Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-01
LOCAL NEWS.
Anu.xnryr. To-NleBY,

LOCAL NEWS.
ADJUSTMENTS To-NIsHf.
TBkAIKR.-Last night Of Miss Chestney, and
her appearance In two characters, ~ the Dutch
es" in ga Faint Heart never won Fair L.dys'
Treasure, 1.-THE entertainment concluding with
the drama Of" Luke the Laeorer."
CAsrrRsuar HALL.-Last night OF the Leoni
fantomime Company, and the Pentomime OF
Ward, Parker, Butler and host Of other stars In
huge bill Of songs, ballads, dances, burlesques,
and side-splitting comicalites.
KISs's AMPIrHEATER.-Benentof WHITAKER,
and an original programme Of equestrian, aero
battle and comic performances, with the great
English ''Steeple Chase }" the "Maypole Dance"
and other novelties.
PHILHARMONIC HALL-The original Campbell
Minstrels In an immense bill Of Ethiopian songs,
burlesques, dances, &c concluding with belt
stretching afierPiece, together with Barnum's
wonderful ''What 10 it," the celebrated Albino
family, and other attractions.
SMITHSONIAN by Hon Gerrit smith,
before the Washington Lecture Association, upon
"The War"
ACADEMY OF MusIc-Free concerts at4 O'Clock,
embracing choice selections from the most popu-
all day.
Musical HALL, corner Of Pennsylvania avenue
and Sixth street Free concerts at O'Clock, good
music, excellent refreshments, &c. Hall open
all day.
LEcruRE.-Last night Prof Fisher, Of Hamil-
ton College, New York, lectured at the Smith
sonisn, before the Washington Lecture Asso-
citation, upon 1.-THE Great Rebellion " The audi
ence was quite meagre. The lecturer reviewed
the progress and development Of the nation, and
compared the characteristics Of the Government
with the principles Of the rebelious States These
were directly antagonistic-one Of which must
reign supreme over the whole land. We could
not tolerate defeat, and we must conquer, or
slavery would sing its pesns in this Capital. War
s in as ouT " d
tiny. The SYSTEM which bad % long blighted
our nation must fall, and IL was decreed that
slavery must eventually meet Its fate In this war
In spite Of opposing Senator's Representatives, or
Generals. He predicted the full, fnal and speedy
supremacy Of enlig htened constitutional freedom,
when there should be known ono North, no South,
no East, no West, white black, no conti-
nent and no Shore" and portrayed the exalted
station Of this nation when, increased to a hum
dred millions Of people, we should infuse our
spirit and principles into the nations Of the earth
FRIsHrFuL ACCIDENT IN GEoRsETowS.-Yss
terday the four horses attached to an army wagon
got frightened In Bridge street, and ran Oh.
They came eastwardIy at frig htful rate Of speed,
and passed over the Bridge-street bridge across
Rock Greek. Just at the Washington side Of the
wagon Of Mr.. Baker, Of 6eors etowE, damaging
u considerably. In the general smash up the
horses became detached from the feed wagon and
Mise. Richie, who live in ibs Vicinity, were ere
crossing the bridge at the time. One Of the
frightened animals ran through the side walk Of
the bridge, and the girls having chance 70
escape, were run over and knocked down. The
eldest escaped with q few slight bruises, but
Roberta, the youngest, about 10 wears old, re-
manned insensible for some time Her head was
bleeding profasely, and II was feared that her
skull was fractured. She was conveyed to Der
home, and her injuries were ascertained to be Of
very serious character.
TIE PAYMENTS There are many complaints
made Of persons riding and driving on the pave
nents Frequently arrests have been made, but
the parties are usually dismissed. The pave
ments are paid for by special tax upon the prop
erty owners, and Il may be said that the pave
ment belongs to the property owners AT any
persons driving and riding upon II, tearing and
breaking IL up, to the citizens cost. Yesterday,
fellow mounted bis horse on street, and took
70 the pavement, riding along II AZ II 10 belonged
70 him. Two citizens seized bis horse and turned
him into the carriageway, and lectured him on
the injury he was doing to citizens by this viola
ton Of law. He said he'd be id II he rode
his horse In the mud.n He was let 20 by his
captors, but they had not passed him twenty
yards when he again took TO the pavement, and
started ahead on his route.
FUNERALS YEsrzRDAY.-The late John Sess-
ford, who had Identified himself for many years
with the progress Of our city, and was universally
esteemed in this community, was buried yester-
day. The funeral services were held In the Est
Baptist church, and the ceremonies were Of
most Impressive and solemn character PRAYER
was nrst offered by Rev. DIR. Samson; after which
Rev. John c. Smith read the 10th Psalm. A ser
the text: g. He was good man and Just" A
large number Of the friends Of the deceased and
bis family were present, including several veter-
ans Of 1912, and many Government clerks.
About the same hour many Of our citizens at
tended the funeral Of the late VIM. Gordon, Of the
First Wards good citizen, who was for many
wears clerk In the Pension Once.
Ban FELLOWS IN TIE HONE GUARp.-A num-
Der OF complaints have been made TO the Metro
poltan police force by residents of the Island, OF
the bad conduct Of a portion Of the company OF
Home 6uardsn quartered In Island Hall. On
Thursday James Dunn, John Moody and John
Gurbright, three members Of the company, were
charged with stealing a coat from NJ McGinnis,
stated that when he followed them to recover his
property they turned upon him and beat him.
They took refuge In their quarters at Island Hail.
where they resisted an arrest BY the patrolmen,
but were finally captured, and taken before JUS
ties Stratton, who committed them to Jail to an.
sver the charge preferred against them.
PHasIx SocIKIY-The attention of the lovers
of the dance and genuine happy night 10 called
to the ball Of the above society, 70 come OF next
Monday evening, at Temperance Hall
On last 81. Patrick's day this society gave
grand affair In the way Of a supper and from its
entire success we feel confident this ball will be
the most splendid affair Of the season. This So
oiety IL composed Of some Of the most Inteli gent
and respectable portion Of the community and
their efforts, we are confident, will be untiring to
render entire satisfaction. See their advertise.
msnt In another column.
The ALEXANDRIA PRIsoSERs.-Yesterday az
ternoon, between 3 and O'Clock, the Alexandria
Relief Association" party arrested In Alexandria
arrived In this city, In charge Of a lieutenant OF
the Provost Guard, with q Gle Of men, and were
marched through the city TO the military prison.
b await the order for their transportation North
They attracted much attention a. they passed
along the evenue-maEy Of them being well
known In this city.
AccIDxsI.-W. B SluYter, Esq sutler, while
riding 70 the camp Of the s7th N Y. 8. NJ, In his
wages, was thrown out and had his left leg badly