Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-06-19

ACCIDENT ON THE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO
CASAL'-A letter to the Alexandria Gazette, from
WnliamsPort, dated the 18th inst, saws:
Inc unfortunate crib which was last put In at
S Sah NO. 5, on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal,
oroke as they were putting II in. One half going
through, the other half lying in the way al the
breach In the dam.
Everything Is I'm confusion here and do
nope now carter the third attempt of these cribs,
and no likelihood Of the canal being put in order
with the cribbing) that IL is high time for some
other plan to restore navigation the canal I
also hope now that the coal companies will refuse
giving money without the canal company will let
the Coal Companies have their plans to do the
work
eel have but little faith in the management of
who did the work Of that pa which has stood
is tight, and now stands uninjured up 10 this time
The superintendent seems disposed to give the
know here that they are working for the money
and not to get the canal In navigable order
"One Baltimorean was drowned ,,
The HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION ex-
hibition continues with undated interest Last
night the Hall was well filled with visitors. ex-
aiming, with openly expressed admiration. the
truly beautiful and varied horticultural display.
Twill be remembered that the exhibition closes
Tonight, at 10 O'Clock, with the awarding of the
premiums to contributors. The awards will be
read by the Mayor, and full attendance of the
members Is expected. Another feature of the ex-
hibition tonight will be interesting to our lady
readers, which is, that the Society have decided
TO present beautiful hand bouquet to every lady
who shall visit the exhibition. Excellent music
by the Marine Band will also be furnished for
the entertainment of the visitors.
MT Spence to-day contributes, from the garden
OF Mr.. Corcoran, beautiful nectarine, or smooth
skin peach tree, whose branches are loaded with
large, ripe peaches; and from the Presidents
mower garden comes magnificent bouquet, pre-
sented by Mr.. John Wa
The RIvER.-The current has taken a muddy
rise, and the channel is filed with masses of drift
wood, atfording the long shore people fine OPP
portunity to collect their winters supply. The
Washington channel presented quite business
aspect yesterday, lumber vessels and % long
boats, all loaded heavily, having passed up to the
city canal.
There is no news from Alexandria; business
dull, and no arrivals.
COLUMBIAN CoLLEGE-A tasteful card on orr
table announces that the Commencement, for IL
graduation Of the Senior Glass of the Columbian
College, take s place at IL O'Clock a. M. of Wed
nesday next, June 2ith, at the f street Baptist
Church.
The Commencement exercises OF this College
are always most Interesting, and invariably draw
large audiences.
COURT OF CLAIMs.-Tke following persons
were appointed Commissioners of the Court:
George C.. Thomas Of Washington, Richard G.
Pegram of Petersburg, Va, r. II. NJ Davidson
and Hugh A. Cooley Of Florida
The Court adjourned until Monday next, ~
O'Clock IN.
ANUIsANcE-we may say, great nuisance-is
that broken Tagging at the intersection of Sixth
street and Pennsylvania avenue, south side That
il has remained unattended to for months is a
positive disgrace to the city.
REAL EsIATE.-A. Green, auctioneer, yester-
day sold lot No. ~, in square 567, on G street
north, between First and Second streets west to
Morris Sullivan for 90 cents per foot.
CAUCus.-rhe members of the Board Of Com
mon Council held caucus last night, and, among
other things, agreed to elect as their messenger
next Monday Mr. Cooksey.
SALE OF STocx.-Jas. C. Mcclure sold yester-
day 1850 Corporation stock, at 1895.
WATCH RETURNs.-Edwin Egglofstein, disor-
derby; ine and costs, S2.f Nj. De Borcy, do
do.