Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-21
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

HEROES IN PEACE are not unfrequently
found to be towards in war; and men, apparent
Jy selfish in times Of general health, are dis
covered to be self-sacrifcing in the hour of
dreadful trial, when pesti'ence prevails, and
the hearts of the bravest sink with apprehen-
sion. The truth of this assertion has often been
demonstrated during the prevalence of the
yellow fever at Portsmouth, as We learn from
private sources. .
Agentleman who had the reputation of being
naughty, not according to those who form
their estimate Of individual character in the
absence of proper data caring for the welfare
Of his fellow citizens, moved by the distress
around him, at once devoted himself to the
Offices of humanity, and, by every means IN
his power, administered to the sick and the
diving, and even procured the deceased as de-
cent burial as circumstances would admit
They who formed so poor an opinion of bis
characteristics had fed! He is now receiving
the nlove and thanks of man and woman"
Adversely develOpe3 real worth.
Colonel Watts, the President of the City
Councils of Portsmouth, has taken a large
sehool-house well locate for ventilation. and
10 that place has removed the children who
have been deprived Of their parents by the
yellow fever, and appointed such superintend-
ents as will care for them during this time of
their distress.
An OFFICIAL ORAroR.-Yesterday officer
James Little, well known TO our citizens as one
Of the comical geniuses of Washington, when
in the act Of executing search warrant in the
Seventh Ward, was opposed by a lady, who
objected to his entering certain room. Jimmy
begged, but to no purpose; his fair opponent
was IN no humOr to permit his entry. Jimmy
reasoned, but she was infexible. AT last he
took another mode Assuming an attitude that
would serve as a model for the study of some
of eur law students, he delivered the follow
ing eloquent speech:
"Madam: Were the combined bowers of
Erubus led on by Pluto himself between me
and that door, L would make my way through
fifty times their stop, and enter that room.
The law, Madam, commands only where it
can compel; therefore be pleased to stand out
Of my way" Jimmy says "the lady suc
eumbed"
AccDENT.-We learn from the National In
telligencer of this morning that Mr.. Jacob
Hall, of Prince Georges county, Md, (who
has been sOjOurner in this city for several
months paSt,) was thrown from his buggy a
few miles out on the Seventh street road, on
Sunday afternoon, and sustained very severe,
though, we believe, not dangerous injuries
HIS right leg was broken below the knee, and
ne has some internal hurt which may possibly
prove to be the fracture Of one or more of his
ribs. MIR. Hall weighs nearly three hundred
pounds, and there is of course greater difficult.
ty in determining the precise nature and ex-
tent Of his wounds than in ordinary cases. He
was brought to the Washington Infrmary i'm
mediately after the occurrence of the accident,
where he will remain in faithful and skilful
hands until his resovery.
A ToUcH OF THE LAsH-Yesterday q Young
man hired very fine team from the keeper OF
livery stable, and, after taking a companion
IN with him, went bobbin round" the city.
his style OF driving not suiting the owner he
sent messenger to request the return Of his
horses and carriage. The young man consid-
cred the request insulting, and made some
threats against the person who was the bearer
of the request, his female companion urging
him to carry them out on the spot. In the
afternoon the team was returned to the stable,
where the messenger was sitting. The young
man attempted to punish him there, but after
few unsuccessful attempts to strike his
cool, deliberate opponent, he found it necessary
TO make a sudden and rapid retreat because OF
the skill with which hOrsewhip was used by
the opposing hand.
AZ ORGAN GRINDER, who was preparing to
serenade the folks in the Centre Market, was
started from his position by police officer,
this morning. The itineraut musician then
went to the Avenue, where, in short time
he eranked together large crowd, composed
mainly Of children; but he did not succeed in
extracting from them a large number Of pen.
mes, which, IN this season of plenty, the ju.
yenlles expend for fruit and small beer We
have always noticed that the monkey elicit:
more admiration than the melody; which
either shows love for zoology paramount tC
that for the music, or an admiration of the
tricks of the animal as being indie tive gilmore
merit than the mere turning Of crank after
the manner Of the man at grindstone.
The YOUNG LADIES' CLASSICAL INSTITUTE
select family boarding school, is located a
No. ago Z street, between Fifth and Sixth SITS
Rev. Stephen IL Mirick being the principal
The course of instruction includes the Latin
French, and English languages, natura
science, mathematics, history, mental and
moral philosophy, and bellies lettres-in shor
all the branches usually pursued in the bes
schools of the country. His system is admira
bly, adapted to that thorough development and
severe discipline Of the mind necessary to Sc.
cure the great objects of female education.
GRIEYoUs NUISANCE.-We are informed
that the alley in the square bounded by Ninth
and Tenth and < and Z streets, and east of the
run, is in a condition most likely to breed
cholera within very short time. Vain efforts
have been made TO induce some of the Corpo-
ration officers to have it cleaned, and to pre-
vent any such future accumulation of filth as
exists there. The BOerd of Health are re-
spectfully requested TO look at the premises,
as there are many poor negro families sur.
rounding it, who would 60 of like chat were
peStiience to break out there.
BAD PRAcTIcE.-We had complaint laid
before Us, this morning, by gentleman who
had suffered in the outward man by a partial
application Of the hydropathic system-name-
ly, q dOHeks from an upper window-the occu-
pant Of the chamber emptying her slops on
those below without respect to persons; thus
showing no Partially In her medical ministra-
tons. To say the least, land we, too, speak
from experienceO we are not particuIarly ia