The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-04-09

PoronAo AquEDucr- will be reeoected that in the
deficiency bill passed in the Senate there clause
appropriang five hundred thousand dollars be applied
70 he construction Of the Potomac aquedue. otherwise
called The Washington Water Works. The people OF
washington have heard, with regret that the Commit
tee OF Ways and Means In the House OF Representa-
ves will report the Senate bill with the above pro-
vision stricken our. The knowledge of this fact has
cast gloom the city, and IL has been the lead.
ing topic OF conversation among the permanent resi-
dents oil II for the last twenty -four hours IL is understood
that the committee in the conclusion which they
rived, were not Influenced by any unfrlendy feelings
wards the city, 10 the great enterprise ITSELF but
they were Of the opinion that il unsuitable that such
appropriation should be in deficiency bill Il Is not
improbable that will be inserted ia the civil dpo-
matte appropriation bin but this bill will NOT in all prob
ability, be passed before the first OF September that
entire will be lost IL must be conceded that ''de-
hcency bil is not the most suitable place for appo-
pration OF this important character; still, it be lament
ed that the which deeply interests the people
Of Georgetown and Washington should delayed another
year. Nevertheless trust the people may not be dis
hearened but be of good cheer for better day for
abundant supply OF pure and wholesome water is coming
YEsrERDAY-Neither House OF Congress In session
yesterday. The committees OF both branches were labo-
ousy employed in the discharge their respective duties,
and other members out on the great avenues and
u.s. enjoying the bamy phere, aud making calls
upon their friends. II lovely, almost enchanting
day Nature clothed in loveness, everything
cheerful aspect, and the great Broadway
graced with beauty and galanry. The day, repeat.
luscious one, and the beauty and spcndor of
scene well calculated 10 make poet smile.
TopAYShould we be blessed on this the Lords Day
with continuance Of the charming weather of yesterday,
thousands OF citizens and vlsteTs Will assemble in the
uaries dedicated worship Of the Most Highto
ship Him, trust in the .'beauty Of holiness"
EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE news from Europe
brought by the steamship Europa which received by
eegraphc dispatches last evening" interesting to
ducers of grain and consumers OF bread The "corn
market" was dull, and prices had declined Flour had
fallen shillings. shillings, and wheat six
pence. There will doubtless be corresponding decline in
Georgetown and Washington.
WIrARDs HOTEL Our ghbors and friends the Messrs.
Willard the genemanY pfopretors OF the City Hotel, have
eceny made addition their beautiful welofdered,
yche,c che esab shment. These worthy, and cnterprng,
and accommodating fienis of do not believe in the
stand still pollcy--"mastery 1ndcftUHy don't suit them
They belong the progressive school, and practical
Same xationis,s" They have recently annexed their
establishment about forty OF adjoniug buildings
belonging to Captain Carberry and Mr. Owens The en-
arged house now contains upwards OF two hundred cham
beers, all of which furnished with and elegance
The deserving and popular Messr Willard our best
wishes for increase of patronage in proportion
largement their Hotelhe ST Nicholas OF Washington
TIKI FIsHERIEs.We learn that the hardy fishermen at
the Potomac landings doing well, and hey are
in fine spirits ''Waer hauls" obsolete things.
OF nny tribe, both shad aud herring The prices in
the markets high they have BEEN but still they
remuneraive.
JULLIEN's coscEKTs--The celebrated Julien who has
fairly taken the music world by storm, in his wonderful
in concersing on the mammoth scale, will APP
pear h his inimitzble band OF per the National
Theatre (Monday) evening. Our musc-loving
czens will have but two opportunities of enjoying the
gandest Of musical feass for Tuesday night will posi-
lively be the last 1t is universally acknowledged wher-
Juiens company have that while the
positions rendered night after night Of the highest
they fail impart pleasure and all
who hear them II you appreciate beautiful music
desire cultivate refined musical tsste GO If you are
troubled with the blues go for they'll vanish before the
genius Of Julien. We expect he will be greeted with an
immense audience
SUPREME CouRT.-The Supreme Court room has been
the place attraction the Capitol for several days The
great Methodist Episcopal Church before the
gentlemen who "grace the ermine and 1t has been ar
gued by eminent members OF the bar 1t is expected that
on Monday he great Duke Of Aegron will be
gued The duke received from the Crown of Spain grant
of millions Of OF land in Florida but ID
In treaty made during the administration of Presden,
Monroe by John Quncy Adams, Secretary Of State and
Don Luis De ons, extraordinary and minister pen-
poenary from the Of Spain. Il is commended tina,
the parties negotiating could Legally annu the grant
and the OF the duke claim that OF right the title 10
vested in them.
CROW This Is classic eupbonious
but IL is a distinguished one, notw thsandng Little Gro
is the chief the Sioux pronounced Sou) tribe of In.
dians In Nnneots This OF the Forest accom-
by his interpreter, arrived in the city Friday, and
lodgings at the Western Hotel, kept by James Maher.
The Indian Bureau OF the government understand,
did invite the distinguished native Mnnesouan visi,
the capital OF the country governed by pse isec but
Is Of means. aud he determined The city
"his hook" He chief Of great inAuence and
appreciated as warrior OF skill and vaor In person
he is commanding, and hs countenance is indicative OF
frmuess and intelligence, Although tho fathers OF the
city" may not think II wise to him the freedom Of the
metropolis. sll, there cannot be dosbt that the dsn.
gushed stranger will be comfortably provided for by our
neghbor Jenny MaheI, and that he viii receive from our
citizens the attention. and be with the
due to his worth and high position.
HeadqnarterA Marine Corps,
Quartet masters 0h1cs, Washington, April Q, 1884.
lrEPARATE SEALED PROPORALs be RECEIVED nj ns ors