Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-07-06
TIKI Founrn OF JrIr EXCURSION Tarr or

The FOURTH or JULY EXCURSION TRfp or
THE MARYLAND.-The steamer Maryland return
ed In safety at IL O'Clock to- day from her excursion
trip with very large party from this city and
Alexandria, to Piney Point, Old Point and Nor
folk. Owing to the late hour she reached her
Wnan; we are unable to give in to-day's paper
The full account of the excursion and its Incl
morrow.
CELEBRATION OF THE FOURTH OF july, 1857.
The Sabbath School of the Fourth Presbyterian
Church assembled at the Church at O'Clock in
the morning.
Ateight O'Clock, In the midst of fond hopes,
not without fears. IL was decided 90 out to the
beautiful grounds selected known as Berry's
woods, east Of Glenwood Cemetery, for the pur-
pose Of spending the day in appropriate and in
nocent recreation and entertainment
After spending some time i'm recreation STROLL
ing over the beautiful grounds, gathering flowers
&C. at the sound of the bell all assembled around
the stand prepared for the occasion when PRAYER
was Offered by the Superintendent of the School.
and the Declaration of Independence was read bv
Master r. Z. A. Denham, a scholar after which
all adjourned to two extended tables that had
been prepared and loaded with substantial and
palafabe edibles. to which appetites now excited
by unwonted exercise, enabled all to do ample
Justice
Dinner over, some time was occupied in such
various modes of recreation the fancies of over
two hundred appeared to suggest; and all again
assembled and listened with evidently interested
attention to an appropriate and well prepared
ton by Mr.. Alexander d. Moore, one of the
teachers. speech by one of the scholars, and
y" the states y as presented by number Of the
young ladies, teachers and scholars also elected
much applause. These exercises were interspers-
ed with the singing of appropriate, patriotic and
sacred songs, sometimes by the whole school, at
Others by quartettes, or more extended sections
towards evening the tables Were again found
spread with variety Of cake and a bountful sup
ply OF lemonade, which was disposed Of with
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well as the larger folks
The superintendent and teachers were gratifed
In welcoming. during the day, their pastor and
many parents OF the children and members of the
resolution Of thanks was unanimously passed
TO Mrs. Berry for the use Of her grounds, which
was also expressed to Mrs. b. in person by the
superintendent; to the committee of arrange
ments, for the ample and well arranged provi-
SONS made by them and to the orator of the dav
Tor his very appropriate address. After which
all returned in good season to the city, without
an accident TO mar the enjoymentS Of the occa-
sion, having passed a very pleasant day in d most
agreeable manner. -
--sTHE MCKENDRE CHAPEL SABBATH School
held celebration in Galess woods on the 18th in
conmemoration Of another political Sabbath of
our Independence by our citizens and each Der
son appeared to enjoy full share of felicity in
feast of Iuxuries and flow of soul There was a
mastery Grafton delivered by J. w. CIampitt, a
student of the Columbian College, before large
audience, who realized its delivery.
THE City IMPROVEMENTS now in progress un-
der the supervision of the ward commissioners
are rapidly approaching completion. Most of the
workmen were engaged this morning in various
parts of the city, but were interrupted by showers
during the morning.
AT A MEETING of the Good Will Club. held
July list, 1857, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing tenn President, J. H. Dubant:
Vice President, VIM. d. Ellwood: RecordinU
Secretary, j. A Baker: Financial Secretary, JOS
Mattingly; Treasurer, WIN. Noerr.
THE CENTRE MARKET FRIDAY afternoon a
much larger supply of provisions was offered for
sale than is usual upon the regular afternoon sales
at that market. The prices were the same as on
thursday morning, and purchasers Were numer-
Gus The market closed at an early hour in the
evening.
ACCIDENT. Friday evening child was run
over by the market wagon belonging TO Mr. Jno
Hoover at the corner of Second and ID streets
south. The child is not dangerously injured. and
we learn that the accident could hardly have
been prevented.
ROBERT CRoss.-lt WIS rumored on Saturday
that Cross, who was arrested last week, and who
shot officer Robinson while making the arrest.
had died: Such is not the fact and we are glad
to learn that Mr.. Robinson Is in a fair way to H.
cover.
VICIOUS Docs AT LARGE.-During the past two
or three days many complaints relative to DANCE
rous dogs, have been heard. Several persons
have been attacked by them, and one or two hit
ten. Such animals should be confined or muz-
zled if set at large.
M. Star: Has the slop-cart ceased to 90 its
rounds F, The citizens on Twelfth street between
r and q, have not seen 1t for ten DAYS Very
great inconvenience is experienced on account Of
its tardy visits by MANY RoUsEKrBprRs
July 6, 1857.
The ACADEMY OF VISITATION. GEoRGRrOwS
On the Sth inst. the annual distribution of pre-
miums Of this institution takes place A Iarre
number OF invitations to attend il are ont The
occasion will be a most interesting and agreeable
one.
WATCH RETURNS. July 3 The only cases that
Were held are the following John Orletti, fugi-
tive from the Insane Asylum returned to that in
stitution. Walter Stewart, colored ont after
hours; paid l.lS costs. John Jones colored
do; paid 81 ii costs. The following were dis
missed John Dunn, vayrant. Nj. e IL Bower
men, disordeTly. NJ. Ridgelev. disorderly Mary
Coombs, drunk and disorderly.
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