Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-07-19

The Pic Mic AT rHs GREAT FALLs-The pic
mic by the MI, f, Church South. on Friday, was
one Of the most successful and pleasant of the
season. The eight stages engaged were found In
sufficient to convey the large crowd which had
assembled at the church, and a messenger WA.
dispatched for two more. Starting from the
church at The advertised time, the partv reached
the wharf at quarter past seven T. and found
.is, Ia CROWD from the western part Of the
CIV VINO nad already taken possession OF the
steamer, nearly filling all the seats Owing to
'n's, tne committee were compelled to charter
another boat, the Flying Ciond." The boats
started at quarter to hit arriving at the Great
Falls at half past eleven O'Clock The scenery
along the route above the chain bridge Is truly
enchanting, and IL was great relief to them to
SIeathe the pure air after having been in the
heated city during the summer The trip and
early rising served to sharpen their appetite and
Immediately upon arrival the contents of the nu.
merous baskets were attacked and demolished.
Conversation was ont OF the question-articuia-
ton being impeded by chicken wings drum
sticks, etc. There seemed to be a strife amonost
the ladies' as to who should murder most fo,ri
After TINS general demolition, the party betook
series Of gymnastics In tumbling over rocks and
fallen trees, they reached their desired object
where the scene was truly magnificent and SUI
oiime. ANet drinking in the scene' to their
satisfaction, they returned to the boats and in
spected some parts Of works on the aoueduct
Were these works in other hands than the ener-
getic Meigs, one would he inclined to doubt the
accomplishment of the design Indeed. to cut
through such hills OF solid rock seems jmpossj-
bic At five the party were called to the boats for
the return trip. All being seated they started in
gallant styie until they came to the first lock,
through which they had to pass. In some man.
hef the boat caught on some object which left IL
suspended for several minutes whilst the water
was being let out This caused panic amongst
the ladies' ana children. Some attempted to iump
out OF the windows, whilst others, deprived OF
speech by flight, went through a series of panto-
mine extraordinary, entreatiDg those on the out
SIDE TO take them out. However everything was
GIFTED in less time than II takes to relate n win
TINS little exception everything passed off as
. merry as marriage bell.n The boats arrived
al the wharf at eight O'Clock, where stages were
Ia waiting. The party returned in excel lent spir
its, heartily satisfied with the DAYS enjoyment.
The Pic NC Of st. Joseph's CT ,han Bows,
Asylum comes of on Thursday, nd instant, at
Meridian Hill, when glorious programme is
offered for the entertainment of all who wish to
patronize the institution and enjoy the shade
FINE music, su,nptnous dinner prepared by the
ladies', convenient omnibuses, whose boilers re
warranted not to explode and which are certain
not TO run oil the track. are among the good
thlRgs to be enjoyed on the occasion Lest there
sh"olo De confusion as to the whereabouts of
Meridian Hill, We state that IL il situated ON
BOUNDARY street, near Columbia College. and
has one hundred acres Of beautiful shady grove
IN which the stewed up denizen Of city aud dust
can Ind relaxation and relief.
SUSPICIOUS CIRcuMsTANcE-Yester an old
gentleman named Joy found a suit of bows
clothing on the Sycamore beach OF the Potomac,
where boys generally cengregate to battle, ex-
citing the suspicion that some lad had gone In to
baibe the night before and was drowned as the
unie OF the discovery was at O'Clock a. IN. 1t
IL Sucn a suit as would answer for lad Of II or
Ia wears of age. II consists of a soft felt hat
mouse coiored, black alpaca jacket, brown linen
pants, striped calico shirt, and low quarter shoes
The articles may he seen by inouiTnu at the
residence of Officer Beitzell Foufteent6 street
near Maryland avenue.
The SPECIAL ELECTION for a member OF the
Board of Aldermen, to fill the vacancy in the
Fourth Ward delegation, caused by the resigps
ton of John fl. Goddard, Esq recently appoint
60 Chief Of Police, proceeded quietly up to noon
t;m ,aa ,h,n More votes were polled during that
was stationed at each precinct for the preserva.
ton Of order.
iHs PRESIDENTS MOUNTED GUARD There
Is movement about to be made for the ENLARGE
mentor this corps by the organization of a second
company. special meeting, having reference
10 this and other important business connected
win tne prosperity of the corps will be held at
DuDants, corner of sixth street and Penpsyiya-
MIA avenue, Tomorrow at O'Clock D. m
TRIALS AT THE GuARD-HoUsK The business
Al the central station has been quite lively since
Saturday morning Martin Davis, for disord .rly
conduct, was ordered to pay 81 Is fine and costs.
VIM Christie and Frederick Francis, for the
same and obstIucting the sidewalk, paid the
s sams penalty. Thos Washington, colored, pro-
lanity and indecent exposure; fine and costs
20 10. WIN Brown, colored, disorderiy and
Brofanityi work house 90 days. Chas O'Connor.
dlsorderly; fne and costs SO Is Thos Smith
and Lorenzo CTittenden, coiored do do 50 I5
each. John Dacy, Barry Rowe, and Richard
durham, disorderly, and charge of pilfering In
the market; workhouse 80 days each William
and disorderly 81 Is. Fanny Stewart, Nancy
Jones, both coiored, and John Clark, while dis
orderly conduct; work house 90 DAYS Alfred
Virgins, do do. VIM. Snyder, vagrant; do
inc. held far fnriha. LaarI-.., e i.s emu oHOol-