Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-09-15

rheir hogs penned.
Nr. Ellis Gn6 his friends at 6hc Nary Ynrd-We
have received copy of a correspondence had be-
tween ''thc heads OF departments master workmeu
fcrcmen, and others engaged in the United States
Navy Yard, Washington - and Mr.. VIM VI. Ellis.
who lately resigned the responsible post of engineer
ant machnisl for the Yard, and regret that as it ap
pcared in the Union Of this morning AMI has there
fore been read by many persons il is not compatib!e
with cur general arrangements to shit-inter
estng as II l. unquestionaby The letter addressed
to Mr Ellis Is exceedingly well written expressing
q proper and forcibIe terms. the regards of III.
writers, for half a century of mutual labor in the
aEe held and tIeir sincere regret at the separation
NJ; Ellis also replies III remarkably appropriate TERMS
acknowledging the friendly relationship which had
% long existed between them and stating that va
nous incentives. having the force of DUTY impeI the
s"ParauOn.' The correspondence Is highly credta
bic to all parties and, we may so, rot as the Ian
euagc Of customary compliment
Ro1crg Of q Distinguishing the absence of
Captain Owens and his family, Il few DAYS since,
t.H dwelling on | street. next 10 the corner of 10Th
WAS entered AT the second story back window. and
the house robbed of several six dresses, and other
articles OF value. a cOlored girl named Virginia
Jslnfoh has been arrested BY officer w Oodward. ON
charge OF committing the burglary. The articles
were ouId IN her possession; the dre>se. Gu, into
aprons, Sc., 10 conceal any recognition. of them.
The matter Is unf investigation as To whether this
not lk IN n.her t!Irt that have become so plen
E lac. She WAS committed
C;rent CouTt.-Thc case of Smoot, W.. tn. Como
rat0n Is still before this tribunal The question i,
l-suc without going over length o. statement, NAV
NJ sald TO be this i the Cop rtion responsible for
le Consequences 10 property in making grades oil
sH'et', SC, or not: Mr.. Smoot sues Ior damages
10Y eut Ing down Il portion Of street north. be-
tween i2th and 18th streets by which his property
''tiVed Irjiry, As hr alleges The jury III the ca,-
Hl' discharged thS morning until Tomorrow. and
ue counsel are now arguing law points in regard to
Ut Issue" The questions involved is Of great inl-
Pf'anct {" the public, well 10 the Corporation
hidf"r's Patent Gcs RcguEctor.-This improve
Alent' recent'r introduced here by MI Edward NJ
b'teer. cls hitter, proves IL b. machine o. n,os,
lhcalculahlc value. We have seen accounts OF the,
" Washington Ga Light Company, rendered bcfor,
ana aiifr one oi them had been put up in business
establishment III this city, which renders it certain.
beyond dispute, that the Use Of thi, regulator i.
'u arht 10 saving OF twenty five per cent Of the
'''s' oi gas Every gas consumer of Washington
mould personally avail h nl>,.it of IT,
~ ''FC''-lf lie r"aSnn for cunning IN the marshes
nd low crnunds about the rity beinc well opcn.d
word OF caution Is not OF place. We lave al
''ady heard OF several accidents 20 persons who
have not been cautious enough TO prevent their boat.
upsetlng While hunting for Ortolan. and Of other.
who have been well peppcrcd with shot by careI..,
'poI'smcn Who never think OF the safety OF Others
'ue care would often save life and prevent serious
accidents.
heG-g Shower.-A tremendous shower came down
''Sifr lay evening hegnnin. about si1 O'Clock and
continuing about three hours which ,.cIugsd the CITY
hing fresh dug cellars with water but moi OCCASION
''S any oih'r damage that We can discover After
e ram TIL skies cleared, Noon and stars came out
~n- We had a beautiful clear night.
concert Po''ioned.-''wing To the great incIemeu-
oi the weather last evening. the conc,.r, of thr
Misses Collins and troupe. was postponed Till ,hi,
'F'Eh-. Much interest Is felt hear these rti,tc
i''o:m, among th" music loving public.
Tie E'Ction To -day.-irne election for an Alder
man for the Filth Ward To- supply the vacancy &c
'atloned by the resignation of n. h. French Esq i,
-'."s Oh quietly at the poll, which il held at DE
7''urs' corner "i View jersey avenue aud South
Capitol street.
me ITot this aftrruoor.-LoverS of sports of the
n viii remember the Interesting troting match to
come III over the Columbia Course, al -. O'Clock