Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-03-12

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NhsHINGToN THEATRE-Tbo Grover ORA
r'atc association give fine entertainment
this evening, the programme embracing the
great play OF the ssLady of LYONS" and the
csHliaI farce of the Limerick Bow"
Wilson'S HALL, corner Pennsylvania ave-
nue ano Igth street-Iadies Fair for the bene-
nj OF The western Presbyterian Church.
CASTEEEUEY.-The new prize drama emit
tied b. ''COnvIcts ReTibUt.on' will be present.
ed this evening; also, the Idiot Witness Mr.
novelties. x
NETTING TO PREVENT HORSE STEALING
Saturday evening meeting was held IN the
AlderTcn's Chamber, City Hall, to devise
means TO prevent horse stealing and other
crimes. The call for the meeting was signed
T-Many CltlZens,' and II was alleged that ssthe
lUeffcIeHCy Of the police called for some ac-
tiCn on tie part of the citizens"
The meeting was organized by the appoint
ment or Mr.. :. Il. Brown president, and MIR.
ETcdrIIck kCOnes secretary. Mr.. Brown stated
the OhIe CT OF the meeting, and said that unless
some decisive action was speedily taken, no
one would be safe either IN life or property.
Ny George q. W. Morgan said that he had
lost two horses, and had sought the protection
OF the police, hut had failed to obtain it, Short
~ alter he had lost his horses a soldier came
by has house one day. and offered to sell a good
morse Tor thirty dollars. He had reason TO be-
EeNe that the horse was stolen and sent for the
police, but they refused 10 arrest the man Mr..
Morgan said he then came to the city TO see
superintendent Richards about the matter,
III.
Finding he could not have adequate protec-
ton, he (blr. MOrGan) was compelled to leave
his place in the country and move into the
city. The old adage that the world was gov
erned too much could not apply TO this NUM-
clpaiIty, Tor !: was not governed at all. In the
course OF some further remarks Mr.. Morgan
said be lad been informed by an operator of
the fire alarm and police telegraph that over
one hundred EOTses were some days reported
as stolen. Measures should be taken at once
by the citizens TO avert this evil. Measures
should be taken TO increase the numbers and
efficiency of the police force.
Mr.. Joshua Pierce suggested the formation
OF mutual protection and ms urance company
against horse thieves, and the appointment OF
copmlttee to prepare plan, and report al
Messrs. Joshua Pierce, J. +. Burr Briga-
Gier General James A. EIlln, George H. Plant
Bernard Schwartz, and ThOs. W oodward were
appointed the committee, with power to add to
their numbers.
The meeting then adjourned until Tuesday,
[NOte.-The statement of Mr. George q. w
Morgan that ''some days over one hundred
horses were reported as stolen,'' is simply
absurd, and the fire alarm and police telegraph
operator who gave him the information was
no doubt playing on his credulity. The char
acter Of Superintendent Richards. for energy
and tact, controlled by good judgment and dis
CretiOn- : so well known in this community
as TO make the assaults on that official HARM
less, coming as they do. from gentleman who
Is only temporary resident here, and whose
HpOehc' imagination (he was formerly a can
dldate-nOt very successful one-for literary
honorS AT ''ihe Hub, has probably led him to
strongly color the facts His affinity with
the CLOHicle school of local and national poll
tics, DO doubt prompted the statement that
washington Is not governed at ALL
FAREWELL DIsCOURsE. - Yesterday, being
the last sabbath of the term OF Rev II
arc service as pastor OF 9Th street Metho-
0lst Protestant Church, the services were Pc
Culiariy interesting. The morning discourse
was a review of the rise and tail OF Methodism
III the city Of Washington and the history of
no
past two years. The discourse was filled with
historical "reminiscences of much interest to
Tie Methodist denomination in all its branches
At ~ p. m. the reverend gentleman was
suddenly called TO deliver funeral discourse
DpOn Mrs ProsIse, respected member of the
Church, recently deceased The audience was
composed of the family and friends OF the de-
ceased and such members of the congregation
as could be assembled upon an hours notice.
The discourse was appropriate TO the death of
n christian lady, and the exhortatIon to the
family and friends very impressive. The ex-
cellent choir of the church performed several
beautiful pieces Of music during the service.
At night the pastor delivered his farewell
discourse from the text of Luke. @th chapter.
18th verse, ''Haying heard the word, keep it,
and bring forth fruit with patience The
sermon was very impressive, and was listened
40 with profound attention, and AT its close the
members of the church and congregation gath
cred around their esteemed pastor 10 take leave
OF him. Tomorrow he will leave for Balti-
more 10 Be present at the Maryland Annual
Conference ard accept new appointment
The NEwsBoYs' HoME.-A delightful fes-
tIval Of the children and many friends of the
institution came of Saturday evening under
Ihe auspices OF the Ladies; Association. hay
ing the management and supervision Of the
Home. The tables gave evidence of much good
TASTE IN The variety OF eatables displayed, and
were GUY patronized by large assemblage Of
gentlemen and ladies, with the juvenile dele
CATION present, for whose especial benefit the
occasion was held Among the members pres
eHt were the president Mrs. Dr. Bliss, Mrs
WetTuOrI RAh
Sullivan and Coons. Mrs. blanchard was at
the children's fancy table. containing, among
various articles, floral baskets and boquets,
peculiarly attractive. In addition to music,
the occasion was enliyened by some specimens
Of Juvenile oratOry. The lady managers pro-
pose 10 extend their efforts, and to afford tenn
porary home for all friendless and destitute
boys as an asylum from temptation and crime.
during the evening homeless boy was found
II the street and escorted to the Home.
EASE BALL-The base ball fraternity have
already commenced their arrangements for the
coming season, and at least fifteen senior or
CauiZsltIons, including the Champion, National,
Jefferson, Union, Potomac, and Pioneer clubs,
beside great number OF junior organizations,
are talking OF picked mines, bats, balls, bases,
home runs. ground committees, visits, matches,
&c. il is understood that the Nationals VIII
b. the first 70 enter the field and throw down
the gauntlet 10 the champions Of New York,
Philadelphia, and Brooklyn This org lniza-
tiCn has on its rolls the names of over one hum
dTed players. many Of whom are veterans Of
tEe bat and ball. 1t is expected that the base
ball grounds south Of the Executive Mansion
viii he fenced in, and comfortable seats erected
tCT the accommodation of spectators. The sea-
son Will doubtless be inaugurated by match
between two OF the best clubs OF this city, on
Which occasion the championship Of base
balloon south Of Philadelphia Will be con-
tested.
Larceny CAsEs.-Yestercay, Detectives
ClaTvCe and McDeyitt arrested Edward G..
Richards bartender at Made's restaurant, cor
ner OF 18th and Il streets, who was charged by
Mr. &. Mades with the larceny of one dozen
bottles OF wine, valued al $50. The prisoner
was taken before Superintendent Richards
who held him 10 bail for court. A bottle OF
VINE and quantity Of money in coin and pos.
dal currency was found in his possession.
Lizzie Brown was arrested by Sergeant TAFT
q The Second Ward, for the larceny Of $50 in
money and note for SlO0, the property o.
WIN. SllIvIna- q soldier. Ihe prisoner anC