Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-07-24
DAILY EVENING STAR.
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FUNERAL OF GEN Towsos.-On Saturday
afternoon, according to announcement, the
fanerai Of the veteran General Nathan Tow
son took place In this city, and was attended
oy distinguished Public Officers, citisens and
the military. The .eortegs formed about s.
o CLOCK, presenting N imposing and solemn
appearance. The President Of the United
ssates, members of the Cabinet, Officers of
me Army and Navy, U. S. Marines under
Sergeant Major Trundell, and portion Of
the regiment of the District was in the line
The comr aniss forming, the latter having
bat short notice could not all attend; but
with great sxsrtions on the part Of officers and
men the following succeeded in parading
Washington Light Infantry, Capt Darlington:
Presidents Mounted Guards, Capt Peck; the
Montgomery Guards, Capt. P. Barton Key;
the National Guards, Capt. James A. Tait
the Scott Guards, Junior Company. Capt.
Jamison; accompanied by Major General
walter Jones, under the command of Colonel
Hickey, and Company A, I'd Artillery, from
Fort McHenry, Baltimore, under command Of
Major SedgeBick. The hearse was attended
By eight ordnance men from the Arsenal. fol-
lowell by the pall.bearers, and large n, N ,er
q Carriages and hacks, containing the mo I'm
en- and friends Of the departed hero. The
Board Of Directors Of National Washington
Monument, the distinguished deceased being
one of the original founderers Of the Associa.
ton to build the public memorial to the
Father Of our Country, also, in the line, pay
Ing the last sad tribute to their deceased
member and friend
The full Marine Band made solemn and i'm.
prossive music as the procession meved through
the streets TO Georgetown, where in that
beautiful city OF the dead-Osk Hill Cemetry-
the remains were deposited, the ARTILLERY
firing three rounds over his honored grave.
The scene all along the route WAS one Of deep
impresslyeness, az the cortege slowly passed
along, the bells tolling and the Band PLAYING
Q sacred dirge in unison with the feelings Of
all who beheld or participated in the obse-
ques. -
The Rev. Mr.. Gurley of the Presbyterian
Cnnrch ofhciatsd In the funeral ceremonies,
defiveflng pathetic discourse on the demise
Of ono who was not only q soldier, a patriot,
but also whose browning glory was that he
was . cty5ssian.
IHEff.-The Baltimore Clipper of this morn
Ing contains as original and editorial, our ar
ticle In Saturdays Star announcing the forma-
ton OF treaty between this Government and
huRis. The theft is barefaced and undis-
guised, and affords very fair illustration in
deed, Of the morale of the Clippers eternal
bowling against the religion of its neighbors,
and lts SANDERS upon them, because they do
not choose to cut their creed to suit the taste
Of the Clipper aforesaid. Those who do, by
the BY, must hold that stealing is no offence
for which q man should blush-vide the theft
OF the Clipper to which We allude above We
put this in our police column as being the
proper position for recording larceny
CITES" In DAHGER-Ner A RAILROAD AccI.
DEST.-Al who have travelled on railroad
know the difficulty of getting on the cars when
in tolerable fast speed and sItes' had taste
Of the danger this morning in the esfly train
from Baltimore. At the Junction he got out
to speak to brother, and while so engaged,
the cars started. He ran to the first and Sec
ond steps, but at each entrance persons were
getting on before him, and he was compelled
to make for the third. The polite and atten-
tive conductor, Capt. Collins ran to his aid,
bus ties seized the iron ratings and flung
himself on to the steps of the gangwsy, alarm
ing all who bReld the scene, and creating
some apprehension for his life. His hat had
fallen of in the effort, and was picked up by
Mr.. Collins, who with another gentleman and
sewers al friends and observers rushed through
the next car TO give their assistance to the in
jured man las supposed 1t was moment of
conformation, button they sped, and when ar
irving on the platform found the fortunate
'Ites'-sitttng on tbs steps and calling for
hts hat. A notice met his eye saying, 1t is
dangerous to stand on the platform" but he
thought it was more dangerous to get on,
though sitting on the steps, under the circum-
stances Of his escape, was quite comfortable.
Several persons very kindly congratulated him
on his escape, but among them was beauti-
full young lady, who anxious for his safety en-.
quired with deep interest-'Is the young man
safe ~ That struck "Ites" all through, heart
and giIzard. "Ths young MANI He al
moet Wished lie had his leg broken, at least, go
as to hear the sweet sounds Of sympathy which
would have NO doubt fallen from her cherry
lips Her enquiry, however, was a compen-
sston for all the danger he had run, and his
So Hair breadth escapes in the imminent deadly
BREAKING CHURCH WINDows-Some grace
less scamps have been committing gross out
rage on Grace Church, by breaking over ons
hundred panes Of glass In the windows of the
sacred edifce. II will be seen by advertise
nent thai ct a meeting of the congreg alton,
resolutions were ssed Offering reward Of
twenty-five dollars for the arrest Of the vandsl
offenders. 1t is to be hoped that they may
speedily be caught and punished as they de.
FUNERALS YEsrERDAY.-On Sunday morn.
ing the remains of the amiable and respected
wife Of Justice Dom, Mrs. Mary Ann Dom,
who died on Saturday morning, was followed
to the grave by large number Of weeping rel
atives and friends. In the afternoon solemn
procession Of the many friends Of the Mr.. VIM
Benter, we'll known as keeper for many years
OF popular eating house in this city, attended
his body to its last sad resting place" They
we're sad features of the Sab bath doings, Great
ing quite q sensation in the feelings Of the OBJ
servers Of the mournful ceremonies.
ELEGANT HosPIrALITY.-Ws mentioned on
Saturday, in haste. that P. Barton Key, ESQ.
District Attorney, had given q sumptuous col
lation to the discharged petit jury of the last
term Of the Crimi nal Court The feast took
place at the dwelling of Mr.. Key, on Saturday
morning, and was generous one indeed. MIR.
Key addressed the gentlemen Of the Jury on
the close Of their labors, congratulated them
on the manner in which they performed their
duties, to which d. Radcliff, ESQ, responded
on the part of the guests, making rich speech.
Several members Of the bar were present, fine
speeches made, appropriate sentiments given,
and good songs sung. Among the lattice wei
rich version Of the cold Irish Gentleman
which was given with excellent effect by a
young lawyer. Powers could not have done il
better.
The generosity of the gentlemanly host was
duly acknowledged, and the company sepa-
rated well pleased with the entertainment.
IMPORTANT ARREsr.--George R. Phillips,