Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-08-24

TIE GlAfutkfoxy kHsoLurIoss In TIE
BoAlD or ALDsRnEN LAST EvsNTNe.-when the
resolutions, fixing upon the list Of September for
celebrating the laying the telegraph cable, were
before the Board Of Aldermen, Mr. Dunninpton
remarked that he should vote against them; that
no one was more gratifed at the success of Amer
lean genius and enterprise than he was and no
one prouder of the scientific achievements of Prof
Morse and Lieut.. Maury, and the energy Of MT
f1eld out ne could not see the advantage of a
teleg graphic line terminating at both ends on
Srtish SOIL, and, as II appears, under the eSclu-
sve CONTROL OF the British directors and British
operators. Mr.. ID. read from the London Times
paragraph declaring that II was of more ad-
vantage to England than to any Of their rivals
ana tnat the successful laying Of the cable had
Done more to consolidate British power than the
wisdom OF her Legislature the loyalty of her
colonial subjects For his part, he looked upon
treat Britain as the natural enemy of his conn
try, therefore he could rejoice at nothing tending
to consolidate her power or strengthen her Gov.
eminent Some had even declared that the polit-
ical disunon Of the two countries in 1776 was TO
be forgotten, and they were to be reunited BY
means of this magnetic cable
Were we To be called upon to fire cannon and
ring bells In commemoration of such an event,
John Adams Prophesied that the anniversary Of
the Declaration of Independence would be usb-
cred In by the ringing of bells and the firing of
cannon; and Mr.. ID was willing to vote money!
aud to aid In any way in his power, to carry out
that prophecy. He thought the views of the
British press relative to the fet.s taking place at
Cherbourg would be appropriate for us to use
toward this British consolidation cable He
cared not how many English, or Irish, or Ger
mans came to our country to make IL their home
he had hearty welcome for all but he desired
to keep aloof from foreign governments There
would be more cause for rejoicing at the compile
ton OF Geographic communication with Cali
fornia, over our own soil, and under our OWE,
flag.
Objection was raised by other. members on the
ground OF the expense which would necessarily
att In
celebration in accordance with the resolutions,
and which 1t could i'll afford in the present con.
dition Of its finances.
After some further debate, the resolutions, as
reported In another column were rejected
COMMUNICATES
MOONLIGHT EXCURSION On Friday night one
of those pleasant parties came off at the Glymont
Pavilion. The affair of very select character
and was gotten up under the auspices Of three or
four Of our most respectable and worthy young
gentlemen. About O'Clock on the evening re-
ferred to, that neat and comfortable little steamer
the James Guy, was ready at her wharf to re-
ceiVe the company as they emerged from their
catnages.ahout 50 or 6ogentlemen, and the same
number Of ladies were in attendance. Withers'
hne band was engaged on the occasion, and dis
coursed delightful music to the joyous company
who fully appreciated 1t, we should judge, by
the giee and hilarity with which they engaged
In the many new styles of dances now in vogue
After pleasant trip down the river they arrived
at Glymont, without anything to mar their pleas
ure, and there discmbarked to enjoy Themselves
In such pleasures as the tastes Of the different
parties might dictate. The Pavilion was hand
somely lighted, and decorated with much taste
Ihe music Immediately broug hit most Of the par
ty to their feet gentlemen selected their partners
ana the merry dance began again, and was kept
up until the welcome bell of supper was heard
The different tables were soon surrounded with
somewhat hungry guests, to do service to the
good things furnished by that prince of caterers
Jones', which he had prepared In his usual good
taste and style. Not only was the table supplied
with all the good things thar the markets could
afford, but there was more than abundance for
all who partook of them, aud "few more left -
After doing ample justice to the table. the COM
pany again adjourned to the dancing saloon and
kept up their enjoyment until the small hours of
morning warned them Of their returning home
Between the polkas, waltzes, cotillions &c, the
company was entertained by the unique perform
ance OF the old Virginia reel, performed by
| "colored darkie, who interspersed his PERFORM
ance by sundrv grotesque somersets which
caused much merriment and applause among the
company The old gray hat was then handed
around by the performer, and he was literally
rewarded for his performance, we should Judge
by the juggling OF the coin which was showered
In the hat by the ladies and gentlemen around
him.
At about 3K O'Clock signal was given from the
boat Tor starting, which soon brought the COM
Pany on board After pleasant trip up the
river, with instrumental and vocal music accom-
panying, the whole party were safely landed
and wended their way to their respective homes
much gratifed and pleased and, we have no
doubt, as soon as they arrived there, they imme-
diately courted the embraces Of that sleeDy old
fellow, Morpheus, If they had not done so ''pre-
viously.n
DELICAcIRs OF THE SsAsoN-On passing up
the avenue this morning saw at Hammack's
a rare display of tempting viands Viz: Orto-
lans, woodcocks, snipes, green turtles, soft and
hard crabs, fine Norfolk oysters, fresh spots
| mackerel, perch, and shee plead, with fine fruits
and vegetables to match. Really Hammack de-
serves as much credit for the energy and enter
prise with which he caters for the appetiteS of
the gournets of the Federal Metropolis, as for
the skill and good taste with which he sets on
the table the result of his capital catering His
larity IL has achieved among those who know
how to appreciate good eating and drinking.
WyMAN Is COMING .-Wyman, the wizard
whose popularity is never on the wane with the
young or old, grave or gay of our city, will open
at Odd Fellows Hail Oh the 9th of Septembef.
As this will be his last visit for FIVE years, he
having made an engagement with Barnum to
travel over Europe for that period of time, of
will visit him during his short engagement here.
CROss-FIRIsG.-Susan,M Maria and Mary Gray,
cOlored, were arrested for disorderly conduct and
profanity. They were taken before Justice Will
liams and the case clearly made out, and each
was fined IS and costs.
They, In turn, accused Washington Carter and
his wife with the same offence, and they Were
also fined IS and costs.
BAD BEGINNING.-This morning little col
ored boy named Richard Henry Young, almost
ten years old, was arrested for throwing stones
and striking a white boy somewhat smaller, in
juring his head and hand. He was taken before
Justice Dom, and after being badly scared by
the officers, was fined 81 aud costs, which was
paid by his guardian.
TRIALS AT THE GUARD HoUsB-Michael Sum-
mers, drunk and disoderly; fine and costs, g.. Is.
John Jones, do; do. 8 Is. Gruga Sewer, do g,
do. "a Is. nj. Jochelin, do; do. 81 Is. d. Baker
do: do 80 IS.