Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-09-30
DAILY EVENING STAR.
CITY ITEM s .

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,,.-.,s Fitzhugh Coyle * Bro, at their extensive
'-.,hl;.bmpn, on the Canal, between 1917 and 18th
- have IN operation two of the most e1traordi-
AIRY machines for planning growing and tongueing we
ave met with. They are called "Beardslee's
p.,sn, pIaner and Grover" The planning machine
n FUR, out 10000 feet Of well paned boards per
-, son,e as wide as twenty-five inches, and less,
-, amt carpenters' purposes. II works plank Of
p..Ires. of one fourth of an inch up to three
.,bea This invention has enabled the enterprising
oprietors To reduce the price of Pancd lumber from
- 10 81 per 1000 feet The powerful machine takes
r l,rvr shavngs, and finishes it, work fast rs
,b. feeding can be done by two active hands and as
,,,t.. The tongueing and growing machine does
work at the same speed, and parfcct accuracy of
execution. with similar reduction OF price. Two
ocular saws are also in motion, cutting plank rs
il can be handled, and upright is about
be;ng introduced. All this machinery il moved by
thirty five horse power engine, leaving surplus
eor other manufacturing purposes Of considerable
additional power, for which ample room is afforded
On the second floor, which is not vet finished. Sheds
are sl.o to he added, TO provide for lumber de-
,ovit. SC The commodious buildings all new,
and built Of brick. We the machinery in sue
ccsstlI operation this morning, and can vouch for
II. wonderful character. A great convenience is
already provided, by which lumber wagons are
driven mp at end of the building, and receive
their loads ready dressed &C., at the other. This
mandatory is well worth visit Ivy the scientific
and curious.
Fou,s Ncr Hctel-This fine establishment. stu
ated north of the Depot of ID street and New
Jersey avenue, will be opened in the latter part of
October, by the worthy proprietor, the well known
and popular John Foy." Ii is a brick building,
three high, fronting 81 feet the avenue and
10 on street, is painted drab color, and has %
comfortable roOms, the whole building being sup
pied with water by pipes a bath house is also al
tached, and all the modern improvements of IN e1-
ccIent Hotel introduced. No doubt il will be such
IN the hands of the veteran host, and active and
agreeable hostess. G.. b. CIuskey, Esq, architect,
furnished the plan OF the building. The brick work
was done by Mr.. Peter Havcner, carpentering by
Mr.. Job Hanson, plasterng by MIR. Fay, of Baii-
more and painting, plumbing, &c. by mechanics
whose names we could not learn. IL will make a
fine public house for travellers and the public gen
eraIIv where sold john will he glad to see his
friends.
Church Organ for 81. Matther's.-The Sun Olives
icriay reports that the Rev. Mr. DoneIan, pastor of
St. Matthew's Church. this city, was in Baltimore
on Wednesday for the purpose of contracting for
grand organ for that handsome church This instrI-
ment IL 10 he made contract by Henry F. Berger
and will cost 81 800. IL will contain two rows of
KEYS with pedal and swell organs twenty four stops
some of which of the brilliant order, espc
clay the dulciano hautboy, flute, cIarionei trun-
pct vioIencello and riol d'anor. The organ is TO
be of the beet materials and enclosed in a case of
Grecian architecture, measuring sighteen feet ia
height. eleven feet wide and nine feet deep. 1t will
be finished and erected in the gallery Of the church
by the 2j'h of December.
Tic Chinese yuszleTs-Scene not in the BHs-A
rich and varied entertainment was given to a de |
lighted auditory last evening, at Iron Hall, the |
Chinese doing of their bert iuggles the acrobats
surprising themselves, young Rentz and sister sing
lng and dancing well, Dewitt and Lewis in fine !
dances, and the Ethiopeans furnishing lots of !
amusing melodies. Though not in the bill the |
''Fakir Of silva" himself appeared, and performed |
some extraordinary tricks. lie made lots OF rings
without any break to be found in them by the all-
tIoquisnl, al>o of mesmerism, SC, his deceptions
being performed with great skill. This evening, an
improved entertainment
Complimentary Benefit to The Misses CoRin,.-This
evening the complimentary benefit to the talented
oTtteS, the Misses Collins, ii should he remembered
by all patrons Of mrsic and song is To be given ai
CaruSIs Saloon. number ofleading citizens have
IA nd
lade- have interested Themselves in the affair. so
that II quite certain there will be present an I'M
prscedcnted array OF the beauty and fashion of the
DISTINCT Their concerts are known to display |
high order of musical ability; especially Miss Rosinas
extraordinary performances the VIOLIN which
with their merits otherwise entitIr them To a sub
stantial compliment.
E5''c0tioHGi for Young LGdi"s.--Mrs. Mcleod, 1T
viii BIZ aeon by advertisement, has associated with
her Mrs. l.. n Gauvln IN select school for young
ladies, IN the useful and elegant branches of female,
education. Practical experience and success in tin.
profession gives them high claims as teachers. and |
WE, therefore, direct the attention Of parents and
guardians to their academy.
The "FenIaie Institute Ia also all excellent acad
'mlcai establishment for the education of Young
ladies, and has MANY advantages in training of girls
through high and dgnifcd course OF instruction in
all the polite and practical accomplishments Of the
sex George H. Butler, A. NJ, the principal, and
Is assisted by all teachers required for educational
pnrposes IN his popular Institution. See advertise
ments.
Stores, Wood, end CoaI.-As the winter is al |
preaching, we AK attention to our advertising col
"nnS rs to The best places obtain these necessa-
'es TOT cold weather Now lsthe time 10 lay in fuel
ana prepare Your houses TOR the change of season.
HOUSE keePerS should be To not overlook these
present important matters for the benefit of the |
f''nTe In TINA of peace prepare for war.niss |
good Old hint IN this matter. Remember TIT. ART
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