Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-10-06
The Clock Of the House-The clock in the House

of Representatives Ohcc, of more interest than
is generally paid to it, il is work of the most
beautiful sculpture. We only guess at the de-
sign which seems to be TO represent the winged car
of Time conveying the angel Of Time on her mis-
sion, recording the events of Time, as il flies. On
the front, Fame is bearing her trumpet, and by her
side Is a raised portrait of Washington,
s'Whose fame renowned in story
Shall last till Time itself shall end"
The face of the clock is put as a wheel Of the car,
with golden circle for the figures of the hours and
silver spokes and tire. 1t rests upon globe upon
which is chisseled, in raised work. the signs of the
Zodiac showing that Time il of and belongs to this
world Tie whole is truly beautiful piece of sculp
ture, the female figure exquisite, finely draped and
all in first proportion. One of the attendants at the
Hall mounted ladder, and found inscribed thereon,
&c. Franzoni 1872 but are informed that he
died before completing it, and that Mons Jardella
finished the work. We may mention as a fact. not
to diSparage this notice of the rich affair." that the
attendant was charmed with the female figure
that he Kissed its teot cheeks, creating much mer
ment among the ladies and gentlemen in the Hall,
aud showing that lie was man of platonic taste.
The Friendship Ball To Night This grand affair,
active committee for long period, promises 10 equal
the highest expectations OF its fiends and will doubt
less enlven Island Hall and the good people on the
Island with unusual spirit 1t is the opening ball
there of the season, and many bright eye and merry
heart of the Island beauties, dancing already ut
its pleasant antcipations, while the youIg men
in pretty much the same humor at the prospect of
charming evening with their fair partners. Excel
lent cOton music is secured, and every thing Will
be dome to give satisfaction and prove that the 'Isand
Friendship Club can perform all they promise or
undertake. Remember to night.
The Gus Horks in Georsefoun.-We learn these
works are near completion, and that the company
will be able to furnish its inhabitants with gas by
January next. In the meantime, it would he advi-
sahe Tor those who purpose to it, to make prep
arations forthwith to have the pipes and fixtures in
troduced into their respective dwellings or stores,
before the cold weather in. In connection with
this, refer our readers to f. NJ BotpIer,s adyer-
isement in this days paper, practical gas filter
and plumber, who has an assortment of fixtures
always on hand, and prepared to do all work in his
line.
Marines III an .7fray.-Two marines yesterday,
of Mr.. Hoffman, on It'll street, near the market,
We're interrupted by Mrs. Hoffman, when they made
an attack on her, the immediate consequence of
which was that they were put out arrested, tied
hand. and feet by tile officers, and committed to the
work house by Justice Morsell. The severest of
their punishment will begin when they get back to
the Barracks.
The RGee IcsteTday-The trotting match over
COLUMBIA in,
Hiram beating Butcher John and Mary Blame easily
Wafch Retnr1.-The only persons in the Guard
house whose names were registered, were Mary J.
Winston and Dennis McAIann. Both were there
FOR lodging until they could be sent to the Inirmary;
and both had to be the work house until the
arrangements can be ade. Is it not shameful that
the sick and afflicted have go such a filthy hole
as the Guard house, and thence to the City Prison
before they can get the assistance they need.