Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-05-31
TIE EXTENSION or THE c.prror GROUNDS :


tol, about the pending matter in Congress, In
relation to the extension Of the Capitol gardens.
huhdreds OF property holders are In a state of
suspense as TO the amount of ground to be en-
Draced in the proposed enlargement, and wheth-
er their own individual interests are to be in
volved in thu change. Doubtless there are many
OF those who are anticipatory expectants Of a ne
windfall by the proposed action of Cong !ess, and
look upon their fortunes secured in advance,
while others are anIiously alternating between
hope and fear. Another class there is, however,
who look upon the matter In far different light,
and who care little for the pecuniary advantage
which will accrue to them from the purchase Of
their property by the U. States Government. OF
these the number is not few; and they are those
who, having secured TO themselves comfortable
homes. which they have by their own industry
beautifed during lapse Of years, and 10 which
they have become attached by multitude OF do
nestle associations, feel all the annoyance which
the proposed change will bring aud are honestly
soIicitous as to whether they will he called mon
to seek new homes for themselves and their fam
llIe., the which IL Will require the remaining
portion OF their lives to render pleasant and
home Ike, or are To remain I'm the und sturbed
possession OF the snug cottages their own toll has
erected, and long occupancy made doubly cher
rs.II, ~ hon.lelicai Influences They are the
really sollcltous as TO the action OF Congress in
thls matter, and await with deep anxiety the
result.
THS PAINTINGS OVER BLANCHARD & MoHUN,s
BooksToRE.-We recommend our readers to
WISH this collection, as our city is not often IA
vored with paintings of such Il class There are
among them many fine original works that wond
grace any collection. Amongst Others, we name
charming picture mo 4S) by OmcOapck A.
good as anything we have seen out Of Europe;
also, Nos ~, ~, so, 80 and ST. as paintings of a
very high class, and, We should saw originals
In modern paintings there are also some very
pleasing and beautiful works. as Nos. 10, IL. 81
and 3i-lIndscapes of French scenery by Cheiliy
OF Paris. We are Informed they were pure has ed
from the artist by Mr.. Bebee. We call special
attention to No. 40-an American Eagle, by
Gri2gs, Of Boston; We hear it spoken of as second
to nothing OF It's kind. But In collection Of such
really good works IL appears invidious to name
Pn,tlcuMr pictures; sntice it to say, there is va
riety CT subjects that will amply repay visitors.
ana leave pleasing impression on the mind of
every looker-On Mr.. Beebe is a picture collector
OF note In New York, and his business for the last
hheen years Las been chief confined to that city
Boston and Baltimore. where he Is well known
as having sold, both at public and private sale
many OF the finest paintings in the country This
IS his hrst visit to orr city; we hope ii will not he
the last. We are authorized to say that the whole
collection Will be sold without reserve on We'd
nesday morning at 10 O'Clock, without irgard to
weather.
THS SABBATH.-Yesterday, there was much
OF discreditable conduct growing out Of tie
amount OF stimulus used in various parts of the
city. Happily, no very serious affairs occurred,
ana the day passed more quietly than could lie
expected under the circumstances While no one
should be prevented from any enjoyment which
adds to the pleasure of life, or restricted to a
course that would make life ted ions all can on
JOY the Sabbath without exciting the fears OF
others. Riots, conflicts, and like occurrences
certainly give no one pleasure. All should de
LoIhcc them, aid III 80 doing remember the
Sabbath day"
jan FOR CoURT.-Yestertiay, complaint wa,
made to oaicer Lloyd that man had been beaten
| near James's Creek, in the Seventh Ward The
officer went to arrest the party and found him an
old acquaintance, John rarders. who immpdi-
ately turned upon the officer and resisted him
MT Lloyd, to his cost, had a previous knoyyI-
edge OF MaTders, who, he says was the cause of
MS being so dangerously wounded OH f0rnIrr
occasion. Struggle ensued, hut the oni ser sue.
csedrd In securing his prisoner without injury
10 himself, and put him In the guard house
This morning, he was sent to Jail for trial at the
Criminal Court.
Belle PASoRAZA.-We again have the salts.
faction Of announcing to our readers that anothe,
opportunity for attending this exhibition will be
presented this evening The most unbounded
admiration has been ELECTED from all who have
witnessed IL. Those who wish TO sDend AN owe
ming that Will pay for both time and money in
vested should call at Odd Fellows Hall tonight
D' l1bbits. gentleman perfectly familiar with
the SUBJECT, accompanies the exhibition with de-
serlpunna or The scenes. Take IL altogether II is
ali excellent affair and cannot be too Liph lv re-
commended to our community
VIZ presume there will be a large meeting of
Ladies on tomorrow tuesday afternoon at six
O'Clock, at Mr.. Buffers church. to make arrange.
nents for the approaching Festival We under
stand that the committee from the First Baptist
church consists Of Mrs. DR. w V. Brown Al ~
r Mnttinniy, Miss Julia CLARK and Miss Sarah
Shields; from the Thirteenth street BAPTIST
church, Ms. J. C. Lewis, Mrs J. Shafer, and
Miss a Morrow. W hen the committees are all
selected we will announce them
SrRAwBsRRIRs -KHgl-r sends us from his
Philadelphia Confectionery, No SIS Pennsylvs-
MA avenue, between Second and Third streets,
some OF the finest and largest stIawberrie, " -
nave seen this season. they monsters in
size anu delicious in taste, and speaks volumes
Ia praise of the Horticultural abilities Of Mr. =
i. COTbitt, OF whose Virginia gardens they are
the product.
UPWARD Of q million OF dollars In gold have
been distributed for this month by Uncle Sam
large portion of which will, doubtless. find it,
way into the till at Philbrick's Gin Book store
me- III MS Ilfnr VIII thus bs enabled TO distrib-
ute goiG IN Tie shape OF watches and fine iewelry
To all who buy his books. This is his last week
at the Metropolis n
THB RrVER.-Arrivfd to-day, schr Merchant
with coal for John !. Underwood At Young 4
CArter's wharf schr Charm, Starr, from PhiIa-
delphia, with l22 tons coal for Jas Fraser S-y-
efa Ion, boats passed the eastern draw laden with
wood for the city dealers
SALE Og PAINTIyGs.-The lovers Of art will
not, we are sure, neglect the fine opportunity for
adding gems to their collections which Is Ott,Ie ed
al the aucti"n sale Of ornamental oil paintings
that takes place al Iron Hall this evening
CENTRAL LODGE, No. ], | o. o. F., with mem
bers of other Lodges, preceded by Withers' band
OF music, were out in large numbers. Yesterday
Afternoon. ATTENDING the funeral Of
Richardson
SALE OF STocr.-Satnrday, Ja. C. Mcclure,
auctioneer, sold 500 Corporation stock (semi.
annually al IO3 cents
WATCH RsTuhNs.-fiush Melin, Ire'd, drunk;
fIs aud costs 81 A. Jas. johnson, d c., drunk
aud diso:drrly do. ~ a.. MictaeI Kelly. Ire.
land disorderly; do 80 a John FINLEY. ID G.
drunk ana disordeTly; S34I. John hlorders ID
- assault aud battery and resisting officers; Jail
me and costs, s2i4. Thirteen lodgers-non-