Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-10-06


location; and another making The appropriation
from the Second and Third Wa DIS; the amend
menfs Were adopted, and the bill passed
Also; bi.l to construct sewer on n between
Seventh and Ninth streets; laid over till Monday
next.
Mr.. Fisher, on leave. introduced bill to bridge
water course in the alley in square $40; passed
Mr.. Jefferson moved to take up the bill I'm re-
lation to Public Schools; agreed to.
The bill was taken up, read third time, and
passed.
Mr. O'Hare introduced bill TO erect awooden
bridge on Sixth, between Q and r streets; re-
feTred 10 Improvements committee. -t.. .H
Also. bill for improvement of Seventh be-
tween NJ and N streets; same reference
Mr. French, from improvements committee
reported bill to supply deficiency for improv-
ing First street east, between b and ID streets
south; passed.
Mr. Fisher introduced bill to supply a def
cheney in the appropriation for Ieayfng and
widening gutter on Fourteenth, between and
Nj streets; referred TO improvements Committee
Bill from the Aldermen, TO repair Delaware
avenue, from III TO M, and from M TO seventh
streets east; same reference
Mr. Brown introduced Joint resolution To pro-
vide for revision OF the city charter laid on the
taole, ana made the special order for next Mon
day, and ordered 10 be printed
Bill from the Aldermen, to take M and relay
the pavement on Fifteenth, between I and X
streets, was referred to improvements committee
bIiI 10 take up and relay pavement on Vermont
avenue, between III and / streets north; same
reference. ..r. ..'-
Mr.. Turton introduced bill to supply def
cheney in the appropriation for grading and grav-
ennS street, between Fifteenth street and the
Circle; passed
And then the Board adjourned
THE RIvER.-The owners of the Lady Gay
SPanker, and the men about the Long Bridge,
are not satisfied with the result of the late regatta
They think the Spanker dfd not get fair sbo
in the race. having been unfortunate in part.n-,
ner peak haIyards and they propose to have apo-
ther race and enter the Spanker singlv against
her at the late race for $50 side, to enter her
against all OF the boats which participated in the
late contest, each owner to put in $50 and sweep
stakes; whether this offer will be- accepted by
the other parties, remains to be seen
=, Al hlleys wharf arrived schr. Arkansas, Capt
Harrington, from Philadelphia, with 100 tons of
Coal Tor i. w. Riley. At the above wharf ar
rived Yesterday morning something like 1900
bushels OF oysters, more than 90 bushels of
which were carted up town during the day Some
3O bushels were brought up by Capt Tignor
from Tangier creek, and were of excellent quality
Ihe larger portion of them were purchased by
+. ii. Benter for his restaurant
At Magruder 4 stones wharf arrived schooner
EuPhrates, Quintin, from Philadel phia, with coal
for Il. Branson.
An understanding has been effected between
the two lines OF steamhoats-the Coliyer and the
Page-that they are TO make regular trips between
w ashlngton and Alexandria, so as not to inter-
fere with each others operations This arrange
ment Will be OF great service to the public, If
strictly adhered 10; and il remains to be seen
whic h line will fail to keep the compact There
can be no doubt that il both lines conform in
every respect to the rule Of regular hours, the
owners will reap great advantages on both sides
THY MONTGOMERY GUARDS, target shooting
excursion to Berry's woods, yesterday, was a
very lively affair. The shooting was excellent
considering the practice OF those who entered for
the contest. The prizes were won and awarded,
as follows:
RPstS hn
Second best shot, private Butler, gold cross
ihllo Folay, gold locket
The prizes were awarded by Lieutenants Old
field and Keleher. and Quartermaster Maher.
Col; Hickey, who was present, addressed the
Guards IN the subJoined appropriate remarks,
which Were handsomely responded to by Lie ut.
Oldheld on the part Of the company;
COL HICKEI's SPEECH.
volunteers: by the invitation of your command
ing officer | am here, at your target practice, to
judge of the relative accuracy Of YOUR firing and
To be the medium of presenting to the successful
competitors the prizes which have been provided
Tor the occasion. To be the instrument Of reward
Ing merit Is always pleasing task; but as in
this case, where the interest and competition in
volved in this practice tend so directly to make
volunteers good mar l smen and practical soldiers
find it a duty incumbent on me to do all in my
power to give il hearty cooperation and en-
enlargement. You are thus preparing yourselves
the better to serve your country in the day Of trial.
should an enemy invade this land, in which Won
have cast your destiny, and to whose honor and
safety you are ever ready to devote your lives
You have only to initiate the military virtues and
noble gdllantTy OF the man whose honored name
your company bears, to entitle you to the high
privilege of Standing in the ranks as American
soldiers to defend the Constitution, the laws and
the Liberties Of this country. In those ranks no
distinctions OF party can be recognized either DO.
litcal or religious; there. all true sold ers stand
shoulder to shoulder, with souls filled with pa
trOtic devotion to these United States of America
and with arms and hands ever ready to defend
them against their enemies.
In the appointments and arrangements Of your
voluntary association. YOU have in a particular
manner, illustrated and proved your concurrence
in these views and are, therefore, entitled to the
confidence and encouragement OF your fellow
citizens, because you have given the best guaran-
tee that In civil life you will prove quiet, peace
able and law ling citizens tolerant in prnci pie
and generous ia action. Connected with this
illustration, might proceed to dwell upon the
mutual relations and confidence subSiatinp be-
tween your company and your estimable. intelli-
gent, and gallant Officers; suffice IL TO say that
in the Judgment OF the community in which yoti
live, you have done honor to Your company by
their appointment; while, on their part, they
have felt proud in the command Of men identify
ing themselves with the devoted spirit OF Mont
gOIneTy.
LIEUT.. oLpFIELp. REILLY
Colonel: As the officer in command. to day. |
beg TO tender to yOu sir, the sincere thanks Of
the officers and priyateS Of the Montgomery
Guards for the great kindness you have shown in
acting as judge on this occasion, and for your
eral prizes.
We have endeayored, Colonel, to perfect our
selves in the school for the soldier in order to
Dr. the better able, on call from our country, to
place ourselves is good soldiers between her and
any danger that might threaten and feel proud,
Sir, that our exertiOns have not been all in vain
since II has pleased you to speak of our perform
dncc here to-day in commeEdatory manner
You may rest assured sir that shall continue
by strict observance Of the laws and by our
department and bearing citizens and soldiers
to be worthy of the confidence and respect Of our
fellowcitiZens. Our organization is neither DO
Htical nor religious, and in the performance of
our duty az citizen soldiers We know no distinc-
tiOn OF party; We look 10 further than to obey TO
the letter the commands Of our superior officers
trusting in their patriotism and genuine love of
country not To lead us estray, and sincerely hope
that should We ever be called upon to defend
- the Constitution, the laws and the liberties of
the country" that you will find us at onr post
arms in hand, shoulder 10 shoulder ready to - do
die
During the day very large and beautiful bou-
9uet was presented by fair daughter of Erin 10
Lieut. Oldfeld, which brought the rose TO the
cheek Of the gallant Lieutenant