Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-08-01

| The EXCURSION OF CoLuMBIA LopeE.-The
moonlight Of last night was noticed by our read
ers, we dare say as perfectly delicious and every
one who could, was out In the open air TO enjoy
It On Tuesday night the moon will be at its
fuii, and the managers Of the Columbia Lodge
excursion have shown good Judgment In select
Ing Tuesday as the day Of their down river trip
Remember the day, Tuesday, August 4th. We
are Little particular in giving the date from
overhearing, yesterday, a discussion amongst a
TouP OF remarkably pretty girls whether u was
they would have time to. get their new dresses
finished in season II Is Tuesday. and they will
nave ample time. On Tuesday, then August ith,
lookout, everybody, for the Columbia Lodge ex-
cursion, with it's brilliant programme, of enjoy
ments, on the water and at the White House. by
daylight and by moonlight, going and returning,
and all around and about! There will he morn
ing and afternoon boats remember, and all need
ful omnibus facilities. Withers' Band will be
along; also an experienced caterer, and g 9th er
things accordin'," Good order will be nain-
tanned, and the excursionists have guarantee of
this in the fact that the committee have taken the
Judicious course OF prohibiting the sale Of spir-
ituous liquors, both at the pavilion and on the
boat. g.. .. 4sr-
The .PoL1cE.-Ths morning, the newly ap-
pointed Chief of Police, F. A Klopfer, Esq, en-
tered upon the discharge of his duties At ten
O'Clock he was busily engaged in preparing for
the commencement of his work, and was greatly
assisted by his predecessor, J. w. BaSgott. Esq
II is hoped Capt Klopfer will have no trouble
IN The discharge OF the important duties Of his Of
nee, but We know that under any circumstances
he is competent to perform them properly.
Capt. 'Baggott retires with the respect of every
member OF the police force, who regard him as an
excellent officer and gentleman His business,
which takes him to Kentucky, will occupy some
time in its transaction. After it has been fms he'd
he will return to this city. =.
The police force at present is as follows:
Chief of Police-F A. Klopfer
l.
Second Ward-Wm. II. Tanning and Joseph
Williamson
Third Ward-Jas H. Suit and w L. Ross
Fourth Watd-B. I. Watson, Henry Yeatman
and Edward McHenry.
Fifth Ward-G F. Barrett; one vacancy: r
Collins, for the Railroad Depot.
Sixth Ward-Thos. ii. Robinson and Francis
:. Edelin,. 90
Seventh Ward--J. NJ. Lloyd and Jos A. Gill
In making these appointments two members
have been taken from the Auxiliary Guard
Messrs. Yeatman and GilSs Their places on the
Guard have been filed with Messrs. J. G. Hem
pier and VIM. Bird. .t-....
THE You've CATHOLICS FRIEND SOCIETY Pic
MIC in Georgetown College grounds, on Monday,
promises to he largely attended. Persons going
70 the Pic Me can take any of the Union Line of
omnibuses, and they will be conveyed to the Col
lege grounds without extra charge; so that every
five minutes in the day opportunity is afforded
of going directly to the spot Also for the hetter
accommodation of persons and parties in the
Northern Liberties, who desire to attend, an ON
nj bus will leave the northern market every twenty
or twenty-five minutes during the day. instead of
every hour, as stated in the advertisement
THE MARKET PAvEMENTs.-By Tuesday next
the benches, sheds, boxes, etc, used by persons
during market houIs, on the Avenue from Seventh
to Ninth street, will be removed, and the side
walks once more freed from obstruction. Such is
the order to the proper officers.
The pavements beside the new sheds are to be
reserved for country dealers, except sufficient
2angwayS between the curb line and the shed
stands. No benches or other encumbrance will
be permitted to remain upon them.
EBENEzER Nj. E. CHURCH.-The LAYING of the
corner stone of the Ebenezer Nj. E. Church, NAVY
Yard was performed by the G rand Lodge of Free
and Accepted Masons of the District of Column
bia, assisted by Naval Lodge, No. a. on Yesterday
afternoon, at half past o clock. The procession
formed at Naval Lodge and marched to the SPOT
In the programme of services, Rev }. 5. Deale
Rev :. Rodgers, Rev. b. n. Brown, and Rev
w. III. Chapman, participated The articles OF
deposit were those usually placed in corner
stones.
ASSAULT AND MISUNDERSTANDING, George
Springman was arrested by officer KimbaIl, for
an assault and battery on Christopher Schuck
He was taken before Justice Goddard who held
him to bail for his appearance at the next term OF
the Criminal Court.
In this affair Schuck had his collar bone broken,
ana Is now at the lnfrmary undergoing surgical
treatment.
SALE OF CORPORATION SToCK-Yesterday,
c. Mcclure, auctOneer, sold of Corporation stock
1900 at 81 .O3H, and $40 tsl.O34 very good
indication of the credit of the Corporation.
FOURTH DISTRICT ScHooL.-The name of w
II. II. Hazard was accidentally omitted in the list
of premiums awarded in this school, published
yesterday.
On WEDNESDAY NEXT the veteran Washington
Yeagers give their grand civic and military ex
cursion to the White House, on the Washington
More hereafter.
WATCH RETURNs.-The only case for trial at
the Central Guard house this morning, was A.
Thompson, arrested under an United States war
rant for improper behavior. He was held TO Sc
curity to keep the peace six months.