Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-24


TIE RAILROAD CONVENTION, which has been
holding its sessions in this city recently has con-
Guided its labors and adjourned. They agreed
upon chedule Of rates between all East and
west points which restores nearly the rates fixed
upon at the 81. Nicholas and Saratoga meetings.
IL was agreed 70 have a uniform rate of fares for
passengers, and dispense with runners The subj
jet OF the late decrease Of southern and south.
western frefghts, with the exception Of cotton
was discussed Also, the proportionate Increase
Of the same principally prodice) on the north.
west and central sections of the country north of
TIE Ohio river. Reports were read showing in
creased receipts on all the roads over last wear.
Even th. Baltimore and Ohio road, which showed
the smallest increase Of all exhibits an increase
OF eastward freight Of 81 500 for the first twenty
TWO DAYS OF the current month over a similar
period OF last year. This 10 the most southern
road OF the i've lines The increase of eastward
reights over this road s accounted for In the en-
hrged shipments at our Atlantic ports Of pro-
visions To- European markets. All the lines are
oent fitted by the present diversion OF cotton from
south Atlantic and Gulf ports The best Of feel
Ing prevailed between the members who were
present from New York Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, Massachusetts,, Maryland Kentucky and
Indiana, during the convention, who all agreed
tnal tne prospect OF business eastward was en-
couraging. The Crittenden propositions for
setuement OF our present national difficulties
were freely discussed, and fully approved by eli
present pres. ana with renewed pledges to use their
best efforts 10 influence the members of Congress
from their respective districts to the end of speedy
Cancellation, the convention separated.
THEArER.-Manager Glenn deserve, a gold
medal Tor afording the public such a panacea for
blues as is furnished by the reenpaoement Of
Jeuerson us worth the price of admission to
see tne contoruons Of countenance of casual Wis
ltors, victims of the times. who haven't laughed
before during the "crisis, b" who didn't mean to
laugh now, but couldn't help It, Jefferson was
so funnyH" Yes, il there's any laugh In man IT'S
bound to come out when $50" Is about What
mortal man could maintain his gravity last nj CHIT
Tor instance, during Mr.. 10. Jefferson Golightly,s
nata ume 10 raise I'VE shillings' But that wasn't
circumstance, In uproarious, uncomfortable fun,
70 the great 10. jefferson Mazeppa, 10 In i'm.
mense in this character, but all are good Mis-,
shaw IS capital, and Raymond, a meritorious
comedian, Is an admirable second to Jefferson In
maintaining the spirit Of the great burlesque
In fact the fun Of the piece with its songs dances
dfoiery and sentiment, was maintained with
wonderful life by the admirable COMPANY To-
might, a wonderful BILL with Jefferson in t,co
great parts, Grip Van Winklen and "Mazeppa,o
parts that give the spectator chance to duly ap.
Prselate MS great versatility. Remember that
Jefferson will positively appear but three nights
more.
WANTS REroRMINs.-Yesterday afternoon
drunken white man disturbed the peace of the
vicinity OF street, between Eight and Ninth SITS
south, attracting by his disordefly conduct gang
OF BOYS and negroes, who amused themselves
Win MS drunken antics until he became too dis
gushing Tor the endurance Of even this rough
gathering, when he was taken away by the ne.
groes soon after drunken or crazy female
VI,
OF VOL nee smashed the windows of house near
Tue spot where the drunken man was laid with
oricks and stones She then walked off Windows
nave been broken In the same square within the
week ana similar misdeeds performed by party
OF unruly boys, whose wells and profanity indi-
cate their presence with sufficient distinct1ess to
All ou, the police OF the district. The residents
would like to know where the police can be found
when wanted, II they do not intend to visit rapu-
ia'ay every part of their district, day and night
The CorunptIx Apxopv n,a.s,,. =. ~. $4,000.
time veritable picture Of barrack life The
United states troops CHARTERED there are making
themselves vastly popular daily with ali civilians
with whom they come In contact. Chosen al
they are from the best men In the u s. army and
accepted into the engineers corps only after the
most thorough examination as to physical and
of which the country may well be proud Tb,iY
emcienoy on drill 10 the admiration Of our volun-
teef military, who lose no opportunity Of witness
ing NE SKIN with which the Hardie mnneuvers
ereexecuted by them. Welearn that the National
Guards meet at the Armory reg ularly at night for
The purpose Of perfecting themselves in the Harde
acsics under the instruction Of the drill sergeant
OF the corps who Is said to be the best drill ocer
attached to the West Point Academy
SUPREME CouRI-Ystyday.-Ja. w. Cof
froth, Esq OF California, and T. Rowland ESQ ,
OF Indiana, were admitted attorneys and counsel
Tors Of this curt.
No 40. VIM 8. McEwen ct al plaintiffs in
error, agt. the Lessee of Charles Bnlkley ct al
The argument Of this cause was concluded by Mr.
Heiskell for the plainti as in error
No 81 Chas. +. Mayer, surviving permanent
Rivers executors. Tbs argument of this cause
was commenced by Mr.. Mayer for the appellant
Adjourned.
; QUERY "A citizen Of the Fourth Ward. near
Fourth and SITS inquiries IL the firing OF pistols
and guns at night in that nei borhood indicate,
The approach Of a season OF riot and assassination
anew, as u has done in several years past, He de.
cAfes that the volleys are alarming to the timid
Females Of the vicinity IL the old excuse IL given
MAI IL is only certain officials discharginQ the old
a loads from their revolvers, il won't do for the
- simple reason that the irings occur in too MANY
sdifeetions at the same time; and even IL 1t were
so, the ofncials ought to be dismissed for disturb
ing the peace and alarming citizens at such late
hours
CIRCUIT CouRr.-To-day, VIM H. Stout now
IN the Jail Of this county on a charge of larceny
alleged to have been committed In the State OF
Maryland, was brought before the Circuit Court
on a writ Of haoeas corpus, issued on the applica-
ZION OF L Norris, Esq, the prisoners counsel
10 be discharged from Ill on the ground that the
alleged offense was not committed within this
Jurisdiction, and that the mitimus was defective
The Courtdecided to remand the prisoner to Jail
for ten days In order to give the District Attorney
time TO notify the authorities Of the State of Mary
land
CHANGES IN THE 6EoRsErowS POLICE FoRcr
The following changes have been made by Mayor
Crawford 10 the extra police force Of georgetown
which was appointed a few days since by the late
mayor: John w. Gross, vice Caleb Sebastian, re
moved; w. T. Craig, vice John Donaldson, re-
moved; John Knight vice J, ferson Robinson
removed; Baker Thorn, vice Walter Pomeroy
removed. The force was appointed to serve until
the sth Of March, and the changes were probably
made altogether on political grounds.
The LkADER-A dispatch to a New York pa per
says:-Col Huger, Of the army formerly Of South
Carolna IL the chosen leader Of the party of gen
uemen Of The First Families Of Virginia who have
formed an organization for the purpose Of Selling
Washington by n corp de nnais. How far the
purpose 10 effected by the preparations made by
Gen. Scott, my informant does not appear to be
advised.
! ADDITION THE CAPITOL PoLIcE.-The
= names Of the extra police employed at the Capt.
tol are, Morris Mcconnell, Jacob Fleishell, s
C. WALES, Moses Foster, Joseph Reese, Isadore
Morrice, F. A klopfer, Robert Foy, Thos. Lam
bert, b. F. Beverage, Joseph l.. Wright, NJ. "
Bassett, George r. Wilson, and one other whose
name has not yet transpired.
THE NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS, TO the number OF
thirty or forty, met last night at Harmony Hail,
but did not be in the best posi- BILE spirits
and adjourned early. They propose to wait upon
gen. Weightman to make application for arms
but we dare saw they won't be exceedinQiy sur.