Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-06-24

LOCAL NE W.
AMUs1MDNTs T0-NIaHT.
GROWERS THnArKR.-Bourctcault's play,
ssfhe Colleen Bawn," has been familiar to our
theater- soers for long while, and il has ever
proved . favorite; and the manner of Its per-
torrance last night was not in any meas ure
less effective than on former occasions. Mr.,
Collins, who introduced the play here, proba-
bly, performed the character of "Myles Ma
Coppaleen" little better than Mr. Ward, who
performed 1t last night; but tho latter has abil-
ity, and his rendition OF the character was sat
isfsctory. The same play will be performed
tonight again.
CANTBRBURY.-Tke Canterbury company,
which has had the most extraordinary success
ever since its opening, continues steadily TO
attract large audiences, This is not at all a
nightly offered is considered For tonight Is
announced the new drama, ssYoung America
and Old Ireland - dances by Kate Pennoyer
and others, songs by Eva Brent, and conical-
titles by Eagan and the Ethiopian troupe.
VARIETIgs.-By localiZing the drama, "a
Glance Al New York; Mr. Fitzsimmons the
manager ~ the Varieties, has made decided
hit, and furnished an amusing and delightful
entertainment to the public. The play will he
performed TO might again. Agnes Sutherland
will sing many tavorite songs, and the regular
concert hall performance will be given.
METROPOLITAN HALL Another fine opera-
tic en- iertainment will be given this hall this
evening. None but the most popular Duets,
tEIoe, scenes and whole acts from the hes Ger
man, Italian and English operas will BE- given.
CRIMINAL CouEr, Judge Fisher-The Court
was occupied the entire day yesterday 10 the
trial OF the case OF AGolphus Baker. charged
with murder, in pushing 8 coIored boy named
Sam. from wharf in Georgetown, by which
he was drowned. The evidence was, that
ner walked up behind him an pushed him over
hoard. ieaving him to struggle i'll the warer:
that parties on the wharf attempted to rescue
him. but without success. 1t was also n
evidence that the prisoner said he was Going
TO push Mr.. Wise overheard, because Mr. v.
pushed him in. The prisoner, it seems, had
bean drinking hard, and after his arrest showed
evidences Of mania-a-potu. The Court took u
recess from four TO six O'Clock, and after the
case had been argued by Mr.. Day and the DIS
t51ct Attorney, 1t was given TO the jury at nine
o'clock, and they returned in about half an
hour, with a verdict Of guilty ofmanslauShter.
PENNSYLVANIA RELIEF AssoCI ATIoS.-The
annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Relief As
nocIation was held last night at the Soldiers
Free Library, Judiciary Square, Hon. Joseph
Casey presiding.
From the various reports it appeared that
the total amount Of moneys received was St.
4C3i2. or this sum $685. has been expend-
ed, leaving balance i'll the hands OF the treas
urer OF S167.90. The total value OF donations.
III the way OF hospital supplies, clothing, deli
cacies, &c, is estimated at ~2s, 1929
Hon. ]. K. Morehcad was elected president
tor the ensuing year, and Jay Cooke treasurer
LITERARY ExIRCIsEs-The exercises OF the
Preparatory Department of Ike Columbian
College Were held last evening at the Thir-
tecnth Street Baptist Church, and consisted oil
defamation, tableaux and vocal music, con-
Quoted by Otis I. Mason, a. NJ, member of
the faculty. A dis tTibutioR OF medals by Rev
Or. Samson, president OF the college, followed
the exercises. six medals were distributed
among the following, the first naIaed receiving
two: Jos. II. France, ieo. G.. Scharfer, Geo
\. Coffin, Geo. w. Rothwe!l, and Benz. NJ
Wilson.
TIN Tha
carts OF Mpssrs Price and Bennett have for the
past few weeks been doing much towards
laying the dust of the streets and avenues. On
Monday and yesterday, however, they did not
make their appearance, but the fault did not
lie With the proprietors of the carts. The plugs
at the corners OF Ninth and Tenth streets having
got ont OF order, the water was necessarily cut
Cd at the aqueduct, in order 70 effect repairs
As seon as the plugs can be used the sprinklers
will be at work again.
AFooLIsH VEsTURE.-On Monday. about
O'Clock p m, Maria Delno went to the house OF
Mre. Hennessy, corner of Second street and Pa.
avenue. and when about to leave by the back
entrance, she was warned that there was .
vicious dog in the gard. She persisted in going
that way, and was attacked and severely lace
rated by the dog before she could be relieved
She was taken to Ludwig's drug store, where
the wounds Were dressed, and from thence she
was taken TO the Douglass Hospital by officer
Blskely.
PREsoSAL.-Najor General Hunter; T. s.
Army; Hon. Jas. 7 Hale, of Pa; Hon. d. ".
GooCh and Hon MIR. Hooper, of Mass: and
Clement Il. Barclay, of Philadelphia, ARE in the
city and stopping az Wizards Hotel.
1t is reported that General Hunter will be
TO superintend the organization Of colored
troops, in place OF Adjutant General Thomas,
" no has just returned to this city.
MALICIOUS MIscHIEp.-The street lam ps on
Fourteenth street south are smashed nearly
every Saturday night, and ii Ia suspected by
the authorities that it is done mschieyousIy by
parties near the Long Bridge. 1t is eating TO
DE expensive TO the L. S. commissioner IN
charge OF them, and he intiniates that If the
mischief Is not stopped 1t will deprive that
locality OF the convenience of light il now
possesses.
THREATENING TO SHOOT WoAAS.-Yrs-
tarday afternoon an old man Stillman Sum
mPrs- attacked woman in the First Ward
named Mary Beatty, and chased her with a
loaded pistol, threatening to shoot her Officer
Stuard arrested him and took him before Jus
tice Drury, who ordered him 10 pay s. fine
and SCI Tor carrying concealed weapon, and
IN default committed him to the workhoase.
IMPoRTAST TO OWNERS OF Hoes. SHEEP,
&c.-Superintendent Webb has issused a cir
cular, giving notice that the act for the estab-
iishment Of pounds Tor an finals will be enforced
from and after Monday next Owners of hogs
sheep, goats, geese, &c. should pay particular
attention TO the notice, as all shch found run
ming at large after the above date will be taken
up by the police.
CoDIYIRR or TIN LAws-Richard S. Coke,
Esq il is understood, has been appointed by
the President TO make coditication OF the
laws of the District. This is in accordance
with a provision OF the late act of Congress
reorganiAng the courts of the District.
CLosHD.-The sGillen House. on Pennsyl-
yania avenue, between Fourteenth and Fiji
teenth streets, was, on Monday night closed by
order of Col. L. G.. Baker.
REAL EsTATE SALE.-Yesterday, Mcclure
& Co. auctioneers, sold lot 23 In square }6g,
On Tenth, between l. and M streets north, 10
A. Z. Shepherd, for is cents per foot
SAABCCI WIEB.-This wine is known 10 be
the most healthy and invigoraung beverage
now in uss. 1t Is recommended by physicians
and other professional men, and is particu-
LaTiy adapted TO the present warm weather
keeping the stomach in clear and healthy
state. Sold by Druggists.
Horcy.-H0sfe,te,'s BiaeSs-Std Siehsess cuved-
Let rs whisper in the ears OF all who 60 down TO