Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-06-14
DAILY EVENING STAR.
L8GAb INTELLIGENCE.

L8GAB INTELLIGENCE.
TIE TESTIMONIAL To CAPTAIN Miles,
Some time back, very able report upon tn,
Washington Aquedaet was made by Captair
Meigs, and joint resolution was passed by tn.
City Councils voting the presentation of q
suitable testimonial to that gentleman, for hi.
services. The testimonial a beautiful piece
OF Grge"teTIs. Is now on exhibition at the store
of Messrs Gait Brother, by whom it wa;
executed at the order of the Corporation, and
II Is Ger, ainly one of the most splendid speci-
mems OF workmanship that we ever remember
to have seen. -'
1t consists Of silver water kettle and stand.
elegantly and deliberately chased, weighing
altogether loo ounces, and about two feet In
heighth. The feet of the kettle by which 1t is
supported on the stand, represents dolphins
Inverted, with their heads resting on rocks Of
coral, and the spout and handle represent a
snake, the latter describing its body, aud the
spout, which is broader, the head and neck
cooled round water lilies; the lid of the kettle
is in the shape of a sea she'll, surrounded by
an eagle with outstretched wings which forms
handle On one side of the kettle. which is
beautifully figured, there are engraved the
arms OF the corps OF Engineers, and on the
other there IS left blank space in the form
OF a shield, on which the following inscrintion
will be placed:
Presented TO Captain MONTGOMERY q Nei,s II
: Engineers, by The Corporation of Washington,
WIN Le5"ulon oil thanks, approved l2h March,
lc2i ihI MS report on the Washington Aque,luct
Presented $tI June, 1854. by John w. Maurv
MaynT Joseph BOrrOwS, of Board OF Aldermen 4
w Miller, Of Board OF Common Council: committee
Of the Corporation.
The stand on which the kettle rests, repre
SCENTS the masonry work of the Aqueduct, and
has IN front q medallion of WASHINGTON Tho
Nv oil
lamp, Likewise of. silver, placed underneath
the kettle: The whole articles were DESIGNED
by J. G. Bruff. -"
The following are the letters of presentation
and thanks
MAYOR OFFICE, WasIiin ton June O 1854
To Capt. MONTGOMERY C.. MEIGs United states
Enginccrs-Sir: Ii is grateful duty to transmit,
10 you herewith copy OF joint resolution PASSED
By this Corporation on the 10Th of March, 1854 ex
pTrSSve OF lis thanks for your sable report ON the
subject OF introducing water into this eity,r and
ject WAS prosecuted BY yOII.-'
In further. compliance With that resolution, we
have to ask your acceptance of the ACCOMMODATING
piece OF plate which has been devised and executed
this city BY the direction of this Cooperation 10
and gratitude
Permit 10 add our individual assurances If the
hsh PERSONAL regard with which we
Your Obedient servants
JoHa w. MAURY, Mayor,
Jos. BoRRows, Member Of Board of Aldermen.
A. W. MILLER, Member of Board Com. Council.
Committee.
WASHINGTON, June 9th 1854
To TIE Mayor, aldermen and Common Council
GENTLEMEN: desire TO express 10 you the feel
ines OF gratitude and pleasure with which have re-
eeITed, at the hands of your committee your reso
lsoh OF thanks and the beautiful testimonials which
accompanied il.
All end a pleasure in the discharge Of duty. par
tieulaTIy when, as in my own case. that dIty has
u fO tho .
90 many as VIII eoJoy the benefits of the Washing
ton aqueduct.
When In addition to this fad my excrtions meet
wlia snch pubhe appreciation as you have given 10
iAem II Is an encouragement TO further eXertODs To
carry 10 successful completion the work already
happily commenced.
j an, very respectfully, your most obj servant,
NJ. c. MEIGS,
Captain Of Engineers in charge of
Washington Aqueduct and Capitol Extension.
The WELLS Chill DREN-Thesee clever young
yOcalists gave the first OF a series of concerts
at Odd Fellows Hall, last night, before
rather limited audience, which was doubtless
Attributable to the unpleasant nature of the
evening. Tonight, they give a second con-
cert, which We hope Will be well attended. as
they really deserve encouragement We have
had several instances of clever children as ac-
tors, but it is rare to find vocal abilities at so
early an age part Of their success is Justly
who presided the greater part Of the time at
the piano forte. Unfortunately, Miss barley
VINO was advertised to appear, was prevented
from doing So by indsposition Mr.. George
W. uill was substituted in her place, and sung
several pieces, but different from those set down
IN the programme for the lady vocalist
with regard to the children, their vocal
abilities are extraordinary, and as Professor
Hewitt observed, towards the conclusion, they
nave some slight faults, which will be cor.
rected by their future training. and we agree
IN his prediction that a splendid career awaits
them Willie Wells, in addition to his vocal
aoilitles, Is likewise a. good player on the
piano forte, and executed two or three popular
airs, accompanying the performance with his
voice; one of these was % Lilly Dale" which
was much applauded Edith Wells sung a
comic song, Where's my Lover" which was
eneored, and the little vocalist was compli-
mented vii several boquets, as was also
Willie, after a duet executed by him and Mr..
Hewitt The last piece was duet by the two
children, & When Little Farm we Keep
which drew down great applause Mr. Hill
sang several popular airs, and among them
MOrris's beautiful national song of The Flag
OF our Union Forever which was sung with
much effect. .
Tonight, there will be a change in many of
the pieces, the concert commencing with the
Star Spangled Banner" which will be sung
oy Nule W ellis, the TWO Children will like
wise sing together the pretty duet "The Merry
Swiss Girl and the first part will conclude
with Flag of our Union, ~ by Mr. Hill The
second part will consist of a very good seIec-
ten Of pieces, and we can promise all, who in
tend going TO- night, that they will be delighted
and surprised at the vocal abilities of such
Juvenile performers.
Dr. BoRRows on THE MUNICIPAL ELEC-
TIoS.-H caring various comments upon the
speech delivered by DIR. Borrows on declining,
on Monday last, to serve On the joint commit
tee (of the Couneilo) to notify the new Mayor
OF his election, We wrote to him for a sketch
OF 1t, and have received the following reply.
viz ~
WASHINGTON Cry, June II, 1854.
DEAR SIRs: Understanding from your note OF
yesterday that my remarks declining serve on the
committee 10 notify Mr.. Towers of his election have
oeen much commented upon in the CITY, and re-
guessing mt to furnish you with sketch thereof.
withoui having any disposition TO revive any pnr-
ton OF tiat unpleasant controversy perhaps ii NAV
oe As well u state what did say, intend TO say
On tnat occasion, winch was follows 81.
'Mr. Presideat-Under other circu instances this
appointment as member OF committee. TO notify
NJ Towers OF his election 10 the Chief Magi.tracv
OF TINS city would be the most pleasant duty that
nave ever been called upon 10 perform: but al
present II is otherwise The friendly relations which