Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-06-11

celebration of the Fourth of July. Our
city, the metropolis of the nation, the CITY
in which, if there is anything done, It
should be of the most magnificent descrip-
ton, there is no preparation that we have
heard of, as yet. Can nothing be done
blythe City Councils to provide for grand
celebration of that day. Cannot some.
thing be done by the various churches
and religious societies 2 Cannot some.
thing be done by the military Will not
the Government assist to make the civ
Of Washington attractive upon that day?
We do not see that there is any reason
why our citizens should only close their
stores and walk about the streets as if
instead of rejoicing over the privilt ges we
enjoy, they were preparing to attend the
funeral of deceased President. 1t is to
be hoped that the return of independence
Day will be hailed with joy by our citi-
zens. Joy that will be made known in
every house and every street.
Criminal COut.-This morning there
was quite crowd in the Court room.
Many were expecting to hear the sen
tence OF death passed upon Woodward,
and many more to see the opening of the
Sasscer trial. VI. B. Sasscer was in the
prisoners box. and does not look much
the worse for his long confinement. He
appeared composed during the reading of
the indictment, and seemed to conduct
himself with as much case as if in his
own parlor at home. Sasscer is charged
with the murder Of Emeline johnson, and
we are of opinion that the notorietv of
the case will make it difficult to obtain
jury to-day. At the time we left the
Court room but one juror had been
sworn.
Parents Look Om.-We have recently
been informed of some facts that would
aStOnish the parents of children residing
in our city. It is best at present to keep
these facts concealed from all, save the
police, as the interests would be served
better thereby. We will say, however
that many children whose parents are
among the most respectable of our citi :
zens are enticed by friends of both sexes
10 thecommission of offences which, with,
out the instruction of old and practised
villains, they could not understand. A
recital Of what we have but re;cntlv seen.
would cause the stcrnost parent to weep.
And we do hope that the arrangements
making to end the dreadful system will
be successful, and that without the deg
radatiOn Of little children being known to
any but those engaged in retaining them.
Attempt at Suicidc.-A poor young wo-
man named, Mecellis Duncan, Yesterday
attempted to cut her throat with razor,
after ASSEMBLING her neice, child six or
seven years of age, probably with the
same intent. We hear Of no reason for
the act except that she had determined
10 end a life of degradation which she
had but recently commenced. The at
tempt was frustrated by the interference
Of person who happened to be near.
Cele6ration.-Ata meeting of the Grand
Division Of the Sons of Temperance, held
on Thursday night, it was resolved to
celebrate the seventy seventh anniversary
Of American Independence. a committee
was appointed to engage an orator and
make arrangement for procession.
Centre Market. -Pentifully supplied
with the best Of every thing for table use,
and prices not quite so high as week
since, and tending downwards.
Appoi1tnent,-J. D. Hoover, esq, the
marshal, has appointed Mr.. G. ". Phil
Inns one of his deputies, vice Mr.. c. P.
Wallach, removed.
Polio Reror'.-And-ew Parker, as
Sault and battery: sent to Jail, G. Lee
cruelty beating a horse: ruled for trial
Same, for assault; ruled. c. Schussler
keeping open on Sunday ruled for trial.
William Henson. disorderly' paid costs
Martin, alias Dink King. stoning house
gave security to keep the peace. Me
ellis Duncan. assaulting child: and
attempt at suicide: sent to Jail. Char
lOtte Jones alias Baughmen, drunk and
dlsorderly: workhouse GO days. Alfred
Parry, huckstering without license: judg
ment. Eliza Lomax, disorderly; security
and costs. Amelia Brown and Sarah
Parry, stealing: dismissed.