Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-07-21
STAR.


Court for riot and sentenced to imprisonment
in iail for terms ranging from six to eight
weeks. have been pardOned out by the Presi-
dent of the United States, on the petition of
citizens, who made the application on account
Of the tender age of the prisoner, and the
further apprehended danger 10 their morals
by an association with the adult inmates of
that institution.
Col. Charles Lee Jones drew up the petition
and interested himself in obtaining signatures,
and it was presented 10 the Executive by
Major Joseph A. Berrct, into whose hands the
pardon was placed.
A Cure FOR THE HEADAcHE.-A correspon-
dent has kindly furnished US with the follow
receipt for the headache:
The present extreme heat of the summer
has caused considerable debility in the ner-
vous system, especially with the female sex,
,ausipg that most painful disease, ''head-
zehs" For its immediate relief, take a piece
Of red blOtting paper, (such as is used in the
public Departmental fold four or five folds, in
size sufficient to cover the whole of the part
effected, dip ii in basin Of ice water. and ap-
ply it, pressed close to the head. As il YER,
readily absorbs water, it also evaporates ac-
and with the hand repeat the cold
water-the paper remaining-every five min
nutes, and 50 on till the pain ceases, which will
be at the faTtheSt time, half an hour The
great power of the paper is, that in the evapo-
ration Of the water, il absorbs the heat from
the head, which results in quick relief Depend
upon il, this is no hoax.
The FUNERAL OF MAJOR NICHOLSON took
place yesterday afternoon from his late resi-
dence on Capitol Hill. The religious services
were performed by Rev. Smith Pyne. His re-
f.I l.
number of friends and acquaintance, both in
private and public carriages; there were also
in the eortege officers Of the army and navy,
and full company Of marines under the com
mand Of Capt. TansiIl. His horse was led in
the procession, bearing the military equip
ments, while the uniform of the deceased was
spread over the coffin The Marine Band was
present in full force, and perform ed an i'm
pressive and magnificent dead march, CON-
posed expressly for the occasion by the highly
talented leader of the band, Professor F. Scala =
LIVING ON THE RIVERA great many of
Our young mechanics, who find il almost i'm
possible to work during the hot season, make
up small parties, who hire boats and go to
shady spots on the river to enjoy themselves.
Catfish feasts appear to be their favori; meals
1t Is fun for them to strip off their shoes and
Stockings. and wade to the fats at low tide.
and by feeling among the tall grass to find the
large black-backed fish, fresh and pure, in
numbers sufficient for their sustenance. Care
lessness frequently sickens these novel fisher
men, and they are forced to return to the city
before they wished to leave their pleasant
company. To spend the days agreeably is
very easy, if a little attention is paid 10 the
old rules Of Izaak Walton's club, Keep in
the shade; hide the bottle where you never
"a fpH anil don't fr--t to L..
you want"
Pic NIC.-The Sabbath School Of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church South had pic mic
yesterday, at Arlington. that delightful place
Of summer resort. They were joined by the
pupils of a kindred institution, of Alexandria,
Virginia A very pleasant time was passed
by all who were present on the occasion. The
hOspitable proprietor, G.. W. p. Gusts ESQ,
not only mingled with the gay assembly, but
made them little speech, the sentiments of
which were peculiarly gratifying
The only regret is that the party were not
enabled TO return until near midni sht, having
been obliged t. wait for the foodtide before
they could cross the river.
EXCURSIONS ON MVyDAY-We respectfully
call attention To- the advertisement of the
Western Hose Company, of this city, and
that of ''Our Club, of Georgetown, who con
template, on Monday, going down the Po-
tomae, on excursions; species of pleasuring
quite popular during this season. Such ar
fangemeItS have been made a. will insure
satisfaction. Considering the hot weather,
and the easy means of escape for some hours
from its oppressive influence, we can scarcely
doubt that our friends of both parties will car
~ down the river with thcm large numbers of
txeuTsiUnists
This MORNING, at the Centre market. many
ladies were complaining of the conduct of
boys who were amusing themselves by throw
ing various articles into their market baskets
Including a live crab, which act appeared
particularly to amuse the crowd of youngster
who were standing about, So blocking up the
gangway that many had to wait a long time
before they could get through To make their
purchases The ladies thought that little
attention should be paid To the gangway by
the proper officers, and those mischievOus boys
who have no business there, driven from their
hunging places.
The CONCERT, by the Marine Band, this af.
teTnoon, should the weather prove favorable,
VIII be more than ordinarily attractive We
have obtained the following, as the programme
OF performance The Marseilles Hymn Over
ture La Dame Blanche Rondo Quicksteps
SlOo.VOO Polka; On the banks OF Guadalaui-
yer Polish National air Medley Quickstep
nifty Dear; Grand Spanish Waltz Russian
National air, newly arranged, by Professor
Scala, and never heretofore performed in this
city; and Katy-Did Polka.
CESrRE MARKET, this morning, was plenti-
fully supplied with all the good things re-
CURED for gaStronOmic purposes. The follow
ing are some of the prices Beef-fresh, per
10, lOal9c.; salt, 6al0c.; veal, l0aI5c.; NUT
ton, oal2;.; lamb, per or, jOas7c.; pork
fresh per ID. l2!c.; salt, l2tc.; bacon, Ia
Ioc-; butter, 2jc.; chickens, each, SIC; eggs,
per doz 2Oc.; potatoes, per peck, 31a37c; to-
matoes, o.; apples, 25c.; peaches, Sl2j !;
green corn, per doz., 25c.; cymlings, &C.; Gu
eun6ers, &c; cabbages, per head, Babe; beets.
Per bunch, 3a5c.; onions, 2a4c.; egg-plants,
each, Sc
"KAND ENTERTAINMENT IN PROSPECT.-It
VIII DC seen, by reference to our advertising
columns, that Rivers & Derious will exhibit
=. .nen a ureelan circus company in this city on
'ne Eoth, 10Th, and 3lst of July, and the LIST
anu II OF August. There are one hundred and
ninety men and horses. In addition to the
ieats, Russian bears, we'll trained,
VII, vii as'onish the spectators by their perform
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