Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-08-06
Tn Tnrr or rHx Usros cnorI.-WednesdaY

evening, at s4 O'Clock. the steamer Powhafan,
capt. Mitchell, started from her wharf, with the
Union Choir Association, and a select company
Of ladies and gentlemen, on 4 trip to the PInev
Point Pavilion. The excursion was not gotten
up for speculation, but was partly one OF pleas.
ure and recreation In addition to the excellent
vocal force OF the Association, Professor Exputn
was present with bis band Of skilfui musicians
and Professor Benkert to preside at the piano
Inc TIP down was very pleasant. The Aquatic
wonse, n; Oh tne vocal and instrumental parties
Were given with effect and the sweet strains
Were sufhcient to induce old Neptune to leave
MS palace In the waves to listen to the chorus
while the Sirens, jealous Of their terrene rivals,
CEASED thslr seductive melodies, to let them pur-
sue their watery journey. The company arrived
al Piney Point about five O'Clock on Thursday
morning, aud were received with a hearty vel.
come by the visitors at the Point-about forty in
numoer. The excursionists separated, to pass
the DAY as they chose. Bathing, fishing, crab
olng, sal ing, &c, were the popular means of
recreation. The Association gave a short Vocal
Concert at the Point; and, at SX O'Clock, D. m,
all hands were again on board the steamer and
started upon their return, amid the cheers Of
their friends on shofe. On the way the company
hsld meeting and passed resolutions expressive
OF their satisfaction with the trip, the manage
ment OF which reflected credit upon ali con-
cerned. The boat arrived at the wharf at this
morning, without accident or any incident to
mar the pleasure Of the company.
MAN KILLED-This morning, about eleven
O'Clock, portion ofwhat remained Of the eastern
wall of the old Washington Theatre, on E street,
n ar Pennsylvania avenue, caved in upon several
laborers who were undermining IL All escaped
except an lristman, named Timothy Fabey,who
ran, but was caught and crushed by the falling
wall Half an hours hard labor by a number Of
hands suficed to remove the rubbish and dis
cover his body. He had fallen backwards and
was so terribly mangled that il was evident he
nad not survived second after the wall fell
onf.
been residing for some time, with a wife and one
child, on l. street, between Nineteenth and Tween
tieth streets
The falling of one portion of the wall leaves
the other portion In an exceedingly precarious
condition. 1t will doubtless be taken down be-
fore we 90 to press.
VISITING FIRENES.-we learn that delega-
lion OF some twenty d We members of the Northern
Liberty Hose of Philadelphia are to paw visit
to the City Of Washington during next week.
They are TO be received and entertained while
mere Dy Inc Northern Liberty Fire Company who
VIII receive them In full company and un formed,
al tue railroad depot on their arrival at O O'Clock
on Monday morning On Monday nig ht the visit
ors are to be treated to a complimentary bail Al
the engine house Of the Northern Liberty boys,
and on Tuesday they will visit Mount Vernon
escorted by their brother fremen
PRESIDENTS MOUNTED GUARD.-At the regu-
lar monthly meeting of the Presidents Mounted
Guard, held last evening, the following officers
were unanimously elected:
Quartermaster, Mr.. Edw ard Towers; Third
Lieut., Mr. Henry n. Burch. Five or len new
members were elected
The Guards have, also, by request of number
OF ladies and gentlemen who participated in their
last excursion concluded to give a subscr in ton
excursion to GlYmont, or about the 10Th Of this
month.
TRIALS AT The GUARD. O,Con-
nor, drunk and disorderly; fine and costs 81 Sc.
Mary Brown, drunk ; workhouss 90 DAYS Lis
ton -, dismissed. Henry whonikiny drunk
ana resisting ofhcer; wOrkhouse 90 days John
Wiikinson' col do; do. Elizabeth Herbert,
costs 81 Is. Ann Eaton, col do; do SO Is,
WIN. Donolly, drunk; workhouse 80 days.
For ExTKRMINArING Reaches, Bugs. Flies. and
me destruction of all kinds OF insects, use LYONS
Msgnenc Powder. You can purchase the genuine
corner of Four and a-half street and Pennsylvanis
avenue. an eoit
and rePine and d. sx out miserable existence un-
ntteo ior the enjoy mHnts. and even ordinary pnr-
Dsnt and safe, ell permanent IN its character!
ultlmatlng IN loss of appetite, vgor the under,
signed tenders his professional services, assuring
vepient and proper prescriptions thorough cure
ana sound body and mind, without unpe SAINT re
suits.
All diseases of prIvate nature, from whatsoever
cause, either recent chronic, structures an irrta-
bic bladder, &o.-elsO Scrofula, Asthma, Rheuma
tlsm Piles, &C., sklllfully and successfully treated
Dr. Harris will visit Washington every week du-
ring May and J une, remaining Wedne sdays, Thurs
days, and Fridays Of each week. Can be consulted
at hIs rooms, So National Hotel from 10 to i; and
to p. X, B. HARRIs NJ b
ma H. w ThFu Residence Richmond, Va.
=, WEDDING CAKES, very pretty andvery cheap ut
the Phllade iphla Confectionery, corner 18th and +
streets. Ice Cream s 50 per gal. on. jy zs-lmt
PENNIRs.-Those IN want of Pennies, for change,
can always obtain them on application at the ooun-
ter of the Star Office. f