Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-07-07
DAILY EVENING STAR.
CITY ITEMS

TIE lat VuiSanee.-The location of the
Jail for this county is positively the greatest
nuisance in Washington. 1t was we'll enough
plaeed when built. subsequently its neighbor-
hood has become one of the thickest settled in
Washington. In the Jail, lunatics and other
obstreperous persons are at times confined
who render the streets all around them most
disagreeable by screeehing and yelling, often
eausing a large concourse to rush together to
learn the reason for the trouble But there
are many other ways in which the present To-
cation Of the Jail is nuisance The govern
ment could easily appropriate the building to
other useful purposes, or they might sell the
iail lot at this time for far more than money
enough to buy another on the outskirts of
Washington and to erect much moro suit
able building for the purpose; thus avoiding
outraeing the feelings of those who live in the
peichborhood, who are compelled to listen to
the cries Of the miserable culprits and lunatics
Narg Tard--0ur worthy Mayor and sew
eraI members of the City Councils have been
to the Secretary of the Navy, and have repre-,
senteI to him the condition of the Washington
Navy Yard. with a view to its Improvement.
II j. gratifying that the honorable Secretary
has expressed desire TO do what he can with
propricIy. The distribution of Government
patronage is a delicate matter, and requires to
be handled with caution to avoid exciting dis
content. .
The Metropolitan Church Rev H. Slicer.
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church, who has
been travelling in the Western States, collect
ing funds for the erection of a chapel in this
city. has returned in good health and spirits,
and is certain of the success of the under
taking The location the society has selected,
az the corner of c and Al streets is excellent
CrimiHai COHrt.-The eases for trial the
past two or three days have been of an unim-
portant character. This morning Jas. Grandi-
son, alias Jim Darkey, was tried for an assault
and battery with intent to kill The jury
found him guilty of assault and battery The
Court Is engaged with the statements relative
to an affair that happened in the Pension Office
McGill It can amount to no more than COM
mon assault.
NsH. Baptist Church The workmen have
commenced the foundation of a church on 18th
street, between and H The ediice is de-
signed BIZ Mr.. Walter, architect, and is to have
loftier spire than any at present in this city
u, = L. L. IL
ate ceremonies, on the 2lst instant The new
society Is under the charge of the Rev. DR.
TeaSdalc
KIP up your DosS.-Persons who have
valuable dogs will act wisely by keeping them
out of the streets. The Mayor has issued his
proclamation, and dogs going at large are in
danger of being shot by the officers
Visitoc,-on the 9Th of July, near one
thousand persons visited the Patent Office and
the Gallery of the National Institute
lFarbg HeQthsr-Tne continuance of warm
weather has caused a great demand for ice,
and the demand has caused rise in the price.
During those warm days, care should be taken
to avoid exposure to the sun
Centre Wqf7st There was quite large
supply Of provision in the principal market
this morning. Prices are somewhat more ia
vorable than formerly
Forrest Hali.-The Georgetown Dramatic
Association give another of their spirited en-
tertalnmentS tonight, which so delight the
citizens of that town Their bill, which will
be found in our advertising columns this af-
ternOon. is such as should insure them a
crowded house
Artra! Archbishop BEDINI, Nuncio to the
Brazils, arrived in this city on yesterday, and
took lodgings at the National Hotel
Police Reports.-Wm. O'NeaI. threats dismissed;
Henry Webster assault and battery, ruled for trial
4 solomon, breach GA peace, do; Thos Butler, pro-
ahly, hne and costs; john Lewellen. John Fink
ami J. W SnOwdon, breach of peace, security and
costs; Hene CttCTnuhle, profanity wOrkhOse thirty
day: EmIline Lockerv, drunk, do, do; H. Heigh-
mlltr, selling hquT by SMALL ruled for trial VIM.
CaihDdn. drunk, PAID costs; g. Fannlgan profanity
M and co-t>i owen Niece, selling liquor without
Ace--e ruled Tor trial; Emily Brady, ewd and lacv
ouN coUT~e OF life, do; j. Fink, threats security
G1oIs- DAVIS, do, do; Mary Jackson, drunk and
t'"T1eHy, wOrkhOuse thirty DAYS.
List Of Arrivals at the principal Hotels up to
II a. m. this day.
Na.loroI Hctel-W G. Topping NY; ] Mitchell.
Van DemCu's Land; A II Stilman and lady SC; H
Frazer. do; Archbishop Bedini. NuncIo to the