Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-30
L0CAbzINTELLIGENCE.


night, about o. lock, near the corner Of -Four
and-a-half street and Pa avenue, between the
States Hose and Northern Liberties Fire Compa-
nv. The Northern Liberties company were para
ding, in preparation for their visit to Philadel-
phia. and on reaching the point above mentioned
a shot fred-some say by a sort Of picket
guard consisting Of members Of the states Hose,
while others claim that II came from the parading
company. general riot followed, and from fifty
20 one hundred shots were fred by the eontendIng
companies: resulting in the wounding of several
persons. The only wonder Is, that, with pistol
and gun balls flying in all directions, no PERSON
was killed.
We hope the matter will be sifted, and that il
will be explained why the states Hose who Were
not on paradel were collected at that corner; and
also why the Northern Liberties company were
marching in that particular direction Respect
able merchants in that neighborhood say that
symptoms OF a row had been brewing all day,
and bad been evidently purposed BY the two COM
Panies In settlement Of a deadly feud.
Ii is not competent for either party TO throw the
entire blame upon the other and both should be
held up to reprobation for outraging the laws and
Tecklessly endangering the lives of peaceful eii-
Zens.
The names of those wounded, so far as known,
are Mr.. William Walker, a messenger in the
General Post Office, who received a buck shot
wound while In the procession; II. Taylor, of
the Northern Liberties who received a painful
wound in the Leg young man named Combs,
from the Second Ward was taken home seriously
injured; boy, whose name we could not ascer-
tain was wounded in the shoulder aud col
ored man named Simpson was slightly wounded
I'm the wrist.
DR.. Boyle succeeded in extracting the shot
from the wound upon Mr.. Walker, but the ball
in the leg Of Taylor could not he extracted II
being buried in the muscles.
Atthe time the ARRAY commenced, the Auxiliary
Guards were just answering the roll call to 90 on
duty, and as soon as the Captain heard the alarm
he went to the scene. but the firing was then
over. He then repaired to the hose house of the
states Hose and there found number of men,
and told an officer of the company that he wanted
close house WI oh fbat-
did.
No arrests were made
The RIvEs Numerous flights Of wild pigeon
were this morning seen about the river shores,
and from the Long Bridge. The sporting men
on the bridge this morning were making extern
sive preparations to institute wholesale slaug liter
upon them. =. a..
At Magruder & Stones wharf, arrived schr.
Mary Clotilda, Capt Lewis, from White Point,
with LOO bushels of sand for the Post Once
Also, schr.. Golden Medal, Capt. Dixon, from
Charles county, with IS cords Of oak wood for
up on his neat little schooner something very
precious in the way Of freight, In the shape of a
BEAUTIFUL young lady from the aforesaid port.
When they arrived IN Washington the sweet lit
tie Miss went by the name Of Joanna Gates but
shortly Afterwards the loving couple proceeded
to the hotel Of Capt. Jas. Burch. whence the
swain departed in quest Of Rev. Mr. Bittenger,
with whom he as speedily returned, and the
necessary forms being executed Miss Gates was
presently metamcrphosed into Mrs Capt Dixon,
and seemed very well pleased with her new title
too.
The steam ting George Washington arrived at
Alexandria on Monday, from Baltimore, bringing
the remainder OF the Erie canal boats
new steam tug, named the Spry, has lately
made its appearance in the Potomac, for the puf-
pose OF plying between the various points on our
waters The regret -, that there are no greater
Inducements for this sort Of enterprise among us
IL is to be hoped that the little tug will meet
with abundant success among us.
The " GUY went down to the guano ship on
Monday, with two schooners in tow, to tighten
her still further.
Brig Fanny arrived at Alexandria yesterday
from GosPort, with lumber.
SIKH DISTRICT PoLIcE-B.fors Jr,tics Gull
James Conner and George Allen were brought up
on complaint Of disorderly conduct, threats, vio-
lenee' drunkenness, and for fighting on Saturday
night last.
The case was this: The Anacostia Fire Com
pany bad got new bell on their Engine house,
which was manufactured by the workmen in the
Navy Yard; the said bell, being of excellent tone
was rung long time to the Qualification of the
Anacostians The bell ringing brough the States
Hose on the ground, and presently fight occur
red among the fremen, from whence the above
Allen, was fined IS Sc, and Conner 80 81: they
were then discharged.
Col. Benjamin Bean felt himself aggrieved by
certain measurement made by the Corporation
commissioner or surveyor, with reference to law
Ing down pavement in front of the Bethel church
IN the Fifth Ward: and, finally, he got so exaspe-
rated by the said measurement, that be expressed
his Indignation against the commissioner in
words, which are forbidden by the Corporation
statutes; for all Of which he was arrested and
brought up to answer for the same. The Colonel
feii highly insultsd at being brought up on such
cnaTse- more especially as he is an ex-surveyoT
himself, a. wei! : Self-cOnStituted policeman in
the nth Ward bat it was a clear case Of moral
drilnGuencyi 30 h. he'd TO stand IL, and paw for
his opposition To the law in the sum of 81 81 cts
which he finally concluded was cheap enough
and accordingly fOrked over and left
MIS- ChuTn charged Mrs. Mitchell with mis-
appropriation Of 4 stone jar; and, the papers be-
ing properly executed. the officer procreded 10
take the body Of MIS-. NJ. who refused in the
most positive manner to accompany him TO the
Justice'S shop. until she could raise a Dew6,ir
OF shoes, in which to make a respectable appear
ance before his honor; so the officer WAS comr,.ll
&c, Out OF common PolitenesS, TO let her slide
ana the case, as far as she is concerned. remains
ia StatH quo
COULDN'T STAND BEING LAUGHED Ar-Tbis
morning, countryman, while sitting on load
OF hay and driving up Eighth street, experienced
sudden jolt, when opposite the Third District
PONCE ONCE, which caused him to slide from his
DAD emlnence," and he landed in the street
with Jar which upset his equilibrium ard his
temper at the same time. Picking himself m
he began To "cuss' some. and CHALLENGED Tie
snickeTing bystanders to fght him Ins,ics
Smith sent O1icrr Gill to prIsnad- the mn 30
u'y up ana 90 away; but the wTathful country
man. smartlng with his ''hyst'' and with being
lafed ut, pitched Into the officer In the rnosi
Vlndlctiye style. lie was, however oyrrDow
cred, and taken before Justice Smith. who adj
mlnlStered TO him wholesome lecture unor ~.
hanghuness Of letting his angry passions rise
even under the prOyOcatiOn of sliding from a load
OF hay; after which he dismissed him
TIE FRANkLIS.-On Saturday next the Frank
lin Fire Company, one Of the oldest and most Fl.
neient companies OF the Fire Department. intend
leaving this city, on visit to PhiIndeIphia.
Ihey Will number between fifty and sixty mem
bers, and will BE- accompanied by the celebrated
Marine Band Their very handsome large en-
Slne Is now in baltimore and il Is their intention
totake that with them on their visit
j. already known that eleven commands of
the Philadelphia Fire Department have made ar
engagements Tor their reception and entertain.
Rent, aguaTaRtee that the visit Of the sold Frank
I'M to the city Of Brotherly Love will he pleas
ant one. ~
The President, r. T.. DOYLE; Secretary G r
CrosSneid and the Treasurer, w II. flaming.
hsgs VIII accompany them.
ne dIlils OF the Company, under the direction
OF The Marshal, Mr.. w J. Gary, will be contin.
ned up to the time Of departure