Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-10-14
DAILY EVENING STAR.
CITY 1T EN- S.

,g-1,,ofthc Houe,-This place is a disgrace TO
uou.s of Representatives, stuck away as II is in
It's and corners of diminulive room of the
,.ni,, md 80 filed with piles Ct books, (havng no
-, nlace 70 put them that members, who are
&c admitted when here, musthave crowded and
.ub,s.ou,e time to ascertain ;heiF wizhes. There
over thirty thousand volumes deposited there,
timing fun and complete history Of the Cow rn
IN. early history Of our country by Mr.. Gales,
,,, GlaIe.s continuance, included. Why isl not
-,;,,b. MACE provided for this important branch
lG,,,,,s.s Col John A. Parker i. the Librarian,
Mr. John Messlmer, assistant, who must have
,.b difficulty in such small quarters to attend to
-. necessary business Of the Library.
ps,,,,,us r:s,r Of VGshing tou-Pcrsous Whn
vi, ,le Capitol generally not aware that one OF
, r,>t pleasant paris of Visit 10 the magnificent
r;h,,ry Room is view from the western portico of
A., t,,lipr at the plate glass of the windows, where
-, r,,Il SEE between 10 and O'Clock, beautiful
....,rc.ore view of Washington city. Every part
If ,b CITY. east Of the Capitol, not fully seen by the
sye.is here developed, Presidents House, Depart
rsn.. r,ws of trees, sc. No painte, csh equal the
,,Iliaucy and correctness Of this glass landscape.
Try II, We artists. and connoisseurs.
L. s. Steamer .fHesany.-Thc accident to this YES
seI about year, ago, has not yet been repaired,
and worse has been the matter. Our Navy Yard con-
dprors proposed to put her IN order in six months,
bu, the then Secretary of the Navy ordered her
Norfolk 10 be fitted up by contract, where the Job i,
Loo hodI IN hahI r,,i,,
The boat II our nonnationi correct, and if is from
-ood authority, this proves the impolicy and impro-
nris,g Of sending work from our Yavy Yard, or any
ofthe Navy Yards, and also IS an incident showing
that the contract system does not work well in this
respect. -
Don Of Forgireness.-The sfnres OF our Hebrew
citizens being closed on Wednesday, much inquiry
was made about it, which we have asceraned was
that was celebrated by these people, by ancient
authority, a. the Day of Forgiveness, which name
explains its object. They tasted and prayed from
shutdown OF the previous day osundOwn OF Wednes-
DAY.
lands and ShGrPlsy's Mimsrsis.-A delightful au-
d,ory witnessed tho performances of these nnstrcls
lat evening" at Odd Fellows Hall, the troupe c1-
hlbtine that talent for which they have been herald
3D. This evening varied programme is presented,
and M doubt crowded house will enjoy is beauties
Song wit. sentiment dance, &c, compose lis fea
rure.: and nv the way, Mr.. T. Lane proves himself
10 be the champion dancer Of the world, - indeed.
S-hool Of Desisn.-Thc Metropolitan Mechanics
Institute have resolved 10 establish school fdesign
IN connection with their organization, which will
T,In
III, worthy President, has resigned.
Clothing for .iU-Ncssrs. Wall & Stevens Penn
srlvania avenue, near Iron Hall, have n very extern
sve assortment OF clothing for old and young, and
also furnishing goods of all qualities, warranted as
represented, and 10 be had on pleasant terms. Thi.
establishment Is of the very best i'll the line
where gentlemen, youth, and children can be salts
actOrHy fitted and supplied.
Funeral of MnryIGnder.-The Grand Lodge,o
which Charles Calvert. Esq. is grand master, and
tbs Washington Lodge, /. o. o. F., and others,
turned out this afternoon in procession in respect
TO deceased, worthy member Of the order, Mr..
William u. Peaco, formerly of Annapolis. The
funeral solemn and impressive, and music in
beautiful character with the Solemn event. the whole
booking broiherly and appropriate.
Seminary for Young Brdics.-The educational
institution OF VI. A. Tyson and Sisters, situated on
street between 18th and 18th, justly attracts the
favorable consideration Of parents and guardians.
Formers HOtc!.-ln our former notice OF Hotels
this one was inadvertently omitted with probably
Others, and therefore state TO day that it has
changed hands, by which Mr.. G. w. Wren has
beecm. proprietor, with popular assistant 10 help
the business. This comfortable house just newly
itted up, is situated on the of S,h and SIS
and travellers can have good accommodating there
certainly.
Beautiful Hlts. Sc.-Evans has beautiful assert
mcnt Of hats, caps &c, his rich store on Penn
yIvania between 18th and 18th streets where
those IN want Of splendid tile surely be
modated. Nothing improves ones appearance like
an excellent hat, and Evans can furnish it, Il,
well as furs, and other things IN the line why not
give him call: We pause for reply. Those beau
uiul felt hats for ladies remarkably suitable fo-
the season.
The Pork Hotei-This is a fine place for a pleas
ant visit either BY foot horse situated short dis
tAnoe norhwardly out eth street aauraI retreat
where gentlemen can BE- han someIy accommodated
with dinners, suppers, &c. The Mcssrs Harrison
keep II IN ''apple-pie ORDER
hHoo'ed Senssiess.-Mr Brice Litton, of Rockville
Vac Yesterday Knocked senseIes. while crossing the
avenue, by the tongue Of carriage coming in con-
t1ct with his body. lie was taken 10 The Franklin
Hotel, doctors called III, who found no serious in
I1nes. aud he Is now doing well, under the kind
treatment OF Mr.. and Mis-. Baker
German Red Meas BGH.-C1ruSi.s SaIoon ,r.s,