Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-01-17
g. ALEXANDER. AND vtcI~irY We .l,p the
following frNm the Aiexasdria papers OF res


following flkm the AIexasdria papers Of yes
rday afternoon: .rs -, -.
An application for an injunction, in a csse
involving $4,000, Is under argument Ia the
United states District Courf in session here, in
suit Of Ben iamin Cater, OF. Baltimore. against
the Central Bank OF Virginia and others. Gen.
Bradley johnson, Joseph H. Bradle., and
L. smith ana H. M Feii, for deienusnts.
The steamship Z. G. knight, Capt Nuiner.
bound for this, port from New York. mas
milse. from Dumfries aud about 90 miles be-
lpw this port. The knight has baen ice bound
from soma time afthe mouth Of the river.
Dr, Paul Gregory. who has made an exam
ing on the Potomac, thinks the indications are
all IA vorable m that region for coal oil.
Several persons walked on the ice, on the
Potomac river, this nor ming. from Fort Wash
neton to the City of washington, without let
or hindrance.
The owners of many of the ice houses in this
city are filling them with beautiful ice, thick
and clear as crystal, taken from the Potom &C
"a. -O- .....
MUsiCAL.-Tne two Peake fam lies fSwiss
BeH.rinEers) having consolidated and Joined
the Berger family, they are now able to fur
nish most unique and delightful musical
entertainment, and we have no doubt will be
as successful here rs they have been in the
Northern cities. Many Of the members are
talented musicians, and their programme en-
braces some of the fReet gems of operate and
concerted melody. They open at Metzerott
Hall tonight Seats can be secured At Mstze-
rotts day.
said TO be one of the largest and best organized
trospes which have visited this city, will give
series OF performances at Odd Fellows Hall.
commencing en- Monday next.
ACCIDENT.-Yesterday afternoon, while Mr.
David Frain, of the firm OF Frain & Conboye
was upon ladder engaged IN painting the
second story of the International Restaurant,
1th street, opposite the Patent Office, the lad
der slipped and Mr.. +. was precipitated to the
pavement, falling upon his side, painfully in
lurlDg his head and shoulder. He was taken
mp insensible and WAS carried into the house
Drs. Elliott and Pate attended him, and pro-
nounced the injury not dangerous. He was
taken to his honae on q, between 9Th and 9th
SENT AWAY FROM THE CITY-Yesterday
morning, Detectives CIaryoe and McDeyitt
went to the Baltimore depot IN time TO meet
the early train, and among the passengers thew
discovered an individual whose business they
suspected to be Illegitimate; they arrested him
and took him TO headquarters. He gave hi
name as John Lee, and promised to leave the
city instanter. He was retained until the af-
tHrnoon. and dismissed in time TO take sea Z
IN the train for Baltimore.
THE LECTURE by M. DeCordova upon "Miss
Jones wedding. No cards." at MetZerott
Hall last night, was very Ia teres and am us
ing. The next lecture Of this course lin behalf
OF the Soldiers and Sailors Union fund.- will
son, NJ. r., the eloqupn English Lecturer IL
is TO be hoped that there will be a full attend
ance.
SECOND GRAND SKATING CARNIVAL The
former carnival at the Skating Park having
been so successful it will be repeated to-mor-
row evening, IL the weather Is favorable The
arrangements for Illuminating the pond cos :
TUNES, music. refreshments, &c, are perfect,
and delightful entertainment may be ex-
pected.
TIE FRANKLIN FIRE CowPASY propose to
give small and select social entertainment in
the Sfdr building. corner of 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue. this evening. (entrauce
on 1lth street, and from their known ability
to manage affairs OF this kind, we have no
doubt all who attend will enjoy themselves.
SALE OF VIRGINIA LAND-Messrs Mace an d
Metcaf Of this city, have sOld the farm belong
ing 10 the heirs OF VIM Cockerill, about go
acres, situated on QuanticO Greek, Prince
William County, Va. to Messrs. Fnllwell and
Dodge for So,OOO. Nearly all of this land is in
wood.