Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-10-30

RIyER.-Tbe Long bridge Is again open for
travel, having just been placed In a state Of sub.
stantial repair, by the laying Of two new iron
railways under the south draw. The bridge,
under the active superiBtendenceo of the Commits
sioner of Public Buildings, IL now In a condI-
ton 20 withstand hrmly the most severe storms
and winds OF the winter Season. Particular at
tention has also been paid to the construction Of
heavy ice-breskers along the north side which
are so placed as to defy the action Of the ice when
breaking mp during the spring freshets, and as to
oner enectusl resistance to damage by almost any
collision. The two draws are kept in constant
action by the frequent passage and repassage of
lumber, coal, md other heavy freight bottoms
,,, Inc establishment OF the mandatory Of the
Washington Gas Light Company, at the western
wbaryes has greatly increased the navigation
above the city wharves, all the materials used bv
them being taken directly to the spot, instead Of
being carted from Riley's wharf, as heretofore
AT Harvey Il Co.'s whan-Arrived this morn
ing, schr Joseph Francis, from Philadel phia
with 22o tons Of red ash coal for Harvey Co
Also, schr Harriet Sarah, from same port with
1870 tons white ash for Gait 4 Brother
At Riley's whaTf-Arrived schr Emily Murry
from Philadelphia with 100 tons Of coal for Fitz-
hugh Coylei schr Alert, Capt. John BayIy, from
Baltimore, with lumber for Angler & Mclean,
Capitol Extension
At Magrudsr & stones wharf-Arrived schr
North Pacific, from Philadelphia, with DO tens
OF coal for III Purdy.
We learn, but without absolute authority that
negotiations are pending between w A Bradley,
Esq !, and a large lumber frm from New York
for the purchase or rental of the old wharves al
the foot Of Tenth street, for the establishment
there OF an extensive lumber depot. The loca-
ton Is ceTtalnlya fine oae for sIich a purpose
aud should this rumor prove correct the old
steamboat wharves will, in the course of few
months resume their wonted business aspect
The recent rains have produced a rapid current
IN the river with the usual accompaniment of
drif trash from above
TIE INSANE ASYLUM, already one Of the most
imposing Institutions Of this vicinity, and indeed
Of the whole country, Is about two-thirds built
Under the direction OF the resourceful and self.
reliant gentleman who has it in charge, II pushes
itself forward, without noise or hustle gradually
fuihiling the grand and noble ideal Of its pro-
lectors-- We think that scarcely any public edi-
nee was ever more cheaply or substantially
erected, and we believe all we say when we
ascrlbe this to the energy, judgment, and enter
Prise OF DIR. Nichols, wisely backed and slp-
ported oy the Department Of the Interior, under
whose principal supervision II lies When CON-
Pisted, and the foundation Is now digging out
Tor the remaining third part, IL will be longer
building, by some sixteen feet. than the Capitol
itself in its finished state. A considerable suite
Of rooms In the middle and largest section which
has been built this summer are in a state of for
ward preparation for occupation. This, by the
way, Is well, for the existing accommodations
are pressed to their uttermost by the numerous
applications for admission which are steadily
made. At this time the institution has sixty
about twenty attendants of all grades
Besides the great amount of work done on the
main building. aud the large barn of the estab-
hsnment, a substantial brick wall, COPIED with
brick, made like all the rest the spot has been
built, and po-ters' lodges set at the entrance
The great and Increasing number Of visiters has
made these thing: necessary. We notice, also,
tha good crops OF corn, vegetables and fruit have
been obtained this year, and even the constitu-
ents OF the little menagere, by their healthy and
thriving appearance, tell OF the plenty and good
nj NKyk tah -.
has been pushed during the last twelve months
we should judge that by or before 1850 the whole
establishment may receive its finishing touch,
and then IL will certainly have. a fair title to be
considered as In all respects 4 proud monument
OF our country's humanity, munlfieence and taste
LECTURE TO-MoRROw EvExING.-Our read
ers will please bear In mind that the third lee
tuTe before the Catholic Total Abstinence Socie-
ty, Of this city, will be delivered to. morrow
Sunday evening, in Philharmonic Hail. near
the corner OF Pennsylvania avenue and Eleventh
street. The lecturer, on this ocC aston, Joseph =
wilson, Esq, Is gentleman of superior literary
aoiiitY, and the subject he has chosen is, proba-
Oily, one OF the most comprehensive upon which
public address can be based W. understand
that II " his intention TO show the analogy BE-
tween the moral and physical worlds, In their
respective Liabilities TO he affected DjnriOuSly or
benencially by surrounding circumstances; and
IN order To illustrate his subject he will recall
many Interesting incidents in the history of toe
past From our knowledge Of Mr.. w "a abili-
ties a. lecturer. feel free saw that this will
be an opportunity for our citizens TO enjoy lite
rary entertainment OF high character, and so
well Is the lecturer known ia this CITY, that he
Will no doubt attract a large and aPpTeclativs
audience.
CHUEcH DIsIURBERs.-Of all disorderIy per-
sons, that class which roams about from one re-
ligious meeting to another purely for the purpose
OF disturbing congregations during religious
services, deserves the heaviest condemnation of
the community. Those " a a hisOrderlv 10
when under the influence of intoxicating drinks
might be excused for much Of their misconduct
but when persons soberly, and with design, 90
TO churches and behave as If they only knew how
10 conduct themselves accord ing TO the rules Of
pot-house propriety, the penalty for being drunk
and disoi derby Is much too light for them. Sew
eral such Characters have been Struggling about
the city and displaying their breeding by various
disofderly acts IL is desirable that some of them
may may fall into the hands of some church OH
clal VINO viii have no respect for persons, and
will make an example Of them by a strict prose-
cuton under the act for the preservation of order
and property.
WARRINGTON MosuNESr.-we are plea, ed to
learn that the Board of Managers Of the Wash
ington Monument Society have begun to make
Preparations, so far they are able in the pres
ent state of their affairs, to recommence the
work. They have possession of the room in the
west wing Of the City Hall, where J. c. Brent,
Esq their Secretary, can be consulted by per-
sons DESTROYS Of s1ording any assistance In the
way Of money or otherwise. Now, that the So
cletys Affairs are again In possession Of the only
Board OF Managers who ever afforded any real
service In its management, we expect con idently
70 witness change for the better, and a resump-
ticn OF the work Of erection at no distant day
THIED DIsTRIcr POLIcE-This district COM
P'ising the southern division Of the Secondhand.
has been remarkably quiet during the past month.
The number Of cases the Corporation docket
was 81. The CorpOi alton cases this week were
Of small importance. Two were for running an
engine on the sidewalk, one for profanity and
two Tor violating the hack law. The following
L. .. cases were disposed Of: David Dod<on was
charged with bastardy falling TO give security 10
Indemnify the county, he was sent TO Jail. sally
Rawlings was charged with stealing d bed, for
which she was committed for trial at court
FINE PORrRAIr Of Hon. Judge James s.
Morsell, painted by subscription of the members
Of the bar Of Washington, for the purpose of
being placed at some future day in the Circuit
Court room, Is now on exhibition at the rooms Of
the CLERK of the Cont, City Hall. The painting
10 by John Cranch, son Of Judge CIanch of this