Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-07-15
DAILY EVENING STAR.
CITY ITEMS.

". sS'fP@ fo" Seminary After the conclu
zion the ceremonies at the theatre, yesterday
Cvhe-e We were obliged TO close our report to q
toprcss) the scholars again formed in process.
ion, aa1 With music, and flag flying, marched
70 the Seminary on F street. where dinner
awaited them. their teachers and number of
guest which vas duly honored In the evening
atrii display of fireworks was given in
the pay yard of the Seminary enlivened by the
mus. of the band and the occasional discharge
tlagutll piece of ordnance The display was
Kept ~ until near ten clock. This morning
yong military company, composed of
sczo!drs of the institution, under command of
william Ring. paradcd several of our streets
ug very we'll TO the music of drum and
he he six cheers given by them to the Star
wei duly appreciated
4 C50iSra Brceder-For some time past, at
the jUncticn 81 10th street, on Pennsylvania
asenue. there has existed = s1l, srising from
tie presence Of some unseen nuisance, sufficient
ncarl- 70 stife any one walking in tha, vicin-
ity. The concentrated efiiuvias around the
docks and ALLEYS, in TIE business portions of
New ioyk ciGy, are mere circumstances to it.
Messieurs Board Of Health, have an eye to the
imme i;ate removal of this nuisance.
C0VrsI.-A grand concert Of vocal and in
struu.oItal music will take place on Thursday
egen-a5 next. in the Ebenezer Methodist
Churcn, s5 the Navy Yard. We learn that
tue a-s'stTnce re some OF the best amateur
tsiea: in Washington has been secured for the
Vccas on.
Hs':try.-LaSt evening the new cavalry
corps the Presidents Guard. paraded the
stros 5 in fatigue dress numbering twenty
sixIen. Nepresume the number would have
bssn larger had it been a regular parade
Inc meeting to organize new infantry COM
paIy on the Island, was very we'll attended
Wednesday night, and quite lively DISPOSE
lion was manifested to push forward the I'M
derta Sl"g name was proposed for the
eetps, nrd q Committee appointed to draft a
CONSTITUTION Those present at The meeting
are very sure of success
IL 1"1sfd.-Thrce of the young men who
vert arrested upon the cath of Catherine
Golden. charged with abusing and beating
ner, have been released after examination be-
fore captain Birch. One still remains in pri-
aon, ,Rawlins) the evidence not being deemed
such lis to justify his release
81 'gsStiOH.-Some years ago it was pro-
posed TO number the houses in Washington.
nut T some reason the subject was dropped
Many Of our merchants are beginning to make
the benefit to be derived from the numbering
Of tn houses subject of conversation during
IN 81 leisure moments. We would suggest
'Ln;tae matter would be interesting if brought
pctoI he Councils, and would likely be pro-
d1et;.e OF revenue for the Corporation, fthey
deeiJ / 10 commence the work.
In, rorsmonn-Eyery day there is new
eVlde &c given of the spirit and industry of
our C .zcAs. Labor is greatly in demand for
the removal of old buildings and the erection
OF nev ones. Houses are going up in every
section OF the city, and great preparations are
maxi : for the commencement of others.
nag ore good, and work plenty The only
question asked is, will the supply of building
mate ais last through the season?
81 ~Izgers.-The mechanics who are on |
STRIKE for higher wages have not been at work
Anas .ney made their demand. 1t is yery
uEoIy 'Eat determination of some sort will |
~ NJ &c known to them to- morrow |
Ia .ioi.-A much larger force of mechan.
=, 't6 N usual have been set to work ON the
e1'erslon- This morning preparations are
nehi tc put in operation the portable steam
engirc to be used in preparing and hosting
mate ,ial
IN alterations in the interior of the build.
ing a"H extensive and creates the necessity
oe Inns large additional force.
Ne -FoPoiItaa Railroad This mernino SOW
eral It car citizens who are engaged in this
Oud' 'aAiHs, were very busy endeavoring to !
oI'ai" subscribers to the stock The success
" TIC undertaking depends on its manage.
men' Managed rightly, there will be no ne
ccs<it. f.. hawkers.
!, Fo' Rerort-Jame, Drudge. drunk and disorder
y j. 81 costs and gave security. Ann Cane non
hfd' lined JOHN Martin Owen Magee and n
n W. -r'"ihu. breach oftie peace security. own
= Ing liquor by the small; fined so and
y, -n,,, i,f'.i' profanity paid cgsts AMI gave
NJ! I'll "A, ..-II siGtnt me so nd
t. l.. t.ay", stealing; security for court
VT = " i.llam>, (colorrd} threats; security TO,
,i.,L g. ". Edwards. assault and battery; secu
sn { ,i, F"
u Ii Is said that the venerable Sam'l
bar'cs, for so many years ,.litor of the