Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-08-04
! Y FNING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE,


in relation to the Capitol extension:
UTo inform our readers that the entire east
eru front of the Capitol is $50 feet, being 50
feet more than st. Peters in its largest projec-
ton, and nearly eco feet greater than st:
Paul's, or that 1t covers over three and half
acres IF ground, will not, as an Isolated fact,
proye our position-that it will, when the ex-
tensions and the dome are completed, stand
forth one of the finest architectural monu-
ments of modern times.
The detail. the openings, the rich orna-
rents its total abstinence from meretricious
adjoining, with its many portlcos, the lofty
pediments and the harmonious proportions,
aside from its great size and massive forms,
constitute its claims to admiration. Let us
examine its minutia: the extensions consist
of two wing buildings erecting at the north
and south ends of the present structure, each
152 feet inches from north to south, with a
width, from east to west, including porticos and
steps of three hundred and twenty-f four feet
On the east they present double portico In
the centre of the facade twenty eight feet in
width; from the stylobate surmounting the
rustic basement there arise twenty-five COrin-
THAN columns with elaborate capitals sup
porting an entablature or pediment-the pro-
portions are so good that it seems to require
the columns to sustain the weight. 1t has
been frequently and perhaps justly objected
that the angle Of the pediment Of the old
building was not classical and consequently
that the effect was bad; In the new peaiments
this defect has been completely remedied and
the angle is softened and rendered perfect.
The frieze of the entablature is not orna.
mented, nor is it on the centre building; but
the pediment of the north wing is to contain
number Of statues, designed and modelled by
Crawford, aud now being cut in native mar
bic, under the direction of the superintendent
of the grounds. The statuary for the south
pediment is not designed, or rather some de-
signs sent for approval to Captain Meigs, have
not met his appreciation"
The new Hall of Representatives, the Mag
aIine says, 'seems to leave nothing in the
way of light, ventilation, convenience to the
members and public, and elegance to be de-
sired, and when completed, will surpass in
all these attributes any hall for similar pur-
poses in Europe"
OF the weekly gatherings at the Capitol
grounds upon the occasion of the performances
Of the Marine Band, it says: 4" No city in the
Union can produce parallel scene OF a SIM
liar audience; for here there are few or none
of that class of rowdies that mark all cities
with trade, manufactures, and commerce"
THE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL has not
yet aroused from its dizziness of business.
Eastern buyers and users of Cumberland coal
are disappointed in their regular supply of an
article now become so essential. We hear
that the Swanton Company alone have more
than 1,600 tons stopped on the way for want
of water at about Dam No D. and rather won
der that it does not suggest itself to the par
ties having this matter In charge that it would
be better TO tighten their boats, bringing four
ffths, or even three-fourths of full load to
market, than to remain where they are in the
possibly vain hope Of speedy rise We
throw out this hint, leaving parties to deter
mine what amount of value it may have
i9tsift.eqceT.
W. foI ~, T.
S. Browne, Esq, for many years chief opera
ter of the magnetic telegraph office, has, this
morning, rendered his resignation of that po-
sitiOn. Much of the success Of this office is
attributable to the gentlemaDly department
and strict business attention Of Mr.. Browne,
and the company will experience a serious
loss in his resignation. 1t is understood til at
Mr.. J. Il. Tree will assume Mr.. Brownies po-
sitiOn, in consequence of combination of the
Southern and Magnetic lines. Mr.. Tree is
worthy TO be Mr. Brownies successor.
LARGE BUSINESS "A wood merchant com.
planned u the captain Of the auxiliary guard
on Saturday mig hit that some mischievous per-
sons were disposing Of his wood without his
consent. 1t was a common occurrence fol
him TO give away to the poor small quantities
of wood during the day, but Iatterly persons
go to his yard at night and take his wood
away by the cart load. This mode Of clay
ing up for the winter has been followed for
years past by dishonest people, and they have
seldom been caught in the act.
STABBING CAsE.-On Saturday night row
occurred on Capitol Hill, in which one man,
dangerously wounded. Two men, Thomas
and Edward Fitzgerald, have been arrested
and sent to Jail, we are told, for being con-
cerned in the fight. Burch was taken to the
tnfrmary, and We learned this morning that
be is not in danger. Thomas Fitzgerald has
since been released on 81 900 bail.
ALARM or FIRE.-Yesterday afternoon in.
formation was given 10 the fremen in this
city that large fire had broken out in Alex
andria The alarm was sounded, and the
companies started towards Alexandria blu,
on reaching the Long Bridge the appearances
Indicated that the fire was not Of a serious
character, and the fremen returned to tkciI
engine houses.
ANOTHER RIoT night another riot oc.
Cured IN the Fourth W ard, east Of the county
Jail, in which large number of persons were
engaged, aud many so injured as to require
the attendance Of physicians One person
named sexton, is believed to be fatally
wounded. The police officers are engaged
IN detecting persons concerned, and thirteen
warrants have already been issued.
FIGHTISG Yesterday, a fight occurred in
SwampOOdle, y in which quite large mum.
Der Of men participated no serious damage
was done to any Of the parties. Several Of
to leaders in the riot were arrested by the
Polieelast night, and tried in Jail by Justice
Smith, who held them to security for peace.
An Our AND Our TRICK ITO be PLAYED in
an Omnibus IF asked to 90 outside I" to
obiige lady" plead as an excuse that you
would. but dare not, for you only recovered
from the typhus yesterday" and instantly
there will be room for the lady, as every gem
tleman present will, all of a sudden, be only
too glad to go outside
ONLY l23 cents for a correct likeness of
buchanan, Fillmore and Fremont. Sold by
the agent, A. Adamson, Seventh street, oppo
site to the Post Office. Adhesive ENVELOPES,
20 cents a hundred r.