Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-02

tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock. From the pres
idents report, a copy Of which has been laid on
our table, we learn that lbs children now being
educated by the society In the different parish
schools Sixty boys have been furnished, during
the past six months, with full suits Of substantial
and genteel clothing, and abou. seventy five more
furnished with such articles Of apparel as their
necessities particularly required. The number Of
members 10 stated to be 239, uf whom IDS pay
promptly, the remainder being "slow." The
haye been s579 90, and the Disbursements $685. III
or this Latter amount 1857 50 has been expended
for schooling and $3.50 So for clothing Additional
clothing, to the amount Of about $500, remain to
be paid for. The cash balance now on hand ID
e209 20. II il quite consoling to know that 90
much has been done in our midst to ameliorate
the effects of the crisis upon our deserving poor
We would rejoice to hear that thousands were en-.
gagged In this noble work.
The DupREz AND GREEN TROUPE continue
their inimitable performances nightly at Odd Eel.
thing unprecedented. Hundreds 90 away night
", unable to gain even standing room inside.
Everything they do Is perfect Of its kind whether
OF the pathetic, comic, sentimental, or burlesque
order. In fact, the company 10 the very pick and
cream Of the best Ethiopian bands that have ap-
peared within the last half dozen years They
give an afternoon and evening performance to-
day.
COSTLY sPoRr.-Yesterday, young gentleman,
who gave his name a b r. Mitchell, was ar.
malicious mischief. He is evidently country
man, and became excited on some subject that
engaged bis attention at barber's saloon on Lou
isiana avenue, near Ninth street In the excited
moment he smashed things in the saloon window
and used bad words. Justice Dom ordered him
to pay for the damage done, and also fined him
S2.l5, and he was released.
AT THE srAIRwAYs leading to the Lincolnian
chamberssat Willards' Hotel, this morning. were
posted Placards bearing the following significant
Notifications: " Positively no persons admitted to
the halls above, other than guests Of the house
In consequence Of these hints, or from some other
cause, the hungry crowd did not throng the hall
In front Of Parlor No 6 to-day, but contented
themselves with hanging on round the edges,
cycling each other with envious looks
NATIONAL GUARD BATTALION Companies A
and b Of this corps turned out last mig bit In full
uniform, and paraded through our streets, making
very dne appearance; after which they marched
to the NAVY Yard and formally received into the
battalion Company g, lately organized in that
vicinity, and under command Of Capt McKim.
The battalion thus augmented then paraded until
IL O'Clock, attracting large crowd about them.
held at Potomac Hall, Island last Thursday nj bit,
Tor the purpose Of taking into consideration the
propricty OF forming a new military company, to
be called Company ID, National Guard Battalion
meeting adjourned to Tuesday night next.
METROPOLITAN RIFLKs.-This company. at a
meeting held last night at their armory, elected
william ii Nalley captain, vice A. r. Allen, re-
signed; and |. Knott first lieutenant vice w
Gray, resigned. A. w. Fletcher was elected
quartermaster; after which the company held a
very fine dress drill.
ANOTHER PETITION FOR FAvoR.-Horatio r.
Merryman, Of Capitol Hill, well known in DAYS
past as constable, policeman, and in several
otner capacities, is up for appointment as justice
OF the peace. A petition Is circulating for the
signatures this morning, with what success we
are not aware.
PROGRAMME OF THE INAUGURATION OF rHK
PRESIDENT ELEcT.-We learn that large num-
Der OF the order Of the Inauguration Procession
has been printed for the accommodation Of citi-
zens and strangers, and left at Shilington's book
store for free distribution. 1t
SPECIAL DUIY.-In order to prevent any mis-
apprehension Of the reason Of the absence of the
National Guard (Col. TaiD from the escort on
Monday next, we are authorized to say that the
battalion, with the two volunteer cavalry CORDS.
have been assigned to special duty on that day.
ATTENTION is called to the necessity Of dis
eliminating between the NO lists of advertise
ments of letters. Frequent applications are made
for letters at the Washington office, that have ap-
peared that OF the list of Georgetown letters, as
both lists appear in the Star.
PRoF MARIN announces in another column his
last term for the season, which IL TO be the pre-
Consult the advertisement for details which will
be found Interesting to all concerned.
COMING COMING AS we go to press stran-
gers are pouring into the city by every mode of
conveyance. Hundreds are dodging around
looking for quarters, and find great difficulty in
securing them.
GnA DE-