Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-22
THE EVENING STAR.
LOCAL NEWS.
LMUsEMENTs. &C. TO.NIGH,


e. Madelaine," and Shakespeare comedy of
a. tanning Shrew,"in which plays Mrs Bow
ers, Mr. McCollOm- and all the prominent
me bers OF the company appear.
ODD FELLOWS HALL-Iast night of the
Glass Blowers, who Will give large variety
OF presents this evening.
ISLAND HALL.-No one who attends the de-
lghtful fair al this place for the benefit of
Grace Church, will regret the time or money
spent The ladies are courteous and agree
able, and the entertainment, embracing tab
Ieaux, Is most interesting.
FAIR BUILDING. corner Of eth street and pa
aVenue.-The Grand Masonic Fair, for the
benefit OF the Masonic Hall Association rs one
OF the most agreeabl- places to spend an even
ing In the metropolis No one should fail to
attend this medel entertainment.
TIE Cox PROPERTY AGAIN-Alitary ps
GIRL AUthoTitieS-FErtier Legal Proceedinqs-
"A few weeks since we published, under the
head of Two tenants in one house the par
uculaTS OF the litigation between the managers
or the Home for cOlOred women and children
ana Richard ). Cox, of Georgetown, who left
tbat place 10 90 South early in the war. After
ms return, about year sir &c. he was par
doned, and subsequently commenced proceed
lbGs 10 obtain possession of his mansion and
grounds on the heights of GEORGETOWN, sccu-
pied as home for coloTed women and chill
dren. lie succeeded in regaining possession
as was stated by US, and the managers of the
home with their proteges, left the premises
4 ne lady managers, during their occupancy OF
the place, obtained from the Government
Is
the use OF certain lumber and other building
materials, with which they constructed a tenn
pOrary frame building adjoining he brick
mansion. Yesterday, Major General o. o.
HOWARD, Chief of the Bureau OF Refugees
Freedmen and Abandoned Lands. Issued an
order 10 nave this frame structure torn down.
ana me materials, the property OF the Gov
eTnment. removed TO this city, and to use mil
Itary force 10 carry out the order If necessary
i J. Collins, formerly in the military service,
and now Government agent, was sent 10
prnp -od M
ward j. Shoemaker, a carpenter and builder
OF GeoTSetOWn, 10 tear down the building
Yesterday afternoon they commenced work
ana TOOK out the doors and windows and re-
moved the roof Last evening Mr.. Shoemaker
was arrested on the charge of trespass. on a
warrant issued by Justice BucKey, at the in
stance OF Mr.. Vim. III. ROhrer. whs seems to be
scung As the agent of Mr.. Cox, who has left
town MI. Shoemaker stated that ne was en-
ployed by Mr.. Collins, when Mr. Rohrer also
h4d a warrant issued for his arrest charging
Jasper Collins with forcibly and maliciousIy
breaklng open the dwelling house. and build
Ing attached, OF Richard =. Cox, and carving
away part of the same, on the 2Ist of Deem
Der, lc66 Mr.. Collins made his appearance
and plead that he was not amenaole under the
law OF tTecpass, as he was only acting as q
Government agent under the orders he had
received from his superior officers Both of
The accused parties were held on their own re-
COgnlzanees 10 appear before Justice Buckley
1t II O'Clock to-day.
II is understood that MT Rohrer will apply
to-day Tor an injunction to prevent any further
IL
We are Informed that a military guard is on
the ground this morning, ana the work is pro-
crossing
CENTER MARKEr T0-DAI Beef. best cuts
Per To-, 25e next, 2Ucj Salt Beet, 15a2Oc.; DRIED
Beet, 25a}Oc. Veal, 2Oc. Mutton, chops, 20c.
Lamb, 2Uc.; Lard, ISc.; PORK, fresh, I2lI5e:
corned, l5e.: Bacon. hams, uncut, 2Ua3jc: sliced
3Ic' breasts. lca2Oc.; shoulders, lsc Butter, "a
S5c.; chickens, pair, SOC. as so; Turkies each
asst Geese. .as1 so; Ducks pair, 75c asI Eggs
noz, 45c Green Corn. can, i0c. Green Corn.
linear, dozen, u cents. Apples, pix, j1c.asI. hp.
pies, dried, 75c. Leeks, bh., SC. IurnIps, 80 =;
reaches, dried, per quart, Is cts. Beans, o.
ter, Doc; white, l2al5c.; dried cherries, OF sue
Radishes, per bunch, 2aic. Beers, per PIX, iOc
Onions, iOc.; Okra- 3Uc.; Parsnips 3aiuc
Peas, quart, loo. Carrots, bunch, S cents
Flsh-Rock, large, each, s1a2; small. bunch, 4Oc:
percn, soc; Mackerel, 25c. each; Hailbut,
pound, Is cents; Sea Bass, per pound ~
cents; Spanish Mackerel, sIasl-51 each
kys. !, per , 0usne1, CSC ssllO Corn Meal.
Shorts, 4Oc. Corn, shelled, SlaSIIO, In ear
bill, SASS. Oats, BIZ, 6Ua65c. Hay, cwt, 81 so
Kront pes Sna5t Sc Css ssTy, pr bunch Sna loc
HomIny, quart, 10 cents. Lettuce, IalO cents.
Potatoes, iOc. per peck; Sqirrels, 81 cents each
Egg Plants, 5alOc Chsstnuts. 2Oc OF Sweet Po
tatoes. soc. Grapes, Csc To- Small Birds ,perd dor
SI.2o. Woodcock, per pr. 81. Small Ducks 75c
aSl pair; Partridges, per doz., SASS; Robbins,
sIoO. RADIUS, each. 3sa40c. Chinquapins, per
quart, 2Oc; Cranberries, zoe. Pumpkins 10 TO
Soc each
The market was plentifully supplied this
morning, and the attendance Of country dealers
was unusually large, the wagons and carts
occupying the entire market space, and ex-
tending down Louisiana avenue as far as
walls Bazaar. The poultry supply was very
large, and OF excellent quality Having been
obtained nom the farmers In the vicinity OF the
District, the turkeys. geese, chickens, and
ducks presented a much fresher appearance
than when brought from distant Sources Of
supply, and much care had been given 10
dressing them for market. Large lots OF prime
mr. NIB 0SFA e. 10
from 80 10 $40 per 100 lbs. Country slaughtered
beef was scarce: the ordinary price was 80 50a
$40 during previous days; but some choice
quarters were offered this morning Tor $3.50.
WASHINGTON SKATING CLUB-A meeting o:
the Washington Skating Club was held last
evening at the rooms of the Board Of Trade
Mr. VIM II. Clagett in the chair and 4 7
Chapman secretary.
The President announced that the Skating
pond had been flooded, the fence around il
completed, and If cold weather should con-
tlnue, " would be open 70 the public on Mon
day or / Tuesday of next week. He also called
upon the members TO do all in their power TO
preserve order, and see that the ules and reg
ulauons for the government OF the pond were
properly enforced.
IL was also announced that all the shares
had been taken, and season tickets were now
ready for sale.
Mr. waggeman moved thar a committee Of
three be appointed as a finance committee and
another committee OF seven, whose duty il
should be TO sell the tickets; adopted. and the
1OIloWlng-ndmeQ gentlemen appointed Fl
nance Committee-Messrs Samuel Bacon, IT.
james IL. Male and VIM Parker. Committee
10 sell tckets-Messrs. Samuel +. Savage X
w Jones, Sterling CALI, John Edmunds, H.
b. Sweeny, John Or. Clarke, and Joseph Dod-
son.
The pend Is on the north side of the canal,
between 10Th and 2lst streets, and comprises
about seven acres The platform and build
Ing Will be completed by the last Of next week
provided with rafreshment rooms, &c. Tick
cts were last night issued TO the members by
The secretary.
TIE NEW POLICE ARRANGHMENT.-Last
night about * O'Clock, squads OF policemen In
uniform, carrying their weapons, were seen
marching IN regular order various parts of
The city. The inquiry, Whats out?'' was
frequently heard amsng the groups OF pedes-
TRANS as the squads passed. The movement of
the police indicated nothing wrong. They
were only conforming 10 a recent order, which ]
is an Improvement upon the old manner of |
guard. Heretofore there was no reg
ularty except in the roll call and departure Of
the men 70 their beats. By the new order, the |
relief guard Is required 10 meet at the station,
answer roll call, uniforms and accoutrements |
10 pass inspection, and the sergeant OF the |