Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-01-11
LOCAL NEWS.
ADJUSTMENTS To MIGHT.

VIII orrest Will give mis- grand Shakspearian
impersunation OF "HamleL Prince OF Dem
mark, supported by the celebrated tragedi-
s9he, madame Ponisi, as the "Queen," and
MI MeCuilough as the '.Ghost" Every per-
son should see this beautiful play
growers THRArRR.-Manv being unabs
10 gam admission at Growers last evening,
"darcla; or, Loves Ordeal" will be repro
ouced TO- night, with Miss Avonia Jones in the
cnaIacters OF "The Princess Garcia" and
Peregrina, the Maid Of the Inn" The per-
iormanee will conclude with "Val-au.yent,"
oy the Martinetu Troupe.
OXFORD HALL Every night there is some.
thing ne W at the Oxford Music Hall; ew SONGS.
new dances, new plays, and new faces Miss
Ada Tesman, the excellent vocalist appears to-
night. Let every one go and hear her.
CAETERBURY.-"Harlsq Fantasia. or. the
Fairy of the Silver Egg" will be re- prodnced
o-nieht, with startling tricks and magic
changes, new and beautiful scenery, mechant-
cal enects, &c Go in time, or you may be
MEETING OF THE SCHOOL TRusTEEs.-The
Board Of Public School Trustees met last night
at their chamber, in the City HALL Mr. Muir
tagh in the Chair.
The Chair laid before the Board a communi.
catfon from the the treasurer, (Mr. John SeSs-
ford,) containing a detailed statement of all
public school property in his possession on the
oath OF December. Read and referred to Com
mittee on Supplies.
Monthly reports were then called for when
hr. Morsell (the Secretary stated that they
were not ready to be laid before the Board,
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readiness.
Mr. Rhees reported the returns of the I'd Dis
trlct were all in.
Mr. Wilson presented the bill Of r. T. Nor
sell, for examining the title of a new school,
house; the bill OF John Mountney, for repair
Ing stoves, &c, in the Second District; and the
bill of Dixon d King, for fuel, all Of which
were ordered to be paid.
MIR. Rhees presented the bill Of Magill &c
Witherow, for Sls63o, for printing blanks, &c.
The treasurer also presented to the board a
large number of bills, which were approved
and ordered to be paid.
MIR. Turton asked permission to withdraw
the resolution authorizing the disseminating OF
night schools, offered by him at a former meet
Mr.. Holmead regretted that Mr.. T. withdrew
the resolution, as he thought the night schools
were barren of any fruits, and in order to test
the matter, and give gentleman an opportunity
to express their views, he renewed the resolu-
ton Just Withdrawn.
Some little discussion ensued, and finally the
subject was referred to a special committee,
consisting Of Messrs. Turton, Wight, Hitz, and
Holmead.
mr. Rhees offered a resolution. which was
adopted, authorizing the. Secretary to make
arrangements TO have the minutes Of the board
published, after each meeting, In some city
paper, in order that the teachers may be OFF,
cially informed OF changes In rules, adoption
of new plans, &c. Mr.. R., in introducing this
resolution, gave among reasons for doing so,
extra copy OF the Star or other papers contain
ing reports OF the proceedings of the meetings
of the board.
On motion of Mr.. Miller, DIR. F. s. Walsh
was elected Vice President for the ensuing
year. Adjourned.
DRAFT MEETING IN THE FIRST WARD.-A
large meeting OF the citizens Of the First Ward
was held last night at Stott's Hall, corner of
Pennsylvania avenue and Goth street. Mr..
Samuel z Douglass was called to the chair,
and u. Is. Baker appointed secretary.
Mr.. Douglass, in stating the object or the
meeting, said that if some steps were not taken
in the ward would be required to fill the large
number assigned to this ward.
A gentleman stated that to his knowledge,
when the enrolment was made, there were
employed in the Government corrals in the
First Ward over 1900 men, and that now there
were something less than 200.
After collection had been taken up to de.
fray the expenses of the meeting, on motion
the meeting adjourned until tomorrow night,
to hear the reports of their Aldermen and
members of the Common Council as to the
proceedings Of the boards.
TRIAL OF CAPT. ]. M. EYsTKR, 18TH U. S.
INFANTRY-The trial of Capt. ]. NJ. Eyster,
18th United States infantry, mastering and
disbursing officer, was on Monday concluded
der General H. S. Briggs is president, and
Major H. b. Burnham, U. S. a., judge advo-
cate. The case has occupied the court for sew
eral weeksS and the investigation has been very
laberlous. Hundreds OF rolls, receipts, vouch-
ers, &c, covering thousands OF payments, have
been examined and compared, and witnesses
.
defalcatiops, as charged, were over fifty thou
sand dollars, but for almost all OF this amount
he furnished vouchers Of some kind, many OF
which were however, defective In dates, or
part of the signatures. The findings may be
looked for in few days
DEAD.-We regret to announce the death of
M artin johnson, Esq, an old and Universally
esteemed citizen, a faithful officer of the Gov
eminent, for many years prominent clerk In
the Sixth Auditors Office, and for the last six
teen years Treasurer of the Grand Lodge l. o.
OF. He died in great peace last night after a
protracted Illness. His funeral Will take place
on Thursday afternoon, and will be largely
attended by his brethren OF the Order, his late
associates in office, and friends generally. The
deceased was q native Of New Jersey, but has
been q resident of w ashington for the last forty
years. He died in the 66th year of his age.
There will be q general meeting of the Order
OF Odd Fellows to might, to make arrangements
for his funeral.
U. S. SUPREME COURT, January 1O.-No
95. VIM. Sheets plaintiff in error VS.. The Les
see of Henry R. Selden ct al This cause was
argued by Mr.. Hendricks for the defendants in
error, and submitted on printed argument
by Mr.. Dumont for the plaintiff in error.
No. 96. Frederick w. Coleman, appellant
VS.. The Hudson River Bridge Company al
Albany The argument of this cause was
commenced by Mr.. Carlisle tor the appellant,
and continued by Mr.. Pruyn for the appellees
Adjourned.
FUNERAL OF POLICEMAN b. F. NORRIS
Yesterday, at O'Clock p. m, the funeral OF
Patrolman Morris took place from his late
residence, on ith, near / street north Not
withstanding the rain descended in copious
showers, large company assembled to pay
the last tribute Of respect to the memory of q
deceased friend After religious services al
the house. the funeral cortege proceeded to
Glenwood-a detachment Of the Metropolitan
Police in uniform, under Sergeant Cronln, act
ing as the escort-where the remains were de.
posted In the vault.
U 5. COURT OF CLAIMS, January 10.-Charles
r. Stansbury VS.. The United States. The ar.
gument OF this cause was continued and con.
cluded b Mr.. Caverly for the claimant ana
by Mr.. Bingham, the Solicitor, and Mr.. Weed
the Assistant Solicitor, for the United States,
and the case submitted. Adjourned.
ERRATuM.-It was MT Bowen and not "Mr
Brown" WHO made the motion in the Levy
Court for reconsideration OF the vote for Of
fcRrs. City cntemnnrarias who stale liam