Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-12-13

day bad been observed for many years a. q day Of
Tbfssubject was under discussion when our re-
port closed.
their armory last night In the presence Of a bril-
liant assemblage of invited lady and gentlemen
guests, amongst whom was Hon Jos. Lane, and
other distinguished personages. We understand
that this was the third gathering Of the kind the
corps has held this current season. The National
klnes are most perseveripg association. Their
armory 10 lifted up style admirably adapted to
tne military profession. Paintings, engravings,
statuettes, busts, etc Of distinguished ofcers Of
the army and navy, and of Americas most gifted
statesmen, adorn the walls. The stars and stripes
gracefully festooned about splendid painting of
George Washington attracts admiration at the
head OF the room, while the National colors Of
America and France unite to decorate the wall
over the entrance door. The Declaration Of In
dependence occupies a conspicuous position. The
hall hoor Is covered with patriotic devices, the
center piece being neatly painted representation
OF the National motto. The arms and accoutre-
ments OF the company are neatly arranged In racks
on either side near the entrance; a twelve pound
howitzer belonging to the artillery division Of the
corps frowns upon the visitor from the rostrum at
the head Of the hall, and the sabfes used In the
artillery practice glisten with warlike significance
from their places upon the surrounding walls.
Everything about the room indicates the presence
there Of that strict discipline on the part of the
officers, and prompt acquiescence on the part Of
the men, without which no volunteer organization
can flourish, The programme for the evening
was changed, 30 that we missed the opportunity
OF witnessing their admirable perfection in the
Harde drill, but those present doubtless enjoyed
rare treat In beholding the ke precision
and rapidity Of their movements under arms.
When We left the hall, the members Of the
corps were vielng with each other in endeavors
to make their lady guests at home in the intricate
mans Of the Lancer's Quadrille.
SUPREME CouRr-Yesterday Joseph Knox,
Esq Of Pennsylvania, and Thos. T. Grant, ESQ !,
OF Missouri, were admitted attorneys and coun-
| sellers Of this Court
No 1O6 Brannock Jones, plaintiff in error apt
james g Soulard. This cause was submitted to
the consideration Of the Court on the record and
printed arguments by Mr.. Blair for the PLAINTIFF
In error, and by Mr. Grant for the defendant in
error, under the Goth rule.
No. 1876 Henry Amey, plaintiffin error, against
the Mayor, Aldermen, and citizens Of Alleg hany,
The cause was submitted to the consideration Of
Knox for the PLAINTIFF and by Mr.. A. w. LOOMS
| for the defendants, under the Doth rule
No. 90. Robert ID. Silliman, complainant, agt
The Hudson River Bridge Company at Albanyi
No 81. Frederick w Coleman, complainant,
| agt. The Hudson River Bridge Conn any at AL
menced by Mr.. Beach for the complainants, and
continued by Mr.. Pruyn for the respondents. Ad-
journed.
LADIES, the best place to get your Christmas
/ presents is at Mrs. r. 6. Etchison's, No. - Pa.
| avenue, who has just returned from the North
| with complete assortment Of Fancy Goods, all
| Of which she has selected herself especially for
the approaching holidays. Her stock of real Lace
Collars, Sets, Handkerchiefs, Wells, embroidered
/ and plain Linen Sets French worked Sets and
Collars, Head Dresses, net Sleeves, Fans, Port
/ mouaies, Linen Collars and Hand kerchiefs and a
large stock of Fancy Articles, (any Of which will
make a very handsome presently will be sold very
| cheap. We advise you to go at once to No. IL
| Pa avenue, and get your presents before they are
picked over.
II
tsrday. the Court took up the Of the U. g. agt
Philip Strobe, for the larcenv of gold and silver
| coin OF the value Of s272 74-the property OF Mr.
Michael Fredenburger. The jury returned a yer.
WIN. Sullivan was then tried for an assault and
battery upon Edward Kayling Verdict-no'
guilty.
To-day: Simon Meyer was placed on trial on .
| charge Of stealing a quantifv OF clothing and
| money from Wymer Miller. The case was pend
ing when our reporter left.
PUBLIC ATTENTION is called to the advertise
ment in another column Of the concert to be giveI
. | on Friday night for the benefit of the Protestan
orphans In street. The object is a most pressin.
! one, in view Of the general stagnation in MONEY
matters, and IL is to be desired that the efforts o
| those engaged may be successful. The orphan
are to sing several appropriate pieces The girl
quartette Of mems voices viii be added, an,
the Marine Band will perform a number Of popu
lar orchestral arrangements Of character conso
nant with the object. Go early, and go all
II CocKApEs ABouT.-A secession cockade
sported occasionally upon our streets, but th
n people here have not acquired sufncient familiar
: | ity with them to estimate them at their true die
| nifty. youngster, last night who was 6gurin
| quite extensively about the hotels wesring th
. disunion badge, was a good deal disgusted I
| And that he had been mstak zen through the entiI
evening for the footman Of some foreign mniste
| the servants Of the diplomatic corps having bee
. heretofore the only cockade-wearers known
- Washington.
wHERE TO Buy Ir-Do our readers desire
e know the place where they may buy wood chea
a well sawed, well split, and well seasoned!
say try the Pioneer Mills, at the corner Of Seven
l. | street and the Canal. Page keeps the Phone
'e Mills, and treats his customers so well that tn
| always 20 back to him after first trial, and I
| variably 90 away satisfied with his prices. Pa
ID believes In enterprise, and conducts his busine
u on the principle that nimble shilling Is bett
s than a lazy shilling. Try him.
IN THE fact cannot be controverted that "Fieldh
a asw sno one Scor abOTe iwiIlaTds an,
40 establishment ever opened In WashingtoP Il
IN bar is a model Of taste and neatness, ind
n liquors and wines surPass Ia quality atythi
he ever offered in this market His stock Of Import
IN cigars direct from Havana, selected express
n for this market. II
m RESULT OF BALL PLAYING IN THE STREETS
a Yesterday, horse attached to buggy belongi
he to Jno. II. Wise, was frig htened by being stru
~ n street south and Four-and- half street.
=. | ran of and without damage got TO PennsylvaI
avenue where 1t was attempted to stop him.
came In contact with hack and the buggy "
badly smashed.
IN in JOHN CROWLEY, Esq, that popular card wri
n and agreeable gentleman, is at his post again
=, the season, we see, and busily employed In Sal
10 fying the demands Of his customgs. He NAL
10 his headquarters at Browns Hotef and the
eo tonal aud from the perfection Of his work,
M the graceful facility with which IL is executed
Is, naturally good deal of lion with the freque
" | ers Of these hotels.
ORPHANS CoURr.-Yesterday, the De Krs
petition in the Barney divorce case was aga
before this court, but nothing was done beyo
the hearing of arguments pro and con on the p
ef ton The anal hearing was set for Stature
list next, when Mr.. Magruder will close for the
he spondent and the decision be given touching
lor | points involved In the suit
me -
The WRONG NAME-Mr. Geo. Peacock W
en- to the ONCE Of Justice Dom this morning, to
ate rect an entry on the docket that might result
wi. hts injury The person who was arrested on
raw count Of the hog, mentioned In the cases bel
Ira Justice Dom yesterday. was not named Peace