Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-05-16

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Corned salmon... 15IKale, pr PIX ., 25
Turkeys......s ST. 5a2 25 Asparagus, bunch 5a1o
Herring, per doz.. 2Oa3l Onions, bunch. 3
Terrapins, EACH. 37a57 Tomatoes doz >. 25a37
Irish potatoes, PIX. 50 Bermuda Potatoes 81
Clans, per hund 81 Lemons, per dOz.. l2a25
Sweet potatoes, PIX 81 Cabbage sprts DIX 81
Apples, peck. 81 Radishes, bunch 3aG
In the fish market, the supply was as plentiful
as could he expected thus late in an unfavorablt.
season. Large rock selling at 81 5OaS2 each
small rock and perch, &c per bunch; sturgeon
each, 81 81, pieces 25a5Oc; shad 25a7c. per pair;
herring, per bunch lSa2Uc.
AT the wharves fish are very scarce, and the
prices as we quoted on Thursday-shad per 100
Sill herring, per loo, S1OaS10 50.
CURIOSITY IN THE STEAMBOAT WAY-The
Baltimore sun notes the arrival in that harbor Oh
Thursday, Of a little steamboat from Philadel-
phia, which excited much curiosity She is
propeller Of one and a half horse power thirty
five feet long and six feet BEEN and draws but
two feet water. The greatest curiosity about her
IL the engine, built on an entirely new plan most
compact IN its form, and working with the repu-
laTity Of clock work. The Sun says:
The whole affair was built fof a gentleman of
w ashlngton, we are tOld-a nephew of President
Buchanan. She left Philadelphia with Mr. Gard
ner, Jacob Shubert and another at O'Clock on
Monday evening, coming through the canal. and
eIosslng me bay during the strong southeaster of
Wednesday-theh highest speed attained was seven
miles an hour. Much time was lost on the way
rom various causes. She burns wood and can
carry but small amount Of fuel, consequently
has 10 md harbor frequently in order to obtain
fuel. She u called the 6 Atherton" She started
yesterday afternoon on her trip to Washington -
The NEW AsYLUM.-The Joint committee of
the Boards Of Aldermen and Common Council
having under consideration the plan for a new
asylum building, met last evening and agreed TO
report the plan OF Mr.. Charles Haskins, and rec
ommend its adoption 10y the two Boards The
entire length, by this plan will be over 1870 feet
north l.,,;lH In,
and portico fronting west, and projecting as feet
beyond the line of the wings. The building is TO
be entirely proof arched floors and iron stair
ways, and calculated TO accommodate 2iO inmates
The estimated cost Is about S35,OUO, and the
beauty, compactness and means of ventilation Of
a building built upon this plan, will probably
induce its immediate adoption by the Boards
Should IL be adopted. learn that the advert Sc
ments for proposals will be publ shed next week
THE SECOND EXHIBITION of the Sunday School
connected with the First Baptist Church, Tenth
street, passed of last evening, In a gratifying
manner, to several hundreds Of persons
Among the most prominent pieces were-a duet
sung by Miss Persons and Miss Marion Brown; a
hymn, by Miss Mary and Miss Marion Brown
executed with much feeling; and the beautiful
hymn entitled 'fhe Sunday School ARMY - sang
by Master Walter Clarke, a lad about five years
Of age. q
The orator OF the occasion was Thomas Edwin
Brown, who delivered the beautiful poem, cab
After various other pieces the exhibition was
concluded by singing the doxolOgy
MARRtAeE.-An interesting marriage ceremony
came OF at the Fourth Presbyterian church on
Ninth street, on the afternoon of Thursday last.
the principals being Mr.. Henry d. Morgan, son
Of VIM. Morgan, Esq, and Miss Eliza Jane DE
Camp, daughter Of Sidney De Camp. ESQ all of
| this city. The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. John C. Smith, pastor Of the Fourth Pres
htfpF OH in fha a~fa L..
ering OF relation. and friends. The parties were
| dressed in appropriate travelling costume, and
shortly after the knot tied, took their depar-
tnEe In the evening train of cars for New York.
FIRE.-Between and O'Clock this morning,
a woodshed, owned by MIR. Grips, in the rear of
Green's row, on T., between Tenth and Eleventh
streets, took fire from some ashes which had been
| deposited there, and was burned. IL caused con-
siderable alarm in the vicinity, but the damage
| done was not great. The firemen Were promptly
| on the spot, and rendered such service as was
necessary. -
| lScENDIARy ATrEMPr.-About II O'Clock last
night an attempt was made to fire "A row of frame
| houses on Twentieth street, between NJ and
| IL was discovered and prevented before much
| damage was done. The houses belonged to Mr.
Rutherford. Under the spot where the fire was
| seen a mineral water bottle was found, which
| had contained turpentine or camphine oil.
CARUsI's SALOON was just comfortably filed
last night and the enjoymentto the spectators
enhanced by the better opportunity to witness the
| graceful performances Of the children. Where in
| the world does Mr.. Carusi manage to- find so
| many beautiful children are seen at his May
| Balls! It's standing puzzle to us. ...,
/ HEALTH OF THE CITY.-During the month OF
April there were only AZ deaths in Washington.
! OF these not one was by disease known to be con-
| tagiOus. Ages years and under, Is to 10, q;
10 to ~, q 10 to 40 IA; 40 to co. 6O TO ~, s. over