Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-02-06

dIJClHibE. ON lOt west SIDE. atteT the engines
had all left the ground, ana the hook and lad
der company alone remained Keeling up their
nose, hTe broke out afreeh in the roof OF the
dwelling house. The alarm was given 1t about
O'Clock, and the firemPn returned with their
apparatus and effeC' ualiy exiting uished the fire
The damage TO the property has rot been fully
) eshmaied. but VIII prOololy exceed SOW. The
fire was evidently accidental. The property
nwes not occupied by Mr.. Freeman, but by Jno.
Ewald. baker, who loses considerably by the
IRE ard by the petty larcenies perpetrated du-
1ring The confusion.
"A Lively TIME IN OREGON ALLEY.-About
one O'Clock this morning, officers Leach and
Britt, of the Third Ward, were called upon to
quell a row that was going on among the
cOlOred inhabitants Of Oregon Alley. They
captured eleven men and women, and took
them TO the Central Guardhouse. This morn
ing they had a hearing before Justice Thomp-
son, when II appeared that some females
GyiEg in the alley gave party, and that du-
ring the evening. Sal Hall, a well-known
colored damsel, attempted to cut man with a
razor, failing in which, she struck one of the
femalPs-a rival no dOubt-when a general
row ensued, which disturbed the whole neigh
boThood. Justice Thompson fined Sal Hall
S1O or sixty DAYS in the workhouse in default
OF payment, and each OF the others IS, or thirty
days in default.
A SUPERB TEAN.-A Washington made
carriage is attracting no little attention on the
avenue to-day, on account of its excellence of
Workmanship and beauty Of finish 1t was
manufactured throughout by Messrs. Corn
wall & Maddox, 9th street and Virginia avenue,
(sOuth Washington,) TO the order Of Messrs
Mcfarland & Stephenson, and is numbered
wagon 2i6 of their s'Fast Freight Line" tits a
matter of city pride that work of this sort can
be done in our midst; and not only the builders
deserve credit, but also the enterprising pro-
prietors, Messrs. Mcfarland & Stephenson,
who thus encourage home industry, and de-
monsrate its capabilities OF turning out
good IL not better work than can be done else
where in the country.
THE NORTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.-On
Sunday, the religious exercises at the new
North Presbyterian Church, on N street. be-
tween 9th and 10th, were very interesting, and
the congregation was very large. John Ross,
chief of the Cherokee Indians, with several
OF his tribe were present, and sang q number
OF hymns in their native tongue, after which
an interesting statement was made in reference
10 the action Of the tribe during the rebellion,
and a large collection for the missionary cause
was lifted This church is already doing great
good, and supplies great want in that sec ION
U. = COURT or CLAUS, February 5.-Tbos.
q. LarEIn VS.. The United States, No 3S7
Thomas o. Larkin VS.. The United States, No
so. Thomas o. Larkin VS.. The United States,
No. 7il. Thomas Ewing Jr, VS.. The United
States. No II. Fred. A. Ross, executor, &c,
VS. The United States, No. Isis. These cases
having been this day called on motion to dis
miss the same, and the claimants not appearing
either personally or by counsel, it was ordered
that the said cases be dismissed
Of the interest of the State of Virginia in the
Alexandria Canal TO the city of Alexandria,
has been reported by committee of the Vir-
ginia Legislature, and is now on its second
leading In that body. 1t provides s.that If at
any time hereafter the profits of said canal
shall enable the Company to pay any dividend
time to time, and paid by the city of Aexan-
dria into the Treasury of the Commonwealth,
free Of all charge or deduction"
>
RUEAwAY.-This morning, about o'clock
q team of four horses, attached 10 a heavy
wagon, ran away, having no driver to care for
them. They passed several times around the
square between Nth and 18th and d street and
Ohio avenue, striking against door-steps,
porches and tree boxes on the route. A man
at one OF the stables near by attempted to stop
them, but was knocked down, fortunately
without being seriously injured.
A
CENTRAL GUARDHOUsE CAsRs.-Lee VIM
ston, larceny; dismissed. Jno CambelI, do;
drunk; do John earn, do; 50. r. Lalaner,
assault; bail for peace. s. Hall, Jos. Scott, S.
Noble, John Butler. Lewis Anderson, Wesley
Cant, Anne Whiting, Ellen Riggs, Mary ].
Hall, Catharine Butler, disorderly; IS each.
John Johnson, suspicion of larceny.
HELLER.-No little curiosity is manifested by
wonder, the .'Sphynx," which has mystified
the public wherever IL has been exhibited, and
bafied The Investigations of scientific inquir-
ming, at Metzerott Hall. where not only this
great sensational phenomena" will be exhib-
ited, but many other novelties.
LARcENY-Iast night John Johnson, a ne.
gro was arrested by officer Howard for the
larceny OF pair of black pants, with ninety
cents In silver, the property OF Richard Mich
ael, n street, near 9Th. The prisoner was
caught ut the fire last night, near 9Th street,
with the pants under his arm. Justice Thomp.
son sent him to Jail for court.
THE FESIAS MovEMExr-I ast night. A. the
meeting Of Washington Circle Fenian Brother
hood, votes or thanks TO three gentlemen for
literal contributions were adopted. Delegates
TO the General Congress at Pittsburg on the
18th instant are 10 be elected st the next meet
ing.
CoSCERT.-A concert will be given at Odd
Fellows Hall, on Thursday evening next
under the direction Of Professor Geo. W. WAL
ter. for the benefit of the Yrs uline Nuns of
Columbia, South Carolina. The programme
contains some OF the finest operate gems, inter-
spersed with ballads and popular music.
&
BALL.-The Seventh Street Passenrer Rail-
way Relief Association give their first grand
ball at Odd Fellows Hall Tomorrow evening
Excellent music has been engaged, and q
pleasant time is anticipated.
ISsANITY.-Last night, a gentleman identi-
fed as DIR. Thompson was taken to the Central
GUardhouse while, apparently, laboring under
insanity. He was properly cared for, and this
morning was delivered to his friends.
MARRIED,
VAELEER-EELsON. On the sth instant, by
Rev. Mr.; FiEckle, WILLIAM VANLEER OF
1ngton, ID. q.
HOGE-BATES. On the 9th instant at the reg.
ldebce 81 the brides lsther, by the Rev Dr. Sun
derlsnd, 7. COURTNEY H0GE Esa.. OF New
York. hoIk c'tH't%0 Miss ELLENY. BATES, Of Wash.
LINEAwEAyER-McABE In sbrsv,bury.
"a. teb :. l5iS. by tie Rev. A Berg. Mr. K q
LIE 6AmEANkE, ~ this city, 70 Miss PRUDE
DIED,
MOVES. On Monday, 9Th instant, HERBERT
lyeAr and months. o
The funeral will take place from the residence OF
the parents, - south street between Sth and
9th, on "Wednesday, 18th instant at . o. m Friends
and relatives are invited 70 attend
BROOKS. On the 5th Instant MARY A uife
Of Riobard Brooks. in the GSth year Of her age
The Fri rnds aud acquHhtaDce Of the family ara
Te.pectfully invited 20 attend her funeral TO NOR
row, Wednesday , the 7ts inst, at o'clock from
the residence Of her daughter, corner of and nth
streets east.