Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-03-03
LOCAL NEWS.
ADJUSTMENTS TO NIGHT.

tiue 90 ''olLly anu DdSoupoIt 90 'AsoFoA'
OxFoRD.-"MaZeppa," ballet, songs, negro
delineations and huge bill Of other attrac-
tions.
CANTRRBURY-@Dick Turpin and Tom
King" "MaZeppa," and an immense pro-
gramme of fun and sentiment by the entire
company.
SRAToN HALL.-Magic, ventriloquism, and
the trained canary birds OF SignorsBlitZ Per-
Torrance tomorrow afternoon for families.
WESLEY CHAPEL.-Grand concert by the
choir assisted by eminent ameteurs, the pro.
gramme including the choicest selections.
FOUNDRY CHAPRL-Lades fair for the behe-
fit OF the church. An elegant entertainment,
with rare fancy articles, and host of othar at
fractions.
ODD FELLOWS HALL.-Dr. b. Brown Will
liams, in a humorous lecture on psychology,
with interesting illustrations and experiments
DRN-The heads of the several bureaus Of the
Treasury Department called, yesterday after
noon, in a body, to pay their respects, and
take leave OF the retiring Secretary OF the
Treasury.
Judge Sargent on behalf of the he ads of bu-
reaus, addressed the Secretary appropriately.
RESPONSE OF MIR. FEssRNDHN
Gentlemen: i am EXCEEDINGLY thankful to
you for this call, and for the kind expression Of
regard have received from you through the
Commissioner of Customs. can only say to
you what you probably all know, that came
here most un willingly. shall have perhaps
but single regret in leaving the department.
and that arises from the necessity of parti ng
with so many gentlemen with whom my inter.
course has been so exceedingly agreeable, and
for whom have very friendly regard L
came here because / conceived IL to be my
duty under the circumstances, but encouraged
and sustained by assurances Of support from
gentlemen connected with the office.
have received that support from all of you,
without a single exception, so far as l am
aware. found every gentleman here disposed
to aid me. i can say to you, gentlemen, with
entire frankness, that believe my having been
here will prove of very great benefit to my
self, from the information and experience L
have acquired, and trust it has not been dis
advantageous to others, or to the department..
i think it would be better for the Govern
ment, and for the country, If Congress and
gentlemen connected with the executive branch
of the Government better understood each
other. j shall go back to the Senate with many
opinions corrected and improved with regard
TO the conduct OF the departments, especially
that with which have been connected. L
think shall be disposed to render Justice to
gentlemen who, placed in situations like yours,
labor in season and out Of season for the public
good for what conceive to be, in these times,
n very inadequate remuneration for their SER
vices. i have no doubt the same is true with
regard to all the other departments Of the Gov
eminent
With regard to my daily intercourse with
you, gentlemen l can only say that In my
opinion, however we may be placed rel lively,
either in the department or else where, no man
in this country is above the rank OF gentle
man; and every man who honorably and con-
scientously performs his duty is entitled to be
treated as such. Acting upon this belief, /
have regarded the humblest clerk in this
office, so long as he discharged his duty hon.
estly and faithfully, as my equal, and entitled
not only to my protection, but to equal rights
with myself.
Gentlemen, you did not come here to make or
hear speeches, and will only add that l cor
daily reciprocate your kind wishes. At my
age, new friends are not easily made, but 1
shall indulge the hope that in leaving the De-
partment, shall not lose the regards of those
whose friendship have learned to value
ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT OF THE MEDICAL
DEPARTMENT OF GEORGETOWN COLLEGE,
Ford's Theater ives filled yesterday by an in
ferested Assem- blage to witness the commence
ment exercises Of the medical department OF
Georgetown College.
After the reading of the act OF Congress au-
thorizing me institution to confer this degree,
Rev ]. Early, ID. D., President of the College,
addressed the class in felicitous terms, dwell
ling upon the dignity and importance of the
medical profession, and impressing upon the
minds of the young gentlemen OF the class that
now they were going forth into the world as
members of most learned and honorable pro-
fession, and that they were now TO make their
own way to distinction; or, if lurea by the vi
ces and fascfAations of dissipated society from
earnest, determined and studious efforts to
Gel, to sink into ooscurity. and to curse rather
than to bless mankind.
As the names of the graduate were read by
!. Eliot, NJ. D., Dean of the College. Father
Early delivered to each a diploma, and the Ia
dies Of the audience presented to them large
numbers of boquets.
An excellent valedictory address was then
read by Prof. s. l.. Loomis.
The graduates may feel Justly proud of the
high compliment paid them by one OF the pro-
fessors, who pronounced the class the best that
ever graduated at the college.
PICKPoCKET.-Last night, officer P. w. Sui
livan Of the Sd ward, arrested a man named
Charles Vogel upon charge OF picking the
pocket of Frederick Marx, of a bank book and
q $50 note. Marx is soldier in Hancock's
corps The affair occurred at Lein's General
scented himself as cousin to Marx, and while
they with others were sitting At a table, Vogel
tried TO induce Marx to go away with him
The company persuaded Marx to remain
Togel behaved badly, suddenly became drunk
and laid down in Marks lap. One OF the com
pany watched him, and saw him sliding hi:
hand under MARKS coat. He soon after go
mp and attempted to 60 away. The man wht
saw him stopped him, and asked Marx tc
look for his pocket book. Vogel gave up tn,
pocket book. Marx remarked that be had 81
in il, and the company looking round found i
on the floor. Justice Thompson committed hin
for trial at court.
THE INAUGURATION BALL-The arrange
ments for this great event are progressing mos
fayorably. and promise a magnificent success
The dancing halls feet wide by 80 fee
long-has seats placed at the sides for the con
venience OF those who do not wish to join il
the dancing, and, in addition to this, prone
made hall 800 feet long is provided, together
with a supper room equally spacious. Three
bands of music have been engaged, one com
posed Of forty pieces. Mr.. j. Alexander, up
holsterer, Is busily engaged decorating the hal
with bunting, flags, &c, and Mr.. G.. A. Bal
zier, formerly of Brooklyn, furnishes the sup
per, confectionery and accompanying decora
lions, some Of which, now completed, are rar
specimens Of artistic skill.
u s. SUPREME CouRT, March 2-On motion
OF Mr.. Jollifie, John Hutchins, Esq of Louis
lana, was admitted an attorney and counsellor
of this court.
No $50. The Milwaukee and Minnesota Rail
road Company, and A. Fleming, appellants
VS.. James T. Soutter, survivors, &c. The ar
gument of this cause was concluded by Mi
Carpenter for the appellants.
No. rs. William Freedom, ct al, plaintiffs il
error, VS.. H. Martha Smith, ct al, This caus,
was argued by Mr.. O'Conor and Mr.. Carlisle
for the plaintiffs in error, and Mr. Cope for tn,
defendants in error. Adjourned.