Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-06-17
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TIE PREsrDISf's MOUNTED GuARD.-This
corps gave their excursion to the Relay House
yesterday. At the appointed hour the train
moved OF, amid the cheers Of bystanders and
the soul-stirring strains Of Esputa's Band, and
in very short time the excursionists found
themselves under the roof, and in charge of
81 mine host" Miller, whose every exertion
was to make all at home. After few minutes
spent at the hotel, the majority of the com.
pany (which numbered from three to four
hundred ladies and gentlemen assembled in
the spacious saloon, where the votaries of
Ierpslcnore were soon in motion to the strains
OF hne cotillon band, whilst others, seated
under the widespread branches of the oak or
Of the willow, with line and rod in hand. en-.
loyed that which was the delight of "Izaak
walton A" The committee received the thanks
Oh every member Of the party for their un-
ceasing exerticns Tin which they displayed no
mastery inactivity y to render their trim one
of pleasure. The arrangements for dinner
were excellent. and the table set with every
thing to satisfy the inner man. In a short no.
tice We cannot do full justice to the manner
In which this excursion was carried out, but
Will remark that 1t was one of the most plea
SAINT excursions that ever left Washington.
The Guards were greatly importuned by the
ladies and gentlemen present to promise a
repetition of the trip in q short time If thew
should do 50, the " Star" will inform its read
ers of the time, not the place, for that is set
tied on, by the ladies at least The train on
its return left the Relay House at z O'Clock,
and landed the party in fifty two minutes, in.
Guiding stopPages, safely in W Washington. We
say, repeat the trip.
The EXCURSION OF THE NORTHERN LIBsR-
TIES FIRE COMPANY TO THE WHITE HOUSE
m WI - Or
yesterday deserves special mention, it being
noticeable for remarkable completeness in ali
departments A large company was present
excellent order was maintained; the music
was fine, and the fare superb. The 'Vigilant"
of Georgetown, the "Union, perseverance"
and "Anacosta" FIRE companies, and the
Metropolitan" and American" hook and
ladder companies of this city were repre-
sented by delegates, as we'll as one or two
companies of Alexandria, and all concur in
opinion that the excursion was one of the best
ever got up. Not an angry word was heard
during the day, and this single fact speaks
well for the management of the members of
the Big o." We must not omit to notice the
supper which was served up in unexception-
able style by the experienced Mater, who, al
though newcomer among US, has fully shown
his ability to please the most fastidious of our
people. ScOtt's full band added greatly to the
pleasure Of the trip, and indeed everyth ing
conspired to make the affair enjoy able.
The FINE PANORAMA of China and japan
drew large and appreciative audience last
night, and general delight was expressed at
the beauty of the paintings and the spirit and
humor with which the spoken illustrations
were given by the lecturer. One or two per-
sons present, munching pea nuts, made them
selves unpleasantly conspicuous. We would
recommend them to exercise their propensity
in the open air.
We are requested to state that in conse-
quence of numerous complaints of the length
Of time required TO unroll China and japan
in one evening, as we'll as the fatigue which
1t occasions to the exhibitor or lecturer to ex-
plain them, which is too much for one person
to perform consecutively in one evening, it
has been determined to exhibit after this
evening the panoramas Observation-Disclosures
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; Japan
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; and two
| afternoon exhibitions during the week on
Thursdays and Saturdays at 81 o'clock-Chins
Thursday and Japan Saturday.
TIE CRIMINAL CoURr commenced its June
term yesterday, and his honor, Judge Craw-
ford charged the grand jury in an able man
ner. The following are the jurors:
Grand JurOrs.-George w Riggs, foreman;
Geo. McCeeney, John P. lngle, S. P. Frank
lin, j. c G.. Kennedy. G.. Ennis, William A.
Bradley, Geo. S. Gideon, jeremiah Orme,
Vim. B. Scott, Samuel Humphrey, Selby
Scaggs, Henry Haw, VIM. Selden, Peter NJ.
Pearson, Jenkin Thomas, Benjamin BealI,
| Aaron w. Miller, z. W McKnew, Robert s..
Patterson, VIM. F. Bayly, Robert White,
B j. Semmes, John R. Queen.
Petit JurorS-Jacob Harshman, Thomas
| Sylvester, William A. Kennedy, John Sess-
| ford, jr., Alex. NJ Smith, David w. Oyster,
John OFT, EnOch Moreland, John Scrivsner,
Samuel Mcknight, VIM. Clary, Thomas Tan
| ner, Aaron Divine, A. Quantrill, Thos Lundy,
ThOs. f. Baden, James B. Holmead, Rezin
Beck, Benedict Milburn, jos. L Worthington,
| Samuel 7 Drury, Edward ii Edelin,, Samuel
| Philips, John s. Devlin, John T. Bradley,
Thos. j. Davis, Henry q. Murray, George D.
Spencer, LeOnidas Bowen, George Harvey.
| WILSON AND DUvALL.-Constable Ii. T. l..
Wilson, who stands charged with an assault
| on Lieut.. Woodruff and has been held to bail
| under charge Of completely in the escape OF
| Essex, the murderer of Quigley, has been sus.
| pended from the discharge of the functions of
his office until the cases against him are dis
posed Of by the Criminal Court. The charge
| against constable and ex-watchman Anon
| Duvall, also in connection with the escape OF
| Essex, goes Immediately to the Grand Jury,
who, it is to be hoped, will lose no time in
Il dCtlnB upOh IL. 1ue charge against him Is Tor
| neglect of duty and malfeasance in office.
| REAL EsTArE.-The following sales have
been made by Jas c. MEG uire, auctioneer
Lots and s, in Davidson's subdivision OF
| square l27, on II street, between Seventeenth
| and Eighteenth streets, Gen. w. CulIom pur-
chaser, at Acc. per foot lots IL, IL, Is, and
IA, square ], O4S, Marion Taylor purchaser, at
2sc. per foot. Also, 3, 300 corporation of Wash
ingtOn stock at 1887
| EXCURSION AND PFC MIC OF THE NAVY YARD
BAPTIST SABBATH SCHOoL.-This excursion.
advertised in another column, promises to be
| very pleasant affair, as, in addition to the
| usual trip, the party will spend a consider
able portion of the day at Fort Washington
Tickets only fifty cents. We doubt not that
large party will be in attendance
CENTRE MARKET.-The dealers from the
adjoining counties of Maryland and Virginia
were well represented in the market to day.
The butchers were all at their stalls, and Of
fered very excellent supply of provisions in
their line; prices were about as during the