Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-07-05

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Wednesday............ 81 20 20
Thursday... 66 81 70
tIlday... "a Sc
Average height of the Thermometer in the
m 'rnings from 18th Of June to JulyI4, inclu-
sive, 72o OIL.
Note.-W ednesday, July 2, new moon, with
rain early In the morning, and the air much
cooler.
The WESTERN PREsBYrERIAN CHURCH SAB
BATH SCHOOL celebrated the day very agree
ably at the Gen. Van Ness grounds by invi.
tation from its very generous proprietor, Mr..
Thomas u Green, whose ma gnificent mansion
spacious and beautiful grounds, as we'll az
his attentive and well trained servants, were
all assigned to the use of the school and its
friends from morning until night. Nor were
the usual and appropriate ceremonies entirely
omitted. MIR j. w. Easily read the Declare
ton OF Independence, and appropriate re-
marks by Mr.. Wilson and the Pastor preceded
the singing of some suitable hymns At night
the gay asscmblage adjourned to the house of
DR.: Van Patten, where, as on former Fourth.
July occasions, the school and its friends
Jared sumptuously.
The ORPHANS OF ST.. VINCENr's ASYLUM
to the number of about one hundred, were
most handsomely entertained yesterday by
Major Edward Semmes at his residence on C
street. This gentleman had provided sump-
tuous repast for the little orphan folk which
was spread under a fine awning erected in his
grounds. The children were then made to
throw off restraint and feel themselves quite
at home, amongst friends who had a sincere
and warm interest in their welfare The
scene presented on the occasion is described
by those present as of the most touching and
interesting description.
The PRESIDENT MOUNTED GUARD, accom-.
panied by few friends, enjoyed themselves
greatly yesterday morning over their pic mic
breakfast at Sanderson's, over the Eastern
Branch. Their newly elected leutenants,
Flint, Teal and Owen were the hosts Of the
occasion, and duly exerted themselves to make
the time of all present pass pleasantly. On
parade the Guard made a very fine appear
ance, and their festivities passed of without
an occurrence to mar the pleasure of the day
MAN OVERHEARD As the Washington was
leaving the White House yesterday on one of
her return trips, man in attempting to step
on board when the boat was some three feet
distant from the wharf, made a miss,ep and
was precipitated in the water. He sank three
times before assistance could be extended to
him, but was recovered IS he was going down
the last time by means of rope.
HE CENTRE MARKET was crowded again
this morning. The dealers arriving last night
expected to be much troubled by disOrderly
persons, but their preliminary business was
attended to, and no attempt was made to dis
turb them. The usual order and regularity
were preserved this morning Provisions were
abundant, and at reasonable prices
AMONGST the many parties congregated for
amusement, recreation, &c in honor of the
Nations birthday, none seemed to enjoy
themselves botter than our German friends Of
the Seventh Ward. A ball given in the even
ing by our worthy fellow-citizen Mr.. John
We'll was well attended, where the merry
dance and giddy waltz was kept up until q
late hour.
AT REGULAR MEETING of the Good Will
Club, held on Wednesday evening, July I'd,
the following officers were elected for the en-
suing term: X. j. Mccormick, President;
Jos Mattingly, Vice President; J A Baker,
Recording Secretary A. F. Dant, Financial
Secretary; VIM. NOerr, Treasurer
FIRE "A fire broke out half past O'Clock
this morning in the basement of the frame
house occupied by Mr.. Sessford, on L street
between Ninth and Tenth streets, but was
without much damage to the pre-
misses. The fire is supposed to have originated
from a fre-cracker.
IL necessary GD6t
the Mayors messages should be Gent out of
Washington for publication before they are
to the city Councils?
UNREAsoNABLE.-We just now overheard |
one of our office boys endeavoring to sell his |
a PAIR Of skates. No sale was effec |
ted.
WATCH RETURNS, July 3.-Peter Dalton, |
drunk and disorderly. wOrkhouse 80 days by |
Justice Morsell; John Wilson. j. f. Smith, and |
+ p. Bradley, do, dismissed at night by JUS |
tice Hollingshead; Henry French, do, work |
house 30 days; Elizabeth Glascoe, do, by |
Justice Drury The following cases were dis. |
posed of by Justice Morsell
July 4.-Robert NJ Wood, slave, fighting, |
twelve stripes John Butler, colored, do, Sc |
,urity for peace Jos Brown, slave. lighting, |
Twelve stripes; Thomas Russell. colored, do, |
security for court; William Warren, Ezra |
Taylor, Mary A. Martin, and Virginia Evans,
iisordsrly gathering, each Sc "A fine and |
costs; Daniel Stewart and Isaiah Stewart |
charged with being concerned in the murder |