Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-08-31


day, to the White House, was attended by large
number Of persons, Of both sexes, among whom
we noticed some Of the m est noted of our fellow.
citizens, showing that this Band, Its member
and Its music, are held In high esteem by all
classes. AT about 8 O'Clock In the morning, the
nne steamer Thomas Collyer with the accom-.
dating Baker In command, of counsel left the
wharf with goodIy number of excursionists, to
wnlcn large addition was made at the Navy
fad wharf, as well as few Of Alexandria's
s so ana daughters Soon after. the services Of
uoor-managers Crockwell and Van Camp were
called into requisition, and the steamers deck
was tripped DER by the happy Terpsic koreans
Arrived at the White House, the various means
and while the dancing was kent up in the pavii,
ION, parties were rambling along the shore or
through the outrageous foliage, or seeking exer-
clse al the swings and in ten-pin rolling-from
which they were called, in due time, bv the wei
come sound Of the dinner bell when there was
rush for the saloon, where Lorch had provided
TOT the wants OF the inner man; the eagerness
w.n which y, knife and fork were piled eyincing
mat In catering to their appetites the aforesaid
provlder had succeeded to a charm.
All satisfied, the dance, stroll, and roll, occu-
pied the time until the arrival Of the afternoon
brave men," whose animate countenances be.
tokened that they had not been inactive during
thelf trip down. Scarcely had they dotted hats
and hIings ere floor managers Wright and Stew
art took charge, the bugle sounded, and partners
were taken for a quadrille, through which, as IL
electrified by Withers's sweetiy drawn bow,
Right and left four, %" Forward two, ""R light
hand across" and "Lades to the right,n were
nimbly figured, the last named to a new and
destined to- be popular air, provided some of its
votaries don't throw themselves away In keeping
up to It's time Quadrille, reel, waltz and polka,
were participated in until the Promenade Con-
cert, which terminated the afternoons pro-
gramme-the excellent manner in which the fol-
lowing pieces Were performed, eliciting the
from all uhntt
were judges Of good music 80; Sleigh Ride
Polka" Violin solo-The Girl left behind
me-" Shanghai Polka" and the Prospect
Polka" just published, and dedicated to ri. ].
Mclaughlin. The concert ended, attention was
called to Sextete Club, seated the brow of the
hill amidst the overbanging trees and vines,
whose melody, though 1t did not tend to a con-
tinuation OF the harmony then existing among the
members Of the club, gained the plaudits Of the
listeners, and threatened the destruction Of sun
dry vest buttons upon the persons present who
seemed to enjoy good laugh.
Supper was discussed, and then came leave
taking Of those returning in the six o'clock boat,
who seemed 10th TO part after such a season OF
unalloyed pleasure. But the shriIl whistle of the
steamer called all aboard, and the Collver sped
homeward with her party, while the lads and
lassies left behind took partners and on the light
fantastic toe merrily passed the hours until the
unwelcome whistle told Of the return of the
steamer and the time for departure Washington.
ward. All aboard, and the steamer of, parties
were made up for different kinds Of enjoyment,
in which they succeeded capItally, il one might
Judge by the sweet melody which ever and anon
iOated on the breeze, the hearty laugh of those
engaged in the stag" on the upper deck to the
locomotive speed of the Irish trot, or the crowds
which surrounded Withers's band which was
concertiziDg in the pale light Of the moon now
peeping upon the scene from her position behind
some passing clouds. The Coliyer arrived up
about twelve O'Clock, and all made for their re-
spective homes TO dream OF Withers's band, their
excursion, and the bellies and beaus departed
from
THE RIvER.-Aside from an unusual amount
Of travel which keeps the various passenger
boats busly occupied, the river, for the last few
days, has been dull The steamer Faye is doing
good business with freights, and with the Coll
yer plies with her usual regularity between
the two cities. This morning the Collyer left
her wharf at OK O'Clock with large number of
passengers for Mount Vernon.
At Stone MagrudeT's wharf arrived, schr.
Caroline, Anderson, from Philadelph with 126
tons Of coal for u. l.. Sheriff.
The MARKET opened this morning with very
plentiful supply and an average attendance of
dealers. The supplies were generally Of very
superior quality, and though the attendance OF
purchasers was not unusually large, the demand
was brisk and the dealers appeared to be doing
fair business. The vegetable and meat depart
ments were busy from an early hour. The sup
ply In the hay market was fully equal to the de-
mand. The space at the northwestern corner of
a
calves, but the dealers did not appear to be doing
much this morning.
WE are requested to state that the hours for
business to. morrow, on the Printing Telegraph
Line between Washington and New York, will
be from to III a. m, and from to 10 p m, In
honor of the success Of the Atlantic Cable enter
prize.
FINE FRUIr.-We are indebted TO Mr.. Thomas
Murphy, near Rock Creek Church, In this coun-
ty, for box of as fine peaches were ever grown
anywhere. They are such, we presume, as he
now sells in the Washington market.
TRIALS AT THE GUARD HoUsE.-John Buck,
drunk and disorderly; fine and costs, 81 Is.
Morris w hallohan, drunk and sleeping in the
market; do, Sill stephen Jordan, Colored,
drunk and out after hours; do S2.15.
HUNDREDS of our citIzans complain of debility and
anguOr of stem. derangement ofthe liver stom-
result of too close application and thousand other
causes that we cannot here name, but We would say
to all all cited lido as we dOne-use DIR. HOstetters
celebrated stomach Bltters, and, our word for IL,
you will be cured. We recommend this med cine,
knO wing from experience that Il is uch superior
to the generality of patent medicines.
For sale by Druggists and dealers generally, eve
rywhere. au Si-eost
WEDDING CAKES, very pretty andveTy cheap at
the philadelphia Confectionery, corner 18th and F
streets. Toe Cream Sl.5O per gallon. jy z8-lmH
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