Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-09-27
Sickness on the Isiund-We publish the following


serious "a we were led to belieye
Myssks. EDIroRs:-Your local reporter, in yes
teriay's paper, makes a statement which is calcu-
lated to leave the impression that the bilious fever
and clis and fever have prevailed to n greater
tent the Island this year than any other part of
the city, the Navy Yard excepted / cannot speak
for the Navy Yard. but think that my opportrni-
trs tor SECURING information. in relation diseases
the Island, are as good, if not better, than any
other person; and think / assert with truth
that the Island. with the exception of that portion
bordering on James Creek, is, and has been as
much exempt from fever As any other district in
Washington. The truth Of the matter il, that not
only i'm city, but nearly throughout the whole of
the United Stater. malarial disease has existed
greater extent this year than for many years past
We find it now raging i'll the South under tue form
of yellow fever; in the North the biio typhoid in
| the West. A the congestive; while congrat-
ulate ourselves on having hut mild form OF bilious
had The pleasure, through the columns of the In
teihgcnccr, some time since, of proving. from the
census, statistics, that the Island il one of the
healthiest wards of the city; and think the fact
will he sustained by the opinion of old inhabi-
tHnt Of that section. Some local causes of disease
(as pools OF water standing on vacant lots below the
| grade)' have existed, and have undoubtedly had
their influence on the health of their neighhorhood;
bnt these are fast being drained and filled up,
may hope by the next census to find the Island the
! healIbiest ward nj Washington. NJ.
| A Quarter Race ty Hcory Footers.-Last week,
quite exciting footracc, or, indeed, we should say
Two races, occurred between some gentlemen on
Capitol Hill. The ground selected was on the side
Of the old e-cOurse, E. Capitol street, and the
nags entered were the '.Conestoga Governor" n
heavy weight from the Keystone State; 'sLt;c Grey
Tommy" of lighter proportions, and the ..White
G-IdinC," the two latter. we understand, belonging
! 10 the Hill. The distance run was a quarter of a
mile, and the wager ten dollars aside. The first
b,s,. t,o
former winning by three lengths, which is about
| eighteen feet, the PENNSYLVANIA performing his
| work in fine style. Time by the Governor, On; BY
| tie Grey,3 The triumph Of Old Conestoga exciting
some emulation, the White Gcdinc was pittcd
against him for the same distance, the same amount
and over the same track. The word was given,
when off darted the Governor in gallant STYLE fol-
lowed ''with sharp stick by the white animal,
who, however, failed by about ten yards of catching
up with the Keystone nag, who won the race in 10
the seldings ia. The Concstoga Governor was
acknowledged the victor all sides, but we learn
that he is not 10 be allowed to hold the field quietly
As Virginia blood, called "Roanokc'' is to give
him hard run, over the same course, few days.
The contest between Pennsylvania and Old Virginia
Is expected TO be All exciting one. ''The Man with
the White Hat was the chief Judge on the DC casion
Of tho last races, and has been promptly secured for
the coming contest.
Circuit Court.-Thi. tribunal. which adjourned on
Friday over till to-day met this morning 10 O'Clock
A chanccry case of Ann R. Dernott vs. French and
others, being on a motion to dissolve an Injunction
made by defendants, was first taken up. 1t relates
TO the collection of rents of property on the
the of 18th street and Louisiana avenue in re
gard to which f. Z. Morgan, Esq. is Il trustee
Gen. Walter Jones, James Nj. Carlisle Joseph s.
Bradley, and other council. appeared in the case or
we should cases. several are involved in the
| issues.
The Fckir Of Sira-his Jugslcrics Sc.-Iron Hall
was last evening the Of tile extraordinary per-
fornances o; the China Jugslers, Juvenile Ethio-
plans, Sc, and n very interesting entertainmentwas
furnished TO the large and respectable auditory pre-
sent The orchestra-under the charge of Captain
Marsolstti, Leader OF the Light Infantry Band
made excellent music, and we were particularly
struck with their admirable rendering of Professor
Parsons pieces of Sands, Quick & Co.'S Circus &C.
Another fine bill lis offered to amusement seekers
This evening.
The Misses Collins Concert.-We are glad to per
ceve that the benefit of these talented and
deserving young ladies, 10 come off Thursday
night, bids fair to be crowded by the fashion and
musical taste of Washington. All who desire rich
musical treat, as well as TO encourage deserving
talent and character should hasten procure tickets
TOR this entertainment.
Robbery Of Chuch.-On SATURDAY night or early
Sunday morning, the First Colored Presbyterian
church, on 18th street, between and streets, was
uttered by sacreligious rogue. and robbed of
he . seraphinia.'' II the rascal is caught it is the
determination OF the members snail him TO the
WALL in such as is not likely to be very
agreeable. The Rev. John F. Cook Is the pastor of
ihis church.
Detention Of the Cdrs.-The cars from Baltimore
due this morning at O'Clock, did not arrive until
~ O'Clock owing to the baggage car being thrown
'fl the track by running over COW. The accident
occurred near the Annapolis Junction. we under
stand But little damage done, except as to the
detention caused by nghting the car, which had run
ome hundred yards partly off the track before ac-
ion could be taken to remedy the difficulty.
tiNt ErPect'd.-We learn that the National
Guards, regiment of New York volunteers are
preparing TO visit this city during the approaching
winter They will be properly received and enter
tanned in Washington whenever they arrive.
WnhdTdwn.-We learn that the warrant for the
arrest of MIR. William Cox. party a conspira-
~ to seil into perpetual bondage, negro who is
Slave for term OF years. has been withdrawn. This
warrant was connected with the to be tried on
Thursday next, before Justice Donu
Serious Ch6rse.-This Torning, Young man
named b. f. White. was taken before Captain Birch
charged with stealing basket of chickens from the
market last night. He admitted that he took the
chickens, but intended to pay the owner the price
nc asked for them. The plea was not sufficient to
,nsiy hi release. and he was held TO bail in the
sum oi $500 TO appear at court.