Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16

"a MuNDRRs FANCY DREsUzSoi m B. last night
was well attended and well carried out. We
presume that its success Will occasion Il to be the
sntering wedge for more such pleasant affairs,
only agreeable, but convey a dan OF instruction.
serving as they do to brush up ones historical
kho"iedge OF the customs and costumes Of differ
emf PERIODS as well as Of noted personages.
very busy yesterday, and the result was shown at
night in the well sustained representation Of char
aeters OF all nations and times. Mefamora,
next neighbor to "Paul Pry," with his white hat
and everlasting umbrella. uchstone" held
war of wits with a |" Jew Pedier." "Jack
81 Rob Row, was on the best Of terms with John
Chinaman, - notwithstanding late differences be-
tween their respective nationalities fully
The shane of REWARD brush" In his hat. was
well contrasted, in his hearty, vigorous bearing,
with the more courtly manner Of the " French
Cavalier"
Among the male characters particularly notice.
able for richness and elegance of costume we may
mention those worn by the gentlemen taking the
her" from SsVenice Preserved ;') q Tsncredi "
Rochester" Knight of the Golden Cross"
I" Cymbeline," ''Don Cesar" ':French Caya-
Iier,'' and Page"
But the % Mesdamesn Of course and deservedlv
monopolized mainly the attention of the locker on
upon the gay spectacle. Conspicuous wherever
she moved was the exquisitely- dressed " Siciiian
ase the lvs Of of SSS a.
and Miss NJ. Sweetly pretty was Miss
L-be, in her % Bridal Dress 80 as was too Miss
Ca--thorn, in modern costume Of delicate tints
most appropriate to the clear red and white of her
complexion. Miss Sh-r made a delicious
''Swiss Girl, and Mrs. P-t was much noticed
IN her tasteful Polish dress; but the cynosure of
Maid Of Switzerland )" the dress fitting to perfec-
ton her graceful figure. or those dressed with
particularly good effect in modern costume were
Hlss t~ - 1II, the Misses Mec-ly; Miss Nc
also troop Of prettily dressed little folks, who
performed a number Of graceful fancy dances. A
feature OF the evening was Numbers superb per-
Torrance Of the 'Highland Fling" in character
THE SrABBryG CAsE.-The young man Harris,
who was accused Of stabbng Robert Harrison,
appeared before Justice Drury this morning for a
further hearing.
Charles Harrison, who was with Harris at the
time OF the attack, stated that they left the bar
ber's shop near by together when they thoupbt
the scufie between the parties throwing stones
had ended, and while standing on the Pavement
Robert Harrison came mp and looked Harris in
the face. Harris asked, q What's the matter ~,
Harrison replied &c What do you think YOU son
| Of b-h,'' and struck him and knocked him
back. Is not mistaken.
Robert Harrison was recalled and reiterated
| his former statement He denied that he was
| drunk at the time Of the scuffle.
| Justice Drury said that he felt bound to send
CdSt 10 nlgner Dundl, where the conflict
ing testimony could be sifted. II was clear to
him that an offence had been committed. He ac
cordingly ordered Harris to give bail In the sum
OF 500 for his appearance at the Criminal Court
which was given
The Other Side upon the closing
OF the stabbing case, and bail had been given by
Young Harris, he went to the office of Justice
Dom and obtained warrants against Robert Har.
rlSon, Jack Robinson and George Barr, each, for
assault and battery upon him.
The ANNUAL CoxFERExcE of the African NJ
f. Zion Church for the Southern District. con-
vened in John Wesley church on Connecticut
avenue, between l. and Nj streets on Saturday
the 18th inst, and was called to order by the
General superintendent, VIM. Bishop who adj
dressed tie Conference i'm regard to the goodness
OF the great Head Of the Church in having pre-
served and brought them together I'm an annual
conference capacity; after which the Conference
was opened by singing and prayer Elder s. T.
Jones was appointed Secretary, pro tenn, and the
following members and delegates to the Confer
ence were enrolled: Superintendent w II Bish-
OPP; Assistant Superintendent ]. }. Clinton; Ell
ders Jacob Trusty, s. Golden, s. T. Jones' David
Stevens, Robert Squirrel, Abner Bishop, BasiIl
Mackall, j. ID. Brooks, w. c. Marshall James
A. Reese, j. p. Thompson, Chas. Wright, d. b
Matthews and J. Coleman; Preachers w H.
Johnson, Owen Emerson, Isaac Gassaway =.
Brown and Josiah Lee. Elder H. n Blackson
and Preacher s. III. Castor, were transferred TO
the Philadelphia Conference. After the announce
Inent OF appointments for the ensuing Sabbath
18th inst, at 10 O'Clock, a. IN.
CIRCUIT COURT.-Judges Dunlop, MorseH and
Misunderstanding, the Court met pursuant to
adjournment
Jas. n. Suit and Francis Ward were appointed
COnstables for the county Of Washington
Ii was ordered that the second rule be annulled
SO that the number OF cases on the daily assign
ment shall after the present term, be twenty five,
instead Of fifteen, as heretofore provided.
wa rpfn Cd in fha 80 Ii.
Purdy rs. Chas B. Church. Webb for plaintiff
Jury returned verdict of non. pros in case of
Jno: Halloran rs the Corporation Jos. III. Brad
ley for Corporation.
After which the case Of Richard Roe er dem, of
Jane Carroll and others -s Emma b. c. Thomp-
son and William g. w. White was taken up
Messrs. Redding and Mowbrey for plaintiffs. and
Carlisle and Bradley for defendants
The case had not been decided when the Court
adjourned
This morning the consideration Of the last men,
toned case was resumed
This case. as affecting the ownership Of a large
amount OF real estate in this city, excites much
interest
UNITED STATES POLICE RECONCILIATION
Justice DonH.-Wm King (colored) was arrested
by Officer Parham, under the charge of having
committed an assault and battery on man named
Lucien L.. b. Pipsico, (also colored,) and with
attempting to take money from his poe ket and
carrying away his umbrella The difficulty arose
from said Pipsico borrowing from the defendant
the sum of 25 cents, and when called upon for
return OF the money, he stood upon his dignity
and told him that if he wanted his money he
must whip il out of him, consequently the difi-
Guilty occurred. After coming together they COM
promised the matter.
John Balkman was arrested by Police Officer
Ross, under the charge of maliciously DESTROYING
property OF L.. Gassenheimer, and with annoying
him and his family. After athorough invesfiga.
ton of the case, the witnesses summoned for the
prosecution falling to support the charge, their
evidence being favorable to the defendant the
case was dismissed. Giberson for defence.
The WEATHER.-Range Of the thermometer
from Thursday noon, April 9, to this morning.:
Morning. Noon. Night.
anufsuay -...-'.-.....'... So 52s
Saturday -................. 40 IS az
sunday .-......--.-...... AZ a a.
Monday. Observation-Disclosures. 6 a. IN
1uesudy ............-..... 20 SO d0