Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-06-14
EVENING STAR.
LOG AL FAIRS.

ulate our citizens on the introduction to
the new Common Council by Mr.. Pun
phrey, of the 18th Ward, of a bill for the
opening of James Creek by the construc-
ton of a ship canal, and the building Of
q avail on the Potomac from the Long
Bridge to the Arsenal.
1t will be borne in mind by the readers
OF the EUen'ng Star that these are the
measures advocated in our columns. We
are truly gratified at this early movement
IN the Councils, and cannot but compli-
ment MIR. Humphrey for this practical
proof OF his devotion to the public inter-
eStS.
Now let the Board of Aldermen and
Congress follow up the good work-and
1t VIII tie done. The increasing internal
trade of the city, the enlarged consump.
ton of coal, the DANCERS threatening the
channel OF the noble Potomac, and the
health and convenience of all our inhab-
ltants, demand that this much-needed
reform should be carried through at once.
Keep the ball in motion.
O6edaent Oticers.-We do not think
the orders given by superior officer
should be treated with contempt bv his
interiors. 1t looks very much as though
the officer had no rights, or did not under
stand his rights, or was pitiful fellow.
who, If he has rights, is afraid to declare
them, and urge subordinates to obedience.
We go for the enforcement of all the police
regulations for making the officers stand
up to the challl-line, and for their dis
mlssal, if they do not. Favor should not
be shown to any officer, especially such
favor as allows him to ssloaf'' around the
three-cent grog shops on Sunday, and let
the Chiefs orders 60 Tor nothing. We
hope the Chief Of Police will make good
his promise to the very letter-the pro-
mise he made week after entering upon
the duties of his office, viz" The officers
must do their duty, or quit"
Fourth of Julp.-ln the Board of Alder
men, on yesterday, 'Mr. French offered
a joint resolution, which was passed, pro-
yidlng for the appointment of a commit
tee, consisting of the Mayor and one mem
Der from each ward, to take measures for
city celebration of the next anniversary
Of our National Independence. This was
subsequently concurred i'll by the Board
of Common Council"
This is as it should be: let the commit
tee make ample arrangements for a regu-
lar old.fahioned celebration. 1t is due
to the day, to the city. and to the nation,
that the Metropolis of the Union should
have such celebration as will reflect
credit upon the citizens of Washington,
and at the same time show the high esti-
nation in which the Father of his Coun-
try" and the liberties bcqucathed us by
Kim and his worthy compeers are held by
an admiring posterity.
Our City Ofcers.-The Councils hay-
ing organized, will soon be called upon
to elect that portion Of our city officials
who have to see that the police regulations
are attended to. 1t is to be hoped that
particular attention will be directed to
the selection of such individuals to fill
those station as will attend to their
duties promptly. Magistrates who are
either too lazy, or have too much to attend
TO that they cannot perform the duty ought
not to be selected. Let US have officers
who are free from prejudice, Industrious,
and fearless, with minds of their own,
and the laws of our city will be well exc
cuted. The payment of salaries to men
for doing nothing is more than our citi-
zens should be taxed for, and they have
the right to ask that such teaches should
be removed from their pockets.
Criminal COmt-Mrs. Germon, the
mother of Emeline Johnson, was called
to the stand yesterday and gave evidence
in the Sasscer case. DR.. '. B. Began
was also examined in relation to the
declarations of Mrs. Johnson, made a
few moments previous to her death. The
declarations we understand were made to
DR.. Began; but the court Judge Craw-
ford) decided that they could not be adj
mitted: consequently many who were pre-
sent and expected to hear what those
much-talked-of declarations amounted to,
were disappointed.
This morning there is every indication
of a crowd in the courtroom, sufficient
TO make it very unpleasant.
Magnificent Present.-A splendid silver