Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-31
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

den and Amboy railroad was equally as terri.
bic as at first reported by telegraph; the ac-
counts by mail not in the least cxtenuating
the dreadful results.
Mr.. Dennis O'Kane, from Georgetown Col.
lege, d. c., had his thigh fractured, and was
dreadfully bruised about the body. His head
and face were, ii is represented, swollen in a
frightful manner; but notwithstanding all
this, the unfortunate man did not lose his
usual flow of good spirits. When he was
called upon he said i: a thank God I am not
worse-please cover up my feet, as the flies
annoy me much, and go attend to those who
are more in want of your assistance"
We stated yesterday that Com. Smith, the
chief Of the Bureau Of Docks and Yards (Uni-
ted States Navy was rather badly injured :;
that Mrs Smith was likewise injured, and her
colored servant woman, Catharine Brown,
killed. Also, that DR.. Whelan, the chief of
the navy bureau of Medicine and Surgery. re.
ceived a lacerated wound of the thigh But
the most melancholy (District) part of the nar-
rative is to be repeated DR.. Boyce died shortly
after he was extrieated from the ruins; his in
juries being of afrightful character His daugh-
ter Emma, q charming young lady of twenty
two. died shortly after her leg was amputated.
Mr.. Harry Rush of Georgetown, is, too, among
the dead. We hear that little hope of the re.
covery of Mrs Boyce can be entertained.
The two younger children of Capt. Boyce
escaped comparatively uninjured. DR.. Wheel.
m, though greatly confused and bruised, and
slfering from severe laceration of the thigh,
assisted in the operations being performed on
bis fellow sufferers more hurt than himself.
SYSTEMATIC PLAN OF RELrEF.-At a meet.
ing Of the Merchants Exchange, held at their
rooms last night, the following named gentle.
men were appointed to solicit subscriptions in
behalf OF the Norfolk and Portsmouth suffer
.ers
First ward-J. L. Ryder, William T. Dove
George Riggs, j.: Wilson, and J. B. Dodson.
Second Ward-Wm. f. Bayly, B. w. Reed
Thomas j. Fisher, Samuel Lewis, and o. Gan
tier. Third Wards P. Franklin, p !
Steer, Richard j. Ryon, Calf & Bro. and Jno,
E. Ellis. Fourth Ward-Samuel Bacon M
ID. Stevens, II. Z. Loudon, Duvall 4 Bro,
BENJAMIN Beall, and Geo. and Thos Parker
Fifth Ward-John Purdy, w. III. Upperman
Thomas Young, Samuel Hamilton. and VIM
y. Todd. Sixth Ward-Wm. Wall, Tucker 4
Co, Robert CoombS, B. +. Morsell, and Philin
Otterback, Sr. Seventh Ward-Richard Wal.
ZACH, ID. B. Clark, r. B. Clark, A. Harvey 4
Co., and John III. Simms
An Elk HUM YESTERDAY morning. nj
about a. IN the hounds of Mr.. Talbert, re-
siding ON the Eastern Branch, near this CITY.
snufed the scent OF one of the beautiful elks
near bladensbuTg, that had got away i'm some
manner. The chase then began, and the
animal was hunted some thirty miles over the
country by the dogs, awaking all sIeepers
within mile of the route of the chase. and
inducing sportsmen to join in it in considerable
numbers. Their impression was that his elk.
ship was wonderfully fine buck that had es.
capped from the grounds of some unknown
gentleman. In the course of the morning the
animal was brought at bay by the dogs, after
having crossed over SWAMI the eastern branch
OF the Potomac, from the Prince George :
county, Nd, side, and was shot, we regret 10
write, by the four or five hunters who were in
az the death. A hind-quaIter weighed, when
dressed, 81 pounds A pretty animal that
as large as a fair sized horse-to be hunted bv
grown up men, for a buck, because it was
graced with horns.
RBLIBF.-We learn that Trinity Church
protestant Episcopal) of this CITY. has con
tributed SIl5 for the relief of the Norfolk and
Portsmouth yellow fever sufferers
The employees of the Pension Office have
contributed Sol 90 and deposited the same
with Chubb Brothers for transmission.
We are glad to learn that the committees
appointed last night by the Merchants FIX
change for collecting funds for the Norfolk
and Portsmouth sufferers, have Commenced
their benevolent work, and are meeting with
good success. -
LONG WALK AFTER SHORT RIpE.-A youno
gentleman, who resides short distance in the
country, being DESTROYS of seeing the petS,rm.
ances at the circus, ordered bis horse to be
nitcned 10 wagon, and in Company with a
young lady came to the city. After the " last
act, ne went to look for his vehicle, but il
was among the missing. The pair started for
nome, after deciding that it would be folly 10
wait for the wagon" Four miles is a short
dfi'e' but long walk in desolate country.
FAST DRISkISG.-ln conversation last
night, a gentleman stated that person named
mad been In the habit of drinking prodgious
quantities of brandy day after day during SIX
months; and he had seen him drink "twepty
glasses before breakfast" We thought tn;s
went little ahead of the lager beer man. for
the beer Ian died, and the performer of tbi,
astonishing feat is still alive.
COLUMBIA HOSE CONPANY.-At a meeting of
the Columbia Hose Company, No. 2. held on
tne zoo Oh august, the following officers were
eiected President, Z. McDermott; Vice Presi-
gent, (Wno also acts as captain of the hose II
Z. Purdy Secretary, L. Lasselle Treasurer,
John Pardy, ST.; First Assistant, Chas. Rob.
inson' second Assistant, Thomas Dowell
IHE CAMPBELL MISsTRRLs, after completing
successful series of concerts and comic per.
formances in Washington, are going to amuse
our neighbors of Alexandria, Va this and to-
morrow evening We bespeak for them the
patronage OF that public, confident that their
efforts to please wiz be, in high degree, sue
cessful. -
The BOONE CLUB gave their second grand
soiree at the Spring Gardens yesterday even
ing To the music Of ScOtt's brass and string
oand the large and happy company amused
themselves with dancing Refreshments and
supper were furnished by an experienced ca.
terer, and mirth ruled the hour
jog PENrLASD's TROUPE opened for exhibit
Gon IN centre Market square last night, and
their extensive pavilion was full of delighted
visitors The performances were excellent and
much applauded. They will continue their
performances to-day and tomorrow, perform.
ing in the afternoon and night.