Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-06-21
LOCAL NEWS.
ADJUSTMENTS TO-NIaHr,

ADJUSTMENTS To-NIaHf.
FoRpsTBRATRR.-Tot the admirers Of Shaks-
peares ability as comedy author unusual
inducements are offered to-nIghtto visit Ford's
Theater; for the immortal bard's earliest pro-
ductions-" Two Gentlemen of Verona" and
"Comedy of Errors"--will be produced. This
is the first time our theater- goers have had an
opportunity OF witnessing both these comedies
on the same night MIR. J. s. Clarke and Miss
Susan Denim will personate prominent char
acters.
growers THEATRR.-" Mazeppa'' was per-
formed last night to delighted crowd of WIS.,
itors. Miss Kate Vance, who does " MaZep.
pa" has q fine figure and good appearance,
and is withal fearless rider, enabling her to
parts OF the play are admirably cast, and in
clude all the prominent performers of Mr.. Gro
ver's fne Washington and Philadelphia COM
panies.
Bushwhackers of the Potomac" was for the
first time performed last night, and with such
success as TO warrant its repetition every night
this week. Besides this Marietta Ravel, will
appear in her graceful acts upon the tight rope,
and the entire troupe of Ethiopians, comedians,
dancers, &c, will also appear.
FAIRS AND FEsTIvALs.-The Fair and Fest.
val of Grace Church (Rev. Mr. Holmead's,)
held at Island Hall, opened delightfully."- last
night. We cannot begin to enumerate all the
specialities of interest but must call attention
agreeably by Mrs. Hannah Holmead and Miss
.Lottie Martin, and which have among the host
OF desirable articles a block quilt of silk OF
singular beauty, and also some chairs, block
pattern velvet and silk, that attract general
admiration. Next is the Wheel OF Fortune,
where Mrs. Lewis Thomas turns out rich
Jacobs Well, with its delicious beverage for
thirsty folk, dispensed by Mrs. Yeatm an and
in apropos nelghborhood to the we'll Is the
.bounteously furnished refreshment table, pre-
sided over by Mrs. Gordon aided by Miss
Turner, and by Mrs. Gordon's interesting Sun
day school class. This ice cream saloon in
connection with the table, is a deliciously cosy
retreat for counting couples; and tor married
couples as well. And then comes the delight
full flower stand, presided over by M ISIS Eliza
Dorsey, Mrs. Downes, Miss Mamie Gordon,
baskets, boquets, &C., &c, here, we believe,
are prepared by Mrs. Downss, and they are
in constant demand. Here, too, Is to be seen
an exceedingly rich and valuable collection of
agates, presented by Mr.. Singleton, land which
will be great prize to the fortunate winner.
But we have not space to-day to enumerate
further and we advise all to 60 and see for
them selves.
At Odd Fellows Hall, the interesting fair for
the benefit OF the Home for Friendless Women
and Children, is still in the full tide of sue
cesSuf operation, we are glad to say. The
display of articles here is exceedingly varied
and tempting, and the visitor will be sure of
finding something to his or her liking.
THE WILEY BROWN CAsR.-In the Circuit
Court yesterday before Judge Wylie, in the case
of Emily +. Wiley rs Marshall Brown, and
Jesse b. Haw, Administrators Of the estate Of
TIllotson p. Brown, deceased
Caleb s. and Benz. HailoceU were sworn, and
ties flied to the Messrs. Brown attending their
school in Alexandria, in '33, and S. and to the
impossibility of the scholars being absent with
out the knowledge Of the teachers.
The dispositions Of Asbury Mclean and Mrs.
Mclean, were offered by the defense to contra
dict Mrs. Browns testimony,a large portion of
which was ruled ont.
DR.. Samuel Clark sworn.-Witness formerly
had an office on 18th street, and recollects an
old lady named Brush, living near by. Wit
ness never knew of lewd women occupying
rooms In Mrs Brushs house.
w. Mel. Cripps.-Witness has resided on 18th
street since 1875 and recollects the house occu-
pied by Mrs. Brush. Thinks Mrs. Hodgson
lived opposite to Mrs. Brush. Did not know
that any lewd women roomed in Mrs. Brush's.
d. HauptmaR, sworn.-Witness has resided
on I1th street since 1881, and was well &C.
gu ainted with Mrs Brush, who lived nearly
opposite to HIM. Witness has seen women
about the house, but did not know that any
lewd women roomed there. Has seen TillOt-
son Brown, but he does not reeollect seeing
him about the house referred to.
Mr.. BrowniDg.-Did Mrs. Brush rent a por-
ton Of her house TO ladies
Mr.. Bradley objected, on the ground that the
question should refer to the upstairs rooms.
counsel took exceptions.
Mr.. Hauptman continued Mrs. Brush rented
portion OF her house TO ladies, and told wit
ness 80, and he saw them about the house.
APPAIRs IN GBORGETowN.-C Cutting and
.Stabbing Case-Saturday night, the vicinity Of
Market streets, was enlivened by free 1ght
about 1S o'clock. The parties concerned were
Michael Cation and Charles FriZzell. Both
parties were armed with pocket. knives, and
Frizzell was badly stabbed in the back and Ca
ton slightly in the shoulder. The hight began
about horse trade. Both parties were ar
rested, and Frizzell being unable to stand
trial, both were held to bail for hearing on
Wednesday next.
Canai-The receipts of coal, since our last
report, were: By the Cumberland Q. & Co,
$685. tons; New Hope, 11i.9; American, 53i.47,
Consolidation, Do Is; Central, 440.26; Borden,
ILLS; Midland, 110.16; g. w. Plant, los 8. The
departures were twenty-six boats, all light
except the B. F. Roman, which carried cargo
OF fish and salt to Edwards Ferry and inter-
me diate landings.
Port of Georgeteun-Entered.-Sch Me-
cbanic, Philips, Philadelphia. Cleared
Sehooners Kate, Owens, Md. Point; Sarah
Ellen, Wheeler, St. Marys; d. G. Higgins,
Grant, n. Y; ]. Slurman, Bank, Prov idence;
Queen, Raynor, Pope's Creek; Ocean Bird,
Landlord, Newtown: j. Sparks, 1nman, Provi-
dence; Kate, Handust, Boston; E. A. Cum
New Haven; Almira, Frazier, Havre De Grace;
Virginia, Snyder, n. Y; sloop s. Myers, Anna
dale, st. Marys; barge f. Adel Mann, Bryant's
Point.
THE SUNDAY CARs.-The experiment Of run
ming the cars on Sunday, entered upon last
Sabbath, gave general satisfaction, so far as
we can learn, accommodating many church
goers residing at a distance from church, (as
often happens IN this city Of magnificent dis
tances, } and also afording facilities to those
having occasion TO visit the hospitals, and also
the large number DESTROYS of visiting the rural
cemeteries. How largely the cars were used
by church goers was shown by the nun Der of
passengers having PRAYER books, bibles, &C., in
their hands The Sunday street ear may well
be termed the poor mans Sunday carriage,
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DIsoRDERLY CONDUCT AND USING INDECENT
LAHGUAGE.-Yesterday morning, two females,
named Jennie Harris and Nellie Millward,
were before Justice Clayton, on charge Of
disorderly conduct, and were each lined 50.
A party present, named William q. Ashell, a
sutler, gave some offense TO the girls, and a few
moments afterwards, while Ashell was passing
h. Ktrhy House. Jennie Harris Dut her head