father. Mr.. Cook
man preached yesterday at the Wesley Cha
pei, and among other distinguished hearers
there coDgregated we noticed President Pierce.
FREE FIGHr-MAN FIGHT, Doe FIGHr-We
might say dog fight only but as they all
came of about the same time, near Critten-
denis brick yard, yesterday, the Sabbath af
ternoon, We had as well mention all. The
dog fight occurred first; then came the man
fight, and an offer to lick any man in the
crowd for twenty-five cents" which produced
the free fight. We are told that it is q neigh.
borhoOd that might be visited occasionally by
the police. None of the gang were arrested,
though the brown jug had assisted greatly to
make general arrest easy.
ACCIDENr.-On Saturday, Mr.. Lewis, a |
huckster in the Centre Market, was severely
injured by the starting Of his horse. He had
been feeding the horse, and had taken of the
bride to allow him to eat. The horse sud
denly started, and Mr.. Lewis chung to his
name and was dragged in that position from
the market space over Seventh street bridge.
Mr.. lewis was picked up by some persons
near by and taken to a house near the canal. |
His head was badly cut, and the physician
states that he was injured internally.
SINGING CLAssES.-We would call attention |
to the advertisement in another column of |
Mr.. William Palmer, who proposes establish |
ing singing classes in a more effective manner /
than has hitherto been practised. Mr. Palmer |
is too well and fsyorably known in our CON-
muulty U DeeQ any Recommendation at our Il
hands, but We will add that we think his plan /
Of dividing his pupils into small classes |
soprano, Nero soprano, and cOntralto voices, |
very judicioCs one.
ALARMS OF FRE.-Ssturday night the COM |
panies were called out by q false alarm Of fire, |
but they speedily returned with their appa- |
rstus Last night another false alarm was |
given, which did not end so quietly. A COLI /
sion occurred between members of two compa-
panies on the Avenue near Twelfth street. |
1t was rather unfortunate that the Auxiliary /
Guard were answering TO their roll-cal when /
the difficulty occurred.
INDECENT CoyDUCr Yesterday, crowd of |
rovdies were travelling about in the SmithsO-
man grounds, behaving very improperly, and /
using profane and indecent language when |
ladies were near enough to hesr their re-