Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-06-18
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

plants and cut flowers were presented at the Ex-
hibition- broom yesterday, after our visit to the
Place-many Of them being Of new species and
The Exhibition was opened last night, and,
Notwithstanding the unfavorable state Of the
weather, was crowded with visitors, a large pro-
portion Of them being ladies'
portion of the Marine Band, under the lead
ership Of Mr.. Fred. Prospect, was present. and
added much to the enjoyment Of the evening.
We were peculiarly pleased with the PERFORM
ance well as the composition of the new Rird
Waltz, composed by Prof. Scala as well as a
new Polka, composed by Mr.. F. Prospect, and
dedicated to a Washington lady This niece in
It's conception and execution is intended to Illus
trate the varied and almost endless whims and
foibles Of woman. =
The stated meeting of the Society was held
last night in the room below the exhibition hall
and the nominations of new members which
Were laid over at the preceding meeting, accord
ing 10 the constitution, were unanimously con-
fined A large number Of nominations were
presented for election at the next stated meeting
The report Of the judges of the present exhibit
hon was received and approved by the united
Votes Of thanks were passed to the committee
OF arrangements, the judges Of the exhibition,
and to the President Of the Society, Mr.. w. w.
CorcOran, for his Kindness in giving the use of
his building for the exhibition.
The ProPriety Of keeping the exhibition open
until 10 O'Clock on Friday night was discussed,
tinue open until that time.
On motion Of Mr.. Clarke, ladies were permitted
To become full members Of the Society
The meeting then adjourned
To-day the exhibition presents new attractions
In the way OF ripe Peaches from the garden of
Mr., Corcoran. Mr.. Spence exhibits a new plant
called Arisfofoehis, or Duck Plant; also named
the Dutchman's Pipe. This plant is very pecu-
liar In shape, bearing some resemblance 10 both
its eognomens, and emts a smell not near as
pleasant as the latter would give forth
From Professor Pages greenhouse we notice
new specimens of Roses Of BEAUTIFUL color and
delightful fragrance. Also. from the same gen
tleman's extensive nardens, specimens Of the
PyrsfhersHm ROSeEm, or bug exterminatinp
plant. This plant has the quality of exterminaf.
ing all insects of the bug, hy or worm species
that are the PEST of all gardeners and planters. II
propagates rapidly and does not sap the soil =
The cultivation Of this plant in the fields de-
y7s:1ted by the army worm, mig hit result I'm check
ing this and other such terrible pests
The horticultural Society is already beneftting
the community by bringing before the public eve
important facts and discoveries valuable to an
classes.
The RIvER.-At the eastern draw of the Lone
Bridge the lumber vessels which pass up to the
mouth Of the canal keep the draw-master in
perpetual fever. He says that no sooner is the
draw closed than along comes a schooner or a
half dozen of them, and open goes the draw
again.
Yesterday evening church picnic came over
the rlveT from Arlington, and i'm attempting TO
pass through the draw the Ion. boat on which
they Were assembled against a pier of the
bridge and stuck fast. The ladies had TO be
HOistcu over the railing OF the bridge lust the
heavy rain came up, and then eusued an extensive
hOop-breaking scene, but fortunately no serious
damage was done beyond the wounds to whale
bone and cTinoline.
To-day, the Ebenezer on. FL Sabbath school
Navy AID, went down the river on board the
steamer w ashington, for a days pleasure at In
Dian Head and Fort washington. Some three
hundred persons were on board, notwithstanding
the unfavorable state Of the weather
From Alexandria we have the following items.
The steamer Maryland arrived at Baltimore
M tn $50 Co. rr..-
this morning.
The brig Wave arrived at the Alexandria wharf
on Monday, from New Brunswick, with $50 tons
Of plaster. She is loading with uare oak tim
Der, for ship-building purposes for builders at
Halifax This timber is cut principally in King
William and Stafford counties, Va. and is of the
very best quality. The principal dealers in ship
timber at Alexandria are Messrs Fowle Co,
who are doing an extensive business in that time
The schooner NJ. Burr, Boston packet lins)
Capt. Nicholson. sails from Alexandria for Bos-
ton to-day. The agent of the line (Mr. Eldridgel
generally manages to start on by this line one
vessel per week with freight for Boston.
The schooner Arctic, Bent, from ST. Johns N
b., sailed on her hOmeward trip yesterday. Two
more ST. Johns vessels start for the above port
with heavy cargoes of -four, to-day,
Arrived, at Riley's wharf. schooner Cambria
Thomas, from Port Deposit, with lumber for j.
Purdy.
Coon SUGGEsTIoN.-A correspondent makes
the following suggestion, to which we heartily
say 'sAmen:"
Mr.. Editor Through the medium of your pa
per, desire 10 call the attention of the Board of
Aldermen and Common Council TO the considera-
ton, in their respective Boards. Of the propriety
OF making liberal appropriation for a display
OF fireworks in this city, on the night of the 4th
Of July. Ii is invariably done in the larger
cities a matter OF policy as well as patriotism
being deemed conducive 10 the interests Of the
city in bringing crowds OF visitors from the adj
Jacent country within the town, who by their
presence, benefit tradesmen, hotel keepers, and
many others. Very few HOLIDAYS are observed in
this country. and no amusements for the people
al the public expense, as in France, Germany, and
Spain.
The celebration Of this, the most interesting
event OF our history, has been sadly neglected Of
late years, and unless something be done to AVA
eesSity OF its observance in some form or other
in the course Of a few years the Fourth Of July
will come and go without remark. John Adams,
upon the passage Of the resolutions declaring the
United Colonies free and independent States,
said, Il believe that IL will be celebrated by sue
ceeding generations as the great anniversary fes-
uyal; II oIgh, to be solemnized with PomP and
parade, with shows, games, sports, gnns, bells,
bonfres and illuminations from one end Of this
continent tn the other from this time forth for
eyermore.'' Some token Of rejoicing should GER
iainIy mark the passage OF this interesting day,
the anniversary Of the Declaration of Independ-
nnce and the foundation Of the greatest nation On
earth.
into consideration. There can be no doubt, il
liberal appropriation be made for a fine display
OF fireworks on the evening Of the Fourth il will
meet the hearty approval Of all our citizens
Yours truly, REMENBRANczR.
CRIMINAL COURI.-JKdgs Crawford The
assault and battery case of Elias and Ross SulIi-
van and Charles ii. Merrill on - Ruppell at
Georgetown, was yesterday submitted to the Jury
without argument, which returned verdict Of
guilty In the cases Of Elias Sullivan and Charles
r. Merrill. They found evidence sufficiently
strong to implicate Ross Sullivan in said affray;
accordingly he was acquitted The Court sen.
fenced f.. Sullivan and Merrill to pay, each, a fine
OF SO. and costs.
Mr.. Morgan presented Mr. Anthony Hofer,
Of 81 Louis, who was admitted to practice in this
Court.
The case OF the United States rs VIM Carpen-
ter, free colored, came up next, in which the de-
fendaht was charged, by Jacob C. Gibson with
the larceny Of piece Of bingham valued at So
Me. Martin was appointed by the Court coun-
sci for the defendant. Found guilty, and SEN
fenced 10 hard labor In the Pententiary Of the
District Of Columbia for period Of one year.
The Court then adjourned.
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