Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-06-30
E ENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

THs PLACE TO GO on THE FoURTH.-Thoseo OF
our fsllow-citizens Of the District aRd its i'm
mediate vicinity who contemplate Tying
trip to the region Of salt water air during the
current heated term, should by no means fail
to take Blsckinston's pavilion en- route 1t is
exceedingly well kept, and affords, at very
reasonable prices indeed, every comfort and
Iuxury of the bay obtsinable on this side of
lDr Banks celebnated Chesapeake Hall ON
Hamptou shore, which, though modest in its
kretensiOns, is, by long odds. the best water
kg place in its vicinity. So do We regard
plsce for this season. Such fishing, such ba-
hing, such luscious breeses, such soft crabs
and such mint juleps, for those fancying them,
as one euJ0ys there are worth going FIVE hun
dred miles TOT.
On the evening before the 18th, the Powhat-
tan leaves this city for Blackinston's Pavilion,
10 be back by Monday morning We pre-
sumo hundreds will avail themselves Of this
opportunity to visit it. The steamer will also
proceed down the river, stopping at Piney
Point going and returning We speak by the
card in saying that those pleasure-seekers who
make Blackinston's Pavilion visit on this
occasion will be highly delighted.
TIE Brooks AND SUMNER CASE The Grim
inal Court room was crowded this morning In
anticipation of the trial Of Hon Preston s.
Brooks for the assault ON Senator Sumner.
Hon Mr.. Brooks was in attendance, accom-
panied by a number of his friends. The Dis
trict Attorney, Mr. Key, stated to the court that
he had received note from Mr. Sumner an
nouncing that he was too i'll to attend to-day
and the District Attorney accordingly asked
pOstponement of the case.
Mr.. John A Linton, who appeared for de-
fence, said the case would be submitted to the
court without going to the jury, and as there
were q large number Of witnesses in attend
ance, proposed that the examination should
be proceeded with.
After consultation, the witnesses were dis
charged until further notice, and the case
postponed.
TIE KEArING SUBSCRIPTION "A subscrip-
ton for the relief of the widow and children
Of the late Thomas Heating, was put in circu-
latiOn soon after the death of Heating, and
the amount subscribed and paid is six hun
dred and thirty-two dollars. The money col
lected has been disposed of as follows
For the purchase Of two-story house, near
the corner Of E and Twentieth streets, which
has been conveyed TO the widow aud two
children as joint tenants. 90
Paid for recording the deed. L Is
Paid to Mrs Heating. 30 rs
The foregoing amount was contributed by
seventy five individuals, in sums from 81 to
s5O.-LnteiftgeHcsr.
NATIONAL THEATRE-There was deci-
dedly spirited contest on Saturday night on
the occasion Of the trial dance for the silver
goblet, and the different contestants were ap-
plauded 70 the echo by their admirers Mr..
Ii. Duvall, we believe, was adjudged the
prize. To night the peculiar attraction to be
afforded in the production of the new sstirical
piece Of 60 Border Rufhans, or Kansas Shrieks
for Freedom will no doubt bring a large
audience. Prior to the performance of this
piece the Opera Troupe give one of their
Wit oh oF finn
frolic, and sentiment for the million.
CowARDLY.-Mosto of the citizens Of Wash
ingtOn are aware that poor little crippled
German has been going about the city selling
matches, blacking and other articles to OBJ
tain living His name is Smith, and every
one who sees him, and has spark of charity
pities the poor fellow One young man was
found cOvardly enough to knock this poor
cripple down on Saturday evening in the GEN.
ire market. young gentleman who was in
the market at the time, informs US that the
act was unprovOked, and the criminal es-
capped. Such persons are unfit to 20 at large.
THE LATE Mr.. GIBSON, ARTIsT.-By refer
sxnce TO our advertising columns it will be
SEEN that Mr. William Macleod. whose land
scapes We have frequently had occasion to
comment on, is about to open a Drawing and
Painting Academy in this city The place So
Richard Gibson will now be supplied by a
gentleman with whose artistic qualifications
every one Is familiar. This community are
fortunate, indeed, in having his 1.-THE late Mr.
u > place so soon and so ably filled.
Az USGRATEFUL FELLow.-Saturday morn.
ing colOred man named Isaiah Wormley
was saved from the workhOuse by the inter
position of Capt. Peck. The scamp gave
evidence Of biz gratitude by going to a livery
stable and obtaining possession of the Cap
tain's horse and buggy by false representa-
tons, went riding about the city, and returned
the horse and buggy in the evening, after
having broken the vehicle. He was arrested
and sent to Jail.
BATHISG.-The bathing places on the shores
OF the Potomac are crowded morning and
evening by men and boys Sometimes during
the heat Of the day various places the
river and canal are filed with little boys
who violate the law and endanger their lives
by selecting the most improper times and
places TO battle 1t would be charitable act
Tor the police officers to prevent children from
bathing in those places during the day, and a
few arrests might break up the practice.
DANGEROUS PLACES The ward commits.
sioners lately appointed will be surprised upon
entering upon the discharge of their duty tC
hnd so many dangerous places in the streets
which might have been made passable with
out nttie expense TO the corporation. Nc
complaint can be made of their acts as vet
and We are sure they will use every effort &c
leave no room for complaint. Repair unsafe
places, gentlemen.
CAUTION Just at this time we should bt
careful not to expose ourselves to the SUD, and
above ali to be sure that what we eat and
drink will do Us no injury Yesterday, sew
eral persons were taken suddenly i'll from the
above named causes Two of them were az
Ill that their friends had lost all hope of their
recovery These cases, We hope, will serve a:
warnings to the incautious
DROwSED.-Saturday night son Of NJ
Jno w Wade, of this city, was drowned while
bathing at the point south Of the National
Monument. He was walking in the water
near the beach and accidentIS stepped into a
whole when he was drowned before help could
be ohtainad He WIS g smart active Lad az