Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-09-02

the Jail as he could have done, and will be put
in vault in Georgetown
All in the yard witnessing the execution
were struck with the wonderful self-possession
of the criminal, and remarked that Woodward
acted with as much firmness and composure
as though he was preparing for and ordi-
nary transaction in life
Great excitement was exhibited outside the
walls Of the Jail. Many persons of both sexes,
some ladies predominant in the matter. Men,
women and children were however seen hur-
rying away from the awful scene, and num-
bers coming to look on at the crowd, after the
execution was over. The sentence of tho
community is that it was a rightrul execution,
the murder of his wife being so clearly proven
that the Presidents benevolent wish could
not be carried into effect with any possible
regard to the evidence and the law. There
is no truth in the report of an attempt to
poison himself this morning Some other re-
ports are equally falacious, and the above
may be regarded as the true report.
The Kumkel'S Ahcad-Beueft to-meAt.-
Last evening the people crowded in such
numbers to Odd Fellows Hall that many had
to postpone their wishes to another evening.
Those who got seats never left them till the
entire performances were over Rascal Birch
with Search, Brown, kunkel, Macauly, Ber-
ger, FLOYD, and Master Side, doing their re-
spective parts so successfully as to keep the
audience amused and even enthusiastic the
whole night. This evening, Master Floyd is
named for benefit, for which a rare bill is
presented; Mr.. Ford almost exhausting his
role of talent for the occasion. The vounp
beneficiary is known as the first of imitators
OF the grand dansueses who have figured on
our stages, and first rate burlesque Of them
he ls-as all agree. Besides he is Young
man of amiable character, and every way
deserving of good benefit So let him have
a genuine bumper tonight
foMng America the Vietor.-The yacht
race yesterday on the Potomac between the
George Washington and Young America, re-
suited in favor of the latter, which beat the
rival boat some four miles. It's supposed that
the light wind of the day gave the advantage
to the winning boat, which is Of ariel con-
struction, while the Washington is largo, hand
Somely built for sea, and rugged for heavy
breeze Good luck attended the Young Amer
ica from the beginning to the end. She won
the choice point of starting. got seventy-fve
yards ahead of the Washington in the outset,
reached tho Fort quarter Of an hour in ad-
vance, treated all hands aboard and ashore.
started again and passed Alexandria, the
" Arlington barely touching at the Fort, being
after her with sharp stick, but smart breeze
springing up, just to suit the Young Americas
sails, she ehot of like an arrow and gained
The goal and prize in the distance ahead, as
given. Is there anything ''ominous'' in this
cad of Young America" over that great
sold Fogy'' George Washington 1t looks,
rs Amos Kendall would say, very ominous''-
very.
A Siluer Cup for the Best Troler.-Lovers
Of the sports of the turf will observe that
richly manufactured silver cup is to be trotted
for next Thursday over the Columbia course,
open to any horse, marc or gelding, in Alex
andria County or the District, mile heats, in
harness Here is an opportunity for owners
Of fast nags, but they should remember that
entries must be made Tomorrow to be in time.
Mare Stolen.-Some midnight thief who
deserves halter has been helping himself to
a fine gray mare instead, belonging to Mr.
True, on the Island, for the recovery of which
the owner adyertises a suitable reward See
description of the animal as per ADVERTISE
ment
a Beautiful Day.-Though yesterday cloud
ed up indicating an approach of rain, yet it
cleared off, and to-day we have bright sun,
a cool breeze, a blue sky, and the most charm
ing weather In the midst of all this fell
low mortal was executed, indicating the just
demand of the law, which claims u" blood for
blood" but still it makes ono shudder at the
thought.
Il Lire Policcm0n.-"Saw live Policeman on
the Avenue today said Tom 10 Ned this morning
Don't believe it. +" said Ned, "one has not been
seen for the last fourteen months" "Fact" replied
Tom, "shouldnt have believed it myself had not
met full in the face" ON tell you what"
continued Tom, ''we have fine chance to make
spec. Let's catch that fellow and show him round the
country as lire IVashington Policeman; but few
people think such thing exsts''
That idea OF TOMS is worthy of Barnum in his
lalmiest days.
Injured bv Horse-aIr. Hunt, Of the Post Office
was severely injured yesterday at his residence
Capitol Hill, while checking an unruy horse. His
son was in a wagon when the horse started, and the
youth, was forced against post with such violence
As to considerably brise his cheek and head,