Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-10-31

LEvYING on A Poll PARRor.-Yesterdav, a
county constable, noted for his success i'm making
his fees upon judgments placed in his hands, OBJ
tanned a d. IA. against we'll known citizen and
which the debtor declared he would not pay
The Justice advised him TO settle but no vvas IN :
exoTable; he could fix Mr.. Constable he conldn't
levy on his things. The officer went TO his vic
TINS house, but couldn't get in He tried to
persuade, but 1t was no use. Examining the
premises, he at last saw a parrot sitting upon
perch in the yard, and which the victim valued
very highly. Getting a long pole he reached
PoI, and the bird chung TO the pole until the levy
was made. The debtor owned up beat and tried
to compromise, but the constable claimed his
entire amount, and declares that if not paid Poll
shall have another owner.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY being the dav observed
in the Catholic Church for the commemoration
of All Souls, solemn religious service Will be
held in 1T. Mary's Church, Alexandria Sunday
evening, on which occasion tn. interior of the
iiding will he dressed in black, and discourse
VIII u" delivered by the Rev. Father Rider
Parts of RCSini's L" SIabat Mater will be me-
formed by the choir with their usual proficiency
WE ADVISE our readers in passing Markriter's
establishment, on Seventh street. to stop and take
Il look at the admirable views of Niagara Falls
and the companion pictures GOOD for Nothing
ard Mind the Whip" and the ditto " Might,
and " Morning" There are other spirited nic
lures to be seen here, but these are particularly
good.
ONMoNDAY NIGHT please remember, dear read
er, the gallant Franklin Fire Company will deri-
icate their new hall by grand ball, and on this
occasion all the magnificent presents received by
the company, OH their late visit to PhiIadeIphia
Will he exhibited there.
By THE ADVERTISEMENT it will be seen that
the Birch Ministries are to hold forth at Carusi's
Saloon on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Nv will
his adventures in connection with the Inflated
steamer Central America.
REORGANIZATION morning pickpocket at
tempted to operate at the corner of Tenth street
and the Avenue, among the crowd attending
McGuires auction sales He was discovered
but he managed TO escape by judicious use of
his legs. -
REAL MISUNDERSTANDING ]. C. Mcclure, auc-
tioneer, sold lot 6, in square Cos with the ina
provements, consisting of brick kilns, &c, for
500, to Messrs. Wilson, Libbey and Fowler
This lot is located near Greenleaffs Point
WITHERS' BAND was ont last night on sere.
nading round, discussing as usual the most
delicious music. s'Ites'' returns his most sim
cere thanks for the musical treat with which
they favored him.
On MONDAY NIGHT next the jolly Club
company of good fellows, who do not belle their
name-will give their third cotillon party at Co
lHmbia Hall.
CoLLBY SEARS are Offering their large stock
Of fancy and dry goods at exceedingly low prices
to suit the times.
maxwell & BRoTHER offer a superb assort-
meRt of goods, of the latest fall and winter STYLES
all OF which they sell at moderate prices.
TIE RAILROAD MORNING TRAIN from the
North is getting almost regular in its irTegularity
No New York mail for three successive morn
ings.
WE CALL ATTENTION to the advertisement
headed 81 To the Press.n
WATCH RETURSs.-Twelve dodgers were ac-
commodated-one from the District James Cal
Ian, Ireland, drunk; workhouse 90 days James
Burch, Va, disOrderly; ine and costs - a. Vim
Burch, Va, do. do. Sam,sl Plant. England
riot and disordeIly; security for further hearing