Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-06-14
LATE LOCAL YEW5.

INTERESTING uSulDSf5
Of the Columbia Fire COMPANY, upon the invita-
ton Of Mrs. Anna M. Ccsby, assembled last night
at that ladys residence for the purpose Of having
presented 10 them finely executed bust Of Mrs.
ton, who during her life did so much to advance
the interests Of the company. Mrs Cosby In pre-
senting II, made few very appropriate remarks.
The interest her sister had taken In the welfare
Of the company, made II proper that this bust
should be presented to them. II would tend to
remind them Of her, and keep before their recol-
lection Mrs. Pendleton's unbounded generosity
and numerous virtues; and to remind them far
ther Of the fact that 10 had ever been among the
cherished wishes Of Mrs. Pendleton's heart that
no member Of the Columbia Fire Company
should ever do an act to detract from It's good
name. Mrs. Cosby said also, that 1t would at all
times afford her pleasure to advance the interests
OF the company and contribute to its prosperity
and success; and she was satisfied they were
worthy Of any patronage she might extend.
MI. T. McNerhany received the gin on behalf
Of the Company, and in some eloquent words ex-
pressed to the fair donor their grateful spprecia
ton Of the gift. They would not alone honor
and admire the gin az simply mark Of art, but
Il would be loved and treasured, because Il bore
q semblance to her whose shining virtues and
generous deeds were embalmed In the grateful
recollection Of every member Of the Company.
Ii should occupy the lof lest niche In their tenn
pie; and would recall many Joyous scene which 3
marble represented. The Company received the
gift with grateful emotions, and In the keeping
OF the Columbia IL would be ever loved and hon.
ored az the faithful similitude Of one, Of whom
1t NIGH be truly said,
"None knew her but TO love,
None named her but 70 praise 20
Subsequently the Company secured the services
Of the Marine Band, and paid Mrs. Cosby the
compliment Of serenade. Messrs. Peabody,
President Of the Company; Robinson, Vice Pre-
sident; McNerhsny, Msrceron, aud others, were
also In turn serenaded.
CAPTURE OF a PIcxrocxxr's MArE.-This
morning, az the sales were progressing at the
horse auction, corner Of Ninth and c streets, Mr..
Windham, Of Nd, was bidding for horse, and
had with him about sl4o, in gold and paper, in
shot bag. A young fellow pushed against him,
and gave something TO another young fellow AZ
the same time. MIR. John Lord who saw the act,
called out TO the crowd to look 10 their poe ket
books. The young fellow who received the AZ
tlcle ran, and was followed into the Gymnasium
Restaurant, where he threw something behind
the door. He was arrested by City Constable
Magee, and searched, but nothing was found on
him. Mr.. lord went 10 the door, where he saw
and contents, Just a. taken from Mr.. windhsm' q
pocket. The fellow was taken before Justice
Walter, and gave his name az John 5. Jones, Of
Alexandria, and In default Of bail was committed
one Of the fancy. The picfPocket escaped In the
crowd.
Observation-Disclosures ERs.-Petitions fled
since last report Lucy b. Walker, ID slaves
Sillsh West, Zllphin, Thomas, John and Han
nibal Hail, Ailleary speakes, Sophia and George
Ross, Philip Bruce, Anna, BENJAMIN and Airey
Brown and Casey Mullican. Mary e Tolson,
slave-Henry Mckinney. George w. Haller.
slave-Jos. Woodland. Samuel @. Crawford,
slaves-Jane West and Amelia Gross Conrad
schwartz, 2 slaves-Ellen A, Ann E, Frances,
Caroline, Louisa, Susan. and Sarah Thomas. Ra.
chel white, slaves Martha and Mary j. Mel
son.
The Commissioners are kept very busy In the
examination Of the petitions. great number
were examined yesterday, and the Commis.
sioners' room was crowded with masters and
servants.
AFRsB FisRT.-Lsst night, about II O'Clock.
the vicinity Of SIKH street and Pennsyiysnii u