Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-04-25

SHAKsPERIANC ELEBRATIoN.-On Saturday
evening, the birthday Of Shakespeare was
celebrated at tho various theaters, where the
character of the performances were peculiarly
sshaksPerian. A few gentlemen, mostly Of
English and Scottish descent, did honor to the
DAY y parsaEing Of genuine English dinner
the Treasury, under the direction Of Mr. Albert
Woodley, OF the Star and Garter. The room
was hadsomely decorated-the cross of St.
George and our national flag being entwined
at the head Of the table, and a bust Of the I" i'm
mortal bard" being placed in a conspicuous
tbe the COMPANY x. at sSou; O'Clock
taken BY Mr.. Woodley, and Capt. Hogg, late Of
the I'd New York artillery, presiding at the
opposite end; Among those at the table were
MONTY, OF the Times, formerly in the English
service, but now Of our Army. After the fine
leg OF mutton and the roasted beef, both of
which were served up in +" ohm Buil'' stvle
mad been discussed, with the innumerable side
dishes, the cloth was removed, and the follow
lowing toasts were announced
1st The day we celebrate-the birthday of
one "knoWn and read of all men," the world
delights to do him honor.
Sweet MS bard of Avon, chief Of mortal men,
we ne er shall look upon his like again.
responded to by Mr.. Woodley, who recited
"Othelio's apology" in an admirable manner
"a. The President of the United States.
Responded to by Capt. Hogg.
Sd. q ueen Victoria.
Tanfeld.
9TH. Shakespeare. His birth, like the sun, gives
light warmth and beauty to the universe. An
emanation of the Infinite, his name is immortal
and his glory and fame will live throughout
all generations.
Responded to by Mr.. Alice
oiunteer toasts We're given by Capt. Todd,
MIR. AtI.ee and others, which drew forth sew
eral addIt sses, songs and Rotations, keeping
the company entertained until midnight.
THE DEATH OF MAJOR GENERAL ToTTRN-
General orders No. 179, issued from the War
ant &c off lar
date Of April %, announces in appropriate
terms the death Of Major General Joseph Gill
bert Totten, Chief Of Engineers of the U. s.
Friday evening, in the 10th year Of his age
General L. was born in New Haven. Conn.,
april %, 17ss, and graduated at the Military
Academy in Is. 5, from which he was promoted
to the Corps Of Engineers, and, with q brief
interval, from 1906 to 1905, continued in that
arm OF service passing honor s through
gineer Of the Army. The Senate, before his
death, unanimously confirmed his nomination
by the President to be Major General by bre.
vet, for long, faithful and eminent services.
In 1872 General T. was called to the field to
assume the arduous duties OF Chief Engineer
took conspicuous part in the attack on
Queer stown Heights, and the following year
IN the capture Of Fort George, Upper Canada,
and repulse Of the British fotilla on Lake On
tario. He was also in the attack on La Cole
Mill, Lower Canada, and the battle OF Platts-
burg, and In this brief war won the admiration
baton Of his government. In addition to Gen.
Tottens multiplied military avocations he
was an active member Of the Light House
Board, Regent of the Smithsonian Insttu-
ton, Cerporator of the National Academy of
science. and member OF many scientific as
Sociations.
noon at 4 o'clock, from his late residence No
203 G street.
DEATHS OF SoLDIERs.-The deaths of the
following soldiers have been rpDOrtad at he
office OF Capt Moore, Assistant @ uartermas-
Ter, 13i F street, between 2lst and 22d streets:
Joshua Pitsey, Co O. Oath Mass. Daniel spi:
Ger, seth Ill.,; Richard White, Co. q, I'd N. v
artillery; Isaac Adams, 10th n. Y. artillery;
Mason J. Nickersen, LIST d. q. Cavalry; Daniel
McNulty, Go. b, 1st regiment V. r. c.; Thos
Hesketh, Co. X, LIST Maine cavalry; Lawrence
Mclaughlin, 20. g, 18th N. Y; Charles w.
sre "a CO. Gons ~ Fa
John H. Mason, Co. d, I'd Ohio cavalry; Jonas
Richardson, V. r. G.: George Bauer, LIST N. j.;
Fhckinger, 18th regiment V. r. G.; Samuel
Moorhead. Co. L, 10th Penna. cavalry; James
T Simms, Go. E. 9th regiment V. r. c.; John
Ross, 18th Penna. cavalry.
FOURTH WARD STATION CAsEs.-Edward
Wall, disorderly; dismissed. Richard Bennett,
violating the cow law; s25s. John Mason,
malicious mischief; dismissed. Jas Collins,
drunk and disorderly; do. John e. Florey,
grand larceny; jail for court. Barney Gala
grancy; workhouse. Bridget WEIGH, drunk and
disorderly; dismissed. Geo. Wall, drunk; do.
John Smugins, disorderly; do. Jane Holm,
stein. threats; do. Geo. Plitehstein, assault
and battery; do. John Conner, do: do. John
McLane, violating city law; do. bartholomew
Foley, do. S2.5S. Louisa Williams, fast riding;
1854. Patk Boyle, drunk and disorderly:
military. Aaron Tifsr, drunk, Sl.5s. M. Dill
Ion, do; do!
PORT OF GEoRGETowN.-Entered-
May Flower, Robinson, New York, merchan-
dizei J. g. Shines, Renney, Philadelphia.
Philadelphia; Haze, Foljer, New York; schr's
w. c. Nelson, Rose. do. NJ. A Peedmon, Wea-
yer, Mycomieo; AaaliHe. Gates. st. Mary's
Sawyer, Laper, Jersey City; Henry Finch
yalkenourg, New York; Hope, Phillips, Bal
timore; G. Franklin, Tyler. Philadalphia; VIM
Ogden, Parks, Accomaci Flying Fish, Barnes
do. sloops American Banner, Knight, Alexan
dria; barges Arlington, Owen Pohicki d. l. X
Herrich, Nelson, New York. EF@
SECOND WARD ST ALTON CAsRs.--H. Jack
son, deserter; military. Jacob Simpson, drunk
SIS. Phillip Jones, disorderly; 81. e. Spear
drunk; 81 so Caroline Edlin; Amanda Stuart
each. !. Dunavan, assault and battery, 50
Kitty Shanly, disorderly; 80. John Jones, do.
dismissed. Sarah Reed, dressed in male at
disorderly: $3.50. Rodney McCodden, drunk
and disorderly; military. Sarah Williams, do.
$3.50. David Foley, do; 80.
GONE TO JAIL.-JShn Dacey, Geo. Rollins
and James Worden, were arrested SATURDAY
for stealing feed from Daniel NJ yers, and fol
assault and battery on two men. This is q wilc
party of boys from the English Hill section
and the police have been watching them fol
months. The evidence is now so clear tina
they cannot escape trial at court. All were
sent TO jail to await the action of the granC
jury, by Justice aiberson.
THE GRAND BALL in honor of the ladies VIII,
So well attended to their duties at the late Pa.
tent Once Fair, will be g ven to. morrow nigh
in the hall OF that building, and there is @ yer
indication that the bail will be q grand affair
On account Of the exceedingly bad weather, tn,
last one was not so well attended as il shoulc
have been.