Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-09-08
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
siAfI OF fal THlRxoxlfER.-Ths thsf-
nonsss', IN our counting room, ct II o'clock
to-day, stood at SO degrees above zero.

to-day, stood at SO degrees above zero.
GRAND TRIp or TEE YAeERs YEsrsRpAr.-
The excursion Of the Washington Yagers yes
terday was one Of unalloyed interest to the
numerous participants, among whom We no
uced Capt. Peck, Lieuts Baden and Flint, and
others, of the Presidents Mounted Guard The
Montgomery Guards were also represented by
Lieut.. Reilly and others, and the National
trays had fne delegation present, all in uni
form. The new and beautiful uniform Of the
Union Guards, fine corps just forming. at
tracted much attention, as worn by Mr. Don
nelly. Colonel Henderson, Of California, and
Msjor Rowe were among tho gallant guests,
and With the Ysgers and the polite Captain
SchwartEman, altogether made q pleasant and
intelligent party The ladies were there in
bright array, and added much to the pleasures
of the festival. As to the incidents OF the day,
We msy note that on the way down, in the
= morning. the band Prospect 81 played a solemn
dirge on passing Mount Vernon, and the appro-
pirate song, " W sshington' Grave" was feel.
ingly sung by Capt. Schwartzman and Messrs
Gorbutt, Jesetti, and Quartermaster Finkmsn
After landing her party ut the White House the
boat returned and took down other large parties.
On this trip similar respect wa, paid to the
grave OF Washington as on the other, and the
Sompany got down in time to join the glad
some dance going on in the fine hall Of the Pa
vilion. Some enjoyed themselves in fishing,
some bathing, some by walks in the shady
woods, and few over the lager beer goblet,
&c and thus all had their enjoyment The
boat came up at 6 o'clock with q large COM
pany, leaving enough to form tn rec quadruple
cotiilons, those on the boat having also fne
party for dancing, song, &c. At ten o'clock
the remaining portion got on board the good
steamer. with Capt. JOB Corson as their noble
guide, and soon made landing, and,
"Wuh pleasant dreams and slumbsrs licht,o
slept of the fatigues Of their pleasure. To
Mr.. Wagner, leader Of the cotillon music, to
Lieut.. Lehman, who supplied the drinkables,
and to Nr. Right6tine. proyider of the dinner
supper, ice cream, DC, are the company much
indebted. We have only to add that all
passed oil in happy manner under the atten-
tive care OF the committee, composed of Lieut.
Eichhorn. Ensign Hopp, Quartermaster Fink
&. Jnnimsnn.
THE BREAD BILL.-The following is the bill
on the subject, just passed by the Councils. and
approved by the Mayor:
An Act regulating the quality and weight of bread
Be &c enacted, DC, That from and after the
first day of September next it shall be un.
lawful for any person or persons TO make. sell,
or offer for sale within the limits of this Cor.
poration any description of bread known g..
bakers wheaton bread, unless the same shall
be composed Of the best quality of pure, sweet
superhne flour, free from adulteration, and
y well baked.
SEC. 2. That, from and after the first day Of
october next, all bread offered for sale shall be
made In half-lOaves, loaves, and double loayes
Inc half-loaf shall weigh eight ounces, the
loaf sixteen ounces, and the double loaf thirty.
two ounces, avoirdupois; and any person o,
persons who shall offer for sale any bread not
made in conformity with the provisions of this
act shall for each offence forfeit and paw fine
OF not less than five nor more than ten dollars
one-half to the use Of the informer; to be pros
ecuted and collected in the same manner 8,
other fines for violations of the laws of thi:
Corporation.
Sec. j. That all acts or parts of acts incon
sl''ent with this act be, and they are hereby
repealed.
Sec A. That it shall be the duty of the seye.
raj clerks of the markets to inspect all bread
onered for sale In their respective markets
every market morning; and all bread offered
ior sale contrary to the foregoing provisions.
shall be forfeited and sent to the almshouse :
and also 1t shall be the duty of each and every
PoIlce othcer to enforce the provisions of this
act.
MARYLAND INSTITUTE FAIR-From the ak.
tensive arrangements which are now being
made by the officers Of the Maryland Instf,
tute for the promotion of the Mechanic Arts.
the approaching fair promises to be the hest
ever held in Baltimore In con.eouence Of
neither of the Institutes of New York, Boston,
or Pbiladelphia holding exhibitions this wear
mere viii DE a larger number of exhibitors
from those sections, with many valuable arti
cies-assurances having been given to tbi,
erect The several lines of transportation
VIII afford the usual facilities for bringing and
returning, free OF charge, all goods Intended
4 4
ship Company have already, through their
agent, A. U. HALL Esq made tender of their
vessels for that purpose, in bringing goods
from Boston and New York MI. John
Meredith, who last year was the superintepd.
ent OF the exhibition, has been again selected
for tina; post Thomas Swan, Esq, will de-
liver the opening address, and Charles II
rltIs Esq, and Lieut. N. z. Maury, the latter
OF Warrington, will deliver addresses during
the progress of the exhibition. The CLOSING
address and distribution of premiums will be
made by the Hon. joshua Vansant, President
VI the Institute
We learn that the District will be we'll ron.
resented in articles Of skill, ingenuity, fancy
Hofk oy our ladies, and delicious preserves.
TRIUMPHANT RECEPTION OF SrAxLEY's
IekS HlLDs.-Last night, fashion able
and highly intelligent as.emblspe of ladies
ana gentlemen witnessed the frst presentation
oil this magnificent Panorama. 1t was. indeed
glorious spectacle. Everything promised
mas been more than realized. The country of
the Indian, with all its characteristics and
the Indian himself, are faithfully Denoted
Inese scenes are exceedingly instructive, and
no person DESTROYS of Improvement should omit
to see them 0A'AA'
Al Inc close Of the exhibition, Mr.. Stanley
response TO general call, came forth and
DGTea MS thanks to the assembly. his highly
talented assistant, Mr.. Lamb, was also osiIad
ior oy the general voice, but he had nrobahIv
lett the house, as he did not appear
Exhibitions will be given this and to ro,-
Tow afternoons and evenings and then this
great work will be removed from onr CITY IT,
verdict Of the Washington public has hsan
terms Puo'io
MELANCHOLY FATAL ACCIDENT
forenoon, about 10 o'clock, a daughter faoe3
- years Oh Nj Charles Stuar,, payer. fesid.
Ing at the corner Of Eleventh and RonnSa.r
streets, named Clara Stuart was accidentsIIy
snot oy gun in the hands Of her little broth a,
edward, aged seven. The children were alone
In the house, when the little boy esssyed to
get down the gun to shoot q bird on a tree
overhanging the window. Just as he va,
taxing the weapon down, his unfortunate ais
Ter was getting piece of bread from the cnn.
BOARD Tor child younger than either, and bv
some chance the trigger was touched, causing
me weapon to explode and sending the charge
OF shot lntn Ctaya's haod o