Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-06-22
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL AF FAIRS.

When 1t was possible to preserve order
among the negro portion of the popula-
ton of Washington but then the great
majority Of that portion were slaves
Now, since Mrs. Stowe and her compatri-
ots' Solomon Northrup and Fred Doug
lass nave been exciting the free negroes
OF the North to &c action, and some of our
resident "philanthropists" have been ac-
ting as agents IN that & holy cause" our
city has been rapidly filing IN with
drunken, worthless, filthy, gambling,
thievlng free negroes from the North, or
runaways from the South. Inpulence is
a virtue, so considered by their secret
hackers; and it is 10 unusual thing to
hear OF negroes insulting white ladies in
our streets. This city is the neutral
ground upon which the abolitionist and
southern farmer and slave owner NAV
meet to discuss their questions of policy.
and their rights. This being the neutral
ground, it is likely to be oyerrun with
pauper negroes, made paupers bv the alb
olltIonlsts who take their money and give
them promises Of" equal rights in return.
We do not see that anything can be done
under our city laws, as they stand, to
keep this crowd of negroes in order: some
thing more severe is required. The abo-
htlonlsts have made good Jobs Of the sam
pies OF their work now in Washington
Drunkenness and disorder prevail among
them. 1t is hoped that our Councils will
pass such laws as will keep them in Or
der, and prevent further immigration from
the States to this city.
Just an Enthusiastically, when al was
hurry, heat, and noise about the office.
and even the route-boys were making.
complaints OF the hot weather, younr
Ethiopian came in with basket on his
arm, and said: Mrs. Keppler sends her
compliments, an seq please 'cept desc"
We opened the basket, and found it filed
with bottles Of root beer. We accepted
of course we did, It was unconstitu-
tional to refuse, considering the state of
the weather. They were emptied in the
most approved style, and the beer pro-
nounced to be frst-rate. Mrs. Kepplcr
has her shop on G street, near Twelfth.
and during the summer we expect to give
her several calls. Root beer amt bad to
take, and don't "make drunk come.''
Pic nc at irlington.-Th pic mic Of
the Sabbath School attached to the Foun-
dry Station, came off yesterday at Atl;ng-
ton Spring, and we are told it was a very
fine affair, and passed off pleasantly. 4
very handsome Bible and HYMN book were
presented by Doctor Peek, on behalf of
the Board of Trustees Of the Church, to
Mr.. L. l.. Potter, the leader OF the church
choir. Appropriate addresses were de-
livered by both these gentlemen.
The w0rkhOuSe cldusc.-Some of our
friends have been rather impatient while
reading the law regulating the sale of in
toXicating liquors; and severe words have
been spoken rather hastily. After read
ing the law, as passed, we have come to
the conclusion that throughout the entire
act the workhOuse stares the offenders in
the face. After reading, in connection
with this act, the act regulating the col
lection of fines, &C., all will come to the
same conclusion.
Prerented.-Yesterday morning, about
two o'clock, two men were seen by
citizen, lurking about building on ST.,
near Sixth. SUspecting their intentions
to be the firing of the property, he kept
near them, much to their displeasure; and
finally, after grumbling considerably, they
left the place. Watch your premises, if
YOU wish to be safe from incendiaries.
Criminal Cout.-Yesterday nothing
was done in relation to the Gardiner trial
but talk. No day has been fixed for the
trial, and the case stands as it did pre-
viously. Augustus Gable was found guilty
of larceny and sentenced to one years
Imprisonment in the county Jail, and to
pay fine Of one dollar.
Observation-Disclosures. a. Dixon and
James F. Nally have resigned their situa-
tons in the Auxiliary Guard, on account
of the new regulations.
u We are indebted to Captain }. II.
Birch for copy of the regulations of the
Auxiliary Guard.
Police Report. Milton Johnson, drunk