The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-10-02
THE WASHINGTON UNION.

Poroaac WATKR.--Thc introduction Of water into the
city undor the direction Of Capt Meigs Is likely TO pro-
duee considerable disturbance among citizens Al.
ready we are nlorej The main pipe has been tapped in
several places the for the purpose of bringing
the water into private residences II Is claimed That the
water was brought TO the city by Congress for the benefit
Of the titisens and that therefore, they have right TO
make use of IT, la OUT opinion, IL such had been the
intention Of Congress- instead OF merely bringing the
water through Pennsylvania avenue, provision Sould
have been made for taking it through all the streets and
into every house, that the citizens might all share
equally in Its benefits without mourning any of the
pense Other persons however think differently will
be seen by the following communication:
We glad TO perceive that OF our citizens
preparing for the Introduction of water promised in De-
cember next by Capt Meigs. This is ii should be,
il Is evident from the original resolution calling for
surveys &c. the reports OF engineers and all the appro-
priaons made by Congress that the object of this work
sas expressed in the original ppropriaon-"for sup
plying the cities of Washington and Georgetown with
unailing abundant supply of water There can be no
objection therefore, to this appropriation their part
they are but carrying out the will Of Congress in avail
ing themselves Of this privilege, especially as
minority OF voters at the last annual election postponed
the matter for year The spirit which would deter
them from using this water is that of the 'dog in the
Manager " s.
NORTHERN LIBERTIES ESaIsE HOUSE Yesterday morn
ing James Ward esq, president of the Northern Lber-
ties Fire Company proceeded to the Mayors Office and
delivered TO Mayor Beret the keys of the engine house.
and received from him check for the amount appropn-
ated by the councils $780, for the relief Of members of
the company, The members had paid out Of their
private purses that amount for finishing and furnishing
the house. and asked the amount be refunded prom
sng give the corporation entire possession Of the
property when that done. The property is now in
the Mayors possession and II Is probable that the build
ing will be appropriated to the of the public schools
for which it is we'll adaptedbut little alteration being
required to make three large and commodio,s halls
Rgy b. A. MAaUInE.--Wc regret to learn that George
town College to lose its learned and universally
popular president During the six years he has presided
that venerable institution it has enjoyed increased
prosperity and never, we believe in flourish
ing condition than present His loss will be severely
felt among the students of the College, whose respect and
attachment he had won by tic mild but firm system Of
discipline which he has always maintained well by
large circle of and admiring friends in
nifty.
ANOTHER WEDDING took place at Browns Hotel last
night The happy pair Mr. Robert Yancey and Miss
Thrckril Of Virginia. and the ceremony performed
by Rev Mr. Samson, in the presence of large and adj
miring company Of spectators
Mr.. EriERIDdE.-Tho Boston Post of Thursday morn
ing says that the body found at South Boston Point
Wednesday morning has not yet been identified but that
examination it found not to be that of Mr. Ehet
dge who mysteriousy disappeared some days since.
Hopes are entertained that he is still alive
THE WASHINGTON THEATRE. Miss Coombss benefit last
night substantial affair, and her performance Of
Lady Teazle justified the high expectations Of her numer
GUS friends and admirers Tonight she will take her
leave in the beautiful tragic play of the Italian Wife,
from the pen Of the Rev. Dr. Mman when she will take
the character of Blanca, the much-loved but sadly
wronged wife