Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-10

IHk City IMPROVES APAcE--Mr. /. s. Barker
contractor and builder is erecting in Ninth street
west between M and " streets north, ten three
story brick houses three of which are owned nv
e. w. Farley, two by p NJ Dubant and Eve bv
w, ID Campbell. These houses are to contain
some nine or ten rooms each, and are to be made
nIs, class dwellings in all respects; be provided
Win bathrooms, Potomac water, gas and all
otner modern conveniences and Injuries An
enterprise Of this sort, bv the substantial men of
me city, Is an unmistakable indication of the
commence felt In the permanent condition of the
reoeral Metropolis and the Government The
nelghoorhood aforementioned is one of the most
healthy within the city limits, and is fast be.
coming popular place of residence for our prin-
e,Ipai business men The master bricklayer is
Other handsome building improvements are
contemplated in this locality during the pending
season.
THE HELLER SoIREEs.-Last night com plete
change OF performance took place at these delight
ful entertainments. The novelty and beauty of the
tricks and illusions astonished the audience and
drew repeated and enthusiastic applause There
was large gathering of the representatives. of the
press from all parts Of the Union who had an on
portunity OF witnessing Mr.. Hellers wonderful
feats and these gentlemen will no doubt srread
his fame far and wide, and pre- pare distant cities
for his reception. We trust before Mr. Heller
takes his departure, a benefit will he given ex-
pressly to him, that his numerous friends and adj
mirers may have an opportunity of showing how
fully they appreciate his unrivalled talents Ia his
line.
A CASE NO CAsE.-This morning a Mr. Gross.
who had warranted another for an amount of
money, went to the Office of Justice DOM where
he was informed that his debtor named Dunninp-
ton, had charged him with stealing horse from
Judge Purcell. Judge Purcell was sent for and
related the circumstance of Mr.. Cross having
taken up his horse and returned II to him. He
though Mr. Cross acted imprudently I'm the man
ner OF securing the animal but as he returned
him, the witness could not think larceny was in
tended.
COSMOPOLITAN MINsrRELs.-Our citizens will
be glad to learn that the Cosmopolitan Minstrels
and their valuable Agent, DIR. Il. w. Bogart are
genuine, and Will positively appear at Odd Eel
lows Hall this evening. The indisposition of J.
w Pierce, the tamborinist, has been the cause of
their delay.
GEN WINFIELD SCOTT and staff are now in
Washington. They are here awaiting the arri-
val ef the japanese embassy to particip pate in
the reception, which is said to be his sole bust
ness here. The General meets with his usual G. or
dial reception by our citizens.
ROUND TRIP TICKETS TO CHIcAGo.-We learn
that the railroad companies, with a view 10 the
great travel to the Chicago Convention have
concluded to issue round tickets from Washing
ton to Chicago and back for $50.
WATcH RETURNs.-Thos Russell, disorderIv;
fine and costs, 50 Is Alex Adams, ass ult on
bis wife; do, 81 l5-workhouse 90 DAYS in default
OF payment -Four dodgers were accommodated
ARRIVED at Carriers w ba IF (late Young & Carter)
schr Charm, Capt Starr from PHILADELPHIA with
l3O tons OF coal for Messrs. Sheriff & Da . SON