The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-07-08
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DISTRICT AoAis.--In the House of Representa-
tves yesterday, the civil and diplomatic appropriation bill
reconsdred and the BILL stripped Of the provisions for
the complexion OF the Potomac aqucdnct and the
the bridge at the Little Falls finally passed by vote
80 to g. The opinion expressed by that the Senate
will reinser the aqueduc and Falls bridge itens which
be acceded to by the House, and that consequently these
benefcent enterprises will be permitted languish
This opinion may prove be correct we trust NAV
but candor requires to that the prospect of
paton for these objects wears gloomy aspect just now
The following have been reported to the House.
as yet have not been acted on
bill incorporate the Washington and Georgetown
Railway Company. in the District of Columbia.
bill to amend the act establishing auxiliary watch
the protection OF public and private property in the city of
Washington.
bill granting certain additional powers the
of Washington.
bill authorizing the Washington Gas Light Company
increase the capital stock Of said company.
The MEADE oLAralt viii be seen by the proceedings of
the House Of Representatives yesterday the claim
Richard W. Meade, of this city disposed of hy laying
it on the table.
THE CAPITOL eRousDs-Messrs. EDrroRs Will you per-
NIT stranger to through your columns what has
full city The Capitol grounds early in the morning
txnly to the last degree enchanting How does 1t happen
day Do the Young ladies and gentlemen Of Washington
dspae much all winter that they obliged to sleep all
summer Here sit at five O'clock of the iron set
the foot Of noble tree enjoying the FRESH heahfu
egving morning air almost entirely alone Two three
gentlemen wandering about, but lady be
Stay, here young girl in gipey guise down the
long winding walk Her hat is set jaunly (Which
evidently thinks her walk furnishes enjoyment enough and
not for beaux by the careless nod
with moustche She advances nearer There is counte
nsnce far you! What clear frank, delightful eyes She is
Bird sings overhead She stops her French ditty to
rogate the warbler a la Jenny Lind
Birding, why sing in the forest wide
Say why? say whyy
Calrst thou the bridegroom or the bride?
And why ? and why 2"
All! her eve glance me- her song Sunsets and
red roses Don't say that Washington girls can't hush
Wonder 4 rising early in the morning would make every
body look pretty would advise young ladies Co
Washington than ever any place before Girl
viii meet again But to the IN his far
home, the wernory of that bright free and that
Row AMY doe. early hns the earl,
play, and the early bird sing in vaiay How the young
Tor the old either for ater) persist the cry for
little sleep and little slumber when by doing
tons-a sunrise walk in the Capitol grounds
FAR WEST
IIaieuiqencer.
Cry covSo,ls.-TAe boards OF aldermen and common
council convened the City Hall Thursday afternoon.
Among the proceedings appropriation OF five thou
sand dollars purchase site and the erection Of house for
the Northern Liberty Fire Company and Of six hundred doh
lars pay for the substantial testimonial to Captain Megs
Of the United States engineer corps in confederation of the
valuable services rendered by him in aid OF the Potomac
aqueduct To Of hundred and fifty dollars APP
pro,rsted pat roof the Western Markehouse and
thous~nd dollars for labor and materials to cleanse the
city.
Mr. H. Lowry has been chosen secretary d the council
rice Mr. Barry who has filled the office most creditaby TO
himself and with advantage 10 the city for many
The did send in his nominations for municipal
officers.
Tas weArHEH.-There very perceptible smeiiore-
a. tIn tn.t
ter did not reach higher figure than 90.