The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-05

TpE wAsulSoroS InnamEr There has been such a
dearth OF amusement in the metropolitan city for several
months past that quite lively excitement has been
created by the announcement that the Washington
Theatre will bc opened Monday night next, aud fhc
certainty that Mr. Edwin Booth will make his appearance
in Bulwers great play of cheeu has but increased that
excitement Mr. Booth made himself popular with cit
nens two years ago by the unnistabe ability which he
displayed and his engagement for the OPP. ling night of
the coming season cannot but be peculiarly gratifying TO
the theatregoing population OF Washington. If we
not mistaken, citizens familiar with MIR Booths
rendering OF Rchelieu and when state that they pre-
fer 1t TO that of Mr. Forrest strictly within the
bounds of the truth
1t gives pleasure 10 the of Joseph M Daw
son mentioned in the bills stage manager He has
become descvedly popular, and his engagement win
give great satisfaction Mr. Ford has secured the ser
vices OF AN excellent company and convinced that
success will his efforts to furnish recreation to the
citizens of Washington
TnK CIEsAPKAKE AND Quo CANAL AND Coal
TRApE-For time past this canal has been in good
boating order, and the business along tho line and
at the termini rejoicing In revival Of trade The
prospects Of the company better and we hope
that there viii DO further accidents to their pres
ent plans The coal trade is very active and should
accident happen to the canal the business this season
will exceed that of any previous year. There are
daily arrivals of heavily laden boats from Cum
bcrland at Alexandria, and vast quantity of coal is
piled up at the coal wharves awaiting shipment There
Is nm unusual scarcity of vessels and the receipts far
in advance of the exports.
TmE Mouyr VERNON Corros Factory. We stated last
week, Says the Alexandria Gazette upon good author
y that work at the Mount Vernon Cotton Factory would
be resumed this week. We yesterday informed by
DR. Rosencrantz that it his intention to have com
mcnced work at the time stated but in consequence
of work tho boilers, which be finished
for week more yet operations will be delayed longer
than WAS anticipated However everything being done
speedily as possible and long the sh whistle of
the factory will be again heard, and employment given
to a large number of hands who, for some time have
been without employment. st
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TnK TOURNAMENT at the Warrsnton White Sulphur
Springs will take place on "Wednesday next 1t is ex-
pected that the display that occasion will be one of the
finest Of the and we feel satisfied the company
will be large and fashionable The season is ney over
at the other springs and 1t stated That many of the
guests Of the other Virginia Watering places will make
convenient to ceeh this delightful summer resort in time
for the greateh Visitors from Washington can leave
~ Iio springs Ill 10 witness
the tournament and take part in the ball at night.
SAD ACCIDENT. lon Friday evening" Jaeob Fliesball
citizen of the Fifth ward who is engaged in the cree
tion of the beautiful marble sarways for the wings
of the CAPITOL fell from scatfold in the south wing by
means of the breaking of plank distance of some
twenty feet striking the brick pavement of the pas
sage below Ho Immediately taken up by his com
panions and provided for In falling his face down
wards, and his left arm, coming in contact with of
the angles of the brick WALL dsocatcd in places
His injuries quite severe, and Drs Windsor and
Richards Immediately called in to his assistance
RELrGIoUs.The Church of the Ascension viii be open
to-day for services at the usual hours after which will
be closed for two weeks to undergo needed repairs
Rev. A. A. H. BoydsD. d., of Virginia. is announced
to preach in the Western Presbyterian Church, on ii
street. between Nineteenth and Twentieth Streets at
eleven O'Clock this morning and at four clock this af
ternoon.
Rev. Dr. Teastlale the celebrated revival preacher
will discuss that subject from his pulpit this morning
and evening.
NEw MAGsrR ATE's OrrIcE-From an advertisement in
another column it will be seen that John Mills and Ben
amn w Ferguson justices of the peace, have opened an
Office at 4S7 Sixth street. Louisiana avenue where