Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-11-06


purchase a large supply of groceries, &c, for
consumption on the line Of the works proceeded
TO purchase, and bad packed up a large amount
OF staples, consisting of four hams, coffee, cod
dsh, sugar, whiskey, &c. The merchant, with
that degree Of respect and liberality due Gus
toner who bought so extensively, after hlling
his order, proceeded TO treat Mr.. John Anderson
to crackers and cheese in very handsome man.
ner, and introduced him to the back part of the
store, where his cordials slowed and he
smscked his lips over the liquid refreshments
then and there set forth, with the air of a con-
noiSseur. He did not pay for bis purchases that
evening, saying That ne would call in the morn
ing, pay the bill, and take them away
This proposition was cheerfully scceded to-
ana sure enough, with the morning came Mr.
John Anderson. who had another - bout'' at the
liquid and solid refreshments which the s,o-e
Afforded, and which the proprietor cheerfully
volunteered, after which the bill was presented
amounting TO about SITS but Mr.. Anderson be.
fore paving It, thought the barrel Of COD fish was
not sufficiently secured to stand the journey up
the country, and suggested that an additional
Aoop should be placed around IL, and would step
lnto neighboring shop while il was being done
Fhe goldfish barrel was duly furnished with the
requisite hoop, but Mr.. Anderson did not return
made some sI oT eSb n0t ss .ns purchase was
likely to do 50; and the obliginy proprietor has
got the idea through his hair that somebody has
been sold He takes the matter with character
istic good humor, however and promises that
when he meets Mr. John Anderson again he
Will treat him to the best oyster supper to be had
In this village.
TEE MID IN PENNSYLVANIA AvENuE-The
managing contractor for laying the water pipes
In the streets OF Washington, informs us that
the delay In removing that which makes cloud,
OF dust in dry weather and puddIes Of mud in
snch weather as the present, throup bout the on
IRE length OF Pennsylvania avenue is caused nv
inc iaet That The stoP-cocks are yet to he put in
nntll which time the work will not be in con-
ditlon 10 justify the removal Of the earth re-
manning on the surface Of the ~ vsmept which
must he used for filling in as the holes to be dug
In "a nnEa to- Of o
he SHch ~ his explanation of the continued
existence Of the nuisance referred TO above, con-
eefnlng which so much has been said in the
MNnington newspapers Of late He also in
l0IHls US that he designs cleaBiug the streets
where his men have been orking with a street
cleaning machine, such as Is in use at the North
o9''hhm ,g on the moment when the condition
oI nis Work anywhere, will justify him in re-
moving the surplus earth-and that in that wsy
he expects soon to have the streets of Washing
ton much cleaner than ever before
BonEAu's PANORAMA OF The Ax1IPopEs
Iae panorama Of China and Australia which
mas Tor several weeks, been attracting admiring
crowds TO Odd Fellows Hall. evening after eve
ming, will soon leave the CITY, and we AXE this
opportunity TO urge upon all not to miss an op-
portunhy that may not occur again for some
Time TO those especially who have children
the unIolling of this panorama aft Tds chance
enke Tor Instruction and amusement The lee
ture, which illustrates each portion Of the paint
ing as II appears in view, cOmprpbends much
that Is Instructive, and the entertaining form in
watch II Is presented, while a view as IL from
influence on The minds Of the Young that NAV not
be estimated. The lover Of the BEAUTIFUL will
ma much that will interest him in the artistic
sAlI dlsPiayed IN many of the scenes aud few
indeed, to whom q life like view of regions peo
pie, ceremonies and customs SO peculiar a. are
those OF our sntipodes, but will count an hour or
80 al the panorama, an evening well spent.
MARION CRoFs-This gentleman, who led the
Tiot that ensued upon the conviction In Baltimore
last night Of Henry Ganbriu, for the brutal muir
der OF Officer Benton, and who afterwards headed
the mob that surrounded the house of the princI-
pal witness (RObeTt w. Rigdon) against Gam.
brill, and with his own hand fouly murdered
him while standing by his own Preside is NAL
lory kroPP, who headed the mob that attac ked
the + ourthWar polls in this city, in June 1857
armed with q large tomahawk which he bran
dished among the terrified voters in a manner TO
drive many from the ground. Under the last
mentioned pane he was afterwards Indicted by
the Grand Jury here, for being engaged in the
riot Of that day. but, 40 far as we can learn, no
requisition was ever issued by the Criminal Court
with view to having him brought to trial He
Will be recognized by most Of our readers who
Were present on the occasion above referred TO-
VINO VIII never forget mis- bull head, short-cropped
weapon with which he Glove his way amonv the
legal voters Of Washington, scattering them be-
lore MIN like 80 many afright sheep.
THE THKAIRE-Owens, whose engagement,
has been in every respect successful, bids ms
farewell, tonight. His valedictory effort is one
Calculated to leave an abiding impression upon
The minds Of his admirers. The feature Of he
Oil is Dr. John w Palmers original and beau
tiful comedy, termed The Queens Heart-a nro
ductioh which should rank foremost among the
most successful of the day. The plot Of the play
Turns upon the loss, by popular young actress,
OF tr1nket, termed " The Queens Heart :!
which her veneTation had invested with a mem
mar eharm; and upon this simple plot the author
mas constructed one Of the most agreeable plays
OF tne times. IL IL judiciouslY cast aud will We
oplney achieve its accustomed success RE
amusing farce Tue First MIG ht IL the sfterpiece
on Monday, Mr.. II. ). Donoho's original and
mnc n-praIsed new play. the Goldsmith Of Padua
VIII DC presented We shall take especial pride
in cEroniciing the complete success before a
Washington audience, Of this clever sfnt Of a
Washington author. James w. NalIack Jr
Hamlet. "'
INCENIRE MARKET, this morning. there WINS
but little doing, the heavy rains preventing
large attendance Of both dealers and purchaser,
The supply though less than the sSeraye, was
equal To the demand. The quality Of the pro-
visions offered in every department was excel
lent, and the prices little changed from thoss
quoted In the Star.
IL was suggested by many persons who were
ooilged 10 pass under the sheds, between the
markets on Eighth street, that the comfort Of
puIch h would be Increased greatly in wet
Wedtner' oy tneir entirely removal. When the
ram is falling, paSseTs under those sheds catch
IN torrents remove the sheds and thew will
eaten II only by drops. The sheds are too low 10
use an umbrella beneath them, as IL il di ricuIt
ior tail man to walk erect there with his hat on
BAD DOGs.-Good citizens who have fierce
dogs, and know that they are fierce, generally
Keep tnem confined, especially during daylight,
to prevent injury to neighbors and passenger,
Bur, within few days, we have heard several
eomPlaints-some made 10 the police-by per-
soAs who were bitten by dogs running at large
One complaint, made a since was nv /, Il.
boring man, who was badly torn by a dog in the
flth Ward. Another complaint W as made this
morning oy laboring man, who was badly Bit
ten by dog In the same vicinity liz the Owners
OF those animals are good citizens they are hard
lyeware OF the savage nature Of the dogs: and IL
So they are certainly not aware Of their being Al
large during the day When the Complaint WAS
MADE this morning several officers were present
ana one OF them evinced a determination TO en-,
force the law in the case
GsNE-The APPEARANCE In our market. NJ =,