Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-04-01
AFIrRcr BArrLr.-A protsscsed and fierce fight

AFIERcx BArrLE.-A protracted and fierce Ugh,
occurred in the grounds Of the Navy Department,
building this morning, between parties said to be
respectively an attache Of that Department and an
attache Of the Presidential Mansion. The scene
attracted large company Of Spectators but strange
to tell none Of these thought il worth while to In
tefefe with the combatants; and for the police,
as is usual when "muss'' Is on hand they were
not there The battle waged fierce and brutal.
until both parties were completely exhausted and
glad to quit the field. The White House attache
behaved as though feeling himself to be the con-
queror and his antagonist was not disposed 10 dis.
Pute bis claim TO victory. Both parties. however,
retired considerably chop-fallen and bedraggled
Lest the above account might be deemed an April
Joke, We must add that the aforesaid attaches and
combatants We're two large undergraduates.
THIRD DISTRICT PoLIcK.-Before Justice Clark
Edward Hall was arrested by Officer Tanning for
indecent exposure; he was ordered to paw a fine
and costs Of s5.9i. The same officer arrested
Francis Beal for throwing stones in the street. to
the great danger Of the passers-by he was ordered
to pay 81 %. Tanning also arrested Charles w al
Ian for INDUCING in the use of profane language
publicly; the fine and costs were SAIL Officer
Ecklof arrested Henry Brown for profanity; fine
and costs, BPS. Alfred Dodson for driving on a
pavement paid 81 costs. Officer Ginnity arrested
James Ash for driving pavement and he was
fined 81 81 VIM. Norbeck, for throwing stones
was fined 1.9i. NJ. Lowe, for the same offence,
paid like penalty.
THE GOLDEN GIFrs.-LAsr CHAxcE.-The Rus
sian war will be brought to close tomorrow
night. The agent informs us that the exhibition
will be removed on Monday morning. positively.
Therefore, those who wish to see the dioramas
and try their luck in the distribution of sixty beau
tfui gifts must secure tickets early as there will
doubtless be rush this occasion The Odd
Fellows Hall was densely packed last night, by a
highly pleased audience, and everything went off
to everybody satisfaction and was especially sat-
isfactory to those who received the gifts.
ALEXANDRIA IrEMs.-It is estimated that over
S5W,oO are this year invested by our citizens in
the Potomac fisheries, which give thus far fair
promise of remunerative season The quantity
of shad already taken considerably exceeds that Of
the same time for two years past.
lncendlary fires are OF nightly occurrence. Last
tanning considerable amount of hay and a fine
horse was burnt-loss probably $500.
LEcTURE.-Our citizens should not forget the
lecture at the Smithsonian this evening for the
benefit Of the st. Pau's English Lutheran Par
sonage. 1t is to be delivered by Prof. J. G. F.
Holston, NJ D., of this city. on the subject of
- Earth and Man." and promises to be a very in
teresting affair.
CHARGE OF LARCENY james WEIGH was ar
rested yesterday by Officer Parham charged with
the larceny of two boxes of segars. and port
was held to bail for further hearing by Justice
Dom.
IN ALEXANDRIA, night before last. frame sta
BILE belonging to Wesley Summers was set OH fire
and burned to the ground.
The LAST day performance of the Russian War
Will take place tomorrow afternoon, at O'Clock
at Odd Fellows Hall.
CHARLES LONDON CORDIAL GING.-The new tar
to wholesale buyers. Although exceeding in cost
every other gin, In some cases by 100 per cent II
now the cheapest as 1t ever has been tho best gin
May be had in Washington Ford & Bro. ID. r.
ilton Leach and others Edmd G. CbsFIess h Gen-
eral Agent, 40 Broadway, New York. 1t
,SASFoRD,s Liver INvIGoRAToR.-It is, in truth,
the greatest remedy SPSxn for DyspePsa Costye
D!. ssnlpTd has BEEN For ' icns time on. of the
most of his cases treated with the inviEorstoI
With such Inyariable success that he has been in
world have benefit ." hs ds seoSer anu l re- ase
who are troubled with debility, headache, lansuor,
they might physeisns bs and 6SSd s;s we think
years, Of suffering. Sold by all Druggists.
The SUCCESS which attends the use of DIR. !. Hos
letters Celebrated Stomach Bltters evinces at once
its virtues IN all cases of debility and ses ofthe
stomach. CertIhcstes, almost without number
have been published attesting its almost miraculous
power IN removing those painful and fearful dis
eases ANA at this time II seems idle to do more than
call attention to the great remedy Of the age in
der to awaken public attention to its excellence IL
the only preparation of the kind that Is reliable in
an cases and T. Is therefore worthy of the consider
the taste. agreeable IN their eff cts and
valuable a n tonic remedy for indi gestion
For sale by Druggists and dealers generally every
where. mar H-eost
PENNIEs.-Those in want of Pennies, for change
can always obtain them application at the coun,
ter Of the Star Office. If
The Poor AZ we'll as the Rich can have a snre
cnre for Coughs, Colds and CONSUMPTION in its pri-
mary stages, owing to the cheapneSs of Mrs. NJ. ".
Gardner's Indian BalSam of LiveIwort and Hoar-
hound, medicine that has proved blessing to our
race. IL is sold by all the Druggists, and Messrs
w eeks Potter, Boston, are the General Agents.
WEDDING CAkEs, very pretty and very cheap.
Ice Cream and Water Ices, at Sl.J1 per gallon. Al
the Philadelphia Confectionery, corner I9th and r
streets. mar l2.Im.
l. No FAMILY
Ian AFFORD Ia be without Mustang Liniment in their
render II necessary any moment. and nothing is ca.
pabie OF performing snch a certain cure. GErfyaefl
I'm lifting the kettle from the fire it caught and
scalded my hands and Peason very severely-one
able. II was an awful sight. The Mustang
Liniment appeared to extract the pain almost inn
madately 1t healed rapidly and.eft scar of &C
phla, Ii Is truly wonderful Article. Ii will cure
any case of Swelling, Burns, Stiff joints, Erup-
tlons, or Rheumatism. For Horses il should never
has frequently saved valuable horse. Il cures
Galds, Sprains, Ringbone, SPAWN. and Founders
B.,rarc Of limitations. Sold in all parts of the hab-
BARNES & PARK, Prop'rs. New York.
Also, Lyons Celebrated Insect Potrdsrs.
mar A-lmeOw