The Washington union., 1857-12-02
LOCAL NEWS.


Tar MARlsH. Having heard desire generally
pressed that the public might have opportunity OF
witnessing drill and review Of the United States
rinss similar that recently given under the command
Of Captain Henderson, have made inquiries at the
.headquarcrs and learn that the force which then pa
raed has since been greatly diminished in numbers by
various dranghs that battalion cannot be formed Re-
cruits are however, arriving in goodly numbers and
hope soon bo able repetition of the pub
lie drills of this effective corps Well ocered aud hav
ing good band Of music the marines present fine APP
peaance parade and ready for good service
either in preserving peace at home in opposing for
eign foe
THR CONCERT announced for Friday evening will
prove unusually attractive to lovers Of good music,
either Of the English the Italian schools Miss Wilmer
and Mr. Perng the recognised exponents of English
oraoos and operas nor is there Italian vocalist
pcrior to Teresa Parod who is her to gather
fresh laurels at Havana We to hear vieuxtemps,
also who will show his mastery the violin by play
ing his celebrated .Norma Fantasia on a single string
Such combination Of musical talent is rarely heard and
well merits crowded audience.
RoAxIzATox learn that several of our volun-
companies endeavorng to reoganze and recruit
their ranks This should be done ut once that the
tropolis might have battalion If not regiment Of
drilled companies each able to parade at hours
notice with least forty guns. consolidation and ro
organization the smaller companies Tor rather sergeants
guars) is very desirable and should be effected before
our volunteers are permitted to occupy the aory
built for their use.
Counr OF CLAIMs YESTERDAY. Judges Blackford and
Scarburgh both delivered opinions adverse to tho claim
in the case Of Jacob Bgeow, administrator Of Fran
cs Cazeau w. The United States, Judge Gilchris dis
senting.
Anthony Hyde, esq, of Washington, and George c.
Morgan esq. of Leonardtown, Maryland, admitted
to practice as attorneys in this court.
And then the court adjourned till IL o'clock to-day.
To THE LADIES trust that there will be full Mt
tendance Of the ladies Of Washington the adjourned
meeting of the nion Benevolent and Employment So
ciety which is to be held this morning at the street
BAPTIST Church The gaietes and fvotes Of fashionable
life can be enjoyed with additional zest by those who,
early in the winter, remember the homeless shiverng,
and hungry.
CENTRAL GuARD HousE--The report Of the captain Of
the Auxiliary Guard for the month Of November shows
that four hundred and thirteen persons thirteen of them
fcmales lodged at the central guarhouse In ad-
dtion two hundred and sixty accommodated
s.under lock and key. OF the voluntary dodgers only
sir belonged to the District Of Columbia
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Mrs PAarIxGroS regret is expressed that B.
Shillaber esq., has gone West before coming South
his ectnring tour He h Of course accompanied by that
apochryphal DAME Mrs Partngton, who is q h,ncr-
st showing up the foibes of society in the kndcst
ner We trust that the chic Of the Saturday Evening
Gazette will see that his 'head man. to the
tropols before returning to Boston.
TN RrroRroRIAL CoHrs is ustcrng for winter service
and we notice several gentlemen whose able pens have
heretofore pleasant and truthful letters from the
tropolis to papers in different sections Of the country
Prominent among them is E. X. Olmstead esq, who has
done service for several democratic presses and
ii gcntlemaa Of abilities and genial disposition.
CONCERTS rs-Ihere is lack of concerts this winter
but we have seen yet towards getting up
an "Old Folks Concert" Why cannot some Of the
old fogies follow the example vet them In other Cities
and let hear Of the old tunes for which hun
dreds will pay fifty cents EACH provided the money IL de-
voted to charitable purposes
BuHoLAR ARRESTED. long bearded burglar, who says
that his name Is William Ewing caught Monday
night in the act Of eoniously entering the house Of Mr.
Appleby on Massachusetts avenue.
PaKpARK 10 BIZ CRITcIsEp. Charles Mackay the Eng
lsh author and song writer is travelling in this country
as corresponding editor Of the London Illustrated News
We informed that he proposes to visit Washington
during the coming session of Congress- and that he will
remain here some weeks
ST. ANDREWS DAr.The Scottish festival very gem
orally observed throughout the United States the Boston
society celebrating its two hmdraM anniversary The
Washington society had right joval sitdown at Gan
tiers.
Tmr WEATHER Yesterday was truly charming day,
and the broad northern sidewalk Of Pennsylvania
was throngcd with promenaders the ladies in the full
glory of new winter fashions
MADAME LOLA MoSrn ectured at Carusi's Saloon
Monday evening before large and attentive audience,
who evidently well pleased with her pqama
Mrs of beautiful women.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT AT
G. GATHERS FRENCH RESTAURANT
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