Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-08-12

CANE Mfstissa.&-Ttle vsFsUm Roc iet,es Of the
siefhodAt churches are aow hsldi0x lheif Gasp.
meetings 10 VARIOUS parts Of the couhtry. II has
Always been the custom Of The mesubers of ths'
Methodist church TO assemble IA the pleasant
groves away from the dust and tumoii of the
S Th.ss anc s;pena week In prayer and praise
ehie TO all who attend for righteous purposes
One composed Of members Of the Methodist Pro.
testant church opens o-day near Monrovia, Fred
large meeting. The following ministers have
been assigned to this meeting by President Ever
LIST OF the Maryland Conference: Revds. T. NJ
s M,isG On a s s, Light Wilson, John Rob
Companies from this city, Georgetown and Alex.
dria started yesterday.
SUCCEEDED AT LAsr.-Several attempts have
been made, within a few months, to set II re to a
certain range Of stands in the Centre Market, and
to rob others, but which have been prevented by
the vigilance Of the Guards Last night about
III O'Clock, some one of those malicious incendi-
aries succeeded in firing of the range of stands
on the Eighth street gangway, used by woman
as stand for the sale of fancy articles The shed
was entirely burned, but the contents We're prin-
cipally saved and placed in charge of the Auxil-
larry Guard. The fremen were promptly on the
spot, and continued to work on The fire until they
were satisfied that there was reason 10 fear
damage to other portions of the market.
COOPERATION CAsEs.-Samuel Adams selling
liquor in quantities less than pint fine and costs
500 i6 cents; and for selling liquor on Sunday;
fine and costs 800 49, no s
r. Brandner. selling liquor on Sunday: fine and
costs S2l 81 The above cases were tried and dis
posed of by Justice Smith Of the Third district
In the case of +. Brandner an appeal has been
asked to the Circuit Court on the ground that the
liquor was sold to a boarder In the house. and
that boarder was Il witness.
AT METzERoTT's Music STORE can be seen a
novelty in the shape Of what is called the Trem-
ulo Accordeon," being an improvement on the
ordinary instrument, made by Mouratt, French
inventor. The common accordecn is an instru-
rpent affecting enough in all conscience to the
musical ear, but the notes Of this treulo concern
are truly diabolical, and anything better calcu-
lated to set the teeth edge we never desire to
hear We hope Joe won't get one. u
The NATIoSAL THEATRE RuINs.-Would n
not be well for the neighborhood that the Board
| Of Health look soon to the condition of these
| ruins There is a pool of stagnant water between
the walls which eInits an eiuvia that will create
sickness unless attended to speedily.
TOMORROW the excursion of the Union Fire
| Company comes off, when a lively time may be
counted on. The boat will make two trips and
omnibus facilities Will be afforded. See adve!-
tsement.
WATCH RETuRNs.-This morning Justice Tn.
c. Dom, the newly appointed magistrate of the
Fourth Ward, in the Vi ency occasioned by the
resignation Of John II. Goddard, Esq who re-
| signed to take his position as Alderman of that
Ward, appeared at the Central guard house, and
entered upon the discharge of his duties
Isaiah Warmly, colored, drunk and suspi-
cious person. workhOuse 60 days. VIM. Parker
| colored, suspicious circumstances and out after
hours, do Nicholas Smith, colored, drunk
workhouse 90 days.