Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-08-02

TOT numerous ,pHvAto parties
y we'll - the public, has been fitted up in
most modern style, with every comfort and
luxury which the citisen coyets when seeking
10 escape the dust and hustle of crowded tho
roughfares for half an afternoon or 20. The
noble Park itself, ten acres in extent filled
With . thousand oaks standing from fifty to
seventy feet high and carefully trimmed out,
platforms, for the accommodation of
parties, elevated some ten feet high; q sum-
mer house, large enough for double cotillon
party; pistol gallery and bowling saloon,
ell tastefully arranged, and carefully finished.
On the edge ofIthe Park Is parade ground, as
level as ballroom floor, embracing space
enough for brigade to drill in conveniently.
1t is grand place, indeed, for the target shoot
ing OF military companies, every possible con-
venience and desirsbility in that CONGESTION
being on hand. We predict for the establish
ment an immense run Of business, no other
city in the Union possessing % complete q
place % near its centre The enterprising
propristors deserve the thanks Of all Washing
tonians who appreciate the luxury of walk or
drive ono mile or 30 out 70 deep shades, cool
breeses, extended space, green trees, and every
other comfort with which . real suburban re
treat should be furnished and embellished.
We need hardly add that the house on the
premises is capitally kept, its landlords being
already famous for the style in which they do
up things .rsi. .lsrrt
PREsIDENrs' MOUNTED GUARD EXCURSION.
The admirable and popular cavalry corls,
under the command Of tho gallant Captain
Peck, the Presidents Mounted Guard, have a
first excursion tomorrow, for which ample ar
have been made. They 20 down
the river Potomac, accompanied by some of
their families and many Of the beautiful Ia
dies Of Washington. The committee contains
names, Lieut. c. W. Flint, being the chair
man, which is q guarantee that all the ar
rangements will be right. A limited number
OF tickets have been issued, rendering it ne
cessary that those who wish to Join in the fes-
tival, should supply themselves at once. They
start at O'Clock, p. m.
The UNION GUARDS AND WASHINGTON HIGH-
LANDERs.-The former is new corps just be-
ing formed in this city. but have not yet
chosen their officers. They have, however,
adopted their uniform which is that of the u
s. Infantry, with the exception that they sub
stitute silver buttons for those Of the regular
service made of brass. C1r 81.
The Highlanders have meeting this eve.
ming. when important business in regard to the
transacted. These new companies will he
welcomed into the regiment with " q soldiers
welcome"
MURDEkoUS PRACTICE.-Of late, persops
have been trying to smash railroad cars and
destroy lives BY placing logs across the rails
on some Of the roads near to Washington. If
such scheme should succeed and life be de-
stroyed, the person who set the trap should be
hung for murder if caught We certainly
have had enough of railroad accidents to last
q century; and all those malicious attempt to
destroy life and property should be frustra ted
and the villains caught and severely pun.
ished
A FIGHr ON A TR1p.-A number of
colored persons chartered ono of the steam
boats plying between this city and Alexan.
ens, for an excursion on the river yesterday.
80 long as they were on the boat, their tin
passed merrily enough, but a. soon as they t
foot on shore they got into q general fight,
which the guards, with their c1deels, took a
hand in. A number who had enjoyed a merry
time on the boat went home with sore heads.
Two only Of the guard were at that end of the
beat, and they succeeded in taking two, John
Barnes and John Liverpool. to the guard
house. Captain Birch sent Liverpool to jail
and held Barnes to security for court.
CROWDED ONNIBUssEs.-The extreme hot
weather seems to have driven most Of peaes.
TRANS into the omnibusses, especially those
who have to 90 long distances. This morning
We got the shake Of the head, no, from thr, g
drivers, not having room, and therefore walked
. mile OF two on the avenue, every omnibus
passing being full Of passengers. It was lie
same on returning, these vehicles and the SC.
commodating drivers furnishing the shadest
mediums of transit from spost to pillar" c =
cept one takes we'll managed hack, DC 1t
must be hard on the horses
Poor JIMMY GATEs.-This we'll known, Grin.
pied, and unfortunate man, has lust los, ~
death one of his horses, and has to hire ann,ht
to supply its place, much to the cripplips of
his means to pay his way. Jimmy think Ais
case hard one, and so do We; and We tt ars.
fore hint to the benevolent that they can
gratify their generous impulses, by seas, n.
able endowment to the poor hackman.
LADIES SHOULD NOT FIGHr.-Mrs. Cathhr i. q
Connolly was held to security for peace ~
Captain Birch, for an assault and batterv N
Mrs. Hannah Herd. 1t appeared that the &c.
cused jumped from behind wood-pile I'D
struck the plaintiff with q stick, which " )
considered by the Captain as evidence T., =,
harm.
MANIA PoTU.-Of all spectacles, an = !
man suffering with this horrible complai,- i,
the most awful. Within the past week i has
Deem our misfortune TO witness three such b. ~
sickening scenes. No more terrible lee ss
on the evils Of intemperance could have ,s~n
delivered No wonder the Spartans cq4.sd
their children to observe the idiOtic move
ments and insane rawlings Of their dru : !:
slaves.
SELLING LIQUOR 70 CH1LDREK.-Last .. I,
. gentleman called our attention to nul
Of little boys who were staggering and rseIl.ie
about at the foot Of 4! street. We beIieys
there ia law that Furnishes ps:sons who sell
hquof TO minors, and shopkeepers shouI :.
very careful that they do not have to ruffs. ~
Penalty. Az ordsI lsom the parents or ~, nv
Ployers should always accompany cliyHs
demand for liquor. 4
CORNER STONE cERENosrEs.--Tbs intf re =.
ing matter of laying the corner stone OF me
eeeern Presbyterian Church. on Il near . d
streets, with appropriate religious and Mas q
ceremonies takes place at S o'clock this after.
doom The Revs. Byron Sunderland. John o.
and the W. NJ. of the Grand Lodg~ f
tne District OF Columbia will oflciate on lie
occasion. va A'
GRACE CHURCH SABBATH SCHOOL PIc-N1s -
Tomorrow, commencing at o'clock, the son.
s!e9auon and teachers have a very INTEREST," 2
Pie,hic at Arlington Spring, where those who
WEN to enjoy pleasant day can have d.
lightfnl opportunity.
FOURTH WARD ELECTION. va
patriotic citizens Of the Fourth Ward that an
siecuon Tor member of the Board of Com
:. aoa council TOR your vicinity, takes place
. ~. row. and rally, rally. "To the polls
CROSS FIRISG.-Jas France ana VIM. Ma
ors appeared at the guard house this nom.
ng to answer the charge of assaultipe W, T
Evans. The captain hold all hands 70 bail for
peace. " WV A''