Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-12-10
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FREE ExHIBITIoN.-We advise our friends of
either sex, who have disposition to CRAFTY
tnelr taste for the novel, useful and beautiful to
drop In at Coombs Hall, on south side of Penpsyl-
vania avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets
and examine the fine display Of Ornamental and
useful fancy goods end wares advertised for pub
NC sale by Messrs. W. all Il Barnard commencing
az III O'Clock Tomorrow morning, and to be con.
tinued at O'Clock, D. m. Free sdmjttance a Ane
room, comfortable seats for the dies a GALLANT
and laxative auctioncer, and a mapni6cpnt dis
play OF rich goods, will certainly draw a crowded
mousse, both morning and night, at Coombs' Hall
Mr.. SPEAKER Orr was treated to a serenade
last night, (as we stated was purposed by his
friends,) at his lodgings at Browns Hotel and
in acknowledging the compliment felicitated his
friends and fellow citizens upon the auspicious
fact Of the speedy and harmonious organization
OF the House of Representatives as contrasted
with the tedious and emkittered contest two
years ago. remark from him endorsing the
PRESIDENTS Message was very heartily applaud
by the auditory.
The hnc music of Withers, Band drew ont a
large Gssemblage, and which would have been
still larger but for the rain
growing out of violations of the city ordinances
during the week ending on Saturday last, has
been made to Capt. klopfer, by the officers under
his supervision:
First District, report /; Second District one
orlcer, 81 cases; Third District, two officers !:
Fourth District, three officers, 10 cases Fifth
District, two officers, Ill cases; Sixth District
Two onlceTs, cases Seventh Ward one officer
Total IS.
Onicer Lloyd, of the Seventh District. wound
ed In the discharge of duty, not able to report
FORGERY CASE IL ALEx.SDRrA.-Much excite.
ment, we learn, prevails in Alexandria, conse-
quent upon the discovery that forgeries have been
committed by Mr.. l.. PTitchaItt proprietor. of
The Marshall House, to the extent of some si2 600
Pritehart has absconded Among the names
forged we hear that of Mr.. f. Sangster sheriff of
Alexandria county, A. Grigsby Of Fairfax
county, and Mr.. Alfred Morse, Clerk of Fairfax
County Court
SENT TO THE lSFIRMARY.-I.ast evening a
woman named Teresa A. X ichardson WA. taken
to the central guard house. from the railroad de-
pot. She having been hurt on the road the Can
tain directed the officer to take her to the In
Urinary. The officer got permission to take her
there, where she will remain at the expense of
the Railroad Company. She is poor woman
house servant, and her injury. though not very
great, will prevent her from resumInp her work
for some time.
ACADEMY OF MusIC.-We are pleased TO an
nounce that Mr.. Crouch, the principal of this
growing Institution, resumes his Thursday even
ing lectures on : The History and Progress of
Music commencing tonight. Amongst the
novelties in the programme are series of ancient
mad:igalS of the fifteenth century, SUM- by
the Glre Club, and z chorus from an air by Han.
del, by the girls class Of st. Pdtrick's Church
Al the illustrations are sung by pupils of Mr.
Crouch.
ARRIVAL OF IHE REMAINS OF AUGUSTUS Lurz.
h., II.
ing last ia Washington city, died on Tuesday
evening from the effect of the injuries received
His relations just arrived in that city few min
utes before his death. His BODY was brought TO
his home on Thames street, near Bond last even.
ing, from whence it will be buried this after
noon.-Bdttimere AHGTicdn.
SUPREME Court. Yesterday, VIM Hender-
son. Esq Of Indiana Chas J. NJ Gwinn. and
Robert Nj. McLane, Esqs., Of Maryland, were
admitted attorneys and couEselIors of this Court.
No. D. AdolPhus Durant, appellant Is. Samuel
continued by Messrs. Merwin and Lorinn for the
appellees. Adjourned.
CENTRE MARkET.-The supply and demand
were both less than usual in the Centre Market
ibis morning. The cause was probably be cause
recent rains made the roads unfavorabe for travel
OF country dealers, and expecting slim supply
purchasers were not anxious TO attend. A fine
lot Of pork was offered at 81 per 100 lbs at the
scale-house. Hay was selling at Csc to 81 .le OH
the stand.
The New HALL of Representatives was lit I'D
again last night to afford members Of the Cabinet
opportunity for ins pecting the arrangements
The glass 70. the ceiling has arrived and been set
in place since the previous lighting up The lip Int
Is softened by the int position of the glass with
ont being materially reduced, and the effect as
VAS anticipated, is more pleasing.
WEcALL the attention Of Members of Cong ress
to the advertisement of the House, No AIS Fiji
tenth street, which is beautifully located, near
the Presidents Square.
WESLEY CHAPEL FAIR continues to prosper at
Odd Fellows Hall, AZ 1t ought, with richly
loaded tables, and the famed pretty girls Of Yves
ley Chapel as saleswomen.
The FAIR for the benefit of st. Matthew's Sun
day school has been removed to Carusi's Saloon
lower floor, where It will he continued with un-
abated interest. Drop in.
RELIGIOUs.-Dr. Teasdale, it is announced
will preach and baptise in his church on Thir-
tenth street, tonight.
WATcH RETURNs-John Johnson Ireland
vagrant; workhouse ~ day. George X. Benner,
Pa, do: do Rich'd Richardson, Ohio, do ; do
John Semmes, Va, disorderly; do. Thos Dona-
han, ireland, drunk and disOrderly; do. John
Bannistcr, ID. G, do; fine and costs, 80 a.
Charles Dyer, ID. C., do do. John Twomey,
ID. C., do; do. John RELY, Ireland, do; work
house 81 days. Nineteen dodgers; all non-resi-
dents.
CouRTsHP AND MARRIAGE is the subject Of
Prof. Fowers lecture at Temperance Hall this
evening AL Interested will Of course attend Phre