Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-10-15

Confessional Burning Grc,ud-We have repeat
edy called the attention of the public to this resting
place for the dead which we are pleased to see has
aroused those most interested, and caused them to
take steps TO make the cemetery what Il shtIld be-
On Thursday night there Was meeting Of some of
The lot holders of this cemetery, when Mr.. 10: T.
Towers was called to the chair, and Messrs Zant-
Finger and Pepper appointed secretaries. II was re-
solved, among other things, to call general assem-
biage of all persons owning lots in that burial gron
for the purpose of taking eaSifes not only to have
the cemeter, rsscuei from its present dispracefu
condition, but properly superintendent in all future
time. From The character OF the gentlemen moving
in this matter, we are certain that the ground will be
rescued from its present diapidaied state and made
m ornament TO that part of the district i'm which,
is located. The meeting we a.ludc to, will take
place next TUESDAY evening in the Aldermen Cham
Der at the City Hail.
Idk among fSs Shoulder HitttTs.-Alnons the well
dressed "science men," the principal subject of
conversation IL the late disgraceful prize fight. The
reported doaIh of MorrisSey takes all by SURPRISE
Many express a wish that the other party had ..fol-
lowed suite" and we think it would have been
blessing if he had The betting msn are greatly
disappointed here they expecting iat another fight
would take place, in order that the disputed victory
might be settled. But the death of Morrissey has
ended the dispute, and we hope put an end to prize
fighting in th, country, by the of Sullivan and
the seconds to the fight, and their conviction for
murder. There we're number of bets on the fight
in this city.
Fraster's Bakery-This establishment, If no, the
hos. il Ia,. m
loaf bread manufactured by Fraser is beautiful; his
cakes, pies, tea buiscuit, and buns cannot be beat
We are not putting when we assert this; we speak
from experience; we have tried Mr.. Frasar's arti-
cle' and find them not only all that he represents
them; but 'leeile" bit better. He keeps constant
ly on hand fresh assortment of cakes and confec-
tionery.
Serenadc-Last evening, Prospects, Cornet Band,
under the direction of the officers of the National
Guard, serenaded Mrs. E. II. Pendleton. The COM
plIInen we understand, was induced by the liberal
y OF this lady upon several occasions. The beauty
OF the evening and the excellence of the music,
with the hospitabe manner in which the company
was entertained, made many happy hearts.
appointment Of a Guard.-Mr George Arnold has
been appointed TO the Auxiliary Guard in place of
s. Simonds removed We regret to learn that cir
cumstances have transpired recently that may cause
the removal and appointment of others.
Hands Employed on the Capitol Ertcnsion-Thcre
are now at work on the Capitol extension 300 marble
cutters and assisants 400 aborers; 80 carpenters II
brickayers, besides other mechanics in les. mum
beers. Upwards of 90, 900 bricks are laid daily.
Nv Brice Lhton.-Ths gentleman, whose acct
deut We recorded in yesterdays issue, we regret TO
say, i. still confined to his bed. Though no external
bruises are visible, is feared he may have rec ived