Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-03-10

THE NATIONAL FAIR.-Yes'erday afternoon
the spacious fair hall was crowded with chill
was q large crowd Of grown persons, which
made the sales of tickets quite large. The ball
anoe of the school children visit the fair this
afternoon, and we may look for crowd at
night to get view Of the wing views'
which are to be exhibited. and which have
ELECTED SO much praise In other places. To-
morrow night the Odd Fellows will visit the
fair, and we learn that the flremen OF the city
also are TO turn out IN full force and in full
uniform, before it closes. After Monday next,
we learn that the hall will be open only at
night TO admit visitors.
"CARBLBss BILL" REGULATING A FUNERAL.
Yesterday, two OF Capt. Dolan's detectives ar
rested an individual who gave his name as
.sCareless Bill" of company A, LIST regiment
Invalid Corps, for assuming command Of
funeral procession on the Avenue while in
state of intoXication, and without proper au-
thority. It appears that Bill was not author.
lied TO attend the funeral, but that he assumed
the responsibility of walking in advance of the
procession, waving his hat, and giving orders.
He was committed o the Central guardhouse.
SHooTINe..La:t night, abont II X O'Clock, a
row occurred in the house Of Sophia Pluse, on
G street, between LIST and I'd south. party OF
soldiers demanded admittance, and were re-
fused. They went away. but soon returned
and broke in. A soldier, who was in bed in the
house, Few pistol and shot one Of the party,
the ball taking effect in his neck. The wounded
man was taken to hts quarters at Carroll Bar
IacAs' dho the attenolng surgeon pronounced
the wound dangerous.
FUNRRAL.-The funeral OF the late John
Mcleod, took place from his late residence on
street yesterday afternoon, and was largely
attended. The Columbia Typograph SO.
ciety accompanied by the band Of the ID d. &.
Volunteers were out in large numbers. The
deceased was employed at the Cover nment
Printing Office, the employees of which stopped
work yesterday afternoon TO pay the last
tribute to his remains. The remains were in
TERED in Glenwood.
ARRESTED UPON Observation-Disclosures one
OF Capt. Dolan's detectives arrested q man who
gave his name as James Leary, upon suspic-
Jon OF being deserter. He was taken to the
Provost Marshal's office and denied having
any money upon his person, but upon being
ale under the lining of his coat. sleeve Ieary
was committed to the Central Guardhouse.
SECOND PRECINCT CAsRs.-Adolphus Norton
Jas. Byrne and VIM. MCGEE, highway robbery
and assault and battery; Jail for court. Mary
Long, disorderly' costs. SIS cents. Geo Nickels,
sealing goose, Jas. ID. Leiher, do; dismissed
Ellen sunny drunk and disorderlv; work
house. q ID. Bradley. threats; dismissed. Chas.
Smith, deserter; military.
ELECTION OF OFFICERs-The METROPOLITAN
HOOK and Ladder Co, No. !. has elected the
following officers for the ensuing year:
President Nc j. T: G. Dom; Vice President
urer, q. Q. A. Dom. Directors-J B. Sipe,
J. H. Bush, F. Hall, R. Lablle.
THIRD WARD STATION CAsEs.-Jno Riley,
drunk; dismissed. VIM Byrne, drunk and
disordeTlJ; military.
The FOLLOWING LETTER, received from one
of Prof. WOlowski's pupils, affords conclusive
eviderce of the excelency of his new system
OF musical instruction
WASHINGTON, March 10, 1851.
Professor Alexander WOLOUSki, No. 3l6 F. street,
corner Of 1th street-Dear Sir: Permit me to
thank you, previous TO my leaving the city, for
the extreme care and attention you paid to the
cultivation of my voice, enabling me, in so
short a time. 10 sing several Italian, Fren ch,
ard English pieces. l had been under the i'm
preston so long that had no voice tor singing,
that when l was advised by my friends fwho
knew how much desired to sing in public to
consult with you on your ne W method OF teach
ing. did so, and commenced course OF your
lessons, but more with the idea that IL would
he amusement TO myself than my audience, be-
tore whom [ was resolved never to venture as
a vocalist till some of the best musical jud yes
pronounced me COMPETENT The result of your
system of teaching, and my own perseverance,,
has fully satisfied the most sanguine expecta-
tions Of my friends, and have a pleasure and
an advantage that had long since ceased to
hope tor
Believe me. dear sir, yours with best wishes,
LAURA NJ. PRIMROSE.