Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-23

The RIvKR-The channel above the Long
Bridge Is clear of lumber vessels this morning
for the first time since last spring. The lumber
season begins to close up. ..I
shot this morning the first ducks of the season.
one w i'd eon and two Blue Wings They were
very fine specimens, indeed. 0...
Last night was intensely dark on the river 80
much that the mail steamer Powhatan found
great dffculty in keeping the channel, and OBJ
jects could not be distinguished at any distance
from the steamers bows. This morning, on the
arrival Of the Powhatan a a. m at her wharf
several accidents occurred to carriages in conse.
quence Of their being no lamps to warn the dri.
vers from the dangerous distractions about the
wharf, and several drivers of hackney carriages
determined not to attend the place for the purpose
of conveying passengers without extra charge for
such service.
Yesterday quite feet Of schooners went down
the river TO Tighten the guano ship, Thayer. Her
cargo is said to be much larger than was regis
tered Her first mate states that in taking I'm her
load, he kept account OF 800 TONS and that con-
siderable more was received on board after that
She has probably 1900, If not $500 tons of the
precious fertilizer in Ter hold
The packet ship Statesman, Dodges line, is out
from New York two weeks now, and nothing has
been heard from her some anxiety is felt as to
her safety, and IL Is feared that she may have en-
countered the late storm and been driven out at
The packet schooner SyIvanus Allen sailed on
or about the 10th instant from Boston, bound TO
the three cities, with a valuable cargo, part Of
which consisted Of paper for the Government
She has not yet been reported, and there Is IT,
dings OF her in the lower liver
This morning beautiful large bald headed
eagle was sailing about in the eighborhood OF
the Long Bridge, but he took good care to keep
at safe distance from the long guns that were
leveled at him from various points
p. s. Since writing the above We learn that the
Statesman has arrived al Alexandria.
VTLLAINOUs DEED.-Last night between 9
and 10 o'clock, most outrageous and cowardly
assault was made upon an inofiensive colored man
who was walking with his wife
Charles Lee, n well known, sober, and indus
trious negro was returning To the Island from the
city, with his wife, who is at service in the CITY;
and whom ii is his custom to accompany to his
home every night from her place of service Just
as they arrived at the street canal bridge they
were met by three men, one OF whom, a small
man, drew a revolver and without word OF
warning thrust IL close to the poor fellows face,
and discharged it, the ball taking effect in the
right cheek, tearing away a portion Of the flesh
and lodging in the neck. near the iuyular vein
The mans wife screamed out for the watch, and
attracted the attention Of persons 10 were pass
Ing; and Lee was conveyed to the office OF DR..
Wilt where his wound was dressed. Mean
while tue muiderOus party escaped, scott free, az
ter this act Of cOwardce. The colofed man this
morning lies in very itica state, and but little
hopes are entertained OF his recovery
fhe parties who perpetrated this piece of viii
lainy are supposed to belong to an association of
the Rats - who iHfest the alley on Third street
the canal. People who have occasion to
frequently assaulted by members Of this same
gang. Again we ask, where are the police,
HUNTING PARK RACE CoURsE.-Notwiths
ing the heavy weather Of yesterday, quite a crowd
Of sporting men assembled at the course to wit
ness the pacing race. The horses entered were
Black Dan, by A. Kirby; jay Bird, by Thomp-
son Naylor; and Burgunda, by J Morrell. Purse
500, and free for all pacing horses. NJ lie heats
in harness
After one false start, the word was given TO 90
and of they went, Burgunda leading to the half
mile pole: here Black Dan collared him and led
home an easy winner in 3:H.
Tie second heat was but repetition of the
first. Black Dan winning the heat in 3:17.
Next Friday there will be trot upon this course
for silver cup-value S25 Some four entries
will be made.
The AssEMBLY's CHURCH FAIR last night was
well attended, notwithstanding the rain, and
pheasant evening was enjoyed by all present
Withers' band performed some Of their choicest
pieces and will repeat them to- night The Har-
moneons give concert tonight at the fair room,
and other irresistible inducements are held out
for attendance.
THE RECENTLY organized congregation Of the
Baptist Church On the Island have already evinced
spirit Of cOmmendable enterprise by the pur-
chase Of site for their new edifce The lot is
60 by 1O5 feet, fronting on Virginia avenue and
also on ID street, near Sixth street. and i'm the
neighborhOOd Of Island Hall. The work on their
new house Of worship will be soon commenced
Rev. MIR. MeadOr is their pastor.
FOR COuRr.-Joshua Lloyd was arrested this
morning at the Railroad Depot by Police Officer
McHenry, for an assault and battery on Marion
renwick, Michael Finnegan, and - steele He
was taken before Justice Dom of the Fourth
Police District, and by him held to bail in the
sum Of S2j6 for his appearance at the ensuing
term of the Criminal Court
STEALING WIN. Jones, colored, was arrested
yesterday by Police Officer Ross, for stealing a
five dollar note upon the Corporation of George
town. He was sent to Jail for trial at the Crimi-
nal Court By Justice Smith.
We CALL attention 10 the advertisement in an
other column Of Mr.. w Henry Palmer's piano
forte instructions We need hardly say that Mr.
+. has no superior AZ performer or teacher.
CORPORATION CAsEs-Eugene Dunlap, col
Ored, disoTdeIly in the market; fine aud costs
as Or. Mrs. Thompson, profanity; fine and costs
80 These cases Were disposed of by Justice
Smith.
TOMORROW AFTERNOON, CONCERT, bali, and
garden music at Humphreys Junemann's place,
Capitol Hill.
WATCH RErTRSs.-Rachael Naugle, drunk in
the street; wOrkhOuse 30 days. Michael McFad.
den, vagrant; do. Thomas Batson, do; do.
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JUsT:cs SMITHS PrT,rIoN.-To THE PUBLIC
The following appeared yesterday in the Stars