Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-10-08

rinus presentations by the Presidents Mounted
Guard, at the residence Of Capt. Peck, most
singularly omitted one of The most prominent, which
the gift by the company to their chief officer OF
beautiful model of Mr. Clark Mills bronze statue
of Jackson. Lieut. Mills presented it to the compa-
ny. and they 10 the Captain, Il suitable custoder
in whose house il remains. DIR. Busey, surgeon of
the corps, made the presentation speech which was
one OF eloquent appropriateness, noticing the work
Of art one of an American who had surpassed all
ia the line, complimenng the Captain and his es-
tmab!e family and speaking Of the Guard as Young
soldiers TO be sure, but ready to perform their duty
whenever their country called them to the field in
defence of the Star Spangled hammer, which the
ladies' had presented TO them, and which should ever
wave
Ocr the land of the free and the home of the bravc
The Captain briefly and feelingly responded, aIlu-
ding TO the points mentioned by the presenter and
other matters connected with tho company he had
the honor, ''thou.h unworthy of commanding
and concluded by expressing his Onfdcnce that the
same sSillful hand which gave us n Jackson would
also present to the admiration Of the world sua-
BILE statue oe ''thc Father Of his Country. I he
scene was quite en- interesting one.
R0ilrond Mcrting.-Last night number Of wealthy
citizens met at the City Hail. consider the propr-
ely Of constructing railroad from this city to Alex
andria, Va, TO connect with the Alexandria, Lou
don and Hampshire road J. w. Maury, Esq. was
called to the chair and stated the object of the
meeting. Addresses were delivered by Mr.. Nc
Kcnzie and other gentlemen from Virginia. The
most important business transacted the appoint
nj If a pf icb Nav N,u
man, 10 consider what steps are necessary to be
taken, and report at a future meeting
.9nmemcrts in Georgctomn-The Chinese aero
bats iugglers &c, pay visit this evening to the
good people of Georgetown where the last benefit ia
TO be given to the destitute portion of the troupe
We assure readers there that they will get
the worth of their money, in sight of the wonderful
feats performed, the time they are helping the suf
fcring Cclestials.
The arlington Club TO the fonccrs Of BALTIMORE
The Arlington Club of Washington, gallant organ
ization, announce complimentary Ball othe POn-
eer Club of Baltimore, to take place at Harmony
Hall, on street, between 18th and 18th streets on
the evening of the 3lst inst. In their hands it will
surely be splendid affair.
Scene in an Omribns.-As we were riding on the
Avenue in "bus'' this morning. a Mr. H., well
known IN our city, took for Georgetown.
Shortly after another individual named s., hailed he
driver and with his baggage also took a seat. As
s. discovered II. he ordered the driver to
stop, declaring that the same coach was not large
enough TO hold them both, and to the CONSERVATION
of the passengers, denounced H. for having pursued
his wife for the last six years. swearing bloody ven
geance against the offender who shook like an aspen
leaf, looking the very picture Of guilt.
Concert Of Inc Gcrmania.-A card in todavs paper
announces delightful concert TO be given By the
celebrated ''Germania" organization, on Tuesday
evening next. The fame OF this association rs
eminent musicians, has been fully established, and
no doobt they will fully maintain their high petition
before the public of the District
Ncr Jerusalem Church Org0n.-ThG new organ
built by MeSsrs. PompIitz & Rodewald for the new
jerusalem Church, on north Capitol street, is being
tired this afternoon the musical public having an
opportunity of hearing its fine for the first time
II has been pronounced by judges excellent in
stTuinent. The church il open 10 the public and
The concert n We may call it, will exhibit the
ability Of varIons organirt> well of the organ
Teacher on SpTCc-l.ast evening a teacher a
stranger we suppose, got into arpree inn liquor shop
got categorical, and went to fighting with an oppo-
nent who hlarked his eye; the teacher scratching
the face Of the blacker in most cat like STYLE. We
did not obtain the names of parties and have heard
of arrests.
Watch Rctpns.-P. McDevitt, an old man. was
sent 10 hr work house for thirty days for being drunk
and disorderly. James May, William foyer and r.
Parker paid ST. IA fine and costs for the same offence
Patrick Fitzgerald, mania potu: work house thirty
days
Raltiynora Corracpondonoo