Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-30
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

and New York railroad-an account of which /
will be found in another part of the Star |
much anxiety was manifested on the part of |
many of our citizens for the safety of friends |
whom they supposed might at that time be |
travelling on the road. 1t was not, however,
until late hour of the night-nfter ten
o'elock-that the particulars were received |
and they were confined. principally, to the |
agents for the public press.
We notice in the list of the killed, Harry
Rush, of Georgetown College; and among the
wounded, DR.. Whelan, of the bureau of
Medicine and Survey, and Dennis o. Kane, of
Washington
Those are the only persons specified in the
telegraphic dispatches as belonging to this
neighborhood, though, doubtless, there are
friends OF others of the killed and Of the
wounded residing hereabout, who are deeply
distressed in consequence of the sad event,
while the public at large must be painfully
affected ct the intelligence.
The LATEST DoDeE.-A certain young gen.
ueman, being rather lively last night, got into
company of his liking, and went with them to
house where liquor is sold at a very low
price. He had some money, and of course was
the " fastest man in the ring" A friend hap
pening to see in what a dangerous fix he had
placed himself, went to his father and gave
him notice where his promising son could be
found. The father armed himself with horse
whip, and started for him; but as he was about
entering the front door, the son, who had been
told Of his fathers approach, left by the back
door. OF went the youngster in a kind of trot
hat indicated an affection of the feet and
ankles, or q top-heaviness which might have
been caused by q heavy load of pine-tOp. The
father was close to him, and the horsewhip
was singing song that could not be mistaken
The youngster took a sudden notion and made
dodge into the canal. The old gentleman
stood and looked at the youngster q moment,
and then exclaimed: cake, you may get
drowned as fast you please: but if catch you
in old Us grog-shop, I'll give you -"
The young man, after struggle in the gas
tar succeeded in reaching the opposite shore,
fully determined to take q licking rather than
use the same means again to escape from his
indignant father.
You've MINIS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
We have received the second annual report of
this association, embracing the reports of the
president, corresponding secretary, treasurer
and librarian, together with the names Of ofi-
GERS, committees, etc.
Ii appears from this report that, during the
past year, one hundred and ffty-four MEM
bers have been added to the association, and
that two hundred and eighteen have renewed
their membership by paying the annual fee;
the present number of volumes in the library
is about fifteen hundred. Much practical
good has been accomplished, especially in the
establishment Of mission Sunday schools, visit
ing the sick, and afording such relief as the
necesstous within the range of the operations
Of the association required.
GOOD News We were informed this morn
ing that the business Of limeing the cutters
in the Second Ward has actually been COM
meneed If the article is sufficiently strong
and scattered in liberal quantities, it may eat
up some Of the reeking fifth in that part Of the
city. We would gladly hope that other Sec
tiOns of Washington may be similarly treated.
Perhaps the removal of putrid substances from
the streets and alleys is neglected for fear Of
stirring up q stencil that would prove intoler-
a5le! Although We have eensured the city
authorities for their Indifference to this i'm
portant subject, We will most cheerfully-jubi-
lantly, if necessary-aeeord the proper credit
for evidence of love of cleanliness on the
part of all concerned in the execution of the
Corporation statutes regarding health.
The MARINE BAND.-We had began to think
that the Marine Band, which has always been
considered one of the most excellent in the
country, had Of late deteriorated-the music
tame and spiritless, exciting but little pleasure
and no applause-buty yesterday at the grounds
Of the Capitol it fully sustained its old reputa-
ton, and our ears were RECALLED with some as
line martial and operate music as We have
ever listened to. We suppose the master of
the Band has himself become aware of the
apathy Of bis listeners, and has wakened I'D
TO the necessity Of improvement. Let him not
siacken his zeal. With the privilege of select
Ing the best musicians that offer, there is
every reason why the Band should be equal, if
not superior to any in the United States
WON'T Do THEIR DUTY-The hesr OF dirt
In Ninth street, between L and F. ocy asionCd
by deepening well, still remains, diminished
however, by the removal Of two carloads of
the mass, which must 80 Ear be taken as the
compliance Of the commissioner with his prom
ise made, some eight or ten days ago to the
neighbors, TO remove the whole heap 1t
keeps that vicinity needlessly muddy in bad
weather, and Is at all times q nuisance for
the continued existence Of which there is no
excuse whatever. This matter was duly re
ported to the Mayor some days ago. and those
interested have no higher authority to which
to sppesl.
Too SHARP FOR A SHARPER.-A man very
nteh IN want Of clothing for his feet, went
Into 4 store in the Seventh Ward and asked
tne lady to show him some socks. The lady
complied, and the man coolly put two pairs
Into his pocket and prepared for a sudden de-
partuTe The lady just coolly took the
man by the collar and pulled the articles from
ms pocket, and ordered him to leave forthwith.
H-su was bSIOnlsneQ, out survey OF the
lady face and frame proved to his satisfae-
hon that be had better 60 of suddenly, rs
taere was strength and determination In that
saop sufficient TO insure him q good thIashing
NEaLEcrED.-Thoseo of our citizens residing
II the lower part Of the Seventh Ward, near
TIE line OF the canal, complain that they are
neglected by the corporate authorities. They
are sadly deficient in pumps, and many of
them have to walk several squares to obtain
pure drinking water This should not be, and
easy means Of obtaining this so-much needed
necessary Of life should be afforded them.
The neighborhOod is rapidly improving, and
tne value Of real estate would be still more
Increased by plentiful supply of good pumps.
THE FIRST GRAND Picnic OF THE Me-
cHANIcAL CLUB will take place next Wednes-
DAY, at Arlington Springs. Fishers brass
md string band has been engaged for the oc-
casIon, and at that popular resort there are
hne accommodations for dancing Refresh
ments will be provided; and nothing which