Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-06-03

~ TAD FIRE DEPARTMBNr.-A bill passed
the House Of Representatives on last Tuesday to
aid the city Of Washington in establishing
paid fire department. The property holding citi
Zens OF our city have been praying for something
IKE this for n considerable time, and il is to
De hoped the bill will be enacted into law with
our delay. such a law would be long stride
towards an era of law and order AMONG ms The
bill appropriates SIS 600 towards the PURCHASE of
four steam fre-engines and $40, 600 towards the
establishment of a fire alarm and police telegraph
10 any one who has ever seen the steam fire-cn-
glne IN operation its advantages over the manual
engine Is too obvious TO require any expanat ion
one or them being worth at least three of the
engines now in use in our city, and when well
worked by experienced engineers will do the
Work OF four common engines. With the estab-
lishmcnt of half a dozen of these steam engines
here, and the forthcoming water works in full
operation, our citizens may be pretty well AT ease
with regard the devourng element
The greatest schemes that human wit can forge
or bold ambition dares to put in practice,
Depend upon our outstanding moment
An opportunity still remains to secure valuable
books cheap, and presents worth as much in
nine cases ont of ten the money paid for the
DOCKS Three short DAYS of the present week
are left, when the Gift Book Store will bs among
the things that were The old friends and NAT
Tons OF the establishment will not fail to call and
leave lock of their hair, aud receive in return a
present Tor their politeness and good behaviour.
Everybody will, If they col suit their own inter-
est, 20 Immediately and aid in increasing the
reSlstlesS and unTemitting stream of customers
who are now pouring in upon this public spirited
anu lloeTal institution 1t
REAL EsTATE-The properly on G. street be-
tween Thirteenth and Fourteenth, sold by A.
Green, auctioneer, on Monday, to F Wheatlcy
and j. Libbey, brought 81 ,i2O instead Of 81, 40.
which was 4 mistake of the clerk in transcribng
Lot /, in square No. 800. containing about S. con
square feet, was sold to Charles s Whitney for
cents per foot.
Lot -, in Cabot's subdivision of SQUARE Cos,
with the improvements consisting of two frame
houses. was purchased by Nj Nuntz, for Z 500.
A SENSIBLE MAN.-Last Wednesday, we are
informed. George w. Smith, a cooper in George
town, who had, for some time past been in the
habit OF drinking too much, went before magis
ate and took oath that he would drink no in
toxicating liquors for five years. Three more
hard drinkers have followed his noble example
They are all now cheeTfulIy engaged about their
business. Drinkers, so thou and do likewise.
THE ORAToRIO OF THE PUBLIC ScHoOLs.-The
Flower Queen, an oratorio, by a blind girl, mu-
sic by Root, will be. next week, offered to the
Washington public, at the Assembly Rooms, by
the pupils Of the First and Second District Pub
lie Schools Prof Daniel has charge of the af-
fair, which will be one Of the most interesting
concerts that has ever appealed 20 Washington
public spirit. -
PAYING UP.-The officers OF the Corporation
and others having claims against the city are
hurrying TO the City Hall this mOrnin" TO obtain
checks for the amounts due them. These claims,
though numerous. are small, and sufficient To
keep the Register busy for day or two
Warren RETURNs.-JohH Dyer, colored, Nd:
olt after hours; fine and costs S2il Edward
Wood, do, do, do; do. Francis Stewart, ID
T. drunk IN the street do. do. Eight dodgers,
a ~ NON IglIV,f
WHITRHUEST's NATIONAL GALLERy-Fyus Pr
tnTcS-A majority of the members of both Houses
of Congress have sat Tor their III otograpbs AZ
Whltehurst's Gallery, winch now contains an adm
rabe collection of sIrkIngIy accurate portraits of
OF the Photographic art the gentlemen attached 10
TINS 'ial!ery have kept pace with us apld advance
ment and Improvement, and may safely Challenge p
comparison of their work with that of any other
establishment In the Union.
, An excellent likeness of Billy Bowlegs the noted
SemDnie Indian, is on exhibition 1T this Gallery.
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PENNIEs.-Those In want of Pennies, for change,
can AWAY obtain them on application at the coun
Ter OF the star Oilce. If
WORTH READIHG-Why Is it that go many spTsr
anu reLine ana d AK out miserable existence, un-
htted for the ENJOY msnts, anu even ordinary pnr-
nui al ife when elIef may be opta ned and health
and vIsOr restored, by treatment at once oonve-
IlGnt ana sale, as well as permanent It's characterS
10 those who have suffered long with disc sc,
uitImatng m loss of appetite vigor &c the mndeI'
signed tenders his professional services, assuring
thC III ChuuOT ana sincerity pleasant.
Venlent and proper prescr PtIOns, a thorough cure
ana sound body and mind without unple ,sant re-
suits. F
Al diseases ola private nature, from whatsoever
bic barter, 6c.-also, Scrofula, sthma Rheuma-
tlsIn Piles, &C., skIlIfully and successfully treated
Dr. Harris VIII visit Washington eVery week din
rlnE May and June, remaining Wednesdays Thurs
day :, ard trid1ys 81 each week. Can be consulted
q, eis rooms 50 National Hotel from 10 70 /; and
10 D." ?; N, X. Is. HARRIS. NJ. d..
INA Io-N IhFt Residence, Richmond, Va.
SPECIAL NoTIcE.-FOr Perfumed b. cath White
Teeth; and Beautiful Complexion, use Balm OF
l.Hn Flowers" For dressing LADIES' hair use
Z" " oodand Cream" now pomade /; II causes gen
tlemer's HAIR to curl beautifully. Prce ~ cents
eecn' w. =. ETRlDGB d Co,
PTOprletOrs, New York,
go w holesale ard Retail Agents for WashIpyton
TAYLOR n MsURT, Booksellers, between 9th and
III So "a avenue. III
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