Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-06-14

Sunday ,.,.....,...... 62o 90 81
Monday. o. ~ %
Tuesday .............. OF 10 90
Wednesday. ........... 90 S o.
thursday. ...'sss..s... 90 az %
friday. 90 20 ~
Saturday. ............. %
Average height of the thermometer in the
mornings from Sth to 14th Of June, inclusive,
630 O5'.
Nots.-Sunday, June 81 heavy thunder
storm, with continuous rain for four hours, viz:
from TO . p N, during which time hail
stones pretty large fell. A full moon on the
18th, between and z a. m.
TEE ExcuRsIoN on board the steamer Pow
hatsn TO Piney Point, to leave Washington en-
Thursday evening next, Will be great affair
in its way. Those concerned in the manage
ment Of the Potomac river line to which the
POwhatan belongs, are famous for getting up
such entertainments in the most agreeable
way. The trip will cost very little (see adj
vertisement), and those going on it will surely
enjoy a surfeit of dancing, fishing. salt water
bathing, and all the other aquatic Injuries
for which Piney Point is so renowned. We
advise all who can spare the time to 90 upon
this excursion. They will be home again by
sunrise on Saturday morning. after remaining
at the Point all day on Friday and until ii
p. IN. of that night. Be sure to procure your
tickets early. -
The ATTENTION of the District reader is
called 70 the advertisement of the Philadelphia
Farmers and Mechanics Insurance Company.
1t enjoys great popularity at home on account
Of the business habits OF all its managing
men, Its substantial means, and the cheerful
ness with which 1t discharges its obligations
The Hon. Thomas b Florence, its so popular
president, has established an office in this
city, at which lie may be found in person.
We advise those desiring insurance to give
him call as he is one Of the Districts best
friends in Congress. and, withal, universally
respected and warmly regarded by our fellow
citizens. His company will surely do large
business here.
The Police We understand that the out
going police take exception to the communi-
cation of the Mayor to the Circuit Court, and
claim that the blame for the escape Of Essex
should attach to the county officers who tOere
present at the time Of the rescue, and not to.
the police officers who were not. We think it
could with justice be replied that If the police
were not present they should have been. The
Chief Of Police was certainly on the ground
at the time of the arrest, and Immediately
after the escape, but we have yet to learn
that any steps whatever were taken by the
police to follow the fugitive.
MAXWELL q BRO, proprietors of the w ash
ing cloak and mantilla emporium, have again
mantillas. Their increasing trade in that
line, and their arrangements with the New
York importers and manufacturers, enable
them to keep an extensive assortment Of those
beautiful garment throughout the entire sea-
son. They now devote the entire second story
OF their establishment to that branch Of their
trade They advertise new summer styles of
mantillas in to-day's Star also rich embroi-
deries ribbons, ladies' dress trimmings, &c :,
&C. Call and see them, ladies.
RuSAwAY.-Yesterdsy afternoon, the ON
nibus belonging to the National Hotel was
seen passing down G street 10 Sixth without
Passengers or driver. When near Humphreys
livery stables, the horses attached turned To-
wards a number Of coaches standing in the
street, and, but for the activity Of a person
who rushed cut and seized them, considerable
damage would have been done as il happened
the damage was light. The occurrence proves
The danger Of leaving horses in the street with
no one 10 attend to them.
The COMMISSIONER Of the eastern wards
was busily engaged, yesterday, with a num-
Der Of hands, who were employed in repairing
dangerous portions Of the streets in the Fifth
and Sixth Wards. This attention to business
will gain for him the applause of thinking
men who have the interest Of the city in view.
The early Improvement Of those dangerous
spots shows disposition on his part to work
f5r his salary, and not take pay for neglecting
bis duty.
Court OF CLAms.-Yesterday Judge Scar
burgh delivered the opinion Of the court in
The case Of Gibbons US. Kelly on the facts
Favorable bill was ordered to be reported
Judge Bl,ckford dissenting in respect to the
amount allowed.
Mr.. Stuart resumed the argument in the
case Of Mary Reside, executrix, DC and con-
unued until the court adjourned.
CHANGE OP PLACE learn that the con-
gregation wOrshipping at Wesley Chapel have
engaged the Fifth street Trinity church, late
NOngTt gatiOEal church, and will hold their
services there while their chapel is rebuilding.
"oIkmen commented yesterday pulling down
me cid chapel, and the work will 20 speedily
% until the handsome new fabric shall have
taken its place.
HE LAST CHANcE.-The closing sale of the
me collection Of pictures, over Farnhum's,
.SEes place this afternoon Having given
tnem some examination We take pleasure in
saying that they are really choice collection.
anu we'll worth the attention Of lovers Of art.
:, IRON HALL.-We learn tn at the magnificent
anorama VI " China and Japan Illustrated
PM be on exhibition next week at Iron Hall
4Hk CRIMINAL CoURr commences its June
"in on Monday, the 10Th instant