Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-08-19
DAILY EVENING STAR.
CITY EMS.

III. Columbia Fire Company completed their
) ri.it to New York on Wednesday, by visiting
Brooklyn, the Navy Yard, the Lyccum, the
North Carolina and Old Ironsides,'' in all of
.-pi,h rIaees they were met with cordial hos
u;,.lity On board the North Carolina, the
hand Of that vessel played several choice airs,
and received a musical response from Pros
r.ri's brass instruments; after which, q COLA
ton vas partaken of, when they crossed the
East riyeI and repaired to their quarters In
,bs afternoon, Mrs. PendletOn invited them to
grand entertainment at the st. Nicholas,
where most interesting reunion took place,
that lady being fully in her element with the
gallant fremen of her own city. A beau
tifu bOquet WAS presented by tho com
panv. through the hands of Mr. McNerhany,
accompanied by neat speech, which was re-
esiysd by Mrs. P. with heartfelt emotion, and
& few ohaste and appropriate remarks in re-
sponse. Mr.. Mathew Butlor, of Washington,
gave" The ladies of Washington-thel ladies
everywhere, and especially Mrs. Pendlsfon,
the true friend of the Columbia This was
heartily cheeEed, and soon after, with the fine
music of their band, they Z" babe kind fare
we'll to their generous entertainer In the
evening they were conducted to the Hippo
drome, and returned at II P. m. to Lovej3ys
hotel, where they partooh OF an elegant sup
per. Yesterday morning, the Columbia left
Esw York in the eight o'clock train. The
TriluRe says: They were escorted to Jersey
city by large proportion of the members of
No Il, who wore their fire dresses in honor of
their guests. After the band had performed
feveral appropriate airs, and the members of
both COMPANIES had exchanged belts, hats and
other iremen's mementOes, the whistle sound
al. and with many n cheer the visitors depart
81. loud in their grateful Acknowledgements"
They were received at Philadelphia, yester
day afternoon, by several fire companies, S.
? Mitchell, Esq, Chief Marshal, and escorted
from the depot to their quarters, meeting with
eitv. The fremcn of Wilmington are expected
70 give them demonstration, and also those
Of Baltimore We are informed that they
will not be home until Saturday night or Sun
DAY morning -
d8other Moonlight Excursions The Arl-
ington Club are down the river this evening
on charming moonlight trip, with large
company of ladies and gentlemen on board the
Powhatan, and now preparations are being
r1ads of an extensive character for another, to
take place On Tuesday afternoon next on
board the commodious Columbia. The former
il for the benefit Of the Washington Monu-
ment, a patriotic object, the latter is gotten
I'D 10 aid the Young Catholic Friend Socie-
ty, charitable purpose, and one deserving
liberal encouragement. An efficient commit
tee has been appointed, and We trus. their
rrsisevorthy exertions will be crowned with
success.
Filthy Streets, Lanes and AHcys-A cor
respondent complains of the filthy condition
Of the alleys and streets, and even some of the
avenues of Washington, and thinks that the
Mayor ought to get fast horse, go around
and see that the nuisance is abated. While
we are sending money to New Orleans to aid
the sick there, we are doing nothing here to
save our own citizens from sickness and death
Ire writer points out several dirt spot. on our
beautiful city, which certainly should be re-
lodged with the Commissioners of Health in
the various wards, but the Mayor ght :. stir
them I'D with sharp stick
Camp Meetings.-As usual, during the
months Of August and September, the mem
the country have selected places in the cool
and shady groves, away from the heat and
hustle of the cities, in which to pitch their
tents, and unite with brethren and friends in
worshipping the Most High in the manner
they deem most acceptable. Several of these
meetings have been progressing during the
last two weeks: in the vicinity of the District;
and, to-day, another commences about sixteen
which will be under the control of the Metho-
die. Episcopal Church, and will no doubt be
largely attended. Several distinguished min
listers are to be present.
The GTe1t american Pioiinist-Alf How
ard formerly Master Howard) is coming from
the West. where he hes been concertizing
with immense success. Since his last appear
ance in Washington he has been performing
in the British dominions, our Northern cities,
and in nearly all the States of tho Union He
l. hailed wherever he goes as the great Amer
lean viOlinist, the ole Bull of America:
dc. He is expected hero in few days, but it
Is not known whether he can give a concert in
" ashington or not. We trus. that he will
The Election az the .Sirth Ward The |
election yesterday in the Sixth Ward resulted