Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-11-16
Condensed Locals.

The clerks of the Sixth Auditors Office to-day
$40. -
james Pagan has been appointed assistant
messenger ia the Money Order Ofiee, Post Office
Department.
Workmen have commenced laying the Seneca
stone pavement on 18th street, below Pennsyl-
yania avenue and the canal Mr.. Geo. Neitzy
meeting OF German citizens who believe in
improvements will be held at Odd Fellows Hall
this evening. Gov. Cooke and other distin-
guished gentlemen will address the meeting
Mr.. VIM. II. Smith, for "the tree commission"
reports to the Board of PubIie Works that he
has made careful examination of the various
nurseries around New York and Philadelphia
in search Of trees suited to the streets and
avenues OF Washington, and finds shade trees of
The desired size very scarce. He submits sew
eral lists Of varieties and prices.
Mr. Hallet KilbOuTn is convaleseent.
The " First Baptist Association met to-
day, az the Third Baptist church. cOlOred. on
FrsEklia street, and was opened with devotional
exercises.
Najo- Edward P. DOherty. who was mainly
InstIuE-ental IN the capture OF John Wilkes
Boob, the assassin Of President Lincoln. has
now captured Miss Catharine i. Gautier a
daughter OF our wel-known fellOw-citizen, Mr..
Charles GantieT, the wine merchant. The nun
tial cerepORies took place at the residence OF
Mr.. Gautier, on Pennsylvania avenue between
Eth and 18th streets, last evening.
judging from the crowd at the Collectors
Offce yesterday, the taxpayers of the District
appreciate TIE rebate OF four per cent for
prompt payment.
Shop No. OF the Order of United Mechanics
has been instituted ia this city. The lodge wa
named - Redst0ne shop, No. l, Ecumenical
Order Of United Mechanics" in honor Of Mr..
Aured RcdstOBe.
The iron posts dor the protection of the park
ing on the Sidewalks OF q street north. from
18th 10 18th street, were placed i'm position yes
tsriay.
The bridge over tiIe canal at * st-eet is being
removed.
Fire Commissioners r. II. Booker, was presen-
ted at his residence On 14th street, last evening
by the members OF the Hook and Ladder com
pany, with a beautiful gold badge. He ac-
know iedged the deserved compliment in a few
well chosen remarks, and closed by inviting the
company and his friends who were present. 10
partake Of a collation.. The invitation was ac-
eepted, and Mr.. Booker proved himself a. liberal
and entertaining host ss he Is a usefsl and
public spirited Commissioner.
REPUBL-CAS MEETINGS LAST NIGHr.-A
mass meeting of the republicans of the 5th d.
nation Of Col. Hulse for the House Of Delegates.
resolution approving the course of Col. Hulse
m the House Of Delegates was adopted, and
man, +. A. Roswell, Col. MagTuder. Peter
Campbell, A. X. Shepherd. DIR. "A p PARDON.
Henry Himber, 81. A. Hall, and Charles l..
"A mass meeting Of the republicans of the sth
district vas held last night TO ratify the nc nina
ton Of AI; >. r. Bond as candidate Ter the
House o. Delegates, and able addresses were
nominee; Col Wm- A. Cook, III. A Hall, &. VI.
Bhss, Col Fisk, mot Jim, "a. y and Others.
MI; h,ehseI Duffy, republican cardidate fer
the House Of Delegates IN the nth district was
serenaded last evening. and responded a appro-
PIRATE terms after which he entertalxed his
visitors with o collation.
DANCERS oF WEARING RED-Exateaspf on
ths 1peRHe.--Ahout two O'Clock this asferno,o a
COW and cali. driven along Pennsylvania ave-
nue., created sons excitement between 18th and
5t streets. Getting sight Of a flaming red shawl
on-the shoulders Of young lady, the COW, with
head down and glisteRing eyes, dashed frriously
towards the wesrer, Who screamed aud ned
theresy managing TO escape the Infatuated ami
ma,n ~ eoiored woman near by was not 80
brtnnate- She vas struck about the hin by one
VA not badig hurt.
- = nyxS So DITGa.-Yesterday morning.
a. rfse wagon or Chas- johnson was heing dri-e,,,
90 market. the horse fell into .IitcS rs. f
So MAJ, pa = me s.tersectiOn OF North Cantni
unprotected and the horses bart -. - ieit
and u died. Mr.. johnson claims s3se az =. ofosen