Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-12-03

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ACCIDENTAL was reported ut the CITY Hall
this morning, that hack In which Mr. Gilbert
ana mis- daughters were seated, while passing
along New York avenue, between North Capitol
ana f1rst street west, was overturned at cut in
tne ROAD wnere an excavation Of about twelve
Ieet depth had been made while the improve
hent OF tnat avenue was in progress. The coach
was smashed and the horses injured, but the in
formant thought the inmates were fortunate
enough TO escape. The ward commissioner i'm
medlately started to the spot designated 10 take
measures for the prevention of similar accidents
In future The best preventive will be the speedy
completion OF the work on that avenue; and we
un ,1, that II Is now under contract, and
Will De Immediately commenced.
TIKI AsYLUM.-We learn from the intendant.
j. X queen, Esq that there are hfty-eigbt in
mates in the workhouse and ffty one in the aims.
house. The former are kept at work by yarious
means, the stronger in erecting new ice house.
ana the feeble in lighter jobs on the farm. VIM
truman, native Of England, but an old resi-
Gent here, died in the almshouse on the 9th of
November, aged about ninety years.
TRIALS AT THE GuARD-HousE-JoknS jmms.
drunk and vagrancy; workhouse 80 days Thos
katlife, drunk and disorderIy; do. Geo. Revn.
olds, colored, drunk and sleeping in the market.
nne and costs, SO Is, but held for a hearing ON a
coarge OF larceny Of a ham. Jim Drunk cot yerv
u cn ana was taken into the cage last night
ms morning he was ordered to pay 80 Is, but
was also held on a charge OF the larceny of a
watch for further hearing
FERRY d BROTHER continue to offer to the
public an assortment Of irst-class dry goods, at
the Central Stores, opposite Centre Market. The
business standing OF the firm, their experience in
furnishing goods for the Washington market
ana the promptness and assduity Of every one
about their establishment, At them eminrntlv for
the large trade that now centres at their estab
lishment.
A DIARY for the year 1853 for registering events
past, present, and future. A valuable pocket
companion, with almanac, calander BANKING
table, blank space for memora nda for every day
In the year, cash account for each month bills
payable and receivable Don't be without one of
these useful little souvenirs. Shillinston has
them.
FIRE AT UPPER MARLBoRoUGH.-The dwell
Ing house Of Mr.. Richard o. Mullikin, about
three miles from Upper Marlborough, Prince
GEORGES county, was entirely consumed by A re-
on Friday mprning last. The building was a
large one. and the loss is heavy, there being but
partial insurance-about 81 500.
DisN ssED.-YesteTday, q colored man named
Andrew Dogau was arrested by OHicer Ross on
suspicion OF stealing 80 in gold The case was
carried before Justice Donn when the evidence
appearing to be insufficient, and proving an ex-
ceilent character, he was dismissed.
THE OLD FoLKs-This celebrated ANTIQUE
troupe OF vocaists will give two grand concerts
in this city next week They consist of thirty-
seven performers, with grand orchestra, and
will create sensation.
Look AT the Alphabetical Business Directory
In another column
FAIRS, Balls, and Festivals furnished with Ice
cream, OF the best quality, at 81 per gallon and
Confectionery OF all kinds, at reduced prices fresh
made every day, at the Philadelphia Confectionery
ana zee Cream Depot, corner 18th and streets.
WEDDIHs CAKES. very pretty and very cheap at
the Fhlsaephla Confectionery. corner 18th and +
streets. Toe Cream and Water Ices, So cents per
suaI'' no I'm
THE DISEASE that Americans can truly call 70 tie
sad born" Is The Fever and Ague, and of ali the
terrible diseases TO rack the brain, emaciate tic
lOrn aud render the entire body helpless and utterly
noweress None can, In our estimation, calm
precedence over 1t. The excrutiat ng pain ex perI
enced ~ the aftil cited il not is only
TO be Tof1zed. To those who have been stricken
down with II, remedy ofeny kind must as a mat
Ter OF course, prove of the greatest interest One
ofthe most powerful! and speedy cures thAt we know
Oh is Dr. Hostetters celebrated Bitters. In rec
ommendlng 1t to the public, we know and fes that
Weare doing great service. Its bsne6cient efe is
uoon the stomach and Its mild tast canret but rem
derlt popular among all Classes.
FOR sale Dy Druggists and dealers generally, eve