Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-04-21
DAILY EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.


and improvements, the workmen being busiIy
engaged therein, as it is the intention of the
proprletorS TO render it second to none in
Washington Two of the main improvements
are the new arrangements for lighting and
heating, for which purposes new gas fixtures
have been placed all over the building, and a
regular system Of heating by furnaces and
pipes introduced. This latter is a novelty in
the building, there having hitherto been
nothing of the kind Several alterations have
also been made in the interior of the Hotel.
The ONCE, which was formerly opposite to the
entrance has been removed to the other end
which will be found more convenient as by
this arrangement it allows of communica-
ton with the private entrance, so that those
living in the Hotel can speak to the clerk.
without the necessity of going through the
public room This latter has also been en-
1arged, about $50 square feet moro having
been added in depth and width. The bar
room will remain in the same place but will
be rehtted and made more convenient On
the floors above, like alterations and improve
ments are being made, the ladies' room will
be fresh papered, and the ceiling painted in
fresco, and has been provided, in addition to
the heating apparatus, with a modern omen
crate and new mantle piece of richly vari-
gated marble. In the small room adjoining.
which was formerly without any fire place at
all alterations have been made that it should
be similarly furnished In these changes. the
propr1etors are following out the modern plan,
which appears to be in favor of substituting
open CRATES, for the close stove, and which,
with the use OF furnaces and pipes. is amply
sufhclent for heating purposes, as well as being
more cheerful, from seeing the blaze of the
open fire. The dining room will likewise be
materially altered, and much for the better.
The walls and ceiling will be painted in fresco.
IN the remainder of the building like improve
ments Will be effected, and when all is COM
pIete, the hotel will afford accommodation for
ITO guests The whole of the interior has
been fresh painted throughout, of a white
color, which is far more agreeable to the eve.
than the former dingy red color that prevailed
FROM us central position. and the energy dis
piayet by Its new proprietors, We feel quite
convinced that the Kirkwood House, late
Frenchs hotel, will command full share of
the public patronage.
REGULAR COMMUNICATION WITH LIBERIA
The friends of the above object are requested
to remember the adjourned meeting at the
Presbyterian Church, Al street, this evening
The Hon. Mr.. Schenck. Rev Stuart Robinson.
and other distinguished speakers will address
the meeting 1t Is designed to promote what
is rationable and feasible, in connection with
the future destinies of the infant Republic of
iberia, and of the colored race-to carry out
as fast rs an all wise Providence shall omen the
way, the great idea Of our most ilIustrious
fathers and statesmen in the earlier, as ell as
later times OF African colonization, looking
forward, ultimately, 10 the civilization an
Contamination of the entire continent. The
friends of this movement are sanQaine that
when the proposed project shall be fairly un-
derstood by the American people, they will not
only approve, but give substantial evidence of
their best wishes for its success. 1t is to be
hoped that the President and his Cabinet as
well as members of Congress, and all others
VINO can feel the philanthropic promethean
spark, will come together and so give an i'm
pulse to the work.
LITTLE CRow.-This celebrated Sioux Chief
Is still in our city, AT Mr. James Makers. We
observed, yesterday afternoon the Indian
brave, very comfortably taking his - siesta''
outside the house, on bench, wrapped up in
his blanket If We could loan a few thousand
of such 10 the British or Russian Governments
during the Eastern war, on the same principle,
as the Elector of HeSse, in Germany, used to
let out his Hessian subjects to Great Britain,
during the wars of the latter power a, SO much
per head. it would be good speculation for
Doth parties. The Indian warriors would have
lighting enough to their hearts content; the
bellIgerent powers would have additional
soldiers, at cheap rate, and Uncle Sam would
get mi OF good many neither citizens nor
subjects, nor foes nor aliens" whom
he is very much troubled what to do with.
Little Crow, we will be bound, would make
brave and perhaps skiful general.
HE JENNINGS EsTATE.-It is said that the
Corbins, of Va, have no claim to the above
inheritance. A correspondent of the InteIIi-
geHcsr, who claims to be connected with the
tamil y, gives the following genealogical &C
count:
The Corbins. of Virginia. are descended
from Robert Corbion or GORDON, of England
Henry Corbin emigrated to Virginia, and set
tied IN the county Of Middlesex, where he
died, as supposed, in 1875. The descendants
now living, are James Park Corbin, Esq, of
MOies Richard Corbin, - Neck near Fred
erleksburg, Virginia; Thomas Corbin, of Lanes
vile; and Francis Corbin, of the Reeds, in
Caroline county, Va
A BowwOw.-A correspondent compl aims
Of the dog nuisance and says:
Last night again were the inhabitants of
street, residing near 9th, disturbed from
dark till sunrise by an assemblage of some
three dozen dogs, who kept up an incessant
barking and bowling, as if in Congress assem-
bled, most vexatiously to the annoyance of
those who, after a hard days toll, sought but
IN vain, Natures sweet restorer; for to sleep, |
--AiN1s sum bCVio4u, Uidu possessing, In |
the slightest degree, the faculty of hearing
could
The same correspondent complains very bit |
terly Of the annoyance 10 which he and the |
neighborhood are placed, and intends here
after to be prepared with powder and shot; so
We would advise all noisy dogs to keep a good
look out and to be quiet, Or to be ready for
the consequences.
Observation-Disclosures new society called
the Say-Nothings has sprung up in our midst,
but we do not know for certain whether they
are branch of the Know Nothings" Their
watch word is 50 can't say but We are not
sure whether it will pass the neophyte into the
halls of assembly. Some such society met
last night at Temperance Hall, in E street the |
answer Of the door keeper to enquiries as to |
the nature of the meeting, being II can't |
say" As admission was refused, we can give |
no account of their proceedings, but as we
backed cut, we heard some singing going on,
which, We should imagine, was the overture
70 the evening proceedings, but we can't
say"
SToP AT HoME-The Virginia Sentinel of
Yesterday, gives the following among its police
report:
On Tuesday, mulatto negress of Wash
'ington city, thought it would be a good time
Tor her to slip down to FishtOwn and spend
the day as some other folks do; but those hard |