Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-19
THr Roox, of the Art Association, over s,b. I

TEE RooMs of the Art Association, over sib-
ley Guys, were brilliant indeed last night, in
view both of pictures and visitors; for the as
semblage embraced more persons OF eminence
In various walks Of life, more brilliant converse
tionalists, more pretty women-last but not least
by any manner Of means-than any gathering of
fully arranged catalogue shows that the collec
ton Of paintings numbers 1856; drawings ana
engravings, Isl and ten specimens of sculpture
No less than ninety painters and seven sculptors
are represented. OF this number the civ of
Washington has no reason to blush, when pre-
senting the names of Mcleod Crancb, Baum
gras, H X. Brown, Harley, Heine, Ianman.
HoIatio stone, J. Walker, w. ID. Washington,
We think the managers have done wise thing
In reducing the price Of season tickets from one
dollar to nhy cents, thus placing the opportunity
OF studying the merits Of this fine collection
within the reach of all. The schools of the
city, we hear, are to have similar PRIVILEGES en-
tended to them as they had at the last exhibition
The SuRPRIsR PARTY-comprising some TWEEN
ty odd couples Of lads and Iassies, headed by
Messrs. q. w. Harvey, l.. III Henry, and r.
Harvey, the committee-which dropped in at
No 43 Vermont avenue, about s O'Clock last
night, had merry time of IT, To the fine music
OF Fleets band, bounding feet beat time in quad
rille, polka, and scottische until the announce
ment OF supper at IL O'Clock, when music gave
place 10 rafting steel around table filled with
vlands that would have pleased gourmand.
The victorious charge having satisfied the assail-
Ing party, they returned to the parlors,
And all went merry as a marriage bell,n
until the fleeing hours told Of the near approach
Of dawn, when they separated, much pleased
with the nights enjOyments
ALMOST AN Escape yesterday afternoon. as
Oficers King and Duffy were taking the three
Piekpocke John and Thomas Smith, and Da-
vid Van Pelt from the Jail to the Penitentiary,
Thomas Smith bolted through the hack window
and made on over the commons, at a great speed,
which promised to end In his getting clear or.
ncer Duny made chase after him, firing his re
volver several times; and an animated foot race
ensued, for some distance, when, Iuck xiv TOR the
ofhcer, smith stumbled and fell to the ground;
and, before be could recover, he was captured
and marched back TO his companions, and short
ly after be was introduced to his new quarters
inside the Penitentiary walls.
CASE UNDER The BUILDING REGULATIONS
The building regulations make 1t a penal Of
fence for any frame or wooden building to be
erected within twenty four feet OF any stone or
brick building. Mr.. John Frazer, of the First
ward, was fined some weeks ago for violating
this regulation; and yesterday he was fined s3l
ana costs Tor failing to remove the same, the law
lnnicting 1ne OF five dollars for every week II
remains In the illegal position. He having per
mltted IL TO remain six weeks his fine amounted
to thirty dollars. The case was tiled before Jus
tee Clark tits probable that upon the imme-
diate removal OF the building the Council will
remit the fine.
THE THEAIRE.-JOhn Broug hams great origi-
nal, aboriginal, cratic, operate, semicivilized
and demi-savage extravaganza of Pocahontas
was pretty well performed last night, and to-
night, on Its repetition, when the actors will
have had opportunity to perfect themselves in
thelr parts we shall expect II to run of with all
eclat. II is wonderfully rich in humor, a. most
things from the pen of John Brouy ham are ant
10 De, and even with all the bitches in its per
foFmance on last night elected continuous shouts
OF laughter. Tonight, great bill.
IHE Rush OF ARRIvALs.-The boOkkeepers
and managers Of the principal hotels were kept
actively engaged all yesterday until a late hour
In the night, by the unexpected rush Of guests
At some of the houses there was not a room 10
De had after . O'Clock, and many were sent to
HaIlons boarding houses TO be accommodated
The lists Of arrivals are very lengthy TO-DAY,
and exhibit the names Of persons from eyery
section Of the country. Most of these, however,
will leave for cities North and South immedi,
ately, and the hotels will be ready to accommo-
date "a many more.
ASSAULT AND Enthusiastically, August
Motif was arrested by officers Norwood and
Handy for an assault and battery on his own
daughter, while walking in the street Nolti
III.
examination, was held to security for peace.
His daug ster's pleading for his release probably
saved him rl Up 10 the Criminal Court
The same officers also arrested Chas Lancas-
ter for an assault and battery Oh John Milstead
Justice Dom held him to bail for Court
HAMMACk is again in the field with a stock
Of things good for the stomach, mere look at
which will prove sufficient to set a genuine gOa,.
met half crazy with delight Such plump
AT UAnia
plump oysters, choice segars, and that never to.
be forgotten OvercOat brandy, as be now has
ready for all who may favor his establishment
with a call, take the SHINE of aug ht in the same
line to be found even at Delmonico's in these
times.
COURT OF CLAIMs-Yesterday, Emory F. War
rem, Esq of Fredonia, New York, was appointed
commissioner TO take testimony
Petition OF Woodbury. and Foster agt The
United States. Mr. Rockwell opened the arpu-
ment OF thS case In behalf Of the claimants. Mr..
Gillet, United States Solicitor, replied Mr.
Rockwell concluded. and the case was sub
mitted, when the Court adjourned.
REAL EsTATE.-Yesterday, the following de.
scribed property was sold by Mcclure 4 Co. ,
auciioneers: Lot2, square SIS, to Edward CAL
vert for l9c. per foot. Western part Of lot No S,
in square 375, ION ID street between Ninth and
Tenth, with the Improvements, TO William F.
Bayly for 81 90 -
GAYETY.-Large and delightful parties came
Off last night at the hospitable residences of Sec
rotary Cass and the Hon Horace F Clark at
tended by nearly all the fashionable and notable
persons Of both sexes now In the Federal Ma
tropolis. We hear that both were exceedingly
brilliant and delightful entertainments
WATCH RETURNS The trial doc ket this MORN
ing exhibited the name Of Chas Bruce, arrested
for being drunk and disorderly He was ordered
TO pay fine and costs OF So so
The SOCIAL CLUB give their second grand CO.
tllon party In Thorn's Building, Seventh street.
tonight. See advertisement.
WE HAVE received (too late for to- days paper)
a communication in reply to "a Member of the
Bar II will appear Tomorrow.
The CRIMINAL CoURT has adjourned to Thurs
day next, at 10 O'Clock m
wAsHINGroS, ID C, Jan 1S, 1850
AT MEETING of the Medical Faculty Of
Georgetown College. ID. c., the following pre-
aInble and resolutions were unanimously adop-
ted:
whereas, the Faculty Of the Medical Depart
ment OF Georgetown College, since the institu-
ton OF the same, have sedulously endeavored so
In n flrh zr fhoA ,ffa.