Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-03-11

y BOXES.
Annual repairs Of the Capitol .......... 5000
Annual repairs Of the Presidents House 5000
Fuel for Presidents House. 1900
public grounds. ........... ........... $1,000
Repairs OF bridges. 5000
Repairs Of Pennsylvania avenue......... 1900
Public Reservation No 2, and Lafayette
Grounds south Of the President's HOUSE. 1000
Circle at intersection Of Pennsylvania
and New Hampshire avenues and
and Twenty. third streets. 500
improvement Of Judiciary square. 5000
Improvement OF the Botanic Garden.... 1000
Grading and planting unimproyed por-
ton Of the Mall. Observation-Disclosures. l0,009
The Naval Bill contains the following ap-
propriations:
For the Washington Navy Yard. ....... s11s,oIs
ror the MagsIlne. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $500
Wages Of employees In do .............. $40
Naval Academy at nnapolis........... a, 3o7
SOCIAL REUNION OF CALHoRNIANS.-The
Californians nonresident of this city had a
" social reunion" on Monday evening last at
the rooms of Major Ira Mason and BENZ F.
billiard, Esq, on Pennsylvania avenue. The
rooms were very handsomely and tastefully
decorated, . conspicuous feature of which was
the beautiful banner of the "YOung Mons
Democratic Club of San Francisco" which
was borne in the inauguration procession, and
which was so much admired on that occasion
The banner was the gift of the ladies of San
Francisco to the Club for their adhesion to
the constitution and laws during the exotic
ment which that city was the scene of in May
and June last, and is one of the most chaste
and elegant affairs Of the kind we have ever
seen. Upwards of fifty Californians were
present and after spending the evening in the
Interchange OF good humor and kindly senti-
ment an elegant supper was served by Adams,
of"Social Hall, at the conclusion of which the
company retired in the best possible spirits,
having spent most delightful evening.
The MECHANICS INSTITUTE FAIR was again
crowded last night, and the enjoyment with
ono exception, seemed to be general. 1t is
certainly worth ones while to visit the Fair,
and at the same time it is a great thing to
know how to enjoy the sights to the best ad-
vantage, and if the crowd that nightly blocks
up the passages through the exhibition room
would observe one good old fashioned rule
when there the pleasure of the scene would be
very much enhanced-simply to Keep TO the
right, as tho lar directs" and thereby en-
sure free passage at any time, however
dense the multitude to any part of the build.
ing. The thing is very easily done, and if
put in practice would contribute largely to
the pleasure of all.
The ANNUAL CoHHISCEHENT of the Medical
Department of Georgetown College will take
place tomorrow evening, at the Smithsonian
Institution. The exercises will consist Of the
reading of the commission authorizing George
town College to confer the degree of Doctor in
Medicine, by Prof J. Eliot, Dean Comforting
degrees, by Rev. Bernard A. Mcguire, Presi-
dent; Address to the graduates, by Prof N.
Young; and Music by the Washington city
Brass Band
The graduates are j. A. Wilcox, George
Mccoy, z. M. Lancaster, Daniel 3 Clarke,
Jos. S. Smith, T. l.. G. Kennon, Thomas A.
Woodley, Silas L. LOOMS.
"AULD LANG SYNE Among the MANY
curiosities now on exhibition at the Mechanics
Fair is q frame containing several theatre
bills, dating back sixty, seventy, and eighty
years. We noticed several old gentlemen
Whose locks Of snowy hair denoted that they
were Of the days that 4" tried mems souIs'
viewing these old relics of the past with much
interest-some remarking that in their young
days they had for hours been entertained by
the actors whose names appeared upon these
bills; but time has removed all of them to
another stage of acting" These old play
bills are the property of Mr.. VIM. Rupp, and
are deposited by him.
The BEAUTIFUL AND Instructive PIANO
RAMA Of China and Japan, from sketches
taken by George K West and William Heine,
artists Of we'll known reputation, is now on
exhibition at Carusi's Saloon. An agreeable
and we'll employed evening can be spent in
seeing it.
CRIMINAL CoURr.-The case of Strong Us.
Sasscer was still before tho Court as We left
the room to-day, and will probably occupy
the entire day.
CoRSELL's GREAT SHOW of Prize Beef in
Centre Market attracts a concourse of ne ople
and sets all mouths to watering by its rich
and juicy display.
A Book or UNIVERSAL KNowLEDeE.-Just
published, the most useful and extraordinary
volume ever yet issued from the press, as it
comprises all the information contained in a
dozen of any other books Of inform alton tn at
have hitherto been printed. The title Of this
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300 Facts for the People" A large volume
Of 500 pages-cloth, gilt-price ST.. For sale
by A. ADAMsoE, Bookseller, Seventh st.. op.
pOsite the Post Office, Washington City. If
=" Books" says Charming, "are tho voice.
OF the distant and the dead. They give to
all who will faithfully use them, the society,
RTo6I6Sg
OF our race" To divert, at any time, q trou.
blesome fancy, 90 to our friend Philbrick, and
purchase book, and he will give you a sub.
stantial and handsome present. Store under
Dexter's Hotel, opposite Centre market. +
ISHALArIoN IN DISEASES OF THE LUNGS -
Drs. Hunter and Williams, Physicians for
Diseases of the Chest, No. 52f North Charles
street, Baltimore, Md.
The great success which has attended the
practice of Inhalation by Dr.. Hunter and his
associates in treating every form of Pulmona.
~ diseases is now established beyond question,
DR.. Williams, associate of the Baltimore
office, may be consulted in Washington on thu
18th and 18th of each month. The next visit
will be on Thursday, the 18th instant.
Once $50 Pennsylvania avenue, over Mrs.
Voss's Jewelry Store. +
WATCH RETURNs.-James Hagan, charged
with breaking open the door of the resid encs
OF Mr. Basil White, on the Island, was com :.
mitted for Court. Alfred Newton, colored.
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