Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-30

SCHOOL GENERATIONS on THE FOuRrH.-We
suppose the F ourth Of July win on this occasion
be as generally, observed by the various Sabbath
schools OF the city In the way of pic-nics, &c, at
one or the other Of the many pleasant groves sur
rounding the city, as heretofore but thus far we
have only heard Of the following as having made
any definite arrangements In regard to such:
Berry's extensive and delightful grove has al
ways been favorite resort on such occasions, and
this time seems TO have lost none Of It's popularity
we hear OF three schools that have already deter
mined to spend the day in different portions Of It.
That Of the Assembly's Church, Wesley Chapel
and Fourth Presbyterian Church.
In the morning about Ii O'Clock, the school Of
the Assembly's Church will meet around a stage
TO listen to the reading of the Declaration of indie
pendence by Mr.. VIM. II. Hoover, washington's
Farewell Address by H. Clay Steer, and the de-
livery OF an Grafton by Mr.. VIM. F. Given, after
which the school will unite in singing that
Banner''
That Of Wesley Chapel will in all probability
observe similar exercises, though we have not
heard Of the particular arrangements
At that of the Fourth PRESBYTERIAN Church. the
Declaration of Independence will be read by
Master X II. p Denham, and brief address de-
appropriate exercises
The Western Presbyterian Church school has
been invited by Mr.. Green, at present residing on
the beautiful and capacious grounds formerly Dos
sessed by the late General Van Ness to spend the
day at that delightful spot The invitation will
In all probability (if it has not already be &C.
cepted.
lNcRNDlARY FIRE.-About 5 O'Clock last night.
two men Were seen to jump from a window of
one of three wly-fnished unoccupied two-story
brick houses owned by Mr.. John Reed, situated
In Eleventh street west, between and P streets
north. few minutes later a fire burst out of the
house, which spead so rapidly that In a few
moments IL communicated with the other two
houses, and all three Of them were rapidly de-
stroyed bv the flames. 1t also communicated to
i've two-story frames adjoining on the south,
owned by Mr.. c. F f Richardson, and occupied
by Messrs. Smith, Crow, Schafeld, Williams,
and Clements, severally; and spreading with great
raPidity soon threatened their entire destruction;
but the efforts of the several fire companies con.
nned Its ravages principally to the upper stories
with one or two exceptions, though the buildings
were all very much damaged by the destruction
OF windows, doors, etc, and the entire row is,
practically speaking, wreck. Mr.. Reed is
Insured for 81 $40 In the North American Com
pany, and loses over and above that amount
some 5000. Mr.. Richardson loses some 81 200
over and above an insurance of 81 500 In the
mutual Company The only water available,
beyond that taken In buckets from pump near
by, was limited supply from an adjacent brick
yard, which was soon exhausted, and the engines
In consequence rendered useless. The severest
loss is sustained by the occupants who lost nearly
everything they had except the clothes on their
backs, the heat being so intense to prevent any
successful effort at saving their goods
INITIATING SOLOMON NoRrHRuP .-Citizeus of
the District will easily perceive the similarity be-
tween the following case and that Of the author of
Fourteen Years in Slavery" Mr. J Frizzell
yesterday noticed the strange conduct of two white
and colored man who were lurking about in the
country around the Chain Bridge, and suspected
them OF tamperlng with slaves. He made an ar.
rangement by which be succeeded in capturing
all three, about three miles from the bridge; but
one WIN. Benjamin, who il appears Is the prjn-
clpal,) broke loose, and escaped Fred Axter
(whltel and the negro George Armstrong; were
secured and brought to w as6inqton The hear.
cd nth
and education. The negro claimed to be native
OF Jefferson county, N. Y said be came passen-
ger III propeller to Baltimore, and had allowed
his two com dnions TO offer him for sale I'm RaIt
more and near Beltsville; claims to be free born
He is certainly an educated darkey In his dis
guise he would be taken for a long boat hand In
his working clothes He replied to the question.
"Why did you want to be sold'n that where he
came from, it was difficult for a colored man IN
live from hand TO mouth, and the little he had
seen induced him to wish for life in the South.
he would be glad Of the change. His comrade
(Axter) was perfectly mute, neither speaking nor
being spoken to. The negro was the spokesman
and was as communicative could be desired
He is stout black fellow; young apparently not
much over 81; has a slight cast in his ewes and
would make a fine hand In any field. His answers
We're all regarded as designed to mislead his can
tors, who suspect that be and his party are con
nected with the underground railroad Justice
Dom committed both to Jail to await further
hearing.
report closed
terday, Elizabeth Davis (colored) was tried in
two cases for larceny in stealing articles from
Sidney and Henry DeCamp, and Convicted She
was sentenced to eighteen months in the county
jail. O'
Charles Peres (Mexican) was tried on a cb,,ga
OF grand larceny, in stealing a number OF gold
coins from James w. Brown. The Jury found
Verolct OF guilty, and he was sentenced to two
years in the Penitentiary.
To-fay.-The case of the United St,tesaot Ia,
Msntz, for assault and battery on William G
Newton. was tried. The jury had not returned
a verdict when our report closed
Inc court then took up the case of the United
states agt Martin King, for the larceny of chick
ems Of the value of SO. This case was Dendin1
when our report closed.
CARRYING MATTERS TOO FAR.-Yesterdav Ipo
Schmidt was rearrested for assaulting and beating
Augusta Schmidt, his wife. 1t appeared thai
after giving security in the case we mentioned
he returned TO the house where his wife resides
and repeated the assault Justice Johnson imme-
dlately committed him. and detective officer Par.
ham was on the way to Jail with him, when.
meeting friend, the prisoner gave the required
bail. Mrs Klotsbach made oath that she was af,.id
that Mrs. Schmidt would set fire TO her pronertv
Her fears Were based on the declaration of Mrs
schmidt that rather than let her husband have
her furniture she would burn 1t up. The peace
bond was not required In this case Mrs Schmidt
accused Mrs. klotsbach of profanity in the street
warrant was issued and the case taken before
Squire Dom, who ordered her to pay 81 81 fine
anu Costs Inc parties all live in the same house
Mrs. klOtsbach is Mrs. Schmidt's landlady,
A PLEA FOR FoURrH-oF-JULY CELEBRArroN
Nh Editor: Are we to have no public celebration
on our National Anniversary-no oration no pub
lie reading of the Declaration of Independence-
no military parade! Why is this so! You As
well as myself, who have lived our whole life
time In this our native city, and have witnessed
In other days the celebration of our National
Birthday with so much display and SO much .ekat
must feel mortified that that day will pass away
almost without the firing of gun The influence
OF the Star is very great, as you well know Make
the suggestion, and my word for IL the old line
city ooys will be up and doing 1t is not too late
Let us have an oration let the immortal Declare
ton be read, and let us give three times-three
cheers Tor our growing city and our country.
WAsHINGToNIAN.
FISH, OYSTERS, CRABS, &c.-Harvey, ON C
street, opposite the rheater, continues In daily
receipt Of all the delicaces Of the season that ~