Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-09

MEETING or THE UNITED STATES AeRIcuLTu-
meeting Of the United States Agricultural Society
was held al the Smithsonian. This Society was
founded in June, 1882, by National Agrfcul-
tural Convention, lcalled by the direction OF
there were present 152 delegates, representing 20
States and Territories, and was incorporated by
Congress April 18th, 1860 Since Its organi1a-
ton II has been in active operation, furnishing
and usefulness. Annual exhibitions have been
held at Springfield, Mass Springfield, Ohio;
Boston, Mass; Philadelphia, Pa Louisville,
Ky; Richmond, XIV; and Chicago, III, each
proving selfsustaining, the receipts meeting the
disbursements Of upwards Of $3.50 200 for pre-
mums and expenses.
In connection with this Society there have been
established Secretary's ONCE. library and read.
Ing room on Pennsylvania avenue, the latter well
supplied with interesting and important agricul-
tural newspapers, periodicals, and statistics.
The political differences now distracting the
country have not affected the membership Of the
Society, the Secretary having received letters
from members In the seeded States expressing
continued interest In the success and welfare Of
the organization, and regret at their inability to
attend It's annual meeting.
The Society was called to order to-day by the
President, Mr.. w. b. Hubbard, OF Columbus,
Ohio, and in the absence OF quorum adjourned
until Tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
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Of H.; Mr.. Byington, Of Iowa: Mr.. Army, Of
New Mexico; Mr.. Calvert, Of Md; Mr.. Smyth,
OF n ) Mr.. Newton, Of Pa Mr. Sullivan, OF
Ohio; and the Commissioner Of Public Build
ings, b. b. French, Esq, Of this city.
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF PuB-
Lie ScHooLs.-At a meeting Of the Beard Of Trus-
tees Of Public Schools, held In the Aldermen's
chamber yesterday afterpoon, the Mayor presiding,
the committee appointed at the last meeting to ex.
anime the accounts Of the Mr. Harbaugh, the late
treasurer Of the board, reported that they had
found the said accounts correct, and that they
found in his hands balance Of $40 6s, which had
been transferred to J Sessford, jr., the present
treasurer, with the books and papers belonging to
the ONCE.
Mr.. Walsh presented letter from Mr.. Anthony
Hyde, Of GEORGETOWN, In reference to physical de-
velopment, accompanied by a copy Of Lewis New
Gymnastics, Boston journal, and moved that 1t
be referred TO a committee of one from each
school district to report the subject of physical
education at the next meeting Of the board.
The Chair appointed on said committee Messrs.
Miller, Wilson, Ellis and Wight
resolution that no extension Of the regular hol-
idays, as prescribed by the rules shall be allowed
without the sanction Of the board was debated,
and rejected by vote Of to S. Adjourned.
RUN OvER.-Yesterday afternoon, a hack passed
along Pennsylvania avenue, in the Fourth Ward,
driven at an unlawful rate by a colored man
named w. g; Thomas Two gay young females
the team. One Of the sentinels on the avenue
started to stop the driver, but before he could do
80, the horses came In contact with Mr. III. A.
Olcutt and knocked him down, bruislng but not
seriously injuring him. The driver was arrested,
and this morning IL was shown before Justice
Walter that he was driving furiously drunk,
and his coach was without a number. Mr. OIcott
did net desire to send the case to court and JUS
tice Walter ordered Thomas to pay fine and
costs Of Sl2 IL, and issued warrant for the owner
OF the coach for running the same without a
number.
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT FROM CAMPHENK Last
night, Elizabeth MoultOn, a colored servant in
the family Of Mr.. Barrow Frere, on near Tenth
s. south, whilst engaged In filling lamp, near a
stove. from can Of camphene, accidentally spilled
a few drops on the IRE, which caused an explo-
sion Of the liquid In the can and In an instant the
woman was developed in flames. In her terror,
she ran to her mistress for aid, and the flames
communicated to the clothing Of Mrs Frere who
tried but did not succeed in extinguishing the
flames, and was badly burned In the attempt. A
son OF Mrs. F trying to rescue his mother had
his hands and arms badly burned. The colored
woman ran into the street, and fell; gentleman
near came to her relief, and wrapping his shawl
about her, carried her back into the house II is
feared that her injuries will prove fatal.
THE NEW YORK rwENrY-sIxTH
FORT ELLSWORTH, Va, Jan. :, 1s62.-EditOr
Star: The officers Of the both regiment Of New
York gave ball at the Liberty Hall, Alexandria
last night Several ladies and gentlemen OF
Washington and Utica, ". Y, were present and
several officers of General Franklin's division.
Everything passed of finely, and the dancing
was kept up until the early hours Of morning
Music by the regiment band
The weather is cold here, with some two inches
OF snow on the ground. RICHARDS.
CHARGE OF HORSE SrEALIse.-Last night, a
young man named Thos Rock was arrested by
the Fourth Ward Patrolmen upon sus picion of
being concerned In the larceny Of horse belong
ing TO Surgeon Laughran. The horse was taken
from the front Of J. 3 Topham's store, on Sew
enth street, and the parties were traced far as
the first toll gate. Rock was taken before JUS
ing; but subsequently gave bail for his appear
anee for hearing.
FOURTH WARD STATION CAsEs-Bsfore Jus
derby; %. C.. w. Campbell, digging a gutter
contrary to law; dismissed. Mrs. Mary Perkins,
profanity; fined 80 IS. John Galloway, drunk
and disorderly; dismissed. Henry Fisher, do ;
dismissed. Bridget McCallagatt, profanity; fined
81 So. Henry Midderman, charged with swim
ding; dismissed w. 6. Thomas, fast driving;
fined SIP IL.
Dr. LAUsHRAN's HORSE REcovERED.-This
morning two small boys carried DR.. Laughran's
horse to the Central Guardhouse, and delivered
the animal to Sergeant Cuttings. They say they
saw the advertisement In Yesterdays Star, and
In accordance with the directions in the paper
brought them to the station The officers are
close upon the trail Of the thief, though he has
not been arrested.
TRIAL OF FIRE PLuss.-we are informed that
on tomorrow at O'Clock p. m, there will be an
exhibition and trial Of the efficiency Of the Meigs
fire plug, which has been extensively adopted BY
the Corporation. The intersection Of Twelfth
and streets, just In rear Of the Kirkwood House.
10 the point selected for the experiments, which
we have no doubt will be very interesting and
useful.
CouSTERMANDED.-SinceM Monday last quite
number Of coats Of the military cut and color
which were worn by persons not in the service
have changed color and shed buttons Yesterday
the mode of disrobing the unauthorized wearers
Of military clothes caused some mirth on the
avenue The order for the disrobing Of such per.
sons by the sentinels has been countermanded
we hear.
WE CALL the attention Of our readers to the ad-
vertisement Of the Overland Oyster Express Com
pany. This enterprising company has undoubt-
eddy some Of the finest and latest oysters that
come to this market. Private families will find
IL 70 their interest to try them.
NEW STAGE LINE.-we are glad to learn
that line Of stages 10 to be put upon the route
between this city and Fall's Church, to leave the