Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-11-13

the Exchange Bank OF Selden, Withers d Co.,
in this city. This occasioned q rumor of the
failure of that house or banking establish
ment, which In turn, Of course, superinduced
tremendous run on them during the course
of the day, though, a. We 20 to press, it has
slackened somewhat. As the notes presented
were held in small quantities, We presume that
up to noon not more than fifteen thousand dol
lars were 30 drawn out of their vaults All
that had been presented up to that time were
duly honored, payment being made as called
for on their face.
The partners in this establishment are
Messrs. John Withers, Of Alexandra, Va;
VIM. Selden, G. w. G.. Whiting. and Robert
W. Latham, of this city, and L. P. Bayne,
Esq of Alexandra. The first named, is Ger.
tainly q man of great wealth worth, at least,
$500, 900 in bona fide property. The rest of
tho members of tho firm, are regarded in this
community as men Of means independent of
their capital invested in this bank A mem.
Der of the firm assures rs, that without tho
means Of Mr.. Withers, their property, with
the assets of the House, is at least $500 600
above and beyond any and all liabilities of
the concern.
Under THESE circumstances, and more espe-
cially with the great wealth of Mr.. Withera.
responsible for their obligations, It seems to
us that it can hardly be possible that any note
holder can lose by them.
We hear further that they refuse to redeem
the notes Of the Trans-Alleghsny Bank of Vir-
glnia, which have had some currency here
lately, owing to the fact that they redeemed
them.
2. S-We hear, just before going to press,
that Mr. Selden withdrew from the firm some.
time since, leaving his name, however to be
used BY them as they have used it.
LIBERAL DoNATIoNs.-TheM Managers of tho
Washington City Orphan Asylum gratefully
acknowledge tho receipt of tho following dona-
soran, Commodore Shubrick, Commodore.
Smith, Mr.. Bayard Smith, and Mr.. Ogle Tay.
loe, one thousand dollars; also, from the same
gentlemen, several tons of coal
From the Vestry of Rock Creek Parish lot
Of ground in their Cemetery, to be set apart
as place of interment for tho orphans of
their institution.
From Mrs. Sarah Ann Kibby forty.nine
ACCIDENT TO TIE Rev. JOHN ss1rH-Tb.
lntelligencer of this date has the following
The Kev: John G. Smith, D. D., Pastor of tho
Fourth Presbyterian Church in this city, was
among the passengers in q car which was
thrown down an embankment on tho South
side Railroad. between Petersburg and Lynch
burg, Va, on Thursday last. He was brought
homo on Sa urday last, whore he lies in much
pain from the bruises and Commissions he re-
ceived; but NO are gratifed in being able to
state that no permanent injury is expected to
result from them
HE PRESENT RAIN is . godsend to tho farm
ers within fifty miles around Washington oitv
They have just finished seeding wheat, and it
insures thrifty growing for the balance Of the
season-until freezing weather comes to cheek
vegetation 1t is, by the by, really only the
6rlf n flo mad ofA
vicinity of Washington for psrhap six months.
Up 10 yesterday morning the spring branches
IN this neighborhood continued to be we'll nigh
as remarkably low-defeient in water a for
months and months past but this rain has
given them their ancient appearance It comes
too late, however, to help this seasons crop of
late potatoes and turnips for stock feeding,
ooth OF which must be dug before the begin
ming Of tho last week in this month for certain
safety against the effects of frost.
THH LADIES' BENEVOLENT Soc1ErY.-We
learn from tho annual report of this excellent
Society, that during the past year employ.
mont has been given to 149 persons, (princi.
pally widows and orphan girls) by whom
$4,000 garments and other articles have been
made Comfortable homes have boon provi-
ded to $50 worthy, industrious applicants for
situations as servants through the intellisence
once OF this society. The debt of the society
amounts to about 5000
Amount OF funds received. 704 IS
Amount Of funds discussed. 80. 1,746 IS
Amount paid for wood. ....... 956 60
This Assoeiation commends itself to tho at.
tention Of tho liberal minded citizens of Wash
ington, who, we sincerely trust, will aid tho
benevolent ladies who are doing 30 much to-
ward relieving tho widows and orphans Of our
city.
III FARRows-a troupe of great merit
appear tonight at Odd Fellows' Hall. The
performances to be given are attractive, and
OF such great variety that tho visitors cannot
but separate highly delighted with them. Mr..
Parrow, the hostly manager, il inimitable in
| his delineation Of the Southern darkey-his
platform is wit, humor and satire Mr. Dun
Bowers, the ballad singer, cannot be surpass.
cd, possessing . voice Of unboupded variety
and incalculable power-its compass is inf
mite, extending from the low tremulous netes
| to those of grandeur and power. 1t can dim
pie with smiles the cheek stained with the
| traces OF tears called up by its witchery from
| the deepest fountains of the heart Mr.. Moore.
tho castinet performer, with his unexpected
! combination OF wit, startles us with electric
surprise. Our souls expand beneath tho rich
rays OF humor. he can charm and fascinate
the listening ear, and will oondense into
minutes the pleasure of hours, aud vet make
hours pass away with tho rapidity of minutes.
Mons Hernandez, on the guitar, has reached
tn . perfeotfon of art for music. He possesses
q /, 'xurisnt ereativeness of mind, and his bril-
liant execution brings forth melodious tones
which tfadies enthusiasm. Other members Of
the com osny can afford an entertainment
equally s. asv. .nd s s. s s.ss for
man. and in u the Offices of private friend.
ship, exhibits b Is character in all it, charms,
possessing strange dignity Of manner and Of
mien-a calm serl BUSINESS which attracts the
confidence and secu. -es the favor of all who
know him. In a word, Parrow's troupe is
really deserving Of tho most liberal patron age
shat can be bestowed upon them. We hearth
ly wish them all the SUCCESS their genius
merits.
THB TUsCARoRA TRIBE OF Red HEN.-Mer.
sury says, in the Sun of this morning.
''Tuscsrors Tribe I. r. N. intend to pre-.
sent to the Warrington National Monument
Association beautiful block Of marble on the
7th December next. This stone will be four
feet long by two feet wide, with tho following
inscription, viz: Presented by Tuscarors