Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17
LOCAL NEWS.
ADJUSTMENTS 70. Knight.

the great New York combination. To.mor-
row evening, "Wild Oats" No theater. goer
should miss these opportunities.
Growers THEATER.-DIr. and Mrs Barney
Williams in 1.-THE Lakes of Killarney" and
g. An Hour in Seville" Mrs. Williams rppear-
ing in eight different characters. Tonight, it
must be remembered, is Mrs. Williams BEN
eft.
FoRD's THEATRR night more of the
successful drama, 1.-THE Streets of New York."
Clark appearing as Tom Badger" supported
Oy all OF the old tavorites.
ODD FELLOWS HALL-The trained canary
birds, and magic and ventriloquisln by the cell
ebra'ed necronaucer, Signor BlitZ. To-mor-
row afternoon performance for families.
METROPoLITAN Dancing, music,
songs and other attractions Of apopular free
concert
OxFoRD-The ballet of "Ia Roccocon the
French Spy" Roman and Grecian statuary,
iun and sentiment, by the entire great COM
pany. Matinee tomorrow afternoon.
CANTERBURY An. immense bill of songs,
ballet and negro deIineations, concluding with
4 sidesplitting farce. Tomorrow afternoon,
matinee Tor ladies.
GRACE CHURCH FAIR.-This interesting fair
continues in Island Hall, and with its varied
attractions would apparently draw crowds for
NY length of time; but as it will shortly close,
icse VINO would pay ii q visit must improve
the opportunity.
TIE NEW ENEOLLMENT.-Mr. Editor AN
article appeared in your paper of yesterday in
duced much surprise in the community, as 1t
was supposed thar the late enrolment would
be regarded as the proper one. and the quota
assigned accordingly. Indeed, it is believed
that II should be retroactive, and in that event,
nothing would be due by us on the last call.
The old enrolment aggregated over 10000
persons. The fallacy of it is easily shown. The
population OF the District at the commence
ment or the way was about 10000. and the
able bodied number then not more than 5000.
since then the population has increased to
the
major part has been males; but nearly all of
them are not liable TO enrolment here, being
principally composed of two classes, namely:
persons from States north and east of us who
have left their families at home, and are liable
10 draft there. The second class is OF deserters
from the Confederate service, all of the So
called refugees being of that class, as, if not
actually in the service, they were enrolled and
ordered into The army, and came here to avoid
going in it, The late enrolment shows that Of
the first class named, nearly all have left here
Tor their homes since the first enrolment was
made. A third, and by no means small class,
consists of aliens, who have now produced
evidence OF the fact, are therefore not liable to
military service.
Nor can the plea that other places might ask
for new enrolment be urged with Justice, as
10 other section has been placed in such DO
sihon as we have. This District has been the
basis OF supplies for the Army of the Potomac
ever since the war began, thereby causing the
MINK OF a large number, who, as the army has
advanced, have left here for nearer point to
il. These men enrolled or 3 years ago have
nearly ali lelI nQ are, therefore, NOT clargea-
bic 10 us, but 10 the sections from which they
originally came, and where they have left their
families or other relatives.
The proof of the above is complete, as shown
BY the late lists made by the sworn officers OF
the Government, who were paid by the City,
tb justice might be done to US in this matter
Such being the case the acceptance of the last
1rollment is onfidently expected by
February Il, 1e65. THE PEOPLE.
DRAD-Mr. George r. Renneker the patrol
whose injury bV falling the ipau Dder
the wheels OF street car, snd the surgical OPP.
Grafton he was subjected to subsequently we
nave before noticed, expired at his residence
on 10Th, near III street north, about IL o'clock
last night. The arrangements for his funeral
viii be made TO- day Mr.. Renneker was very
nlghiy esteemed by numerous acquaintance,
and his funeral will be largely attended. He
was member of the Oriental Lodge and the
Grand Lodge, Mt Nebo Encampment and the
Grand Encampment l. o. o. F., which will be
represented at the funeral. The German Ben
tfclal Society, of which he was q member,
VIII also be in the procession and a large de-
tail will be made from the various precincts of
ihe Metropolitan Police Department.
u. S SUPREME COURT, February 16-Onmo-
ton OF Mr.. Carpenter, Enoch Totten, Esq, of
Wisconsin, was admitted an attorney and
counsellor of this court.
On motion OF Mr.. Frederick Billings Coles
Morris. Esq, OF Wisconsin, was admitted an
attorney and counsellor of this court.
No. 65. Robert T. Harvey ct al, plaintiffs in
error, VS.. Edward Griswold Taylor ct al.
The argument of this cause was concluded by
mr. James Il. Brown fer the plaintiffs in error
No. 135. The United States, appellants, vs.
John A. Satter. The argument of this cause
was commenced by Mr.. Wills for the United
States. Adjourned
L. S. COURT OF CLAIMS, February 16-On
motion OF Mr.. Kerr, the Deputy Solicitor, John
y. Tyson, Esq, of Baltimore, Md was ad-
mlted an attorney and counsellor OF the
court.
Sewell b. Corbett vs. The United States, and
VIRGINIA va tod tqto
LoTing delivered opinion of the court in these
cases. allowing the motions filed by the Solic-
itor for the United States to dismiss the same.
and directing the petitions TO be dismissed.
Charles Reeder's executors VS.. The United
States. Judge Loring delivered the opinion of
the court in this case, finding due to the claim
ants the sum OF S3,Od.59. Adjourned till
Monday.
POTOMAC NAVIGATION CoMPANY.-Mr. Dix
on yesterday reported from the District Com
mlttee an amendment to the bill incorpora ting
the Potomac Navigation Company. The orr
giIal bill authorized the company to build
wharves, docks and railways at Mason's ISL
and, opposite Georgetown, under the super
vision of the superintendent Of the Coast Sur
Ney, and make the privileges of the company
subject to the N unlcipal authorities OF WASH
ington. The amendment strikes out all relating
10 the two last provisions, and simply author
ICES the company 10 construct their improve.
nentS.
A SMASH UP.-Last night, about : o'clock
Nnen the dldrln OF IRE was sounded upon the
gong OF the Metropolitan truck house, a horse
attached to private carriage ran off at a fear
fnl gallop, passing up Massachusetts avenue
TO 5th street, thence TO X, where the frightened
animal turned into the garden Of Mr. G.. Saw
age,smashing the iron railing and brick Iounda-
ton surrounding il and separated from the
carriage. Officer J. V. Grant took charge of
The carriage and delivered it to MIR. John
Chauncey, the owner. The horse has not been
found.
BOBBY GARCIA.-Robert Garcia, who will
be recolIected as one Of the parties arrested for
Tobbing the store OF Lewis i Co, auctioneers,
and committed TO jail from which he was re-
leased On giving bail, turned up again yester-
day, and was sent 10 the Central Guardhouse
Tor not having pass, he being new, q soldier OF
the I'd II. T.. regiment. Garcia had ga fit' i'm
mediately after his admission, and 1t is said
that he can bring these on whenever he is
disposed.
AIARM OLE EIRR-A feH minntes mast seYan