Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-01-19

CT the dome seats for the driver and enci
necr, and twenty-five feet OF suction hose is at
tashed 20 the pump The portions OF the ma
chine which are not of polished metal are in
vermilliOn and gold, and, taken altogether, the
engine H. a very handsome one. The manufac-
tureIs' agent, Air. BIckford, and Mr. ZeIler thu
engineer, are confident that the machine will
pvoye very efficient one; and Tomorrow af.
sernoon 1t will probably be brought out fol-
trial
The CHORAL SOCIETY have tickets and inyi-
IAtlohs out Tor concert, to be given on Saturday
night, I'd INST, at Lincoln Hail. which promises
to D. grand affair. This concert is designed Ia
be complimentary to its friends and inactive
mt mters, as well as distinguished residents and
solOurncTs here; hence no tickets will be issued
GtherWISe than of a complimentary character
This society, started by a few of our enthusias-
TIC and rusic-loving citizens, has been success
mi even beyond their expectations. Admission
10 hts List OF active membership has been re-
stricted to vocalists of good standing and EN-
braces many of our hest known names. both
residents Of this city, of the highest social and
omclai position, have given it their hearty en-
eouragement and support.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS Earua,;o.
Ola NeW CompaRy.-The Board of Fire Commits
sioners met at the Mayors residence last night.
an the members present. Among other business
transacted was the formation Of the new COM
pany 10 man the new steamer. Sayles j. Bowen
No 4, which will be stationed on Virginia ave
hue, near AZ street. The new company, as
L. - Pond, at present member of the police
force; Engineer, j. NJ. Moore; Fireman:.J j. NJ.
ASams; EostIer, - Kicks; Extramen. Alfred
Dorsey, w. L. Sorrell and james Garner. Ar
rxngements were made by the Board for the
purchase of horses, harness andfurniture for the
ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO KILL.-Yester,lay
afternoon Ofhcer Daily, of the Eighth PRECINCT
arrested a. H. Logan, the keeper of the Mary
w, "a N,
assault and battery, 1itl, Intent to kill. 1t APP
Ptals that yesterday afternoon plumber of
soldiers from Fort Washington were At the
soS drinking, and were trying to get up a
man, and George Acton went in and dared anv
Baltunerean to go into the yard and fobt him
inviting Logan 10 take IL up. The latter seized
him ." sh ana tnres it at Acton striking
on the head, bruisiDg him severely. Logan was
.Sken TO The station and held to bail for a fur
ther hearing.
THK NATIONAL MEDICAL SOCIETY held a
meeting last evening; DR.. Robert Reyburn in
the char, and DIR. Gray acting secretary. The
following were Iresent:-Drs. Reyburn, GRAY, y.
T. johnson, Howe, and Glennan. The commit
tee on charter reported that they had conferred
With prominent members Of the Senate, and
early!action in regard thereto had been promised.
The Committee on Medical Essays, &c, sub
United report recommending a series of rules
for the submission of papers and ESSAYS upon
medical, science and pathological specimens
winch were adopted The following were nomi-
mated for membership. Drs. T.. ID. Grant, j. W.
Van Aernam, and ID. ). Foster.
ODD FELLOWS PRESENTATIoN-Last even
ing, in Washington Lodge, No. G, /. o. q. F. a
iSIge Photograph Of the past grand masters of
THIS Jurisdiction who are members of the lodge.
lMessrs John Sessford, John T. Clements, John
T. Given, and Thomas Rich.) was presented 10
me lodge. &c. andrew jackson presented the
D1GfnrH No In IT,.
sponded to by p. G. Ms Sessford, Clements and
Given III appropriate remarks, recounting the
history Of the lodge for the past thrty-two years
NJ. Sessford joined the lodge in December, 1881:
MI. Clements in January . Si1: Mr. Given in
August, ISIS, and Mr.. Rich in November 1873
THE NEw ENGLAND SOCIETY had a very de-
hghtful :. Sociable' at Odd Fellows Hall last
night. The proceedings were prefaced by some
remarks by the President, Hon. E. b. French:
after which Hon HOratio King read an original
poem, Astounding in felicitous points character
ktic and descriptive of New EnglAnd life man
ners and customs. Gen. Balloch gave a Scotch
song with spirit; after which the floor was cleared
Tor dancing, which was Kept up with zest for
some hours. The fact that this large hall WAS
allied with New England folk serves to show how
largely Washington is cOlonized from that quar-
ter Of the Union.
ASSAULT WITH RAzoR.-Yesterday, Ser
geant BTiel and Officer CrumP, having a war
rant Tor Dyson Henderson, charging him with
assault and battery with intent to Kill, succeeded
IN arresting him, after a hurdle race and ne
vas committed to Jail for court by Justice
weaver. Frank White and another party were
engaged in scuffie. when Henderson drew a
razor blade, with which he cut White in the
shoulder making an ugly wound.
TEE MAMMOTH ILLUMINATED WAR VIEWS.
&C; Low on exhibition every evening at the
Whitehurst Gallery, on the Avenue, between
patronage OF every one. Being original photo.
graphs Of actual scenes, taken on the field
during the war, an thrown up to natural size
by powerful dioramic appliances, they possess n
merit for truthfulness to nature that could NOT
possibly be attained in any other way.
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The BooKBrSDERs' Mutual RELIEF Asso-
CATION at their last monthly meeting installed
the following officers for the ensuing term
President, II. Chase; Vice President. James f.
Financial Secretary, John A Lanelyoigt: Treas
urer. Daniel Mcfarland. letter was received
rom y. Z. Mcclure, ESQ, enclosing a check for
desired that he might be elected a member OF
the society.
Mr.. HENRY HINBER asks us to say that he d d
not use the language attributed to him at the
first Ward meeting that "these gentlemen who
had started this movement flor a Territorial
form OF government) were disappointed Office
People" Our reporter Is quite positive that Mr.
Himber used the remark. but we are willing to
give him the benefit of his disclaimer.
ASSAULT AND BATTERY-Last night a man
named David i. kneath was knocked Down and
teaten at the corner of 18th street and the ave-
viii, and stephen StephenSara with 49, ,~h hls
nae been engaged in playing cards. The accased
parties were arrested by Oficers Bowie. Nail.
wood, and O'Hare.
LETTER CARRIERS CoNvKyrroN-Jr ,h;s
Convention, at its session last evening, reports
were made from the committees appointed 70
urge their claims before Congress Which yraro