The Washington union., 1857-11-17
THE WASHINGTON UNION.


that ourished gossip upon Nicaragua and Yucatanr
which bid fair rival the Daauban prinepaIities Of
which all readers Of foreign Journals have bad such
surfet
Judging from the reports received from all parts Of the
country by telegraph the Smithsonian Institution the
" rainy season has set in 1t is To be hoped however,
for the sake Of those employed the public buildings
that shall enjoy many more pleasant days before
Christmas
TnE CIRoUrr CoURr YESTERDAY. The day mostly
occupied in the argument of demunen TO certain pleas
in the case of VIM. Il. Smtlson Is. VIM. w. Mann.
The argument not completed at the time OF adjourn
ment and il expected that the will occupy several
days.
David Armour, native of Ireland aged about thirty
years, naturaized. Also, Eugene Lenaghan ma
tive of the country, aged about twenty five years
The following cases assigned for to-day Nos.
l39, l40 142 1884, 1866. i72, 173, 1885, 1885, 1913, 2l5,
2l7 22e, 2s5, 249 253 25G, 257 25s 26l, z65, 2s7,
275, 2s0, 2sl.
DISTANCES is mile and a half from the northern
enid of the Navy Yard bridge to the Capitol mile and
half from the Capitol the Executive mansion, and
mile and half from the Executive mansion to the
Of Bridge and High streets Georgetown Pedestrians
who wish to ascertain what time they make viii
find it exactly mile from the Capitol to llth street.
Bridge and High streets, Georgetown yanderwerken
omnibus route.
NYw CHuRcu. German Lutherans have
nearly completed fine new church the northeast
of and 4th streets will capable of seating from
three to four hundred persons exclusive of the gallery
for the choir in the west end The interior walls Of the
building beautifully papered in imitation of yariega
ted marble 1t is expected that the church will be ready
hxr, I,l
Gated to Divine service that day The Rey. Mr.. Nor
ton is to be the pastor
ACCIDENT "A gentleman who was riding on horseback
down Pennsylvania yesterday morning carrying
umbrella suddenly landed the pavement by the
hying of his steed He appeared more astonished than
hurt andsat phlosophicay for amoment two holding
his umbrella his heal and watching his horse gal
op off.
TIE CosGR. LInRARYFor the convenience of stran-
gers desirous of visiting the Congressional Library
would simply state that it is open to the public Tues
days Thursdays, and Saturdays, from o'clock a. M.
g. p IN. 1t is from the balcony of this library that
of the finest views is obtained Of the federal city and
the surrounding country.
|. THE SLoop-oF-wAR PLYMOUTH This vessel was at the
Kettle Bottom flats, about sixty miles below the city,
Saturday last awaiting favorable wind or tow up.
She is reported to have sailed from Southampton, Eng
land the 9th of October, and to have encountered
heavy weather on her voyage.
WAsHISGToS LIGHT NFANTRY.-Ihis ''ancient and hon
orable corps, commanded by Captain Davis, is
making preparations for grand ball the 23d inst at
which several military manGnvres and the manual of
arms will be executed by detachment which is now
being drilled for the occasion.
FIRE -WooD.We pleased to learn that fire wood will
probably be both plentiful and cheap during the coming
winter. The Baltimore market is already oyerstocked
and retail prices there have been reduced within few
days past
LOLA MoNI IL We nfoi ned that this noted per-
sonage intends visiting this city after the meeting
of Congress to repeat her lecture woman, which
she delivered at Boston, New York, and Phiiadel
phia with marked success.
New TICKET OfrIcE.-We notice that the Washington
and Baltimore railroad folks have provided themselves
with fine new ticket Office in the main hall Of the de-
pot adjoining the baggage room.
A Clock IN TIE RoruNDo.-We notice fine new clock
In the rotundo the east door This will be great
convenience both to visitors and Capitol employees
TWO KINDS, American and Yorkshire, Bed Blan