Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-10-23
STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

ACCIDENT On THE RAILROAD, BUT NO LIVES
Losr.-On Saturday evening, as the o'clock train
was coming here from Baltimore, an accid mt oc-
cufred which threatened fearful results but fortu-
nasely no person even hurt. 1t appears that at
Penn branch, just crossing the bridge, two oxen
got in the way, and carried forward by thecOw
catcher and engine until after passing the bridge,
when the obstruction caused the upse,rns o, .u-
locomotive, and four tars followed, stopping the
whole train The passengers were in great alarm,
butGaptath Hum nnes, VINO was conductor at ths
time, soon quisted their fears by satisfying them
thai there was no danger, although much incnnve-
nience IneTe lay the monster horse PROSTATE
and there one of the oxen lay dead, the other being
much injured, the track also torn I'D, and Their
were the passengers not knowing what to do. 1t
being out about fourteen miles from the city, all who
could not secure conveyances walked in, while 9th
ers remained IN the cars waiting the turn of events
that would put them their way rejoicing Nothing
could be done however, as it was Saturday evening
and the wofkmen AZ the depots having retired 10
uaeI homes, until the next NOR ing Mr.. Calvert
whose extensive trms age near by the scene of dis
ss,eI he heard of the accident, from his
well-hiIed arder, bOuntifully supplied the wants OF
the passengers who were compelled TO remain over
night.
The down train at O'Clock, on Saturday evening,
and the train at o'clock yesterday morning, were
compelled TO lie over at Beltsvile until the damages
that noted place, will for long time remember the
poor fare and bad rum kept at the tavern there. Iu
stead OF paying some attention to the wants of the
passengers, who willing to pay literally sup
per and breakfast, the landlord wholly ABSORBED
III dlsposng OF his limitations Of brandy and whisky
which could he properly called 'Hiquid posnn''
distilled damnaron." At O'Clock, yesterday morn
ing, things were SO arranged to allow the
pass over the road, when the trains were brought
Washn ton, much to the Joy of those who spent an
unpleasant night at Beltsviile. The conductors de-
serve credit for their kind attention to the passengers
SOMETHING OF GREAT VALuE.-Our young yellow
citizen, Mr.. l.. Stewart, not long since patented
saw which bids fair to reduce the power required
hereafter in saving up lumber, nearly, if quite
one half. We have seen it in operation, and know
from mach experience in such matters, that what
We say of its performances is true. We are also
borne out in this opinion by that of all the scientific
and practical men in this city who have witnessed
Its operation. Ii took the premium, it deserved
TO do, at the recent fair Of the Maryland Institute
lis teeth fof the saw are constructed, as that
each tooth cuts its way clean through the wood
without tearing or forcing the each tooth ope
rates as morrcing chisel, and cuts chip or cone
oil the thickness of the advanced space (vertlcaD
between It and the tooth standing next behind it,
The cutting part (front) Of each tooth is vertical
I'he blade OF the is of equal width. That is
ats hack forms line parallel with the inclined plane
formed by the points of the teeth each succeeding
oHc JaiunS ueepcr tndn the one before IT, The
Wloth OF opening between each pair t reg
MATED by the length of the and the size OF the
hmber upon which 1t Is designed to use it. so hat
each space between the teeth shall be capable of
noiding the chips or core that the tooth behind
II cuts. The saw is capable of being conveniently
attached to any mill without rigging or fixtures
Of a. y kind whatever.
The curious in mechanical Improvements will
ma one OF these saws in operation at the machine
shop Of Mr.. McCIelland on the corner of r and mn,
streets, where, with three or four horse power en-
gne, 1t Is doing as much can be done by any other
saw we know OF, driven by an eight or ten horse
power engine.
CONTENTS OF THE CORNER SroNE.-The corner
stone ofthe Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church
being ald this afternoon. On the corner of C and
fouranda half streets, contains the following AMI
cles and memorials:
register OF the Baltimore Conference, and GER
eral minutes; Bible without note or commemorative
received yersion-which is considered The rule of
iaiin and practice; Methodist hyn,n book contain
ing me hethodlst theology in verse; the Book of the
Inethodlst Cnurch Discipline, containing the laws
usages, and economy of the Methods Church:
beautiful copy OF bckey's Constitution of the United
states, presented by the compiler embo wing tn
org Jaw OF the iand the inaugural addresses of
ue INST lour Presidents, and of the present Presi-
dent' the Compendium of the Seventh Census lust
printed, and not bound; the papers of the District
ana me papers OF the Methodist denomination; the
names OF tne architect and builders of the church:
me names of the trustees of the church and b,;Id
ing committees the name of the general agent of the
church, Rev. Henry Sheer, and of the Methodist
pDisnopi list OF the names of the officers o the
ueheidI government; the names of the officers of
.he Clty government, Mayor, members of each
ooard OF the City Councils, judges of the Supreme
ana circuit court, IN irshal of the Distrt aud
useilcl attorney; the last congressional directory:
and the proceedings of the Continental Congress-.
is NO MoRE.-The unfortunate young man, Jas.
Cuthber, who lacerated his throat on FRIDAY N eht
ded on Saturday of his wounds, as was expected
large number of Borrowing friends attended his
iuneral yesterday afternoon. Blair SAYS:
''To run away
FROM TINS worlds ills, that at the very worst,
Wui soon blow o'er, thinking TO mend ourselves :.
by boldly venturiDg on a world unknown
And piunging headlong in the dark-'ts mad
No frenzy half so desperate as this.n
The Contribution 10 the Monu
incentive learn that the commissions have been
issued tor this new company, and having their uni
iorIns are making preparations for an early Darade
as SOON as tney can get their Huskets and some
y arrangements can be made. Not be-. g
ready 10 parade on the 18th, they met on the even
ing :" tnat day, and passed a resolution unanimous Is
ioI tne Ofnccrs to Contribute five dollars each IN
ue " asmngton monument, and the men one dollar
eacn. This will exceed the highest coutubr NON
MADE by any OF the companies on the day of tba
grand pa ade. - f
iHEt-PIToL.-This building an every dav sight,
but few, however, know its history:
the corner stone of the Capitol was laid by Gen.
washington, Sept. Is, 1854. The original design
was Sy Dr. WIN. Thornton, ian amateur archIecIl
Ioahed by b. H. Latrobe, and finished by Bu6nch.
Leheh OF front, 3J2 feet inches. Uepih of wings
I2l feel inches East projection and steps IS feet
"esl PROJECTION and steps, 50 fee:. Height of WINS
70 TOP OF 6ausIrade, 20 fee, Height to ton Of c-ntre
Some' l49 feet Height above tidewater, 2l5 feet.
ho'uhdo 20 feet In diameter and 90 feet high The
i Is con iructed entirely of iron, and is 90 feet
long, S Saieet wide and So feet high The new wings,
eacn &c 6y lac feet. Total length of building when
finished, $40 feet. The wings will be Joined To The
sid DulidIng BY covered pas age ways
IMPORTANT MEErIss.-The meeting of the city
Councils this evening will be of unusual import
anee' as the excitement in The city about the bread
law the hueksers' act and the groeers and tipppg
house bills, will call for their immediate ac,ion or
POSSIBLY reaction II is 10 be hoped that our CIV
b,,,n. VIII In some way lu the rising storm The
oulter dealers, principal tavern keepers. and hnck
sters nave already presented their memorials and
Ulis evening the petition of those who mel AZ rho
odd- CLOVIS Hail, is TO 60 in and will probably h.
Hcled upon as the object is of pressing characIer