The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-09-02
LOG AL NE WIS.

To N. Editor Of he Union
SIR The following resolutions we're passed at the mas
temperance meeting held last night Temperance Hall and
which send to you asking that aid the BY pub
fishing them requested in the third resolution:
Whereas the voters of this city decided by vote of nearly
wothird In 1883 against the issue of license
ing The charter fully authorizes the councils ia the
OF an act 10 prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors be
erage: therefore,
R,oIped That we hold it to be the duty of the present
council many of whom elected with this
who elected the and the wishes large majority
citizens and We most respectfully urge them to the early
passage of an act prohibiting the sale of Intoxicating liquors
as beverage, to take effect after the first Monday in Noyem
Der next.
R'o!rsd Tha! copy of this resolution be forwarded to
Reolved That the publishers of newspapers the city of
OF this meeting one insertion in their respective journals
AUGUST 81. President
THE WHDER BunprSo.-It will be recolected by our
readers that at the late session of Congress passed
thorzing the Secretary of War purchase the building
ron 18th street. opposite the War Department the property
Of W. NJ Wnder esq, provided the did exceed
the of two hundred thousand dollars The government
has been for several paying annual of twenty
one thousand dollars for this building Recently the Sec
rotary Of War selected Captain A. H. Bowman and Cap
tain b. s. Alexander of the engineer corps the United
States and Mr. VIM. Wilson, of this city, experienced
constructor to examine the building and grounds and
port the value Of the Captain Bowman reported
of the corps 20 which he attached and have doubt
that his brother officer Captain Alexander is also capable
and discriminating in the discharge of duty assigned to
him. These three gentlemen, under the authority vested
in them few days ago proceeded to examine the aore
said building, the grounds, and all the appurenances
thereunto belonging. We learn that the examination
most thorough They commenced at the
basement of the house, examined the walls floors, went
into every room, and assembled to the roof, each
member of the commission taking they proceed
ed After they had finished the investigation they met in
which had been assigned to them. Here it pro-
posed by of them that adjournment should take place.
order that each alone might make his calculations and
report the day. which sgreedt Upon rea,sembng
the next day the respective estimates presented and
what very remarkable the difference in the three estimates
for the buildings and grounds did not amount to than
fifteen hundred dollars The amount Of the valuation Of the
entire property about hundred and ninety eigAthou
dollars (siss o00) The three gentlemen united in
report the honorable Secretary Of War; and the subject
before that iunctionary for his enlightened action
STAsLEY's GREAT rAsoRAMA--The public will be pleased
learn that Stanley who has been justly styled the great
American artist in depicting wild forest and Indian
has made arrangements exhibit his grand national pano
the National Theatre Thursday evening The
hbiton will probably continue several evenings We have
heretofore spoken in deserved of the high professional
merits of Mr. Stanley The panorama to be sent to En-
rope where the artist has made contract for its exhibition
but he has kindly and considerably yielded the pressing
requests Of Of citizens exhibit in this city
This work of real merit destined to enhance the fame Of
the distinguished painter and feel hesitation in calling
the attention of friends to it and recommending it to
| their patronage.
CoRoSERs ISauEsTAn inquest was held the remains
of errng member of the human family at the guard
house yesterday morning The of the deceased
certaned to be George Baldwin. He found Capitol
l and died in short time after being conveyed to the
guard house. The jury rendered verdict, death from
| posture and intenperance."
BARSuM's ELErHANIs.-The famous travelling OF
r. 7. Barnum comprising menagerie of living animals,
collections wax-work and curiosties the real General
Tom Thumb, and other wonders animate and anmate Is
to be exhibited in this city Wednesday, the 18th inst.
is announced that the " magnificent cortege" Of the "
ossa establishment viii town, preceded BY the
Hindoo of Juggernaut, drawn by eight elephants
Such must create sensation when it makes its APP
pearance-
KuSKELs rssUrE.The eleventh and final concert
Of this talented troupe ranspred last evening of the
brilliant audiences collected within the walls of the
National Their reception not only in this city but the
entire South has been strongly marked by the of
the refined and discriminating assembages and gen
orally appauded by all classes Of citizens TO become
the theme of among those unacquained with the
material of which the band is composed. Its genemany
and energetic conductor, Geo. kunkel despng the
of charlaany, and relying upon the AID judgment
of his southern audiences selected musicians of unequaed
professional attanment and has reaped his reward in pop
uarity which few may aope to rival To John t. Ford his
energetic and agent little of his be
fairly attributed They appear Thursday Richmond
MoRE cE.-In this melting weather it is gratifying td
know that there viii be deficiency the supply Our
friend Capt H. j. Middleton is dcharging the cargo
the brig Conducc from Boston; and the brig Andoyer
is daily expected with cargo Of two hundred and fifty
! Of the luxury.