Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-11-01

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| from northern merchants In advance OF the usual
time for sending them, and which breach Of
CUSTOM 10 evidently attri butabe the fear enter
ained that such accounts may not be collectable
at all alta later period. Our Washington mer-
chants have squared up promptly, so far as we
hear; but we have reason TO believe that many
drafts have been returned protested from further
South. -.ils-7. 80 = =
STREET RoBBERY.-At an early hour last night
Frenchman, who had Just been TO the Russian
the
street, was knocked down and lis carpet bag
containing his clothes and about $50 In gold
were taken. search warrant was issued this
morning to search various places where II was
thought IL might be found The information
being given TO an officer Of the Franklin Fire
| Company, be insisted upon q thorough investiga-
ton Of the affair, In order that the blame should
| rest where It ought to. The offense being COM
mtted In the vicinity OF their engine-h men,
oerss OF the company, IL was thong ht, might be
unlusty accused, as II 10 not unusual for aremen
to be blamed for whatever occurs near their rem
dezvOus. Butthe idea Of the officer 10 to catch
and punish the offenders, whoever they may be.
VIZ TAKE PLEASURE in calling the attention of
the public to the arrival In this city Of really
meritorious work of art, and which should be
seen by every man, woman, and child-known az
Nv olfstenberger's new Painting of the Arctic
Regions" Judging from the very complimentary
notices Of the London press, which is amply en-
dorsed by the best authorities In matters in this
country, we can readily announce a rare treat
This painting, we are informed Is a series Of
gems, illustrating completely and beautifully, the
whole Arctic subject, executed by eminent Eng
lish artists in style hitherto nnapproached by
panoramic esssyists The introductory lecture
givea by Alfred Smith, Esq, Of the Royal Geo.
graphical Society, London, has been pronounced
the most complete, chaste, and elegant production
on the same subject extant.
ARRIsrED-A warrant was issued this morning
by Justice DOM against Mr. James A. Wise,
charged with an assault and battery on a voung
man, clerk In store on Seventh street The
omplalnant stated that the house was rented
from Mr.. Wise; and that this morning he came to
the store to collect his rent The tenant told him
he was not ready for him just then. Mr. Wise
sPoke ABOUT wanting the money, or getting the
money, ana said something about sending con-
stable AT this intimation the young man laug he'd,
which irritated Mr.. WISE who drew back and
struck him on the side Of the head Policeman
H. y eatman made the arrest, and the case was
ruled for trial.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN ALEXANDRIA The
wing Of the Alexandra democracy was ad ressed
Last night, at Sarepta Hall, by H E. McLaughliu.
Esq OF washington city. At the conclusion Of
Mr. McLaughlin's speech, the Hon Mr.. Aiken
mot Of g. } addressed the meeting The hon
orable gentleman is certainly most deliberately in
formed upon statistical politics and the machinery
OF campaign tactics. Mr.. Rose, Of New York,
followed with some remarks
NKw MISSION ScHooL.-Under the auspices Of
the congregation Of the Ephip hany Church (Epis-
started in Fourteenth street, between Ohio avenue
ana ID street The new building, Of which the
foundation is now being laid Is twenty.four feet
wide, ~ hftY feet deep; asd viii be handsome
Sunday afternoon church exercises will be held
wherein regularly, commencing IS soon as the
work shall have been completed.
The New WRINKLE DECIDED SUCCESS
Harvey, on street, opposite the Theater is s.ry-
Ing enormous Quantities Of oysters scalded to the
In crowds, especially at lunch-time daily. That
mode OF serving up oysters Is the fayorite one
among those living where the oy sters come from
ana Is really something far ahead Of any other
mode OF cooking them we wot Of
HYMENIAL.-A large and interesting GATHERING
was present at the Newly ork-avenue PRESBYTERIAN
Church this afternoon. happy spectators of the
pleasant ceremony Of marriage The parties In
this affair were Miss Maria Louisa Douglas
daughter Of Archibald o. Douglas, Esq and the
Kew Alexander ID. Moore, son Of VIM. w Moore
Esq They were warmly congratulated by tbeir
numerous friends on leaving the hymenial altar
| WE HAVE number of communications on hand
which are withheld from publication, as they are
accompanied by no responsible names win par
ties who favor Us with communications please
remember that the name Of the writer should In
all cases accompany the article, not necessarily to
insure insertion, but as pledge Of good faith on
the part Of the writer.
ARRIVED at CarteI's wharf foot of Thirteen
and half street) schooners Ocean Bird Quillin.
philadelphia, with rs tons Of coal for Mr.. James
With cargo Of coal for Messrs Chaplin Bro !;
Caroline, Hatton, Philadelphia, with $1,000 feet
| Of lumber for Mr.. Sam'I Norment.
| CENTRAL GUARD-Housx CAsEs.-John CALI.
| CHAN, for carrying concealed weapons was fined
| S2l 10, upon which he appealed to the Circuit
| court David Jones, colored, drunk and pro-
| family; 80 Is: Dennis Mammalian, do 4; 81 IS Ed.
ward Grey, disorderly and profanity; SO IS. Mary
Bell, Hannah Hunter, do; $1.15 each.
| CENTER MARxRr.-The attendance Of dealer.
was as full as usual this morning, and the supply
OF provisions up to the average. The business OF
the day was not as heavy as ordinarily; easily
| accounted Tor by the continuance of the warm
weather and the danipness, which usually pre-
vents extensive purchases.
THE FOURTH annual ball Of the Hiawatha Club
comes OF this evening, at Stott's Hall, corner OF
Pennsylvania avenue and Twentieth street A
very pleasant June 10 anticipated, and will no
oouot De realized For particulars see advertise
inert In another column.
DR. DAvIpsoN's LECTURE on the Flight of
Birds was again postponed yesterday. but will be
delivered at the Assembly rooms Louisiana av .
this evening, without regard to the weather.
Fusion IN THIS CIrY-All the parties in this
city have fused on one great important platform
which Is to buy Household Furniture, well made
where they can buy the cheapest The head
quarters are at Browns. 800 Seventh street. near
Northern Market. The books are open for all
good persons, or II the money Is paid down great
inducements are offered. Open from O'Clock J.
n N; until So P; N The reporters Of the star ad-
Der Furniture as low as SIS
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM MrcHIsAN-Finley,
corner OF Seventh and su has Just received an.
other large supply Of Michigan fne cut chewing
toodcco 2t&
HEAVY REDUCTION In the prices Of Perry Bro. .
vast stock Of silk and other dress goods cloaks
shawls, &C.. Our lady readers will doubtless mote
ms facs 70 their early advantage. Ct
| WIsTAR's BAIsAM OF WILD CHERRY,
ewes bfosehtaI AtecttonS and all Diseases of tia
LAHFs
From the Boston Evening Traveller, January6
III IS perhaps but simple act of Justice to the
propretors OF WtstGr's BdIsdm of Wild Chsyyv for
Us 10 say that our Personal experience In the use Of
this altlcl,. has impressed favorably One e the
Propretors Of the Traveller as tlrely cured of
sewers cough OF four months continu1nce by the
use oil this Basam and several of our friends and ac-
guaintancss who have trs sd the article. have found
~ OF great service in relieving them of severe
coughs and shortness of breathing with which they
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