Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-28


RloT AT THE PARx-Yesterday afternoon
most disgraceful scene occurred at the Park,
where the Washington Rifles were enjoying a
pic mic. After long search we have failed to
discover any one who can give a definite account
OF Its origin, and the most plausible witness we
have consulted says IL began imperceptibly in a
plus Of whisky, and grew suddenly into a general
row between the troops and citizens who were
there. One young man named Williams was
badly cut on the bead and face with sword
bayonet and others were beaten and bruised
Officer Suit, who, with Guardsman Edmonson,
was detailed to preserve the peace, made an ar
rest, and while taking his prisoner away was at
tackled, and slightly wounded with a sword He
let go his first prisoner to arrest the assalant, and
was set upon by a number with bayonets, &c,
and he could not secure his prisoner. Suit and
Edmonson 1t 10 said, called for the aid Of the Of
fcers Of the corps in securing the man, but no
during the riot, whose names are not given, but
who will probably make themselves known when
the arrests are made Of the parties who can be
Identified.
gentleman who saw the affair noticed partic-
ularly the men who were most active in 1t, with
the intention Of testifying at the proper time He
says II was the most outrageous scene be ever wit
messed Suit md his partner tried hard to restore
peace and arrest the guilty, but the excitement
was too great to effect anything IN such crowd.
He took the right course marked the principals
and will secure their arrest.
VIOLENT OuTRAsE.-We hear that on Thurs
day, as the wagon Of Mr.. Joshua PIERCE was on
its return from our market, sometime between one
and two o'clock, at about quarter Of mile north
OF the Columbian College, 1t was attacked by
three young men who had been seen lettering
about awhile previous. Jerry, Mr.. Prs market
civil and orderly, was forced from the wagon,
knocked down, and very severely beaten, receiving
e66r fhal shaY was an ID beaa IL
they were fortunately interrupted by the approach
OF Mr.. Dennison In his wagon. AS he turned into
her In h.r4 txxl
picket fence and fed through a cornfield. leaving
the man In state Of insensibility on the ground.
We understand that a suitable reward is offered
for the apprehension Of the perpetrators of this
outrage. strong suspicious are had that ii was
done by persons who have been sometime under
the watch Of our police as living by plumber about
our city.
ACCIDENT TO MRS. l.. w. BATES, IN BALrI-
MoRK-The Sun Of this morning says: "Yester-
day afternoon painful accident befel Mrs Bates,
wife OF the Rev. Mr. Bates, No 10 Aisquith street.
While crossing the stepping stones at Baltimore
and Fremont streets, she fell, breaking her right
arm, spraining her ankle, and seriously ibjuring
herself otherwise. She was assisted to the drug
store OF Mr.. Wesman, by Sergeant Stanfield and
policeman Cox, Of the western district, where
every attention was paid her up to the arrival of
Prof Miltenberger. who set the broken limb and
dressed the injuries for the lady. She was then
removed to her home in a carriage,
Mrs. Bates was, during the last year, a resident
of this city; her husband, Rev. l.. w Bates, being
the pastor of the Ninth street Methodist Protestant
Church, from which he was called to preside over
the Maryland Conference. She has many warm
friends In this city who will sympathise with her
in this affection.
CoRREcTIoN.-In justice to the members Of the
FRANKLIN Fire Company, who turned out Sunday
morning to 90 into the First Ward to extinguish
the nre on Twenty-second and F streets we cor
rect the account given yesterday that the Union
Company's hose was the means used The Union
Company was in no condition to render efficient
service, as they stand In need Of many things to
make their apparatus available in case Of fire
But the Franklin Company did turn out and bv
their active use Of their hose and suction saved
several families from being turned into the streets
spread. The Union Company does not lack will
ingness and ability, but the means to work with
The NATIONAL RIFLES ON PARApK-Tbat
spirited and superior drilled corps Of our CITY, the
National Rifles, Capt. Schaeffer, Were on parade
yesterday afternoon In their neat fatigue uniform
accompanied by the Marine Band. There were
forty three out on this occasion; and as they moved
along our principal streets they attracted great at
tention, and frequently elected the applause Of
the crowd surrounding them by the admirable
skill with which they went through the various
evolutions peculiar to their system Of drill We
understand that those on parade yesterday were
only such al intend visiting York, Pa, next week
where they expect to remain some four days.
SHORT WATER FOR Few HouRs-In conse-
quence Of break in the twelve-inch main In the
vicinity OF the reservoir above Georgetown, the
cities. W. learn that th. @ 0 .se 1--WE
probably cease this afternoon, and that the flow of
water may probably be reestabIished some time
between three and six O'Clock Those who have
boilers connected with water mains must take
proper precautions to guard against accidents IL
everybody will cut off at the curbstone every-
body will be safe.
DISMISSED Jas. Diggs. coored was employed
by countryman to sell potatoes for him at the
Market TINS morning He sold two bushels and
delivered three; this caused his arrest on charge
OF stealing. he was arrested by Officer William
son and taken before Justice Dom, who upon the
restoration Of the potatoes, dismissed him. there
being no proof Of felonious intent
SENT DowN.-Ofhcer Narrower, this morning,
arrested two Migrants, John T. Thomas and VIM
supposed to be stolen. They were sent to the
workhouse for 60 days each by Justice Dom, and
the shawls, one grey, and the other scarlet and
green plaid wooden shawl, were kept for identia-
cation.
EDITOR OF THE STAR:-Having seen 1t stated
In the Star Of August 25th that duel had been
fought between John ii. Sherbourne and David
Key, beg leave to say that 1t was not Darid
Key, but Daniel Key who fought the said duel
Being relation Of the said Key, I therefore make
this correction. j. JOHNSON HUTCHINSON.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY M Editor: On last
Tuesday night asa young man by the name of
Hill he was caught by four men, who robbed
him and beat him very badly. One Of them is
known, and whenever he is seen again will be
arrested. FRIEND TO JOHN CsIER
RELEASED This morning, Lehne Duffner, the
German woman arrested with Philip Strobel an
an accomplice In the Friedenberg robbery, was
released, the case against her being dismissed by
Justice Dom. She was, however, held to bail az
a witness for the government Her security gives
her an excellent name.
CONTRACT AwARDED.-Commissio Blake
has awarded the contract for paving B street,
south front Of the Smithsonian grounds, from
Seventh to Fourteenth street, to William E Dant,
and Missouri avenve, Third to- Sixth street, TO
George Neitzel.
THE LICENSE CAsKs.-Quite a number Of Il Q
contestants Of the wagon license law have come
to the conclusion to withdraw their protests and
pay costs, obtaining their licenses under the law.
DoN'T FORGET the grand moonlight family pic
mic at Arlington Spring this evening. For partic-
ulars see advertisement in another column.
DoN'r FAIL to attend the moonlight pic mic flor
the benefit Of a widow LADY, at Arlington Spring
on "Wednesday evening.
CENTRAL GUARp-HousK CAsEs.-Joseph Miles,
dismissed. John Rodes drunk and
vagrant; workhouse 80 days.
81.