Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-05-24
EV FNING STAR.
I.,,rAL INTELLIGENCE.

- - III la ! GXJ1S1OGNC VI.
The 0FTAL NUIsANCE.-Herewith we ap-
pend a communication upon this subject, to
which we call the attention of the corporation
authorities. While on this subject, we must
remind our fellow citizens Of the absolute ne
cessity that they shall do their own part in
the good work Of keeping the city clearly
and healthy The proclamation or notice of
the Corporation health officer prescribes their
duties in this connection, so that every one
may understand them. No one should COM
plain Of the ofal contractors until he has him
self rigidly observed all the requirements
from him necessary to enable the contractors
TO do their duty promptly and properly. We
are determined to do our whole duty in the
matter of keeping this city in q proper sani-
tory condition throughout the approaching
summer and fall; and to that end invite all
to notify us promptly, in writing, Of any fail
ure on the part either Of individuals or cor
pOration officers to observe the law on the
matter:
'sThe circular issued the I'd of April stated
that arrangements had been made to remove
the ofal from dwellings and places Of bust
ness-the solid as well as the fluid; also,
sweepings of stores, &c. But up to this time
the first call has to be made on the south side
Of Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth and
Tenth streets, for the solids and if the Com
will have proof Of the fact. Now, we only
wish to know if there has been any change
made in the arrangements, and what the resi-
dents in that portion of the district are to do
with the solids, as the matter is made worse
by requiring them to deposit them within
their premises until they are compelled to
throw them in the street 1t is now nearly
two months since the circular was issued,
stating that persons were employed by the
Corporation for that purpose, to call. three
times a week during the month Of April, and
after that daily until the first of December
The contractor should wake up, or it would be
well to present him with a copy of the require
ments of the law, as he may have overlooked
portion Of it"
TIE Lone BRIDGE.-In the House yester-
dsy, Mr.. Bell, Of Texas, from the committee
for the District Of Columbia, to which had
been referred the memorial of Henry Addison
and others, a committee appointed by the Cor.
pOration of Georgetown to represent the inter
ests Of that body before Congress, praying the
removal of the Long Bridge across the Poto-
mac and the construction of one over said
river above the harbor of that town, made an
elaborate adverse report thereon, concluding
as follows:
"In presenting those views tho committee
will take occasion to remark that it disclaims
all party or local prejudices, aud shall at all
tunes DC Ieduy 10 pIOulOies through dpIrOnrl-
ate measures e Congress, the substantial in
terests Of every portion Of the District, but at
no time will it lend its cooperation in any ef
fOrt to sacrifice the general good to interests
merely local They therefore respectfully
n0nconcur in the memorial referred to :"
The report was laid on the table and order
ed TO be printed. -
NATIONAL THEATRE.--The Pyne and Harri
son troupe had a fine house last night upon the
occasion of their leave-takiDg and we hope
they carry away with them pleasant remem-
brances of their visit to Washington. This
troupe, we learn, will give two concerts at
Niblo's Saloon, Now York, next week-the
first on Msrday evening. The company then
90 TO the Theatre Royal, Montreal, where they
have been engaged by Manager Buckland.
To night, the gorgeous spectacle Of the " Sea
Of Ice" will be repeated for the benefit Of
many who missed seeing the late representa-
tions, and who now, from the glowing descrip-
tions they have received from others. are de-
sirous of an opportunity Of viewing for them
selves.
On Monday night we have Hackett, the
great American comedian, in his celebrated
character of . FaIstaf," in which part, while
in England, he appeared, by her request, be-
fore her Majesty, Queen Victoria, at the pri-
ate royal theatricals at Windsor Castle.
The WEATHER-Our Georgetown friend
"B.," again favOrs US with the range Of the
thermometer for the past week, begiRping at
noon Of Saturday, May IL, and ending this