Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-02

moments the flames were spoutng forth from the
front windows Of the building. Our composing
room, whicho separated from the Hall by only a
single brick partition, with windows in it, was
immediately filed with smoke, account OF
which and the heat, our gallant workmen were
compelled to retire, taking with them the un
finished forms of the paper the live matter on the
galleys, and some Of the most valuable materials
that they could lay their hands on
The alarm was given, and In a few moments
and at work. The flames spread rapidly through
the wall, but the activity Of the fremen and the
plentiful supply Of water saved the main build
Ing in a damaged condition, and secured the Star
Office, the European Hotel, Mrs Aigler's confec-
tionery and OIL er valuable property
adjoiang from Impending destruction. We nave
never seen nremen work with more energy and
cbeerfainess than on this oceaeion. In the midst
of fire and smoke, and while streams of water
were pouring upon them from every direction,
they stood TO their apparatus and worked without
complaint until the last spark was extinguished
NO damage OF any great moment was done to our
office; and Tor this especially indebted TO
the Perseverance and Franklin companies-the
nrstnamed company having its hose in the office,
and operating there from the time Of its appear
ance on the ground; and the members of the latter
rendering efficient assistance wherever required,
although their especial attention was directed to
the property adjoining. The Hook and Ladder
Company was also on the ground and rendered
valuable assistance.
In the absence Of the proprietor we take pleasure
In rsturning our sincere thanks to the fremen for
their valuable services, by which we are enabled
to issue the Star to-day as usual and to the citi
zens for their efficient aid in securing far as
possible our material, books and machinery from
injury by water.
THK ORIGIN OF THE FIRE
This morning Mr.. Metzerott, lessee of Philhar-
monic Hall, gave permission to a gentleman,
school teacher, to enter the hall and Ia Ike there
from number Of benches for a temporary pur-
pose number of boys were in and out Of the
hall during half an hour, and shortly afterwards
the lessee went into the hall and discovered the
nre proceeding from underneath the stage. He
ran back Tor a bucket full Of water, but when he
returned the flames aud smoke had So increased
IS to render his unaided efforts to extinguish the
fire fruitless.
which was saved, but the other, worth about
S29S was entirely ruined, between the flames
ana the walter The damage to the Hall will not
De much beyond the destruction of the interior
walls and ceiling, and the stage and seats which
are SO charred as to be of 10 value whatever
LIGnr INFANTRY BArrALIoN morning
companies A and of the Washington Lie BIT
Infantry, Captains Towers and Dubant paraded
under command of Major J. Y. Davis accompa-
MED by the Marine Band, under the lead of Prpf
Scala, to embark for Fort Washington, where
they viii remain till the evening Of the fourth
Ehe parade this morning not In the full
strength Of the corps and the party which left This
morning may be considered the advance guard
as the remainder Of the battalion will 90 10 the
Fort tomorrow. The companies were out i'm full
uniform, with all the equipments necessary for
the excl rsion. The time will be spent proHtably
as well as pleasantly at the Fort The battalion
will have fine opportunity for drill and their
guests will take pleasure in witn,ssjng the hat.
TALON revolutions, well I'm the hospitality of
the corps. Glee Club, composed of members
OF The corps, under the lead of Mr. Morgan an
accompls vocalist will also add TO the pleasure
o the trip. :
From the account of the Quartermaster, Edw,d
Iowers'who Is acting In triple capacity, it is
easy TO perceive that the Army regulation of
ratons Is not observed by the corps-the members
being determined to have plenty, and that Of the
6est-ls hams bacon, rounds beef, roasts beef,
y pounds bologna, 10 pounds tongues 25 pounds
cheese, 100 heads cabbage, 1 bushel onions do
s'ring beans, 10 lunches beets, 90 do rad shes q
bushels new potatoes, go assorted bread, %
pounds crackers, 150 pies, 10 ten-pound cakes 6
ten pound sponge cakes, 46 gallons cream ale
This Is for the general supply Of the corps. The
Quartermaster determined, Tor the safety of the
corps, that no sPirituOus liquors should come in
tie fort. For the officers were provided baskets
champagne, 5oV segars, IL ten-lb. pound cakes,
teH-pOund sponge cakes. With such bill of fare
there can be no doubt of merry time
CRIMINAL Court After our report closed on
Saturday, James Muntz was tiled for an assault
and battery on William c. Newton, and found
guilty by the jury He was sentenced to pay
fne Of IS and costs.
Martin King was tried on a charge Of larceny
of ten game cocks, valued at 81 each from Wm
A. kennedy. Verdict of acquittaI
Edward Hurley (colOred) was then tried In two
Henry w. Martin. Verdict Of guilty as indicted
IN both cases and sentenced in all to three years
in the PeHithntiary.
Wm. Butler (colored) was tried for stealing
chickens valued at 80 from Bernard McGee in
Georgetown, and acquitted by the jury
Robert Costello was tried for an alleged assault
and battery, and convicted. Sentenced to pay
fine OF s. and costs.
Marion Ward, convicted In two cases Of grand
larceny, was sentenced in all to four years in the
penitentiary.
John Conner, convicted a few DAYS ago Of a
violent assault and battery on Mr. Shea I'm the
First Ward, was sentenced TO eighteen months
in Jail.
To-day-The Court took ND the case OF the
United States agt. Louisa Bowen, free negro
for stealing sundry articles from ElInira Wilton
After the examination of the case was commenced
II was ascertained that the indictment was inn.
properly laid, in that il charged the theft to have
been committed against Elmira Milton So the
Jury were instructed TO render no verdict
The Court then took up the case of the United
Stats agt. Tobias Clark, free negro for stealing
seven razors from Charles POsey.
A CONNECTION AMONG THE GUaRpsmyx We
learn that yesterday morning nine of the police
received neatly prepared communications from
the Mayor, commonly known ''yalIer XII yers >,
which contained the information that Their I, nm
of service had expired The intelligence caused
very apparent elongatiOn Of the countenances Of
some who were thus notified, and amor o. those
who had not received them but knew thee w,e,s
better entitled to the honor than some of those
who had, there was a general expansion of the
usual organs The following list OF the dis
missed was given by one Of their friends-watch-
men AngeImann, Tbos. Stone, Hempler Rooney
Malone, Harper. Hayzel, Hilton, and Lacey
The cause Of the dismissal was said to be In
some cases the primary election for the wrong
candidate In other cases there is no reason as
signed Ii goes very hard with some of the de-
eaPitat7d gentleman rendered his sympathy
70 one, and the sympathy came near proving fatal
70 the ex-guard, who exclaimed, GO oh, misser,
dlnk so hard pout dass man. l work dings for
him All de dime work much. 90 to dis man.
1 20 to dat man. L say Come, you vote Berrit
dicket? l git dirty vote and den I be burned
out. oh, dis is too bad too bad ~ Some Of the
decapitated are In independent circumstanees
lived well, and Were good citizens before they
were first appointed by Mayor Magruder, and
Were good and efficient officers under that admin
istration.
THR You've LADIES INSTITUTE" Of which
Charles III Norton, A NJ Is principal, closed its
twelfth year ON Thursday morning, with appro-
pirate and very interesting exercises which were
held at the school, No 30 Four-and -a-h .lf street
In the presence Of the patrons and nvife5 friands