Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-29
THE EVENING STAR,
LOCAL NEWS
AMUsEMEHrs, &c, rO.HIqH,

4OSn0
AMUsIMEErs. &C.. TONIGHT.
NATlosL IHEATER--fvelfth and posi-
lively last night of Jefferson rs "Trip Van
WrEkIe" Those who have not seen this play
should not fail TO avail themselves OF this ep-
portunity.
WALLS NEW OPERA HoUsR-A great bill
tonight Chantrau IN three characters--a So
Ion Shingle," in the Peoples LAWYER. 90 Jsrrv
Chp,' in the Widows Victim; and Toodies.
the drama OF that name. Certainly amuse
ment enough for'one evening. -
ODD FELLOWS HALL The grand conee,,
for the beneht OF the widows aud orphans Of
the soldiers Of the Republic, under the aus
pieces OF the Conservative Army and No.
Union" wall be given this evening The heal
musical talent in the city has been enraged.
Col james h % Bierne will deliver the open
Ing address, and Mr. Bangs, the actor viii re-
cite the "Old Grenadier's Story An eYceI
lent enfertainment offered and those Who
attend wall be aiding in the good WORK of ex
tending relief 10 those so much in need of n a,
ibis IDClement season.
FAIR BUILDING, corner OF 7th street ana p.
ayennr Closing night OF the great Masonic
TAR. When many additional attractions viii
make an evening spent with tha tratarn;,y q
very pleasant ore. ."f p. -
ISLAND HALL---No one should fail To ,+,aoa
the aeIghiful tar at this place for the benefit
OF Grace Church, as the entertainment IS rnoat
interesting, and the ladies Charming To nigh
the attractions Of the fair will be Increased hv
me aPptIanee OF q celebrated band OF ANA
teur Ministries. in character - ~''
ChNlkk MAkhET IO-DAI Beef, best cuts
per 10, 21c.i next, DC; Salt Beef I5a.4lc Irien
Beet. z1a5oc Veal, &c. Mutton chous ,oc
Lamp, 2ci Lard, iSc.; Pork, fresh - ,i5e
Soined, l3e-; Bacon hams, uncut, 2JaSUc; sliced
5c- breasts. tea2i c.: sho uldars, Use BuIter an,
SOC ChlckeEs, palr, Jyc as l5O; Turklrs each 3
ass, 6te sr.f0t .aSl-je- Ducks, pair a5c asI Fyys
80 80. - go IIeeh Corn, can, iOc. Green Corn,
Ihth. nVzen, u cents Apples, pix, SIC. asl. An.
pies iried, 75c: Leeks, bh., Sc TurnIps I5c- pk
Peaches, DRIED, per quart, Is cts. Beans, but
Ter, VIC. white, l2al5c.: dried cherries or 5nc
badiShes, per bunch, 2a4c. Beets per nk i6c
onions rve-i OkTa, 30c.; Parsnips, 3OaiOc:
F Fgis' quart lOc Carrots, bunch, cents
tish-kOck, large, each, Sla2; small. bun CHI .Dc
Perch, lOc.; Mackerei, 25c. each: Hal,hnf'
ID, DC; Sheephead, 75a21 each: HOLSTERS mar
pound Is cents Sea Bass, per pound, II
cents; spanish Mackerel, S1aSi-5J each
Rye, per bushel, Csc asl.10.s Corn Meal
SiaSl.lO ShiPstun, 60asOc. Brown stu Il, soc
Shorts, 4Oc. Corn, sheIled, sIaSI 10. m sar
BIZ, SASS. Oats, bh 6oa65c. Hav. cwt' si az
$40. Straw, SIaI.5O. Celery, Or bunch. inc
krout, per quart, &C. Cabbage, per head, 5ai0c.
Potatoes, 40c. per peck: Sqirrels. 81 cents each
Egg Plants, 5alGc. ChestHuts. Doc OF Sweet Po
taioes. Ste Grapes, 25c- 10 Small Birds. per doz,
SI-2o- "Oodeock, per pr, 81 Small Ducks, 7jc
as par; Partridges. per doz., Sass: ROBBINS
$50. Rabbits, each. 39ai0c Chinquapins. ner
quart 2Jc.; Cranberrles, 2Oc. Pumpkins, 10 to
Some fine slaughtered hogs were sold nj 40,
SIV per 100 lbs Beef by the quarter brough:
- per l'U lbs AT the scale house. Poultry was
rather scarce this morning, and prices thou0b
quoted the same as before Christmas are CON
sioerabiy higher; smaller fowls bringing those
prices.
The WASHINGTON AND ALExAyDBra RAN
ROAD-The Alexandria Gdzytt> saws IN AZ ssJIon
hthry W. Thomas, Judge of this (AIexandrial
judicial circntt, has rendered his decision in
the case of Dawson the lessees of the
washington, Alexandria and Georgetown
Railroad The judge decides that the Oh rec
tory OF the road had no power TO execute the
lease of the 5th of May, 1866, which gave TO
thr present lessees entire control Of the road
Tor ten years from the date of lease and that
consequently the lease Is nuIl and void and
the same rs Therefore set aside and receivers
appointed 10 take charge OF the road Ii is
understood that Judge Wylis, OF Washinston
VIII give like decision in a similar suit pend
ing before HIM, involving the validity of the
lease OF that part OF the road which lies witain
the jurisdiction of the District Of Columbia
Msssrs W II. Marbury and Lewis Mckenzie
nave been appointed receivers, and will, IN
conjunction with TWO other gentlemen, to be
appointed By Judge WyIie, proceed at once 10
LSAe possession OF the road, and appoint a gen.
eEai superintendent, should the present Iarsees
not make an appeal from Judge Thomas de-
cision, and furnish the amount of security re-
CURED IN such cases"
RIVER Observation-Disclosures is now COM
pletely bloekadsd-tne river being frozen
from shore 70 shore, and the only track in IL
open Is one made by tug boat. The ferry
boats between this city and Washington are,
OF course, not running. The Collyer left here
yesterday evening at four O'Clock. and the
Nlbnisimnet at five, but neither has as vet
returned, they being damned tight at the Wash.
are also lying at the Washington wharf I'M
able TO make their usual trips. The Wawaset
old not leave ms morning on her regular trip
10 CurrIoman IN consequence of the ice. Tue
steamer Express, from Baltimore, due here
"wednesday evening, has not yet arrived. The
steam boat General Rucker. which lef Wash
lngton yesterday for Piny Point, 10 fast
aground on the III aryland shore near the .shalf-
way tree" The northwest wind which has
prevailed for the last two days has produced a
very low tide. and several yessels-araoug
them large schooner, loaded with coal, are
aground near the fort-.Aiesandrta Gasette.
The WASHINGTON SKATING PosD.-The
skaung pond recently Etted up will doubt
be the resort OF thousands within the next few
days. This pond is on the north side of the
Washington Canal, and extends from 10Th TO
21st streets, comprising about seven acres A
neat board fence has been erected around it
and every convenience arranged for the COM
fort of visitors. The entrance 10 at the foot Of
both street, on the nerth side OF the enclosure
Imme distely TO the right OF the gate is a lrng
frame building with a number OF windows
looking ont on the pond. In front OF the buId-
ing rs platform which will accommodate sew
eTai hundred persons. The opening of the
pond taxes place IN Is afternoon at tn o'cloc
The Marine ne, Band has been engagsd and the
number OF large reilecting lamps Will be placed
about the pond and building. Refreshment
saloons have been established and the pond Is
most complete affair, and IL Will be well
worth yisiI this evening
THE President AT THE Masonic FAIR
At half past eight O'Clock last evening, Bros
Sears and I4arner were aeputed TO wait upon
the President and escort him to the fair build
ing A few minutes after he arrived In his
carriage, when he was received by lie knights
Templar In full regalia- The President was
attended by Col Robert Johnson, his private
secretary, and after remaining about half an
hour be departed, apparently highly pleased
with the falr and his cordial reception.
TIE WOUNDED POLICHMAN-Nr. Joseph
Williams, the policeman who was shot while
pursuing burglars a few nights ago, still lies
IN a critical condition, but the symptoms of
the case during the past twenty-four hours
have been rather more fayorab lie tban before,
and MS friends begin 20 entertain hopes Of his
recovery. The bsIi which entered his left
breast has not been e1traete led, but Mr.. Will
liams thin ks he has discovered where il lod ged,
an bis left side near the hip.
LOOK TO YOUR HYDKANTs AND STREET
WASBERs.-tl a number Of mplaints
have been made 10 the sanitary police OF ice
formed upon rayernents because of the neglect