Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-05-11
LOCAL NEWS.

of fire was sounded from box 81, corner of eth
a Iss-d ward, wb}en erongnt 6HH tn az TIE
partment promptly. The cause Of the alarm
was the discovery of fire in the blacksmith
and wheelwright shop on eth street, near L,
occupied by Messrs. Hallenback Wilson,
and owned by Messrs. F and g. Langley. The
police forced in the front door, and with
the aid OF number of citizens, extin-
guished the flames, and thereby prevented
much property from destruction. Superin-
tendent Reed, Detective Kelly, and num-
Der Of police were on tae ground On in
yestigation it was found that an entrance Lad
been effected by the incendiary by prying off
the lock of the side door. Louis Mooge was
arrested by officer Simonds on suspicion Of
setting fire to the building, and was taken
before Justice Miller, but there being no evil
dence OF guilt, the prisoner was dismissed.
BARKING UP 9yHK WRONG. CUsroMER-Yes.
terday, officer Hurdle, Of the Fourth Ward.
being off duty. was approached by man who,
after few minutes con versation, asked the
officer to "whacA" with him two soldiers who
were then in house in Marble Alley. stating
that they had plenty Of money. The officer Of
course declined to 1swhack,' which signifies to
rob in thieves language, and kept his eye on
the man. Last night he was arrested and
taken to the Fourth Ward station, where he
gave his name as James Williams, and stated
that he had deserted from the rebel army and
had been at work at the railroad park. He will
probably be sent out of the city as q suspicious
character.
CATALOGUE OF MUsIC-We have received
copy of a catalogue music, music books, &c. :;
also, price list and description of all kinds OF
musical instruments; published by John F.
Ellis, BOG Penn. venue, between 9th and 10th
streets, and which can be had at his store upon
application, or will be sent by mail to any
address free Of postage. This is very desira-
bic book, and it is gotten up in very fine style,
numbering about $50 pages Of closely printed
matter, and reflects great credit on its en- ter
prsing publisher It is work much desired,
and will find its way to every parlor where
there is piano.
THE MEETING TUESDAY NIGHT.-Our zs-
porter misrook Justice Boswell in a single
point in his remarks Tuesday night as saying
off the Government did not take notice Of the
conduct OF Wright, he Mr.. b. would advise
that body OF men go to his house and peace.
ably but firmly notify him to leave the city"
The course of action recommended by, JUS
tee B. as above, was ia reference to returned
rebels, and not to Mr.. Wright.
BOUND TO ALBANY.-Seventeen conviets,
sentenced during the present term cftne Grim
inal Court to various terms of Imprisonment
in the penitentiary at Albany, left the Jail yes.
George II. Fayman, one OF the guards, and q
posse, Thus far thirty-three have been sent to
Albany this term.
CRIMINAL COURT, Judge Olsn.-This morn.
ing, William Is. Jefferson, colored, indicted for
forging a check on the Treasar in the name
of Gen. D. H. Rucker, depot quartermaster
was tried. Jury out.
Thomas H Turner, indicted, for. larceny, Ii
on trial.
SPECIAL ATTENTION is called to The adv or
tisement elsewhere Of q meeting Of the I'll
division of the money GA hand wall be made
by the Treasurer, John H. Sem rAes, ESQ.