The Washington union., 1857-06-06
LOCAL NEWS.


wAslrINorox AQUEDucr ACCIDENT. Star
of this evening says:
"We understand that over six hundred men now
at work upon the aqueduct None Of the contractors
have yet commenced operations though several have
ecuted their contracts and furnished bonds The old con-
tractors at work upon the Georgetown and the Great
Falls divisions with about twenty-five men. The re-
mander OF the force is at work for the United States
building conduit the Great Falls and also near the
Little Falls upon portions of the work heretofore com
menced and not yet contracted for. There Is force
also in the Seneca quarry qusrying stone for the aque
duct and gang OF carpenters at Westburg gctng out
centres for bridges.
We regret TO learn that an accident occurred Con-
tractor Deckers work about three, p m, yesterday by
which four caught under clay bank which
they were undermining Two were killed on the spot,
aud OF the other two, one dug out with h leg bro
ken below the knee the other had his thigh broken IN
two places. The wounded brought down ON the
packet, and in the Infrinary, where their limbs
were set and wounds dressed.
The good citizens of Washington restricted just
in the line of public amusements that are not
surprised that the sem-weekly performances of the Ma
rne Band honored by such large and bewitchingly
gay audiences Ii is true that have heard much bet
ter music from much players, but the grounds of
the Capitol and of the presidential mansion pic
resque pleasing to the eye and grateful to the heart
and you besides Of meeting in the finely gravel
led walks many noticing and noticeable persons of both
uIesstu, III WHICH speaks Nth
the pockets of daughters and fathers wives and
husbands that the wonder witnessing these go
rious monster gatherings Wednesday and Saturday
evenings.
The attendance this evening very large and very
brilliant and the Band fccbly effective usual
BEGGAns Our city is literally overun with them,
and women, and large number of children by way Of
variety They molest inhabitants everywhere, and
ordin iy imno net
had right to demand aims without the presumption of
refusal These beggars it is reasonable to suppose
from abroad-beggars by profession. They filthy in
appearance evidently conceving that dirt is the surest
guarantee of success in their vocation.
TIE FESTIVAL i'm aid of the Young Mems Christian
Association promises to be remunerative The ladies
of different denominations have entered with pleasure
upon the business assigned hem and will vend refresh
and luxures suited to the season, ntesperscd
with choice music atording innocent and agreeable
entertainment
TURKEYS were yesterday selling in Centre Market
for from 81 IS to 81 rs apiece, and soft crabs at 81
dozen. We have not heard whether boarding house
keepers the exclusive purchasers at these reasonable
prices.
DEDICATION Western Presbyterian Church, near
the corner OF and Nineteenth streets, two squares
west of the department grounds will be dedicated tomor
row. Services morning, afternoon and night.
TIE NEW Cry COUNCILS will meet on Monday next.
The know nothngs elected to the board of
council recently have fixed upon Charles Albert esq., for
president of that branch and VIM. A. Kennedy for
rotary. ....
PERsoSAI--Ex- Governor Thomas, of Maryland, and
Mr. John Robert Mcdaniel president of the Lynchburg
| nj - Hofo nd
VIM W. Witte of Philadelphia at Kirkwoods'.
NAVAL couRr No. was engaged to-day with the case
of Lieut. Stanly.