Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-10-06
n,uy EVENING STAR.
city IT E M 8.

l''e'', p,s.ident,s Mounted Guard had bust
''enHs ling at their armory, after which they pro
res ,ssid.nce OF Capt. Peck, on ID near 9th
rseHr" severaI interesting presentations were
suee' ho.ntabIs entertainment given by the
n'I, Captain and family The beautiful AmFrl-
E"" ~, nresented by the ladies to the company
can -.ncuously displayed in The parlor OF reeep-
VIZ. -;,b other patriotic emblem'. Presentations
p'n beautiful silver goblet, to the lady Of
10, silver cup TO the Captain himself
Cap'1i" -, "a the Misses Peek, one to Miss k
'sO gold chain and pencil to MR.. Geo. w.
h0"'r II . orpcrior watch and chain to Ensign
heba al the manufacture of Messrs. Gait X
.,., we understood. Lieutenant J. W. Baden
d., -. an eIouuep:cpeech, in presenting the goblet
maui .n - which would like to publish, but time
ana GUY ,iISs. <pernit DIR. Busey, surgeon OF
aud 'p- and Others, made fine speeches, and tie
us hi. lady, daughters, Miss Middleton, and
CT, made appropriate and elegant responses
u'' ..,smouies OF presentation were over, the
A''' ,,sr, invited to and partOok of asumptuous
e'-'p u,,,vded by the generous host, where toast,
'1rf -sch. md sentiment ruled the hour, for
l,r dieting mOments." A delightful serenade by
',..;.s Rand. closed the interesting proceedings.
~ a,r,o,vins il the inscription on the goblet:
In '..,,sd to Mr. Captain Peek by the officers
rrsabers of the Presidents Mounted Guard, as
a of their respect for her, ana IA an afp'ecfa
.a ~ her amIabllity as lady asl''hS'oh' oc''
: 1853"
Tin the cup:
,.n...or,ed Ia Captain Joseph Peek by The officers
i'i,rs of the Pre.idsnt's Mounted Guard, rs
anu af their respect for him as their commanding
ION ION. ND \. a gentleman. Washington, Oct. 5,
ISl3"
sd Crse.-Last evening, young girl, not more
.,,, II wears Of age, was taken to the central
,.,,d honse for lodging. She gave her name as
u.rs Wius,ow, and states that che was originally
fan, I,eesburs, Va. Her parents died when she
,,,. very Young and she was left an orphan, with
49, ,,,ynd or relative 20 for or protect her IN
.,,,uatcly. she WA taken in family residing IN
mi. erty, and protection promised her About
,.,r since the mistress OF the house IN which she
,..lIed struck her the head with brush, severe
l., ;nn,rins her skull. Since which, she has been
,4a;cr,d with fits Last night, the poor creature suf
tod greatly from this affection in the guard room,
,b.r. there were no pcr.Ons to help her, save the
,ou,b guardians Jt tire night, and few persons who
,,s,s there on business. This morning the poor girl
al a, the window, singing in low, piaintve tone,
There IL a happy land, far, far away"
We could not help thinking that her pilgrimage
hroush this cold unfeelin9 world, however short il
NAV be, will be UNHAPPY, indeed, and we wished in
our heart that she might soon be removed to thA
-bsupy land" ana nd of all the affections of this
world Captain Birch, and those who remained
with her during the night. deserve credit for their
l,bor of love. We trust the efforts being made To
ge, her INTO the Indrmary will be successful. The
authors Of this poor girls troubles will have to ren
irr fearful account.
C.rgsfims the H1use-Mr F. l.. Clarke, with his
ASSISTANTS NesErS. j. J. Beard and A. Dudley have
commenced laying the carpets on the floor, passage,
Stairway SC. of the House of Repre-. entatives. TIE
carpet is of Brussels tapestry Of good quality and
handsome pattern. furnished by MIR. Waters of the
im Of Hall. Brothers < Co. 1t will require some
hing less than fourteen hundred yards to complete
the job, which will be finished in about three week.
ready for the reception of the desks, SC.
a TaH DIhlid.-We were yesterday shown by Mr..
Nicholas IIapp, foreman of the Capital Grounds, the
Iales dhlia Vet produced to our vision. 1t is thir
teen feet four inches in height, and quite beautiful
tie deep red flowers at its summit II il tall
beauty. May be seen On the path leading to the
ngh;, as you enter the Capitol Grounds.
PGTcde Of the Mounted Guard.--The Presidents
Mounted Guard are out on a fine parade lhis after
noon, fully accOutred, and make a splendid appear
ance, with their numerous horses and beautiful
uniforms, the ''buglers" making excellent martial
music. They visit Georgetown during the after
noon, and will meet with a soldiers welcome there.
no doubt. The proposed change of name, we un-
derstand, has not been agreed - by the company.
Benea Of the Chinese JuggleTy.-We learn that
Liberty Hall was well attended at Alexandra last
evening for this purpose and trust that TO night Odd
Fellows Hall may be filled in this city, in aid Of the
distressed The Chine-e Tumhers vary kindly
'rnder this benefit, and il IL To be hoped that the
peoples response will be liberal. Their perform
anees are astonishing, all know who have beheId
them.
TICS Lsh for SIsef.-Thc residents in thi.
Aeshoorhood have Pe,tioned the Corporation to let
'hen nave gas lights on F street, from the Depart
hents to I'D street, up street and thence to the
observatory. II asserted that this reasonable re-
guest, IN regard to that important vicinity, will be
complied with.
"a 10 the Nary Ycrd.-Congres., at its last ses-
'oH, made an appropriation to have posts provided
pipes laid, and gas lamps put up on the main route
rom the Capitol TO the Navy Yard gate. We are
requested by citizen OF that quarter to ask why is
mol the work done, and assured that an appIica
ION Is to be made to the next Congress for charter
or another gas company
Bridge CLosed.-TraveIcrs will notice that the
Long BRIDE ID to be closed on Monday, for about ten
GAYS, to afford an opportunity for repairs.
BILL Of the German Red Men.-lt will be seen
NAT the German Winnebago Tribe, U. O. 4. NJ,
are TO have their grand annual ball TO niybt ue.t