Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-04-12

CATHOLIC FAIR AT ODD FELLOWS, HALL
we would remind our readers that the Catholic
FAIR at Odd Fellows Hall, for the purpose of
raising funds to assist in the erection of new
church on North Capitol street. will continue
open during the present week. The laudable
oVect In view entities this ''fait affair OF the
IAN TO the liberal patronage Of our citizens
generally; and the ample preparations made for
the accommodation and entertainment of all who
attend, and the ''fdir" prices placed upon the
articles for sale, also considerations In behalf
or Its claims upon liberal public All who
desire to aid in erecting this ornament to our
cty-as the new church will be-wil there find
great variety of useful and fancy articles con-
fectionery, fruits toys, boquets, and substantial
meals at all hours, with fine music and agree
able company No more pleasant place can now
be found to pass an evening.
SHOOTING Yesterday afternoon Stephen Dnd-
ley, youth about Is years OF age. was shot nv a
man named Samuel Biggs, a cartman Roth
parties reside In the Seventh Ward From the
statement al the Guard house, this morning IL
appeared that, for considerable time mast
B1ggs, who is feeble man. over sixt,, 49, ~
age, has been much ANNOYED by had boyx ND
ley was intoxicated and got M a misunderstood
lnS Win 'he old man, and finally pick ed up
STONES and chas d him into his house Biggs
look ms gun and snapped il ut him. findinS il
would not 90 of. he got flesh can and nut II on
the gun, and went into his ward and shot over
the fence al Dudley, who was in a public alIey
~ IpUS
dudley was taken 10 his home. Biggs was ar
rested by officer Lloyd, and this morning held
for further bearing
THE RECENTLY AgREsTED.-It IS well for the
public TO know the antecedent. of the man Alex-
ander Eggleston, Row held in ilil to answer al
legged off noes against the criminal law Of this
District. We have, therefore, To say that he is
under indictment in six distinct cases Viz:
No e. Assault and battery on w. III Tanning,
police officer
No. 63. Assault and battery with intent IN kill
on Edward Dubant
No 81. Assault and battery, with intent to kill,
on Edward Fridiey.
No. 81. Assault and battery with intent 10 i'll
on jeremiah Toomey.
No 20 and Il Last June election riots
IL Is only very recently that the officers of the
law have been able to find him
The OPERA.-From an advertisement i'm an
other column our readers will perceive that the
grand Italian Opera season of Max Mare.zek will
commence at the Washington Theatre tomorrow
evening. The season will embrace four nights
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, in
the course of which the operas of ''Traviata -
"Lucia, - !.TIovatoIe.'' and E.EIiser D,Amore,,
will be performed. The troupe comprises not
only tie talented and accomplished artists under
the direction Of Maretzek. but also the leading
features of the celebrated Ullmann troupe. We
may announce among the performers Sicnora
Gazzaniga, and SignOFs Brignoli, Amadio, Gas
paroni. &c, &c, all of whom participate in the
opening Opera tomorrow evening.
REWARD 1t will be seen by the report of the
proceedings of the City Council, (says the Alex
andria Gazette of this mornng.) that the Mayor
il authorized to Offer a reward of $500 for the ap-
prehension and conviction Of the parties from
Washington, concerned in the outrareS perpp-
trdted in this city, on Sunday week, near the
Depot of the Alexandria aud Washing ton Rail
road
InQUEsr The body OF Il white man. bamp I'M
known, was found drowned and floating in the
river, opposite AltXandria, on Saturday morn
ing. Cnroner's inquest was held and the
jury returned a verdict of "found drowned }, On
examination a lot OF Clockmakers' tools were
found on his person. He had only two fingers
on his right hard.
New ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL SCHOOL We
| would direct the attention Of our readers to DR.
Bridges new school. From the high character
of his references and his own education we be-
speak for him success
The LADIES must not think that the Avenue is
the only place to get bargains At Shedd's
Eleventh street, You can buy straw goods at a
low rate Give hima call.
WATCH RETURNS, April l0-Henson Warren,
colored, Md, fugitive slave; jail Dan'l Lynch,
ireland, workhouse GO days. John Jones, Ire
land, drunk and disorderly; do James T Blake,
Md do f.; fine and costs s244 George Bell, ID
Z do do. -Four lOdgerS-nen- residents.
18th Samuel BigGS, Md shooting; held for
4 hearing. Eight lodgers-non residents