Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-15
TIE WEATHER -Range Of the Thermometer
from Fridav Noon Ian IN thi = morr;no.

TIE WEATHER -Range of the Thermometer
from Friday noon, Jan. 9, to this morning:
Morning. Noon. Night
pTludy.. ''s'..sss',..s 10 Ia
saturday. ZON II Is
Sunday % 80 %
monday. ...ss......... IL 10 10
tuesday .............. 10 % Is
w Wednesday ........... 10 70 "a
thursday ............. 20
Average height Of the Thermometer in the
mornings from 10th to 18th January, inclusive,
16o 04f
Note.-Last quarter moon Saturday, Janu.
airy II, between IL and IL p. m
On the 9th, snow and hail fell 14th, snow
mildcr B.
GEORGETOWN, Jan. IS, 1857.
ANOTHER INAUGURATION BALL-It will be
remembered that the Democratic Association
OF the Twelfth Ward Of PHILADELPHIA are to
give Ball in this city on the third of March
next, in honor of the President elect James
Buchanan The Old theatre building on Lor:
Isiana avenue is engaged for the occasion. Its
upper and lower rooms are sufficient to accom-
modate two thousand persons. We doubt not
the citizens of the metropolis, and especially
the Pcnnsylvanisns residing here, will contri-
bute all they can to make this gay and bril-
liant ball. The price Of the tickets will be five
dollars Fifty citizens of Washington and
Georgetown have been appointed as managers
to act in conjunction with the like number In
Philadelphia
WE WOULD call the attention of the lovers
of the fine arts to the truly fine collection of
Oil Painting now on free exhibition at the
Iron Hall, Pennsylvania avenue, between
Ninth and Tenth streets. The collection is
one of the best that has been offered in this
city, having many rare and valuable speci-
mems by ancient and modern masters. Among
others, The Witches, by Quintin Matsys
Magdalen, by Guidy; some fine architectural
pictures, excellent in drawing and perspective;
a large gallery picture, Christ dIsputing with
the Doctors, by Westhall; also some e1qui-
site modern pictures, by Williams, Burkell and
others.
WASHINGTON CIRCUs-RE-oPENISG NIGHT
This elegant equestrian troupe, reopen at their
amphitheatre, corner of Seventh street and the
avenue, on Friday night, when they offer such
an array OF novelty es cannot fail 80 ensure
them an overlooking heuse. The famous gym
mast Herr Won Beck will accomplish his ex-
traOrdinary feat Of ascending a spiral column
on globe, as performed by him on the occa-
sion of the coronation of the present Emperor
of Russia. Madame Tourniaire and ali the
ries Of arenic novelties Performance also on
Saturday afternoon and night.
Nor IN THE CoNrRACT.-Yesterd Officer
Ross arrested W Rollins for taking a horse
and cart without authority. 1t appeared that
Rollins had sold a boat load of gravel to p. T.
Mackey, and portion had been delivered
before the money was paid. The delivery
was stopped, and Mackey sent a horse and
cart to haul the remainder of the gravel. RoI-
Inns seized upon the horse and cart and hence
the arrest. Justice Hollingshead in view of
the circumstances decided to dismiss the case
upon the return Of the horse and cart to the
proper owner.
From the New York Ledger Of January "a:
" To our readers who so highly appreciate Mr..
Cobb's tales it is scarcely necessary to do
more than call their attention to the new Story
that We commence this week from his popular
pen. 1t is fully equal to his 'Gun Maker of
Moscow" We would advise one and all to
either go or send to Shillington's, Odeon build
ing, corner of Four and j. half street and Penn
sylvania avenue, and buy copy Of the Ledger
containing CObb's new Story of Revolutionary
Life.
INPROvBD ORDER OF RED MEH.-At meet
ing Of the Improved Order Of Red Men Of tie
District Of Columbia, held on the 18th Sun of
Cold Moon, January 13th,) Grand Sun, 56I7,
the following named gentlemen were elected
officers for the present Grand Sun:
George W Aaron, Sachem w. J. Smith,
Senior Sycamore r. V. Henry, Junior Sage
mere j. II O'Brien, Chief Of Records W -.
J. Tanner, Prophet; j. L. Bradley, Keeper
Wampum.
A license CAsE.-Yesterday morning, N .
Mcneil appeared before Justice Birch and
confessed judgment on a warrant for selling
goods without license and was fined $50 and
costs. 1t was supposed that the evidence in
this case would have some relation to the case
which the police committee of the Board of
Aldermen are to examine, and many persons
desired TO hear the trial. The confession Of
judgment, however, prevented this.
The MARKEr-PLAcE This morning four
police officers were employed, by order of the
Chief of Police, in keeping the Avenue clea r
Of wood and hay wagons. These wagons so
blockade the Avenue near Ninth street some
times, on market days, that it is difficult to
pass.
Turner's CoNCERT.-All who really wish
to enjoy an evenings entertainment, should
visit Odd Fellows Hall tonight, and hear
Mr.. r j. Turner, the eminent American vo-
calist. He is certainly the sweetest ballad
singer that ever visited this city.
CHANGE has been made in the place
where the Anniversary Supper of the Column
bia Typographical Society will be given, as
may be seen by reference to our advertising
columns Coke is to furnish it at his rooms
on Sixth street, second floor.
CRIMINAL CouRT.-Y Yesterday, after the Star
went to press no cases were tried. The case
Of w. b. SaSscer, charged with obtaining
money under false pretences, was continued
because of the absence Of important witnesses.
The New YORK LEDGER for next week
containing new story by Sylvanus Cobb, jr.,
is received at Northern Liberties Bookstore,
81 Seventh street, above the market
FuaIrIvE SLAvEs.-Yesterday three col
ored men were arrested by Mr. X. Faulkner
and committed to Jail as runaway slaves
They are supposed to belong in South Carol.
ma.
WATCH RETURNs.-NO cases for trial Mt the
central guard house, and but q single lodger
accommodated.