Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-03-14

majority OF the men VINO spend their time IN
drinking, smoking and lounging, and Sc
cretly determined never to marry a city gen.
tieman. But / now think the women even
more eulpsble than the men for let man
be ever 80 high-toned, the temptations of a
city are hard to resistant . man Is exposed
TO many. But woman whose sphere Is
amidst the purifying influences Of home,
where can she have learned to forget that del
icaey which 10 indispensable in o true and
virtuous female? No woman can be truly
beautiful who wants this chief ornament of
her sex, even If she possess the graces Of
Venus
Woman was sent to refine and purify the
minds of men; but rather think they re-
verse their mission in Washington city. Oh!
feel degraded to think that 30 many Ct my ssx
should be the objects Of deep, and not always
silent, contempt Of men. LUCY B-s."
With this cOmss the following nOte:
Dear Mr.. Editor am q constant sub.
scriber TO your useful paper, and / beg of you
(n you have room and think It worth insert
ing) to publish my impressions, for hope that
they will have some good effect, and think
1t the duty Of every one to try to abolish the
present manner Of dressing and waltzing, even
more than the hoop fashion, which all the men
seem to be down on. Now, no doubt you think
from my style, that am some antiqusted Miss
whose envy prompts her to condemn that in
others which, were she to practice would ONLY
expose her to ridicule. But you are very much
ont IN your supposition, my dear Mr. Editor,
Tor let ne tell you, l am young and very
good looking girl, with q figure acknowledged
BY al to be perfectly beautiful.
Most respectfully, L B.
TIE BALLOON AscExsroN.-Four-and ali alf
street, in the vicinity Of the gas house, was
alive yesterday with spectators drawn out to
see the balloon ascension. All the pretty
girls OF Maryland avenue were out with their
aprons over their heads, looking a little blue
IN the chilly air, but very sweet for all that.
The balloon was inf ated by means Of a hose
Communicating with the gas works The opera
ton of filing being necessarily slow one The
huge globe Was seen " bobbing around for a
long time in a way to create numerous false
alarms Of Z" there she goes" and finally about
1t p m 1t shot mp skywards, amidst the
shouts Of insiders and outsiders
Mr. Amos Carrier, who has already had
some pretty tall Sronautic experiences, "vent
mp" in lieu Of kr. Elliot, who was prevented
By illness in his family.
The balloon rose gracefully, taking o north
westerly direction in its travels, thus giving
city folks fine opportunity to sec ii The
daring eronaut stood erect in his tiny basket
(Which oscilated In q manner to make the
looker-on dizzy waving tho American flag by
one hand and his hat by the other, In res ponss
to the shouts Of the spectators.
Mr.. Carrier returned to this subIunary
sphere In safety and without injury TO his bal
loon about dark last evening, landing in the
vicinity Of the old race course
"And when he next doth ride abroad
May we be there to see.'
CENTRE MARKEr.-The attendance Of conn.
try people this morning was slim, owing, We
presume, 10 the heavy fall of snow last night.
Prices ranged as follows: Beef, fresh, 15s. per
ID salt do. Zoe; mutton l5c; pork l4c; veal
l5c; potatoes, per peck, Soc; turnips I2c; cab
bass etc. each; parsnips 37ic. per peck; APP
pies 62tc; peaches 81; green apples 5Oa75.:
turkeys $laS2; chickens 25a37fc. each: rob.
ms SOC per dozen; ducks 37tc; geese Use aSl;
eggs l8c per dozen; butter IS 43lc per pound:
hams loo: shoulders l2ie; middiing I4o. Der
pound; perch; per bunch. 25a37 10 there was
no shad or rock. Mr.. J. 7. VarneIl displayed
some prime prize beef, which he was selling
AZ SIC per pound
UsrrED STATES Police Rspoars-Before
Justice Dom:
John Williams (negro) was arrested BY OF
Ger King under the charge Of being concerned
for further examination
Bill Garner was arrested by Oficer King for
uickedly and maliciously throwing a stone
through the windows Of the hotel occupied by
Mrs. Mary Hoffman, in Cat Tail Row, be-
cause she would not give him liquor he was
committed to Jail.
Washington Beach and Solomon Hubbard
were arrested by Officer Psrham under the
same charge and were dismissed
Ssnton was arrested by Officer Barr for
lighting and gave bond for peace.
EXHIBITION OF TIE WARRINGTON Arr Asso-
cIAIIos.-A number Of additional pictures
have been received at this Gallery since its
opening-more than sufficient, We should saw,
win What arrived Yesterday, to occupy every
evsllaoie inch OF hanging space in the room.
We have no hesitation in speaking Of 1t, as
not only the finest collection ever exhibited in
this city, bat as absolutely SURPRISING apy
ever brought together elsewhere in the United
STATES ms may seem strong language; but
let those who think 30, and are qualified 10
Judge OF works OF art, visit this collection, and
tnen decide II We are not justified In using 1t.
Promptly PAID.-The Farmers' and Me-
chanics' Insurance Company, of which N.
Hon I. b. Florence Is President. yesterdav
promptly paid over to Mrs. O'Keefe, one Of
the sufferers BY the FIRE on street, the full
amount OF ner insurance, as was stated in her
card OF yesterday. This action In in marLsd
contrast with the higgling transactions Of soms
insurance companies, and deserves an especiaI
white mark Po0ai
Az IsfEREsrNs Lecture may be exnsct.s
on Monday night, By DR.. J. Abraham, unon
the Hebrew ceremonies of the present dav
Any information in regard to this wopde rf1l
people (the jews is eagerly received, and we
presume the Doctors lecture will be largely
attended, as was the case in Northern cities
where he has spoken. The lecture will be
delivered in the Metropolitan Hall, Star build.
ings.
MECHANICS DESTITUTE FAIR An interest
ing scene was presented here yesterday after
noon, IN tie presence Of two of the public
schools, viz: Male Primary School, second
district, 43 scholars; and Female Primary
ditto, 81 scholars. In the evening the build.
ing was crowded, a. has been the case, we be-
heye, each night since its opening.
Persons DESTROYS of buying or renting
houses should read the column on our frst
page, headed I" For Sale or Rent"
THE MASONIC FRATERNITY and the Order Of
Eana IL. A..