Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-09

hivkR'-Rspairs on the Long Bridge are pro
gfessing with dispatch, AID the ssructurs heinr
placed In ssfe and reliable condition for the
wear and tear Of the winter ssason On the nth
snsans travel over the bridge viii be cicsed, 70
enable the. workmen TO carry out some frf, troye
msnts and repairs on the drawers. The bridge
VIII be closed Tor about six weeks. "a .
The arrival Of coal vessels freque and that
branch OF the river trade 10 in thriving condi-
ton: The schr. b. Smith arrived last evening
at Rileyfs wharf, from Philadelphia. win 1ds,
tons Of coal for T. w Riley -''
Which aa srrUed !. on and two .oop
night Were pronounced to be Of very good quality.
md found ready purchasers at We prices
bs s0ne virginia Planter on the line Of the river
lands by the application Of gas lime from thecity
gas WORKS sioop cargo 81 which went down this
morning from the western wharves. -.
me Inc Steamer Diamond State arrived at Riley's
wnarf THIS morning, her regular trip from Balti-
more, with merchandise for Kennedy 4 Pugh, J.
w: Morsell, p. Pagan, White & Co, VIM Stone
>. daley, J. Walsh, A. Hunter, and j. A. Bowyer.
INSTRUMENTATION AT THE BARnAcks. - Last
night, about 10 O'Clock, marine named Hettin-
ger, who had been outin the city during the day.
returned To the barracks intoxicated and taking
sword made an attack upon another named Roach
who at the time was in bed. His conduct grew
to be 20 violent that the Interference Of the guard
became necessary. The guards found IL difficult
to do anything with him, and at last Sergeant
Essex, who had charge of the guard had 10 stri he
him on the head with his sword, INJECTING a
severe but not dangerous wound He was then
secured, and his wound was dressed by the hos.
pltal steward and he was confined in the blac T.
hole as the place of confinement is termed IL Is
prooaoie ne will have to undergo further punish
LARcESY.-Frank Davis (colored) was arrested
this morning by Officer Williamson, on charge
OF stealing feed from the stable of Chandler &
a hhnff IL I'LL
employer OF Davis and prosecutors Frank ex-
planned that his employers grain was out and he
only borrowed the grain to feed the horses. in
tending to return it. Mr.. Abbott said he had
hid himself in the stable to watch the thief. and
saw the prisoner 20 to the bin and take out pail
full, about twelve quarts. Justice Dom held
Frank to bail for the Criminal Court. - -
RUNAWAY AND SMASH UP-This morning.
about O'Clock, horse belonging to Mr.. Rich.
ards, brick-maker, attached to a buggy. ran
down Ninth street and up f, when his progress
was stopped by running against cart, where the
workmen We're engaged In grading the streets,
u9Psettng the buggy and doing It considerable
damage. The owner, after getting his horse
commenced beating him with heavy cart whip
stopped In the foolish act by the interfef-
ence Of Justice Hollingshead. -
The DISTRICT DIREcroRY.-we hear that MI.
VIM II. Boyd, Of New York, so well known as
the successful publisher Of City Directories all
over the country, il about to get out another eti
ton Of the Washington and Georgetown Direc-
tory, TO which is to be appended an Alexandra
business directory. Annual publications of this
book are absolutely necessary here and cannot
ial TO succeed II kept as serviceable as the present
edition In use has been.
To ANONYMOUS" some lady writes us a
chapter Of horrible things over this signature.
We regret that she has failed to send responsible
| name with her communication. The police may
act (investigate) upon such communications as
hers; but newspapers may not arraign accused
persons except upon tangible authority.
WIMAN, the prince Of good fellows. was wei
coined last night by a full house at the NAVY
Yard He promises additional inducements for
this night. Our Navy Yard friends are lucky in
having such an agreeable visitor.
WE SINCERELY trust that the Washington cor
respondent Of the Baltimore Clipper is amply re-
munerated for his labor. He deserves It,
WATCH REruRSs.-Bridget Carroll, vagrant;
fine and costs, s2.15. Two dodgers were accom-
modated. :