Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-07-20
LOCAL NEWS.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.


ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.
CANTRRBURY.-Thr pledges and promises OF
Mr. Manager Lea, that he will ever give such
an entertainment will he enjoyed by his
patrons, are invariably fulfilled He engages
none but the most amusing and graceful per-
formers, and gets mp acts best calculated 10
make one merry
SANFoRD's AND PARKER's combined min
strel troupes are still delghting crowds at
Growers theater, with entertainments of q rich,
rare and racy order. Many new acts, never
before performed in Washington, are nightly
introduced, and each act ELECTS much ap-
plause.
REMOVAL OF CoNyALEsCENTs.-The hospital
steamer Connecticut will leave the 9th street
wharf to-day for Philadelphia with 500 co.,
yalescents from the hospitals of this city
These convaIescents are improving rapidly,
and many of them Will be able to return to the
field within a short time.
Last night, DIR. T. b Hood, the surgeon in
charge of this steamer, was presented with a
handsome sword and belt by Dr. Whistler on
behalf Of the medical officers of the Oonnecti-
cut as slight token of their appreciation of
him as an officer and gentleman After the
dn IN ceremonies Were over the party
HOOD, and several hours were spent in social
intercourse There were quite a number Of
t tS ana gentlemen present at The presents
Sion. among whom vas DIR. Waters OF the
Medical Directors Office.
FOURTH WARD STATION CAsEs.-John
fltZgerald, selling liquor unlicensed; lor trlai.
Brldget Shehan, drunk and disorderIy; dis
missed. Torrance Shshan, do; do. Barbara
do. Mrs VIM. BrfeIeb, profanity; si.58. Dr.
VIM. Brigleb, assault ard battery; dismissed.
Jeremiah Common. drunk and d1sorderly; 1864
Inebriate, drunk: military bartholomew
Foley, violating hack law; dismissed. Henri
eta Blake, keeping bawdy house; Jail. Chas.
Dough, drunk and disorderly; military. Wash
ington Campbell, lighting; S5.6l. Martin Can
non, assault; dismissed Augustus johnson,
sleeping in wagon: do Morris Joy, suspi-
cion OF larceny; Jail for court.
NOT AN ExPRRT-Last night, a gentleman
named Timothy Mccormick went to the oyster
and ID streets, and had supper of oysters
In payment he offered two one dollar bills of
the Franklin Bank Of Baltimore, the appear
ance OF which excited the bar tenders sus-
pcion that the money was bogus. City officer
Williamson arrested Mr.. Mccormick, and de.
livered him to the Metropolitan Police. This
morning he had hearing before Justice Clay
ton, and the notes proving to be genuine, were
returned to Mr. Mccormick, and the case was
dismissed.
THE REsULT.-The robbing Of F. @. Ryan,
referred to in the Star last evening, was traced
up by the Officers. The robbery was perpe-
trated at No. 335 10Th street, kept by q woman
named Nina Reynolds, where Ryan was the
night before last with Philip Gillen- Ryan
laid down on sofa and slept Gillen sat
down on a chair in front OF him and was seen
TO put his hand in Ryan's breast pocket and
take something out. Gillen was arrested at the
Metropolitan Hotel by officer Sullivan, and
WAS taken before Justice Clayton, who held
him TO bail for court
SOLDIER SHOT-Yesterday morning, as a
train containing number of soldiers under
guard, was crossing 18th street, at Maryland
avenue, on the way over the river, three SOL
dlers jumped of and ran. They were immedi-
ately called to halt when one OF them turned
back, but several shots were fred at the two
who refused to halt, and unfortunately the one
returning was struck in the body with three
balls killing him instantly. HIS name has not
been ascertained
MILITARY ORGANIZATION To BE KEPT UP
by direction OF General M. q. Meigs, uarter.
master General, the military organization of
the Quartermasters Department EMPLOYEES is
10 be Kept up. and they are to he drilled regu-
iarly, In order TO be prepared for any emergen-
cy. General Rucker, commanding the Brigade,
has ordered that each officer of the Depot, have
the employ ees drilled at least half an hour
each day. ~
RKPRRHENsIBLE-Bstwee ~ and O'Clock
On Monday night, some soldiers on the east side
OF the canal, thought to belong to the Veteran
Reserve Corps, in camp g on Carroll Hill,
houses on the Island, in the vicinity of Mary
land avenue bridge, and several balls passed
through the houses, but fortunately no one
was injured.
Pic MICS To-MoRRow-The exhibition of
fireworks and the picnic which was to have
taken place at Beckert's Garden on the Nth
instant, and was postponed, will certainly take
place Tomorrow, commencing at O'Clock.
The Awkward Club will also give picnic
tomorrow at Washington Park This picnic
was postponed from the 18th inst, on account
OF the proximity of the rebels.
BURGLARY.-Last night, the warehouse OF
the Washington Express Co., corner New Jer-
sey avenue and ID street, was entered by bur-
glars. who effected an entrance by boring
around the door knobs with brace and bit,
and knocked the lock off inside, the desks and
drawers were opened in the same way. 1t has
not been ascertained what was taken away.
GRAND LARCRNY.-This morning, officer
DOM, of the Fourth Ward, arrested Morris
Jay, soldier for the larceny OF money amount
ing 10 eight or nine dollars from Kate Orr, col
and when he was searched the money was
found. Justice Giberson sent him to Jail for
court.
SECOND WARD STATION CAsEs.-W. J.
Drake, deserton; dismissed. Phillip Gillen,
disorderly; 80. q w. Brown, desertion; mill
taIy. William O'Neil, drunk; dismissed. T.
Mccormick, passing counterfeit money dis
missed.
A GRAND CONCERT of vocal music will be
given tomorrow night in the Navy Yard
Methodist Protestant Church. The best sing
ers of the city will take part, and this will no
doubt be rlch musical treat, for great prepa-
Tations have been made for it.
DOCTOR OF DIvINITY.-The Rev. E. H. Gray,
OF the Street Baptist Church OF this city, has
received the honorary degree Of ID. ID. from the
Rochester IN. " University.