Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-01-27

Inc engine makes quite pretty appearauoe
9TH h ear on nigh wheels, painted red.
WIN neaSy BRASS top for the smoke stack
copper In chamber, surmounyed with a hand
some lanteIn, besides which there are two
the first engine ordered for our new dan,rtn,ans
from the Amoskeag works of Manchastsr ard
costs the city $1,000. The other two ara an
pected within month.
BALL AT THE NAVY YARD-Las, evar,rx
grand ball took place in the large monId 10,
at the Navy Yard, under the MANAGEMENT Of
Mr.. Welles, constructing engineer, Mr.. St.n
ton, Of the ordnance department., and M
Montgomery and u number Of the officers OF
the yard and fotiIla, which was attended by
about three hundred ladies and gentlemen,
who, to the music of the Marine Band and a
band OF stringed Instruments enioyed them
selves until about o'clock this morning.
The room, which is one of the largest in
Washington. was Handsomely decorated with
the flags OF all nations by sailmaker Frank
land, and presented n fine appearance, while
the rooms at either end OF tae loft were set
apart for ladies' and gentlemen'sa dressing
rooms, refreshments, &c.
Among those present were Maj. Gen. Meade
and lady, Gen. Banks and ladyi Gen Double
day and lady. Gen. Hancock, Gen. Rucker,
Gen Carroll, Gen. Farnswcrth, Hon. Green
Clay Smith, Col. Zeilin, of the Marine Corps,
and lady. Mrs. Admiral Farragut, Mrs. Sec,
rotary stanton and daughter.
1t is expected from the success of this ball
that 1t will be repeated.
aOhlSlDE IN THE FIRST WARD-l.aSt eve.
ming homicide occurred on nth street, near
the canal, man named Faruuhar Daniels
shooting his brother. in law, VIM. Jones It
appears that George Moody and Jones, who
are both married to Daniels sisters, went to
the house where he stopped, Mrs. Thomas',)
at the place above named. While there, as
Daniels alleges, he asked Moody outside, and
Jones followed asking what was the matter
Daniels replied that 1t was none OF his id
business, when Jones knocked him down, and
he (Daniels) ran in the house, when Jones at
tnxr <1II h4
fired, the load taking effect In Jones' body.
killing him almost instantly. Daniels was ar
rested by the military at Rush Barracks, op-
pesite, and turned over to Officers Bull and
Clements, who took him TO the First Ward
station
This morning Coroner Wood ward held an
inquest. when the above facts were elected,
and verdict in accordance herewith was re-
turned.
POLICE COMMISSIONERS MEETING. The
hoard met last evening in their rooms, on
Tenth, near ID street. The quarterly report
of Superintendent Richards, for the quarter
ending December 3lst, 1864, was read before
F. H. Williams, an efficient officer of the 9TH
precinct, sent in his resignation, which was
accepted.
Josiah Essex was appointed patrolman for
eth precinct, vice il. Williams resigned.
Thomas Fitzgerald patrolman in the 10th pre-
cinct vice Moses Foster ineligible
Samuel T. Crown was appointed at a former
meeting mounted patrolman in the second
precinct, to Gate from the LIST February, 1865.
CRIMINAL COURT, Judge Fisher Yesterday,
Ellen Elliott. convicted OF larceny, was sem
fenced to ten DAYS in Jail.
Margaret Brown, alias Fox, convicted of the
same offence, received a similar sentence.
Mary Simpson, indicted for larceny, was
found not guilty; and in another case nols
pros. was entered.
This morning, Robert Williams was found
guilty OF petty larceny in stealing barrel OF
apples.
John Cole was found guilty of larceny.
Isabella Brennan, indicted for similar Of
fence, was convicted.
Ann Williams was con victed OF larceny.
VIM. Norbeck, indicted for an assault and
battery, submitted his case, and was fined SIS.
growers THEATRR.-This most popular
Is daily increasing in favor, while
Miss Lucille Western is the bright particular
star OF the season. The house last night was
filled with very brilliant and appreciative
audience 10 witness "Satsn in Pris." To might.
on the occasion of her benefit, Miss Western
Will appear IN two characters. LucretG Bo5gid
and Don Cesar de Ba-dn. "East Lynne" is
being prepared and will soon be produced.
To PARTIES CLAIMING EXEMPTION FROM
THE DRAFT.-For the benefit of Government
employees and others who are engaged during
the day, the Commissioners OF the Board OF
Enrolment Will be in attendance at their office,
corner of 18th and streets, on and after Mon
day next, between the hours OF and O'Clock
in the evening, to hear the claims of parties
III having tilclI SLTlck6D IEOHl
the enrolment list.
RIVER EEws.-The heavy ice in the Poto-
mac has caused the suspension of navigation
and no boats have arrived here since yester-
day morning. Up to 8 a. m. to day the ferry
boats plying between Washington and Alex
andria had made no efforts to run, as the ice in
the channel is very thick.
At the foot of Seventeenth street the ice is in
excellent condition for skating, which was in
dulged in yesterday by large number Of la.
dies and gentlemen.
MASS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES are be.
ing made for large convention OF the loyal
people of Eastern Virginia, to be held in Alex.
andrIa on the 22d of February. The meeting is
Intended more particularly to draw together
the loyal refugees now in Washington and the
Northern States, for the purpose of consulting
ON matters relating to the interests Of the pop
ulatlon In the new questions soon to be brought
up concerning State government.
FOURTH WARD STATION CAsRs.-Haunah
Kelley, vagrancy; B. Silverberger, malicious
dismissed. John Clancy, drunk; So
arine Kane, drunk do. Matthew Sweeney, do.
and disorderlyi ga Also, carrying weapons;
$40 81. Daniel Hector, drunk and disorderly;
John Moran..do.; 80.
3 STEALING COPPER FROM THE SMrrItse.
NIAn.-4 esterday. the special officer at the.
Smithsonian Institution arrested two news
boys-John Simpson and Jno. Dash-for steal.
ing copper from the ruins OF the building
They were delivered to officer Brewer, who
took them to the station house. They are bold,
for hearing by Justice Thompson.
SECOND WARD STATION CAsEs.-A. q:
Meade and John Thompson, drunk; p. Cory,
disorderly; dismissed. James Ferguson. grand
larceny; for hearing George Shorter, do;
dismissed. Susan Bell, drunk and discIdsrlY;
IS. Postal Mateno, disorderly; b.
TEERD WARD STATION CAsEs.-Ches- Lew.
is, violating market regulations; S5.94 John
Simpson and J ohm Dashn, do; for hearing.
JEwELRY.-Gold.pla plated jewelry at ths,D
lar Store. No. 43S Pennsylvania avenue. near
TX street ia 25.hk
Affairs In Georgetown.
a NARROW ESCAPE FROM DRowNIFG-Yos-
sernoon, number of ladies and gentlemen
were enjoying themselves by skating upon the
ice in the Potomac from the aoueduct down to
the wharves. About five O'Clock, Miss Mary
Brewer. a daughter of DR. Edward Brewer,