The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-10-16


CITY INTELLIGENCE.
RlcnAoND AoRIcurruRaL FAln.--In compliance with an
order from the Secretary Of the Navy Captain udd the
commandment the Washington avyyard has furnished
large number Of United States and foreign flags TO
be used in the decoration of the grounds occupied by the
United States Agricultural S1ciey at their approaching
fair TO be held at Richmond, Va 1t is expected that
this fair viii be attended by large number Of yisites
from various parts Of the Union Several distinguished
fanctionarics from this city and members of tie dplo
matte corps have also signed their intention to be pres
emit
We notice by the published list of officers Of the fair
that Edward g. Dill esq, of this city has been appoint
ed private secretary to President Tighman W. ID Wal
lach esq., is chairman Of the committee on carriages
wagons, harness, &C. and John Savage, esq., is a mem
Der of the committee finance Thus it will be seen
that the Washington press is well represented
PRESERVATION committee appointed by the ladies'
friends of the Presidents Mounted Guard to select
suitable present for presentation TO that company as
testimonial of their esteem have procured beautiful
silk American flag from the establishment of t. A. Gibbs
Brother Baltimore The flag ID feet long by four
feet wide and is made Of the finest texture of silk On
ono side is wreath with the following inscription
Presented by the ladies' friends of the Presidents
Mounted Guard of Washington city ID. O., October 49,
1853" On the other side beautiful cluster OF stars
representing tho States of the Union The committee
Miss NJ T. Peck and Miss Elizabeth g. Towers deserve
credit for their tasteful selection The flag will be pre-
sened to the company by Miss Towers at the residence
of Quartermaster Towers Indiana avenue between LIST
and "a streets Tuesday the 10th instant clock
p. m and will be received by Capt. Jos Peck The
field and staff officers Of the regiment have been invited
who will BIO present in full uniform.
The Coal TRADH-In consequence of the neglect of
the officers Of the Chesapeake aud Ohio Canal Company
keep that portion Of the canal between Georgetown and
Washington in navgable order all the coal that Is
ceived here has to Alexandria, the coal boats
going down there the canal and being towed up by
steamers to this city This subjects the consumers of
that article here to increased expense and depves OF
profitable trade that might otherwise enjoy. The
expenditure of one or hundred dollars at this point
would prove of great advantage and If the canal in
good order II should be- the basin the Anacostia
river would make excellent coal depot We glad
to perceive that this subject has attracted the attention of
the city councils and a resolution passed both boards
last Monday evening requesting the Mayor take such
action as he may deem best to remedy the evil COM
planned Of '.....s.
WASHINGTON TnEArnE.--Mr. Davidge warmly
ceived last night and made very favorable impression
and has appeared at several of the English theatres where
he enjoyed high reputation, besides having distin-
guished himself the author of several popular dramas
In this country he has starred it in the principal cities
and for long time of the leading avorites at
the Broadway Theatre, New York. He will appear to-
night in the drama of dominique the Deserter," and
the farce of g Petticoat Government"
In speaking Of this theatre will mention that we
have heard high encomiums om several of the
nightly performances of the orchestra under the drec
ton of our young townsman, Withers The music is of
high order and could not easily be surpassed even by
larger orchestra and under veteran leader.
Renovation THE Capri L---As the time approaches
for the renewal of the business of federal legislation we
observe TINT preparations being made for the
and convenience Of members Of Congress- In the Senate
chamber the carpets being put down and the desks var
nished and similar operations going in the hall of
the House of Representatives 1t Is presumed that the
Senate will not take possession Of its hall this winter
account of fear that the may be damp for
health although will doubtless be completed Capt
Meigs declines to furnish the hall from the appropriation
for the Capitol extension and the Secretary of the Sen
has funds in his hands for that object cannot be
furnished until after the assembling of Congress- and
appropriation being made for that specific purpose.
The BALlaMoRE AND PoroaAc RAILROAD Robert Bowie
esq of Prince Georges county agent for obtaining sub
scriptops to tho Baltimore and Potomac Railroad re-
ports that since he commenced his about four
weeks ago. he has obtained subscriptions for the enter
prise of 900 shares amounting to $50 00O the sum re-
qured by the charter for the formation of the company
The commissioners therefore, will meet at Upper MARI
borough the Sd November for the purpose of calling
meeting Of the stockholders to elect board of direc
tors. sas
The encouragement received by the agent in n hasty
inspires great confidence that the amount neces
sary to complete and stock the road and Sustaining To-
cal patronage, will not be wanting.
REAL EsrArR--On Thursday the following property
sold by A. Green auctioneer Small brick house and
lot in square $780, located the navy yard for $780,
E. e. White. as
Mcclure Co. sold lot IN the subdivision of lot "a
In square 5l5, street north between Fourth and
Fifth streets with the improvements, consisting OF
built three-story brick house. for $780, to Samuel
Cropley.
A. Green, auctioneer, sold last evening part Of lots
and 2, in square 1885, tho north side of street.
near the of Thirteenth street. having front of
81 feet inches and running back 80 feet l04 inches to
Mr.. Evan Hughes for ninety cents per foot There is
frame building the premises which is not of much
value
MKRIrED COMPLIMENT MAYoR.--Tho Washing
ton correspondent of the Richmond South speaks in the
following of the condition of this city the present
time, and gives the praise where it is justly due