Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-07-03
DAILY EVENING STAR.
Local INTELLIGENCE,


STATE OF rHE THERxoxErER.-The the,
mometsr, IN our counting room, at IL o'eloc
to-day, stood at IS degrees above sero. -
FIREwoRxs OF ras FouRrH.-Ws und.,
stand that the President has, this moruinr
directed display of fireworks, on the 4th IL
slant, from National Monument point. diroc
ly in the rear Of Presidents House. The lin
TIED time given for preparation will not clio,
a. elaborate display as has been seen on som
FORMER occasions; bat the exhibition will, "
douot not, be pleasing and satisfactory Tb
grounds In the rear Of the Presidents Hous
VIII, We suppose, be open. --.- s-.u
TIE GLORIOUS FOURTH To morrow's davr
nshers In the Sepsnty-esehA anniversary o.
the declaration of an idea that has awakened
the world to thoughts and deeds Of Liberty
The day IL one Of highest pride to the Ameri-
can citizen. whose soul is aroused to considera
tons Of its importance, and who loves the
Of that day prodsced. Where has its influence
not spread II sends its ensign to all coan
tries, and is respected and honored every
where. The last triumph was in breaking
the close locked seals of Japan, and OPENING
the ports of that hidden country to American
commerce and-Freedom Yes, Fr.edom-
for wherever the flag of our Union foas, il
Sa4IicS WIN IL tAS pic OF r reeQOm
In Washington, the day is to be observed by
some OF the military-why not by all, we can.
not divins-and several excursion parties. as
may be seen per advertisement, intend doing
all honors 70 the great OCCASION.
On Saturday We noticed the companies and
the excusiOnsts who have made ample ar.
rangements for grand series OF jubiiees
But we much regret that there is not a regular
CITY celebration-such as the people had OF
IL oil he rla IL
the pla FORM listened TO words of patriotic
eloduence and there were "none to make
them afraid" Such is still the influence of
Independence day, and We have only to hope
that all who celebrate it may enjoy themselves
10 their hearts content.
The citizens of Washington, Georgetown and
Alexandra, 10 common with the people of the
Union, viii pay due honors to the glorious an
niversary.
WHAT SAILOR WILL Do-While in BsIti-
more few days ago, we had occasion to visit
Fell's Point, the part of tina; city where men
go down to the sea in ships" TIE whole
place, and the minds Of young and old are
redolent of sailordom, the women all being
the lasses that love the sailor, and the men 90
many water-bred creatures. This feeling is
infused into the boys, and We had an oppor. u
nifty Of observing 1t in a rather curious way.
In passing, we saw two yong sea dogs fighting
and separated them, not without some diff.
Guilty, for they cursed each others /" timbers''
in round " sailor talk" Each stood off. sect NO
that they could not fist it out, and fought
with hard words. After exhausting the yo-
eabulary OF abuse about each other, they
turned to reflections on the character Of ia
theirs, brothers, &c, in which the little boy
We think, got the advantage
Big Boy-l saw man hugging your sister
Little B0y-What of thai; she's going To
marry him Bah,
Big B0y-Yes, and saw a sailor kissing
your p.fksr.
kttis Boy-Thnt's nothing; sailor will kiss
any boys mother.
This was a sockdollo,er; the big boy rolled
Of; the little boy crowed and the crowd laugh
ed at the idea of the boy in regard to what Il
sailor will do-Etss any boys mother.
The WASHINGTON MOSUaENr.-EditOrs of
the Star: | have suggested to several of the
clerks tina. We evince our yeneration for the
Father of his Country by contributing, on the
4th Of July, our compensation for that day.
towards the completion of the monument in
course of erection to his memory and each one
heartily consents to the proposition. if the
clerks generally will unite in it. Will you
suggest me plan by which the proposition
may be laid before them? The sum would be
handsome if this arrangement can be Effected
July 3, 1854. ACLERK.
We give the scheme the benefit of an inser-
non IN our wiiely-rea local columns that
those interested may set their wits 10 work to
devise proper plan to carry cut its object.
IHE BEEF MosoPoLY.-The Star expressed
some views last week in regard 10 the monopoly
Of spectators in beef To our own ,tions we
have the endorsement of the Philadelphia
butchers who have entered into an agreement
not TO purchase beet cattle at the high rates
which have been demanded In notice by
them they say We are induced to enter
intasthese arrangements because tre knoy
mat there l. Mt such a scarcity of cattle in the
4 country as to justify any such prices. and they
are only sustained by spectators buying them
up and pu ting them out Of market" They
also recommend the people to refuse to buy
beef at all until prices are lower, and EXPRESS
toe hope Of finally breaking up the schemes Of
best spectators. -
Hor STUFF IN DEMAND The report having
been widely circulated that there have been
several cases Of cholera in Washington, every
youngsier appears to be filing q bottle with
zone preventive, from gin and Jamestown
"old eugniac." The effect of the proven
yves upon different patients was quite evident
yesterday-many being scarcely able TO walk
upon the pdvements without running against
louses or stepping into the gutters Persons
:aould be car, full how they physic themselves
loo much of the preventive may result as
!atAlly as the disease.
SABBATH BREAKING Yes erday there were
nqner Us gangs of blacks and boys in val ious
PARIS Of the city engaged in posting up their
pennies in the old fashioned games Of I" cent
ante and tossing pennies. An effort is about
% be made To break up this practice and if
he citizens living near the gaming grounds
vii add a little assistance 10 their complaints
he plan may succeed.
NOISE AND CoyFUsiOS.-0n Saturday night,
citizens Of almost every por- ion of the city
we're disturbed by the yells and cries of drunk
60 men and boys At thus time the heat of
me weather is sufficient TO Cypress US !; but
when tpmult and riot are added, there can be
little sleep tor the weary.
SECOND WARD FISHING CLuB-Tbis bodv
Of gallant young men have started on a fish
ing excursion, leaving Washington with flying
colOrs, cycling maidens charming music. and
whole souls to celebrate the Fourth. plea
SAINT time awaits them, no doubt, and a bappv
return Is the wish Of many friends.
SUGGESTION. We would suggest tn the
Police Magistrates that il would be proper for
them to remain in their Offices on the 4th. We
Know OF but one or two Magistrates who have
done this heretofore, although the officers are
obliged 10 be on duty the entire day. 1t is
aa'd tor the prisoner and the officer, that an
Arrest should be made, and no magistrate to
h.