Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-31
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

look as fthey doubted the permanencv Of
their positions. Last night Captain John
H. Goddard, who for ten years and nine
months has been at the head of the Aux
Hilary Guard, received a notice of dis
missal. Now that he has passed from the
service, every one who is not entirely
blinded by prejudice will admit that he
has been a most excellent officer.
Captain Goddard has been fitt;np nm
an Office in which he intends officia tinp
as Justice of the Peace, and his removal
is not unwelcome. The removal of Can
tain Goddard has not opened smooth
way for transgressors. The place will
be filled by gentleman fully competent
to discharge the duties of the station.
James IL. Birch, Esq, will enter upon
the duties as Captain, and long acouain-
lance with him gives US reason to know
that he will not be trifed with. We
know of no person better qualified for the
aation than this gentleman. He does
not care for danger, and all the abuse
which will be heaped upon him in conse-
qaence of the strict discharge of his duty
he is willing and able to bear. We wish
lin good luck.
The Irring HOfel.-The Philadelphia
Sun has the following concerning this
vell-conducted hotel: g The Irving Ho-
tel, in Washington city, has changed
lands-Mr. Daniel French, of Norfolk,
having purchased the lease. As is usual
under all new administrations there has
been general turning out and "a
siean sweep from attic to cellar. The
house has undergone thorough repairs,
and has been newly furnished, and is now
veil entitled to the classification that has
heretofore been given it among the first
lass hotels fthe metropolis. Mr.. French
vas educated in a good school, under the
tuition of his father, so long and favorably
snOwn as mine host Of the good old
lty of Norfolk. The Irving Hotel is
very central and pleasantly situated, and
With all its recent improvements cannot
hi to command large share of the pub
2 patronage"
VARY Fard.-It is with much pleasure
We are authorized to announce that Hon.
lr Dobbin, the present efficient Secre-
nry of the Navy, has made an advance
Of . per cent. on the wages of the work
men employed at the Navy Yard. This
Rhighly creditable to the honorable gen
teman and we have no doubt is indica-
i've of the enlightened and liberal policy
lie will be likely to pursue.
Washington Monument.-An act was
Introduced. on the motion of Mr. Davis,
n the Board of Common Council yester
day, and passed, authorizing the Mayor
10 pro"ure and place at the polls, on the
day of the election, suitable boxes to re
celve the contributions of our citizens in
ad of the National Washington Monu-
ment.
Tie Islqnd.-The buildings are increas
mg steadily in the Seventh Ward. No
part Of the city is growing faster, and, we
tleye. on better basis. The silly ru-
norS that have so long prevailed with
regard to the unhealthiness of the Seventh
Ward, are now proved to be utterly false.
We are much mistaken if it is not yet the
Erncipal Ward Of the city.
Banks.-In giving list of the solvent
0ankS of this city, we inadvertently left
out the Farmers and Merchants Bank OF
Natham, Smithson & Co. We have been
formed that previous to the failure of
ne Bank of the Union, this bank had a
'rculation Of $4,000, all but $4,000 of
'mch has been presented at the bank
md redeemed. We understand that the
lie issue of this bank circulates freely at
R West. 1t has a very limited circula-
ION in this city.
Observation-Disclosures of our subscribers
Il the Avenue are complaining that their
| eghbors are so fond of the Star that
leT are constantly taking it from the
S'res Of those who pay for it. We think
lie most honorable way to get the Star
So take it from the agent and pay for it.
Rsioicine.--Last night some young men
The Capitol Hill, raised bondfire to
SPreSs their Joy at the removal of the
onmissioner Of Public Buildings. One
as arrested and fined. Costly rejoicing
re think