Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-28
aAILY EVENING STAR.
CITY ITEMS.

VII EMS.
'Ftn,ng Bouquet at Fich's Hotei.-On Saturday
nght Maj Field, formerly maitre dhotei at Wizards
Eauguratcl the opening of his new hotel late Cas-
ris, on capitol Hill, by splendid supper, at which
"A Nnndred guests or more sat down. Major Field
HI ssdcd, supported on his right by Major B. B.
reneh and ON his lat by DR.. FraiIey. A first rate
y suppst having been disposed of, in which we mu
j pcl nrget to ma .ntion those canvas back ducks,
wbrh were excellent, the business Of the evening,
vaBsr, drinking teasts and speech making, CON-
ssscFd.
o. FraiIev prop. scd the first toast: To the health
fpG worthy hosr Major Field, may his shadow,
Hhcagh short, ne1 er grow less" Drank with all
sm.prs and three ,ud cheers. Major Field excused
spef ON tire Of mo lesty from replying to the
y IaS, adding that they all knew that he a mod
a man tut that he had asked his friend Major
j hench, to- return thanks for him. which the latter
~ kindly consented TO do.
MAJOR French accordingly arose and said: I;trle
IPected to be called upon to make speech tnis
syenIhg, and last OF all 10 make one for our friend
Fi.i, who has treated "a so well. rise however,
~ do so, under some disadv lDagc, as few nights
ago many here present heard gentleman, who was
called upon To make a speech usder similar circum-
,,nees. TWAS then said that Mr. Everett had made
<rssOod speech; he had something to make il upon.
fe had great associations connected with the event,
have none of these The subject of speech ought
~ be the supper, and that has been very ably dis
ID. This reminds me of one Of the characters
novel of Bulwsr, who thought that there was
Fp'thsng better than good Ginner-a very sensible
dea, also of another who thought it the greatest
n fortune that he could not eat ANYTHING more until
Fcv ,nnTrnw, saying ''if could have my wish would
ave perpetual appetite" hssentleinan seemed
D to imagine that bad supper was very unfortunate
event. No such unfortunate event has however
happened to us, this IL cmphaticalya good supper.
[appIause.l As I rose. however, unprepared to
make speech, all that can now say is to return
ina -ks for worthy host | will give you this
S.The Field of Capitol Hill, it produces well; no
ED can produce better" [Gireat applause.l
Dr. Frailey in comp limentary manner then called
iron OF the editors Of the StGr to address the
facsts. this wa, responded to by Mr.. w. ID. Waacb
sbo made a very interesting Speech full Of local
snlRuscsnces about the old Hotels of Washington
I'd their previous history, filling gab in the trad-
onary records that Mr. Everett was most possibly
maePuaint' with. Mr.. WaIlach concluded BY
.Inng the following toast
To tile progress and prosperity of the CITY of
Washington, it, onward march is only typical of that
j d our great country
Major French then proposed another toast 0To
s health of George Watterston our oldest and best
q eiuZcR."
Mr. WatterstOn said: I have been almost from in
fairy resident of this city, but never remember
~ have been present at festival equal to the one
now before us. ] rccOect the incidents mentioned
i by Nr. WaaclI (sluding to that gentIeman,s dc
cIunt nf the former state of things in Washington
~ reference TO this city, and remember prior 10
that period, although am not the oldest citizen in
j Washington, there are two older than myself. I
when infant and have seen its progress
from rude ane uncutivated spot its present state
Of rrtlnement aud civilization. have noticed wi b
ereat pleasure and sometimes with melancholy Tie
Improvements that have been made from time to
ne. have seen old play grounds changed into
Sfs on which palaces have been reared until To-
aItes have boon Oblterated from my early recoI-
scuOn. | cannot. however, recoect single Incl
fnt Capitol Hill equal 10 this when at the OF en-
Ag Of a tavern there has been presented such
ounfiiul rcpast- The beautiful position of our city
has always been a theme of eulOgy from strangers
I'd a q a of frritS
I'd trees, but we find now that it contains Field
'Oundug with other things besides flowers, fruits
b Nd trees.
Mr.. Holland proposed a, the next toast "The
Press which was responded to in an able manner
BY Mr.. OvertOn, editor of the Sentinel, in which he
b"wed tbs difficulties aud hardshps of the editorial
Y tnesSlOn and the universal knowledge that is re-
Ssi by its readers from the editor of newspaper
sIgoroHs eXaltitude the speaker illustrated in an
amusing manner by reference to the Turco- Russian
GIe.tlon, OF which an editor was expected to know
al the WHY'S and the wherefores.
On MI Overton rcsumlng his place, Mr.. Towers
srnse and claimed Indignantly for himself the honor
replying TO the toast, considering that the honor
intended for the machine and not the Thoughts
nat 1t printed, assuming superiority for matter over
n md He concluded by giving a toast:
I" The health of Mr.. Winter, the architect of his
n fortune, and who aids so much in extending our
= ,utiful Capitol"
: Nr. Winter said that the progress of Washington
I'd been 40 active, that it would not require any
rSs from him, besides there were older citizens
ant. He would propose toast
- The city of Washington, with Willard at the
est end, and Brown and a National to defend it,
ID Field AT the East end
At thu part OF the proceedings, large number of
guests departed and as many more entered,
nong whOIa were Col. FOrney Mr.. Sydney Web
er, &C. From this time, the fun was continued up
late hour. tOasts and speeches being given bv
hers of the party, all being well pleased with the
scnln.'s entertainment.
Dr.. Fraey, in the of the evening" drew forth
fI,n.rrf A-.xr
y y, that their worthy host, Major Field deserved
motion at their hands, and in consequence he pot
to the guests assembled, whether he should not
PC brevetted full Colonel. This being unanimously
aeed TO, Dr. fTailey informed the Major of his new
promotion. and that henceiorth he was entitled to
The aPpellatIOn OF Colonel Field, from those that
came iO 4. adj quarters.
Seriously, however, Fields Hotel il enc of the
most comfortable establishments in the city, and we
know of none OTHER in Washington or elsewhere,
in which susetw be better treated. Success to the
4 MAJOR.
- The Internal MGchine.-As stated in Saturdays
Star, our friend Robertson appeared at 5 Pm, on
4 hat day, before Justice Goddard TO prefer com
paint against Patrick Fleming, for offering him
oaded cigar, for the wicket malicious and flonious
Intention Of disfgurIng the compliments figure
lead- Mr. Robertson, having taken eff is hat and
1iied II with various doe uments, papers, letters &C..
the result OF his editorial labors in the Truth de
posted II first on chair in the office, but was
obliged to remove II therefrom i'm very summary
MANNER by the sudden entrance OF one of the parties
connected IN the case, who, not observing was about
10 squash 1t into cooked hat by sitting down the
Sane chair. Mr.. Robertson having removed his hat
and contents, and placed Ihem for greater security
beside the Squire, not gurativsly but actually at the
eet OF Justice, gave the following account of the
Whole Transaction:
" had BEEN accustomed 10 go into the house in
question, ia the avenue, aud take snack, for some
lays. On the present occasion, called for mince
bel aN. md lai.,lr tb. I
was TALKING 1.-THE bar with Mr.. Wallace, a very gen
uenIdniy man, who has several times ntcrfered, and
aken siy part with parties that molesting me.
ne defendant, Fleming, who was at the end of the
bar, then walked up ana said To me, Win YOU take
acIs,lE with me p box of cigars was handed down
~ the person al the bar, when Fleming took our a
'tyaT, and afterwards took out another, which he
handed To me. ! said To The bar tender give me
Jfotiler cigar, and at the time said to the de-
iehdan taking the cigar thai he offered me, will
gnt 10 dnd smoke Your he Ilth.' | had sooner
ightcd u than he started out of doors with loud
su,h My suspicious were Immediately aroused,
and a. ed Mr.. Wallace who that young man was.'
lie answered that : IL was Mr.. Fleming Shortly
aiter, while | was smoking the cigar, IL exploded
'eVeral gentlemen, who were in the vicinity, sud
denly start. took il out Of my Eiouth and it ex-
rtoied in my hand'' Mr. X. here produced the fras
lneDts OF the internal machine, observing, al haze
kept II under lock and key ever snce.r
The complainant ihen resumed his narrative. ga
lew days after, SAN the man, who gave inc the
yisar, driving carriage, NO. 30,) and recognized
nin immediately. | went forthwith TO the Office OF
lhe proprietor, and found out that his name was
fatnck Fleming" He then identified the defend
ant Fleming, who was seated in Justice Goddard's
la mol -ra1n tGs