Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-15
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

they are tor 1t, they nave still other wants and
desires which they feel sure the good and gen.
erous people Of Washington will not withhold"
Willie is eight, and his sister Edith six years of
age yet, through their comparatively tiny
pipes, they discourse the sweetest tones Of yo-
cal melody, delighting all listeners, who have
been not few, during their recent perform
ances in this metropolis. Edith will sing to-
night 4" Comm thro' the Rye" and the "Bird
Song" a la Jenny Lind /; and Willie The
Dying Girl" and with his sister the popular
duet When q little farm we keep"
The Kunkel troupe will in addition to their
other comicalities, perform the new and side
splitting farce Of the "Blaek Statue, or King
Of Clubs"
But we would appeal to the public on behalf
of the Wells children, who say in their circu-
lar "they are but little folks, and have no
wealth but their reputation as good children,
and the gifts which nature has kindly bestowed
upon them"
They have been engaged by the Kunkel
troupe by way of variety to the concert per-
form nces, and with q view to the gratifca-
ton of the public. To be fully appreciated
these &" little folks" must be seen and heard.
They decidedly possess much musical talent,
and render their songs with much archness
and cunning powers of mimicry.
SOURCES OF DAyGER.-If we mistake not,
there is law prohibiting, under penalty, the
throwing Of watermelon and cantaleup rinds,
and such like refuse Of fruit, in the footways,
as. by stepping on the slippery fragments,
persons are liable to be thrown down, and per-
haps crippled for life In fact we are ae-
ouainted with an elderly lady, who was thus
tripped, and broke her Leg some years ago,
from the effect of which accident she is still a
sufferer; and we frequently hear of persons
suddenly falling to the earth from such causes
II the law has no terrors for those who thus
dispose of the useless parts of the fruit which
they consume, we appeal to them in the name
Of humanity to throw them into the street.
provided they select public places for the in
diligence of their appetites. This may appear
10 be trihing subject to some folks, but it
assumes a grave aspect when considered in
connection with barked ankles, broken legs,
and injured spine.
PORTSMOUTH AND GosPORT MEcHAsICS.-We
learn that not more than One-fOurth, or four
hundred, Of the entire number Of mechanics
attached 10 the Gosport navy yard, are now
employed at those public works; the others
having left that vicinity on account of the prev
alence of the yellow fever. And about the
same proportion of mechanics engaged else
where, remain. They who have fed to health
,
learn, have, for the most part, succeeded in
obtaining employment at the various branches
Of their necessary and honorable craft. Those
in Washington have nearly all been provided
for, IN this respect; an event which Is calcu-
lated to cheer their hearts, under the depress-
ing circumstances which induced them to quit
their permanent homes, for a season, which,
we trust, will be brief, as we are sincerely
hopeful that the ravages of the pestilence will
soon cease to exist.
A MIsrAKE.-The captain Of vessel lying
at Alexandria, while paying his men yester-
day made mistake by giving each one a
months wages more than he was entitled to.
The men were soon missed, and the captain
discovering his error Immediately followed
them to this city, where he obtained the assis-
tance Of the police officers and the auxiliary
guard. After searching all the localities where
they were likely 20 rendezvous, they were
found, two at the steamboat wharf, preparing
10 depart in the steamer Columbia, and three
at the railroad station, waiting to leave in the
ears this morning. The captains money was
recovered, and the men (all cOlored) were dis
missed. The uneasineSs OF the captain Is more
easily imagined than described. All the Off
GERS it should be stated TO their praise. refused
any compensation whatever for their services;
the man evidently being poor.
Spring GARDESs.-A happy company as
sembled last evening at the Spring Gardens,
(late Favier's Garden, on the corner Of TWEEN
tieth and NJ streets. for turn at dancing IN
der the influence of the balmy atmosphere
which graced the night. Weber's brass band
diseOur5ed the music for the occasion. attract
ing thither q large crowd of the vOtaries of the
divine art, who fingered on the surrounding
nj ut for i'm ool-
ly, Lightbecker has flled up his establish
ment-salOOns, walks in the groves, dancing
rOOus, and bOwers-with great taste, affording
all that pleasure seekers, of moonlight night,
can desire The Spring Gardens are destined
20 grow rapidly in favor with all who love in
nOcent recreation, especially when the moon
complaeently aids music In soothing the strifes,
ambition, and cares of humanity.
Persons TRAVELLING to or from Capitol Hill
on dark nights should provide themselves
either with a guide or O lantern, In order TO
guard against an Obstruction to Professionalism
In the vicinity Of the southEest corner of the
Capitol extension. The impedineLt 20 loco
molten consists Of huge pile of dirt; but, 80
far as we are capable of Judging, it possesses
no architectural form nor beauty. 1t may, per-
haps, be moulded into shape TO serve the pur-
pese Of an observatory, for aught We know TO
The contrary; or, perhaps, the dirt is thef1
deposited as a specimen OF the original earthly
formation. But whatever may he the object
the pile aud its exhibition, persons who prefer
their legs, for moving purposes, 10 horsefesh,
are in danger of embracing their mother dirt
In manner which, to say the least, would be
more disagreeable than pleasant!
A RULE OF TIE Court We have head Of o
rule of the court which is not generally known,
but which is followed by the captain of the aux.
Hilary guard in all eases of consequence. A
lawyer Of this city, who is well able TO risk his
property for the security Of others. applied to
the captain this morning for the release of a
woman who is in jail for keeping disorderly
house. He asked the captain tor release,
and offered himself as security; but the cap
lain politely told him that he would take :. no
limb Of the law" for that purpose. The legal
gentleman acknowledged the propriety of the
rule, and left the Office as good naturally as
ne came. The captain says that his reason
Tor adopting this rule Of the court will be un-
derstood b all who are connected with the
business u that tribunal.
WHERE'S TIE LAW This question has
been asked several times within a few DAYS,
when the power Of the Commissioners Of the
Asylum was subject of discussion. MANY of
Our citizens dOubf the righf &C tko Qo,o,,;,