Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-11-03
LOCAL NEWS.
AMUsEMRNrs ro-NIGHr.

LOCAL NEWS.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.
lords IHEATkR.-Mr. J. Wilkes boosu
Mr.. Ford's and will appear As ..Pescara' in the
play of "Apostate" lie will be tss upon last
I nish ably supported BY Mr. Gaas Gbsa
man, Miss Annie Waite, and others. The farce
Iaent.
Miss kathleen 0Neil, the
comic songstress, will appear to.nlgnI again at
TINS resort in connection with Julla mortimer,
Willie and Clara Fowler, Ernestine de Faiber,
Ieo. r. Edeson, H. W. Eagan, ) s. Edwards
and the entire terpsichorean- dramatic and
Ethiopian company. A good bill win he per-
formed.
FAIR.-The fair at Odd Fellows Hall TOR the
benefit of st. Patrick's Parish Church will close
Tomorrow night There are still number of
articles for sale.
BALL.-The Star Club will give q ball at
Temperance HAIL tonight, Every prepara-
ton has been made to make this party a yery
agreeable one.
LEVY CoURT.-Yesterday, the court met at
the City Hall, at which all the members EXCEPT
Mr. Blagden were present.
a resolution was adopted instructing the at
torney OF the court (R. r. Crawford, Esq.,) to
institute proceedings for the recovery of such
1nes as nave been imposed in the District tor
fortible entry and detainer, and to secure ali
such lines as may hereafter be imposed
Mr. Bowen, from the f1nancecommittee, made
report upon the petitions of John A. BartroF
and MRS. sherwood asking to be relieved of
payment OF taxes on their farms.
The committe state that some action should
De taken for the relief Of the petitioners and
otners whose property have been wholly I'M
productive by reason Of the occupation OF their
lands by troops or by depredations. 1t is un-
reasonable to compel the payment OF taxes on
such property, as such a course would result
sSms in he Dese to 1s W.s Ss
before the war source of income to them
beyond the support of their families. This
source being entirely cut off, it cannot be ex-
pected that they shalt nav the same per cent in
taxes as their more fortunate neghbors. The
report closes with tie following resolution,
which WAS adopte L.
Resolytd, That the collector Of taxes be in
structea TO postpone me collection OF the county
tax Tor the present Year assessed against the
farms of i'll. 1sheTwood and John Bartrof:
and that this court will, upon the production
OF satisfactory proof in similar cases, grant
like postponement
The Treasurer of the Court IN. Callan, Esq.,
submitted his report, which shows that, from
April LIST (the date at which the present Court
was organized ) to the LIST inst, were Si92l7.75,
with a balance unexpended of S5,69SS5
An application of q. Drexel, of the Smith
sonIan, for permission to shoot insectiverous
birds Tor scientific purposes, was refused on
the ground that others might take advantage Of
the privilege.
FoRD's New THEATER.-This evening, Mr.
J. Wilkes Booth, assisted by Messrs Charles
Wheateigh, Harry Pearson, ]. F. De We're,
and the "star" company at Ford's, makes his
second appearance, assuming for the occasion
MS unrIyaled role of Pescara, in Shells cele-
brated tragedy of 1.-The Apostate.'' MIR. Har-
ry Pearson assists materially in his inimitable
delineation of "Old DELPHI" in the comedy en-
titled "Family Jars 1t should be renem-
bered that Mr.. Booths engagement is limited
to twelve nights, other and pressing contracts
precluding the possibility of longer stay.
During the week, Mr Booth will appear in
number OF plays of great merit, among them
Bulwer's Lady of Lyons and the comedy
entitled :. Money" Also, as "shyloek,'' in the
Shrew," being his first attempt at comedy on
any boards. Friday, Mr.. Booths benefit, on
which occasion two plays Of engaging merit
Will be produced, with the entire strength OF
the Company.
Friday night Capt. Edwin d. Willard, of the
Commissary Department, died in BROOKLYN,
New York, after protracted illness, contract.
ed In camp. Capt. Willard the oldest of
the Willard brothers, who for years past have
been classed with the hes. and most useful
citizens of Washington. Abou twenty months
ago he accepted an app ointm, mt in the Com.
missary Department, and w; Immediately
connected with the Army of the Potomac, and
the cons tant attention which he gave to all the
duties of his office, made him very popular
with the army, and his loss will be SCI erely
felt and regretted. Capt. Willard was q native
of Vermont, but in his lor residence in Wash.
1ngton he made an extensive circle of acquaint-
ances, who highly esteemed and respected him.
SERIOUS Acc1DENT.-Yesterday afternoon,
small boy, named Theodore Hitzline, about
four years OF age, was knocked down and run
over by car No. Al, on 7th, near L street north
The child was taken to its home, in Goat alley,
tended by Doctor Butt, who thought hatthough
the child was severely bruised, and would lose
a toe that was crushed, his life is not in danger
by the injuries. The conductor and driver are
not to blame Sergeant Sklppon saw the driver
try to check his horses before the boy tell and
As the car was going down hill it was impos-
sible to stop the car with the brake in time to
prevent the accident.
SALE OF THE PRIZE STEAMER DIAMOND
Yesterday afternoon the prize steamer Da-
mond (the sale of the cargo of which was no.
ticed yesterday was sold at the Sixth street
wharf by Messrs Wall &c Co, auctioneers.
There was a large crowd of merchants and ship
owners present, mostly from Baltimore Phil
adelphia, and New York, and the bidding was
spiritsd, but she W as Knocked OFT TO Mr.. Thos.
Clyde, Of Philadelphia, for sixteen thousand
dollars much lower figure that 1t was est
mated she would bring 1t is said that she will
be used as one Of the new line OF steamers to
be established from this port to New York.
DRINKING ON AN EMPTY SToMACH.-Martin
Doyle was picked up last night drunk, s and
he stated that he had been fasting for day, but
NEE ing with friends he took q drink or two,
and they proved drink or two too much, and
himself, but asked dismissal on his promise
to leave the city. The justice dismissed hum to
fulfill his promise.
SENT TO JAIL FOR CoURT.-Last night,
Gracey West, a mulatto woman, well.known
to the police, was arrested by Officer O'Don-
nell, OF the Fourth W. ard, for keeping ba wdy
house in Washington Alley. between and II,
and Sixth and Seventh streets north. The case
was laid before Justice Thompson, who imme-
diately committed her for court, the evidence
being sufficient to justify the committal.
HIGHWAY RoBBBRY.-Last Sunday night,
about IL o'clock, Mr.. BENJAMIN Conkline was
knocked down near the corner Of Twelfth and
+ street north, and robbed of a gold watch and