Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-07-26

ABOUT RArs-Sonething singular "A cor.
respondent noticing sn article about rats in
recent number Of The Star, tells q story in re-
He says: - = -. 7
The fact was related to me BY physician Of
extensive practice in Baltimore, but who il now
no more. In corner Of his cellar there stood.
cork upward, number of bottles of sweet Oil
1t was the custom to keep one of them loosely
ooIked, that the cruet might be file from L
daily. But the removal of the loose cork, and
the abstraction OF the oil, for some time puz-
zied the servant IN charge, especially as there
were no indications of the bottles hav;no Near
removed The servant however. knowing the
predatory character Of the rats upon the prem
ises, suspected them. and resolved to ascertain,
II possible, their nnoans ope,andi He ac-
coroingly excluded the strong glare of light
from the cellar, and fixed himself in an easy
position, distant from but in full view Of his
congregation of Oil bottles. But he had not 10
wait long. A little band Of marauding "a Q
came forth, and at er has reconnaissance,
gathered around the oleaginous treasure. The
cork was soon removed by few lateral jerks
a. the top The fle-liks tail of . long bearded
rat was thrust into the depths of the bot le,
aud as promptly drawn forth, and quietly held
until licked down by the hungry throns
about him, whom the same or another rat
repeated the operation. When the rats had
dispersed, the astonished servant came forth
and inspected the bottle. which he found al.
most as free Fl ON oil within as without He
afterwai dig placed bricks over the corks of his
bottles, and lost no moro oil. OLIVE.
Law IN REGARD TO SLAVES IA Virginian''
makes sone important suggestions to steam
boat owners, masters of vessels, and the carry.
Ing public generally. He says:
AS il may be found more easy, by due at.
tention. to avoid, than to get out of difficult
ty, desire, through your columns, to invite
the attention of comma nders Of vessels general
iy, but more particularly Of the steamboats,.
plying between Alexandra and Washi ngtou,
10 the following provisions of our law:
ANY master OF vessel having slave on
board, and going with him beyond the limits
OF any county,, without the consent of the
owner. shall be considered ss carrying off such
slave, with intent to deffaud, or deprive the
owner of such slave; and shall be confined in
the Penitentary, therefor, not less than two
or more than ten years-and shall, moreover,
IN lien OF images. forfeit to the owner d,uble
the value of the slave, and pay him all rea.
sonable expenses incurred by him in regain
ing or a.temDf ing to regain such slaves
Again: "1f the master or skipper of any
vessel, knoUtngty receive on board any run
away slave, and per NIT him to remain on board
without p: oper effort to apprehend him, be
shall be confined in the penitentiary not less
IMAM two, nor more than five years, and if
such slave be on board such vessel after leay.
ing port, the master or skipper shall be pre-.
sumed to have knowingly received him.
This is stringent law, and perhaps not
known BY those who might suffer tho severe
penalties it provides in regard to slaves. and
therefore we publish it, to the end that it NAV
put masters OF vessels, DC, on their guard.
AWNINGS FOR HoRsss.-These projections
for horses are something new, and vet have
an appearance of humanity to the noblest of
animals. If beneficial, they should generally
DO adopted On the subject, the Baltimore
Patriot says:
eve noticed on Saturday afternoon on Balti
more street. a horse, attached to draw, to be
covered with neat and light awning. which
we thought not only an original, but an excel
lent and humane ides. Why not let them he
generally adopted? 1t ia time that the bealtl,
and comfort Of these poor animals should be
more generally regarded. Awnings, circular
or square, upon 3 light frame, attached to the
tongues or arms of vehicles, SO a. to permit q
free circulation Of air, and at the same time
completely screen the animals from the sun
might have saved many valuable horse that
has been sacrificed by unnecessary exposure
10 the sun Horses (but for their temperance
are as liable to be "sun struck a. men. while
at the came time they do not perspire 40 readi.
~. 1t is hoped, therefore that self interest
II not humanity may induce those Who are
served by these faithful creatures during the
hot months, to make this slight effort in their
behalf: "a nssrcif ~i man IS nsercifui to his
BEAST"
GREASY FIGHr.-Y esterday, Ann Boyle
was arrested on the oath of J. McGarrity. who
charged her with an assault and battery. She
was taken before Justice Dom. who discharged
Ann after hearing the evidence, and retained
the accuser. 1t appeared that the fight &C.
CURED about their domestic fairs, and the
| weapon used by Ann was a ham of bacon
with which she beat MCCARTHY over the head
and face. The evidence caused copsiderab,e
laughter IN tho police Office, though McGarritv
sand he cav no fun in it. He was held to bail
for court.
WEST MARkEr.-The dealers h orSdiise at
the West Market complain, and Justly. of the
treatment they receive at the hands Of the
city After paying for stalls, they are driven
70 TIE streets, and are furnished q It'll the moor
est accommodations, rendering great incanve
nlences both to the public and the bi,ckste,s
and other market people Will not tho Com
mlssioners and Clerk of the Market remedy
the evil?
LOST CHILDRES.-1n the past three days ".
noticed seekers for no les than seven small
children who had gene estray. Last niebt
three were lost; and this morning va notice
one little fellow who had been picked nm bv
the guards, and was at the guard house wait.
ing 10 be sent homo. Many of the little fell.
lows sleep under dry goods boxes or in the
market hOuses. -
WHO WANTS THEIR For TUNE ToLp7-TI
celebrated Madame Clinton has arrived in
Washington, and offers her aid to ladies' and
gentlemen In the various mysteries of fortune
telling. With her
Future events cast their shadows before.n
60 to her and learn your futurity, if you are
curious in the matter.
ACCIDENT TO TIE CAUSE.-THE cars due he,.
at O'Clock this morning, were detained abou,
quarter OF mile from the DEPOT bv the
breaking of box attached to the runnin.
gear OF car. The accident threw the ms
ar on the track, and the train was detail ned
ABOUT twenty minutes in consequence. No
person was Injured.
Pic NIC.-The German SeapQerbund.
musical association, makes q pleasure trim to
Arhogton Spring oh Friday next We learn
that complete Arrangements have been M ,de
10 secure to the company most perfect enjoy-
ment Good music. vocal and instrumental
Will assist to make the moments pass swiftly
and pleasantly. We predict for the Society a
large company and merry time