Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-22

census Of 1850 shall be taken the aggregate will
no doubt exceed one hundred thousand At this
rate, washington will become great city before
any one is aware Of it. One of the especial rea-
sons for locating the capital at that point to
avold tne moos OF metropolitan cities OF late
unprecedented, and the business of Government
so augmented In proportion, that the thronps
concentrating In the capital from all quarters Of
our vast domain, could not otherwise than give a
great impetus to the prosperity of WASHINGTON
Then, too, the public works have grown info An
importance never dreamed of before. II seems
strange to see this community thus attaining 10
such size while cut off from all particpation i'm
those institutions to which il owes its existenca
To the virginia portion of the federal district this
exclusion long ago became so insupportahle that
on their own motion they were restored To VirN
ginia and to their rights The MARYLAND section
upon which are located Washington and George
Town, SIM remains as II was coded to the national
government, though at various periods efforts
have been made to get portions of il restored TO
the state OF Maryland. Gazette. -
The WASHINGTON HORTICULTURAL Soc,rrv
held its meeting last night as advertised. IN.
President of the Society, w. w. Corcoran, ESQ
In the chair -
The regular committees were appointed on the
Library, Premiums, Fruits Plants and Flowers,
vegetables, Exhibitions, Publications and Treas
urer's Accounts.
On motion of Dr. w. b. Magrudsr. 81 was re-
solved that the Committee on Publications have
printed In pamphlet form five hundred copies Of
me CONSTITUTION OF the society, with the names OF
the omcers and members thereto appended
debate ensued, originated by Mr. Clark, on
the subject OF making efforts to obtain the books
chest, and other property belonging to the defunct
ton Of DIR. Magruder, II was resolved to appoint
a committee Of three, whose duty IL shall be to
ascertain ifthe effects of the old Horticultural So
ciety can be secured for the and benefit of the
present society. The committee was appointed
by the Chair, and consists Of DIR. Magruder, Mr..
Geo w. Riggs, and Mr.. Kelly.
And, lastly, was resolved that the Committee
on Exhibitions forthwith make preparations for
holding Horticultural and Horticultural exhibit
ton by the society early in the month of June
next.
The society then adjourned to meet at its reou-
lar monthly meeting on the third Wednesday Of
May.
SUNDAY SCHOOL EXHIBITION First Bap-
tist Church (Tenth street) Sunday School held
their exhibition at the above church last night,
before a crowded and attentive audience The
exercises were opened by the performance of a
voluntary on the organ, by Prof Scheel, executed
in admirable style; after which a salutatory was
were conducted by Mr.. VIM. ] Rhees. and con-
sisted OF defamation, recitation, dialogue and
music, and went off with great spirit-the little
seeming to vie with each other in correctness
OF delivery and good department
Among the musical performances we notice
more particularly the sweet little duett UTbe
Blind Girl" sung by Misses l.. Parsons and Ma
non Brown, aged respectively and 10 years
The Little Speaker, 'fby Master Walter Clarke
aged years, was admirably done, indeed.
ARRIvAL.-The schooner A. v. Beden arrived
at Alexandria yesterday with the following Wash
ington consignments:
Campbell & Coyle, merchandise; Howell &
MOrsell, merchandise G. 4 II. Parker, merchan-
disc w. II. Harper, merchandise; Brown & Co
plaster cal. Murray Co, coffee; M. Bryan,
tea; VIM. Bryan, merchandise Miller & Gun
bingham. merchandise; McGregor Il Co, Iner-
chandise Hodgson, merchandise; F. Coyle,
patent safe; Rhinehadt, merchandise; T.. c.
Dryer, wine f.. t. Lear, merchandise; c. NJ
Boteler, merchandise; Elyans & Thompson mer-
chandise; NJ G.. Hulst, merchandise; Thomas
Cloves, one package; :. Kirby, merchandise;
Capt. Meigs, thirty-four casks tiles; Pagan, five
tons marble; ID. Drew, merchandise.
STOLEN GooDs white boy offered
wooden box containing dozen tin boxes of
mustard for sale to a colored man named Tom
Pye, at the low price of Is4 cents This offer
excited the suspicion of Mr.. ID. Donovan who
started after the boy, but he dropped the box and
made his escape. Mr.. Donovan placed the box
in care Of Captain Mills, where it will remain
until identified by the real owner
Ii Is lamentable fact that many small bows
live by pilfering small packages Of goods and
lind persons depraved enough TO purchase them
stolen.
CIRCUIT CoURT.-When our report closed yes-
terday, Mr.. Brent, for defence, was arguing the
points OF law in the case of Il. Jones rs Ann r
Dermott Shortly afterward he closed and Mr.
Carlisle, for plaintiff, then addressed the Court
up to 3 O'Clock p. m, when they adjourned.
This morning, Mr.. Carlisle concluded his argu-
ment, and Mr.. Bradley followed on the same side
He was addressing the Court when this report
closed =
that the amount claimed by the plaintiff was
sl2ooO. 1t should have been stated 5000
MARRIAGE AT THE METHODIST CHURCH SOUTH.
AaI; rxht
day at the above church. the prime pals being Mr..
George r. Fitch, of California, and Miss Clara v.
Duvall, daughter of VIM. L. Duvall, Merchant
Tailor, Of Washington.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev DR..
Doggett, at 81 O'Clock p. m, in the presence Of
Iarge number Of relatives and friends on both
sides. The bride and groom were dressed in neat
travelling costume, and after receiving the con-
CALCULATIONS OF friends the happy compile left in
the afternoon train on Northern bridal tour.
POLICE MAGIsTRATEs.-The magistrates who
were confirmed by the Aldermen at their last
meeting, will enter upon the discharge of their
duties to-day. This has given the police officers
an opportunity to execute the laws OF the COrpo-
ration and conseq the whole police force
were on hand this morning, and actively engaged
in notifying citizens of their intentions to enforce
the laws.
SHAD are selling in Alexandria at S12aS14 her.
REALLY GOOD BUTTER.-Not 10 know oyster
argues ones self unknown. So, without preface,
we call attention to his advertisement in another
column, of Philadelphia print and choice Goshen
butter for table use. We have tried some Of this
butter and know II to be A No 1. What is best
Of all, OYSTERS word may be relied on, and what
he says about the article he sells you, is so.
Mr.. George A. Lane, whose advertisement ap-
pears In the same column, has likewise choice
supply Of New York and Pennsylvania butter;
also, constant supply Of fresh eggs.
THE LADIES will find something well worth
their attention in the fine stock Of Spring and
Summer styles Of goods now opening at Maxwell
Brothers.. 32s Pennsylvania avenue The stock
Of goods is not only remarkably complete, but has
been purchased on terms to enable them to be
sold very reasonably.
IMPRoyENKNTs.-Judge Douglas, Mr.. Breck-
inridge and Hon Mr.. Rice are about entering
upon the improvement Of the ground lately pur-