Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-08-18

PATENT OFFICE ExfIxsioN. The sub.bas
ment Of the north front is going up with de-
spatch. This story Of the north front, Il 10 en-.
pected, will be carried up and closed by the end
OF the present working season. The work is be-
ing most substantially executed.
The portco Of the west wing Is nearly finished
and looks model Of marble architecture. The
foundation stones of the steps leading into this
Portico are Laid and the steps which are to be Of
granite, are on the ground all ready to be set
This part Of the work is about to be commenced,
and will soon thereafter be completed.
. The beautiful granite stairway in the rear Of
the west wing, Is now completed and attracts
much attention. This is said to be, by far, the
neatest and most appropriate piece of stonework
in any Of our public buildings, and is entirely
new in style.
The whole Of the granite, stone and wood work
about the Patent Office building reflects high
credit on the fidelity and taste with which the
messrs Berry Mohun, contractors for that por-
ton OF II, have thus far executed their trust
The old Patent Office building is in course Of
renovation, by being newly painted and papered
The painting is being done by Fitch, and
the papering by s. p. Franklin both first class
operators in their respective lines The several
offices are being beautifully and artisticaly fres-
coed by Messrs. Schutter & Kahlert, who are
gentlemen OF high professional reputation and
A WASHINGTON BELLE cRowNED.-kxtracto Of
a letter from lady correspondent at Salem, Va:
"a splendid Tournament took place near this
village on Friday last, 18th. which was attended
surrounding country. Many ladies and gentle
men from Alexandria and the District cities graced
the occasion with their presence. Mr.. Turner
was chief marshal of the day, and Mr.. Jones the
successful knight, who in graceful manner,
crowned Miss Virginia Massie, Of Washington
City, as Queen of Love and Beauty. The maids
OF honor, were Miss Thomas Of Culpeper. Miss
Maddox OF Salem, and Miss Jackson, near Mark
ham-all beautiful, and worthy Of their honors
The day passed of delig htfully, all enjoying the
gallantry, hospitality, and charming scenery Of
that beautiful region of old Virginia.
BITTEN BY Dos.-A little son of Mr.. John
Davis, master painter at the Capitol, was bitten
in some half dozen places and lacerated in the
most frightful manner yesterday by large, fierce
dog, the property q colored woman on South G
Lloyd.
REMEDY FOR SNAKE BITR.-Mrs. Comfy, the
daughter Of Mr.. William Wilson, who, as we
mentioned yesterday, was bitten by snake last
week, is doing well, andlis believed to be out of
danger The remedy, which was promptly ap-
piled, was simple pOultice of onions and salt.
THE JURY in the election riot cases failed to
bring in verdict Of acquittal in the cases of Gar
ner, Jones, Hurdle and Hoover, as requested by
the District Attorney. They accordingly continue
under bail, with the other parties indicted.
Automatically the advertisement In anoth-
er column it will be seen that some new and at
tractive features, in the way of Songs and Dances
will be brought out at Vultee & D'Ungcr's Saloon
tonight.
REAL EsTATE.-Yesterday, A. Green, auction
eer sold part Of lot 4, in square 526, fronting 80
feet OH Fourth street, between X and L., with a
frame dwelling, for 81 300 Purchaser, Timothy
Sughrue.
HAY.-The hay stand was very well attended
this morning, and the prices ranged from 81 to
to 81 O6 for good hay, and 50 to IS cents for straw