Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-08
During the previous year there were 60 res and
81 false alarms


During the previous year there were 60 Ares and
oil false alarms.
The DELEGATES from Eve out of the seven
wards OF the city, met by appointment in the
CITY Hall, at 5 p. m. on Wednesday, for the
organization Of some efficient plan to relieve the
wants Of our suffering poor
MT Knees offered for consideration a plan
having In view the establishment of a perma-
nent City Society'' composed Of all charitable
creed
This led to considerable discussion, and being
suo]ect OF such general interest, the meeting
on motion, adjourned until "Wednesday next at
the same place at O'Clock p. IN.
Ills earnestly hoped that our citizens will gen
orally attend at that time as Il is most impofan Mt
to act uDitedly, judiciously, and in conformity
nifty.
OFFICERS ELEcTEp.-At a meeting Of the Co.
lumoia Fire Company, held at their Hall, last
evening, the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: James A TAFT, president;
James A. Brown, vice president; James Nc Der.
mott, secretary; Joseph M. Adams treasurer:
Daniel A. Connolly, corresponding secretary: p
J. Ennis librarian; Thomas Robinson, mars ha |;
IhoHas March, captain OF eng inc; Philip En-
nlS' captain Of hose; c c. Edelin,, first assistant
eng Inc division; }. Lacy, second assistant; ID
Barnes, third assistant; Daniel A. Connolly, arst
assistant hose division; John \ Bootes second
assistant; james 5. Best, third assistant
The THKArRE.-To- night is the last night
OF the engagement of Mr.. Bourcicau!t and the
" Fairy Star" Miss Agnes Robertson The bill
onrred Is probably the most promising Of the
season, SO far, being the first Representation in
ms city OF the great military drama entitled
sssie brown," founded on the scenes Of the
indian war. This is the performance for which
me managers have been ad vertising for ffty su.
pernumeraTies for a few days past The house
VIII no doubt be crowded to OVERLOOKING, and
ND I'M to N.lr.
not fall TO secure seats before night.
CRIMINAL CouRT Yesterday, Alfred Green,
solored, was arraigned and tried on two indict.
ments for grand larceny. He was found guilty
In each case
Indictment for grand larceny committed agai INST
the property Of e. Cole, and found guilty. Also
on fourth Indictment for stealing sundry "a ns
and coats from Alfred w. Carter. Verdict
guilty.
John Britain and Daniel Berry were tried for
assault and battery on WIN. Kie1.
WATCH RETURNS John Fisher and Thoma.
Riley Were arrested on charge OF larceny Of
horse blanket, the property OF DR.. Nichols of
this county. The blanket was recovered, and
the parties committed to Jail for further hear
Ing. A coarse blue overcoat, with a lining of
mixed gray and red colors, nearly new, was
i !, IN their possession The one that claimed
lort such coat, can see this at the offce Of the
Chief OF Police. Thomas Harris, colored, ont
after hours and disorderiy; workhouse 90 days.
NOT ELECTED "A jury was empaneled YES.
terday afternoon In a house, owned by J Purdy,
Esq on Pennsylvania avenue, to compel the
occupant, Mrs. Lake, to vacate. The examina-
ton dld not progress far before the owner, by his
counsel, abandoned his case, and left Mrs L. in
possession The jury was composed Of leading
business men. and eminent counsel was employ
ed on both sides.
TUNED UP.-We learn from Mr. Samuel
Douglass, late City Register, that, upon resum-
ing search yesterday morning, In the Registers
ONCE, for the missing bond Of John NJ. NcCalla
late City Collector, the instrument was found In
the proper pigeon hole, and was one Of the first
papers be placed his hand upon.
THk UNION GUARDS will give Ball on Mon
day night next, in celebration Of the anniversary
OF the battle Of New Orleans.
The DRAMATIC Profession will find the Bron-
chltls Yields 10 the soothing influence of Mrs. NJ
n. Gsrdners Indian Bal sam Of Liver wort and HoaT
hound IL may be found at the druggists generally.
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WEDpINs CAKES, very pretty and very cheap, at
the PhIladelphla Confectionery, corner 18th and
streets. Toe Cream and Water Ices s. cents per
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