Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-07-01

H" the veteran MlsSOuIldn, creating ID -
.; but such, on enquiry, we fGd
10 fact, although the Colonel no aot
tefhe use of it when be wishes to axe
dome with his indignant eloqrce
tam has been erected, and cered
tHlin, for the purpose ofconcealrIroml
maze a young artist named Aeo l.
YTSwhile making drawing of thec.ur
Vrlde EmbarkatiOn of the Pilgri from
Delft-Haven.n He came from LondorG pres s.
gravsi DO one of the best engravers ir' mn
Il is to be about 80 inches high, by y "latn
and is expected to be superior line craving.
This is a high compliment to hemenean
artist who painted the original.
EXCURSIONS ON THE FOURTH. -ur aVel-
Using columns present various afact'1s IL
a. the eIcurson way for the celebrapn q Iuss-
inSton ,nThe splendid steamers GorgS ASH
onoortunt; Ihos COllyer, offer seri!1JIr l lica
Hdns. D. e Ss se,thsiS eight triplto Mnl,e
i no.se FaviliOn, Mount Vernon. - FL ssh
lngton, and will be accompanied by Pf4feesor
Prospects, excellent band who have made ex-
traordinary preparations for the occasion The
George W ashington also makes an Independent
trip to Mount Vernon. Every exertiOn will be
made by the Directors and Captains job Cor
son and Samuel Gedney, to render these ex.
cursions agreeable.
The trip of the 0sceola, Capt. James Nit.
starting at o'clock, p. N, on Monday, with
music and banners" affords splendid op-
Yortunity to enjoy a delightful excursion.
They return on Tuesday evening, thus making
the most of time for the accommoda alton of the
excursionists
The Powhatan takes down the river the
Mount Zion Colorsd Sabbath School, with their
friends, and will pass most of the day in an
appropriate manner at Aqua Creek
SOMETHING NovEL.-We understand that
the citizens Of Washington will be shortly
gratiied at having the opportunity of hearing
the wonderful performances of Prof Lovatt.
The celeor ated performer npon the Campanalo.
gan, or Musical Bells. But the greatest at
traction will be the Rock HarmOnican," of
which Prof l.. was the original inventor. and
In the performance of which beautiful instru.
ment he Is inimitable. The IS Rock Harmoni-
can" consists of forty blocks of stone, ,,etgh-
ting nearly three hundred hounds. taken in
Its primitive state from the quarry; tuned and
iaid upon frame, and producing the most
oeautitui harmony, equal in precision and far
superior IN tone to the finest piano. The best
musical professors have expressed their most
enthusiastic appreciation of the admirable ex-
ecution of Professor Lovatt upon this beauti
full instrument, as we'll as upon the Musical
Bells.
NEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The Rev
John Z. Smith has purchased of Messrs. Silas
d Hill! and J. b. Varnum, Jr., their valuable
iot on II street near 10Th, in the First Ward,
Tor the Western Presbyterian 0Aurch. These
gentlemen make to the church the liberal
donation Of six hundred dollars The congre-
gahon Is worshIpping at present in their house
corner OF and I'D streets under the pastor-
age OF the Rev. 7. n. Haskell. Immediate
measures will be taken to erect a chaste and
eommodious church building on the lot just OBJ
tanned, which will be an accommodation to
members Of the West End as well as an orns.
ment to that section of the city.
PAVING OF PENNSYLVANIA AyESUE-The
continuance Of the paving of the great thorough
rare OF Washington Is going on briskIy. and
We learn that under the efficient control of B,
%. French, Esq, commissioner, the work will
oe completed IN less than a month tits now
paved half way up to 18th street, and wonId
have been finished to the turning off point ~
the Georgetown bridge now, but for the fact
that much of the paving done under former
management had to be taken up and relo;d =
Should a bridge be thrown across the Craak
as contemplated, at the direct termination 81
the street, so as to enter Georgetown on a
suaignt line, great Improvement will be
made, still, however, retaining the old route
into Bridge street. Mr.. Gregory Ennis ia an
perintending the paving with active attention
10 the duties.
WHOLESALE AND INT EREsrTsG SEREs,npS
Prof. Prosperi had his grand band out last
evening on an extraordinary seren3diny ex.
cursion. They first serenaded Major Crawlev
at Browns Hotel, then Capt Smith, on the
Island; followed by similar compliments in
succession to Gen: Jones, Lieut.. Flint, Adit.
Middleton, Capt Tate, Mai. Keywortb, VIM
II. Hope, Esq, Capt Schwartzman, Capt L
Towers, Capt Peck, Capt. Key, Major Bacon,
Capt. Darlington, and Capt TAFT ali of whom
handsomely entertained the serenaders The
band was dressed in fatigue uniform, and made
a fine appearance.
MARKET IHIEVEs.-This morning, Mrs. R
l. Queen was robbed by some thief in the Cen.
Ire Market of purse containing $25, in five
dollar bills, a $40 gold piece, two 81 gold
pieces and some silver change. The purse was
Of close net work, secured by two rings, and
can be easily detected by the police. If found
gwen Another lady was robbed of her pocket
book containing five dollars Catch the
roguss, and clear the market of them We gen
tlenen of the police.
POISONING HoRsEs-The fine trotter, Whale
bone, Mr. DOugherty's well known racing grey,
aied day or two since from the effect of the
poison given to him with the rest of the horses
a. the Washington Monument works some two
animal his stomach was examined by Dr. Greg
son, the veterinary surgeon, who expressed
ninself perfectly satisfied that the horse had
been poisoned. We trust that successful
measures will be taken to bring the perpetra- |
tor or perpetr ators of this deed to Justice.
UNION ISFANTRY.-This juvenile corps. com. |
posed mostly of the pages Of Congress, is to
parade on Monday afternoon, and are expected
70 turn out in their strength. These youths
are remarkably well drilled in their duties
and are expected to make fine appearance.
CONCERT FOR The MONUMESr.-We learn
that Esputa's Band contemplate giving grand
concert at an early day, for the benefit of the
Warrington Monument. Our patriotic citisens
and strangers will encourage this National tri-
oute TO the Father Of his Country, most as
sorediy-especially whom the Offering can be
30 sgreeably reciprosated.
FRIGHTFUL RUsAwAY.-A fri2htsned horSe
with more alarmed rider, came down Penn.
sylyania avenue yesterday at furious rate:
turned on at 9Th street, when the animal was
relieved Of his load by nearly precipitating
the rider into the Canal No injury.
APERsoNs WANTING to rent q good store or
telling on 9TH street, are referred 10 our
s%ertidng columns.