Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-02

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| Morning. Noon. Night
uay'''''''''..'...' 80 3OO
Saturday. ............. 200 50 SO
Sunday ."............ 30 40 80
MONDAY. 70 40 30
tuesday .............. 30 "a %
wednesday ........... % Is 80
thursday ............. "A 80 %
rrl0Ay.. 80
Average height of the thermometer in the
mornings from December II to January 2, in
elusive, 30 OH.
N0te.-First quarter moon Saturday, Janu-
ary 3, about a. M
During the month of December-fve days
rain fell; 18th, I'D and 23d snow fell-also
hail on the 18th; from 4th to present time, ice
formed, firm and fast. u
GEORGETOWN, Jan. 2, 1857.
FIRES AND FALSE ALAkMs-We have re-
ceived from Mr. p. j. Turk, Secretary of the
active Association" Of the Columbia Engine
Company, No l, the following statement of
hres and false alarms during the year 1856
January, fires, Q false alarms February, Z
fires, false alarms; March, 10 fires, s false
alarms; April, fires, II false alarms May,
fires, ii false alarms June, fires, 3 false
alarms July, fires, 2 false alarms August,
fires, i false alarm; September, 2 fires 3
false alarms; October, fire, false alarms
November, 6 fires, 2 false alarms December,
fires, false alarms. Total, So fires, and IS
false alarms.
There were also a number of false alarms to
which the company paid no attention
In 1855 there were SO fires and 50 false
alarms.
BEFORE JUSTICE DOM Bernard CURT and
John Galvan were arrested by Officer Kimball
on Tuesday, on charge of larceny OF clothing
belonging to Victor LIE Coual, who was lying
dead at the time Upon examination of tho
case it appeared that all the parties were
French, and did not fully understand the
course to pursue with the property of their
deceased friend. The clothing was returned,
and the case dismissed Yesterday, Watch
man Birch arrested colored boy, Jno. Thorn
as Mason, for riotOus conduct. While the Off
GERS were engaged in quelling a riot this boy
cried out, Rally Plugs kill the Anti en- 8
of b-h's" The Justice gave him a short lee
ture and ordered him to give security to keep
the peace.
WASHINGTON CIRCUS Another brilliant as
semblage graced the performances at this es-
tablishment; and the beautiful riding of Mad
anne Tourniaire, the Wonderful acrobatic ex
plGits of Mons Ferranti and sons and Messrs.
Hawkins and Foster, and the scenic reprssen-
tations Of Messrs +. Wood and Debach, re-
ceiyed, as they deserved, the most enthusi
tic applause.
We would call the attention of families to
the beautiful afternoon performances given
by this company. The utmost decorum and
prepriety is maintained. The one announced
for to morrow, Saturday. commences at p
o'clock.
Ii WILL BE SEEN by the advertisement
that Rev Dr. Morris, of Baltimore, com
msuces a course of lectures this evening at a
quarter before 8 o'clock at the Smithsonian
Institution, on the habits and instincts of in
scots. This subject is one Of the most inter.
| esting branches Of natural history, and pre-
sents series Of curious and surprising facts
little known TO the general reader. DR.. Nor
ris has made it his special study, is an admi-
rable lecturer, and we presume this announce
nent will be sufficient 10 insure q large
audience. The lectures will be illustrated by
large and beautiful drawings.
NATIONAL THEATRE Miss Fanny Morant
may now be said TO be fairly installed in a
career of successful conductress- ship. She has
| only to 60 on in the same spirit she has com
menced, TO attain every triumph her heart can
| Uish. 1t is vastly pleasant to be able to con
gratslate lady manageress, most especially
| when, al in the present case, the lady is
beautiful, talented aud deserving.
To night the performances commence with
| Goldsmith's ever acceptable comsdy. She
Stops to Conquer" concluding with the ca
traysgsnza Of " The Muses. by Starlight "
PASSING DoES THE AVENUE this morning
our attention was attracted by a large crowd
pressing around our friend Shillington's store
All seemed intent on passing il ono door and
out at the other, only stopping a moment in
! side. We followed in with the crowd to learn
the c@use of 80 much anxiety, when Ledger,
| sir New York Ledger, sir % greeted our
ears 1t seems the New York Ledger for JAN
uary l0 had just arrived. and our literary
J friends were intent on reading the admirable
1 tale by Emerson Bennett, entitled The Ref
ugess, An Indian Tale of 1872"
AcCIDENT.-Yes,eTd9y, a little boy about
twelve years Of age, named James Heatly,
While playing at the garnet window CT Mrs.
Seaiis,s large boarding house, Pennsylvania
avenue, near saur-and a. half street, fell from
tho window into tia back yard. He was
| picked up, and DR.. hansmaDn Immediately
cent for, who did all in bis power for the relief
! of TIE unfortunate child. 1t is feared the in
| iuries were serious internally, but there is
ground to hope they may not prove fatal.
I Assault AND BATTERY " esterday evening
| Oeicsr Ross and Waterman Suit arrested A,
| Bayne, for an assault and battery on a young
| man named Dsvis Mr.. Bsyne gave security
| for court. The parties Left the centrel guard
house together, but in a very short time-not
| more than three minutes-all were back again,
and Bsyne held to security for second as
saait. -
| TIE C2ARLEs II BRowN, whose name has
| appeated in the watch returns, is net Charles
n. Brown residing on North N street between