Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-22

RAILROAD MRErING.- conference was held
In this city, yesterday, by John w. Garrett,
Esq, president of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road William Prescott smith, master of trans
portation of the same great line: John : Bar
Oouf, Esq president, and a number Of the di.
rectors, and Mr.. Dainger field, of the Orange
and Alexandria railroad; John II Tegmyer and
MI. Coyls, civil engineers, well as other
influential gentlemen, including Mayor Der.
rett and Richard Wailach, ESQ , of this CITY
The object Of this meeting was to consult on the
expectancy OF direct and permanent connection
OF the northern and southern sections of our coun-
try, at all seasons by union of the two trac :,
with the best possible route to meet al the inter
ests OF the District Of Columbia. During this
interview four great thoroughfares were under
consideration. The fist to obtain permission
from Congress to put the Potomac bridge In sub
stantial condition, and extend the line of rails
across, connecting with the enterprising road
Wnich proves 10 be Of such vast utility, from the
bridge, and thence through to Alexandria. A
second plan Is to continue the Baltimore road I'm
direct line through to Georgetown and over
the aqueduct The third to lay a branch rail-
way from or near the present station house "a
direct possible, TO the point of land in the
vicinity OF the arsenal; and the fourth to leave
the main route near "kendallville, - and extend
ing through over the Eastern Branch. and perfect
tntlr line 10 the Maryland point opposite AIexap-
dria. The company adjourned without detnit.
action, doubtless with view to another meeting
at an early day.
WATCH RETURSs-Thet ra! doc ket was blank
this morning, although the cells were crowded
thirty-three dodgers having been accommodated
IL any one wishes TO see the dreadful effects NJ
intemperance, let him take look at the lodoers
who nightly throng the cells at the guard house.
some OF them have been wealthy, have occupied
high positions in the communities where thew
resided, Were esteemed for their talents and
moral department. But falling into the snare of
the temper, we now find them occupying by
COLI sfrUno faA e..
upon level with the vagrant and pauper: hud .
died together upon the brick floor around the
stove In the guard. house, like hogs in a pen; a
iot OF miserable, degraded victims Of all uncon-
The THEATRE On account Of the extreme in
ciemency Of the weather, last night, the drama
entitled "The Poor Of New York, - was present.
ed to rather a slim house. However. the hill
was carried out with fidelity, which was as il
should be In such cases. This drama illustrates
In very foTcible aud pathetic manner the vicis
sltndes OF city life, among all classes, from the
opulent banker and sprigs OF uppertendom down
to the industrious baker and the hardy sreman
IL Is an Interesting and moral performance and
should be witnessed by every citizen OF the Me-
tropoils: We understand that its representation
to-nig BIT will be the last In this city
Miss Jean NJ. Davenport Is announced to make
her nrst appearance here on Monday night.
The WALKING MATCH, at Washington Hall,
between Limerick and California, begins to grow
interesting, the champion pedestrians having
been on the planks since 20 p. m. on Thursday.
Bets are still freely offered on both sides; and
to speak the TRUTH the match seems TO he a pretty
even one, both parties as yet showing yery little
evidences fatigue. and looking equal to another
TWO days march The condition Of the weather
Yesterday prevented the attendance OF many Wis.
ltors other than those directly interested in the
issue Who walks the longest takes down the
money.
HEBaKw CEREMoNIAL.-The interesting GER
emory Of confirmation was administered 10 a
young man named MaEquise Cohen at The He
brew Synagogue on Fourth street, near the Citv
Hall, this morning, in the presence of a goodIy
number OF persons belonging to the conprega.
ton. The exercises were conducted in the Ger
man and Hebrew languages and were OF a prcu-
liarly solemn character, even To those not famil
lar win the forms OF worship in the Jewish
chuGch.
Ex-PURsER HUNTER, recently dismissed
from the ; Navy, was killed In Boston. a
few days since, during a difficulty with w
Roch, keeper Of a drinking saloon In Richmond
street. The origin Of the dficulty has not trans.
pired. Mr.. Hunter was well known to a large
number OF persons In this city, where he resided
several years, and was a clerk In one of the De-
partments
The GRAND LoDeK and Grand Encampment.
l o o. F., II will be seen by reference to our
advertising columns, are called together to- NOR.
row afternoon, at O'Clock, to attend the funeral
OF Mr.. Washington Drummer. RidgeIy Encamp.
ment and Friendship Lodge are also called to.
gether for the same purpose.
Tbs SK:0E OF SEBAsToPoI, at Odd Fellows,
nall, Is nightly attracting large audiences No
one should fail to see this magnificent e,hIbi.
ton during its stay In this city.
OLD JOE SwKrNEY,s Onera T,onn. o,vo ~
afternoon performance at three O'Clock, I'd ~,
at MeIodeon Hall; also, their n.p,I nor
formance Ia the evening.
The RooT OF ALL EVIL 10 the yenom of si.s..,
Instllied INTO the sy stem by early Aouse !,
aad exosss Of any KIND. This must bs eraa1ceTsS
from the sJstem without delay; not A momsrt
should be lost. The psrnlclous use Of mercury wil
not do IL; nay, lt will lnlure rather than csrs
TrIesemar I. :. and Sis your only ohanea-a peSuss
of the book Human Frallty or Phy icai Re
Searches" illustrated with coored engravinEs viii
explain ever thing. ID Will only you IS oeats
To be had Of DIR. Harrow. l5T Priuce street, New
York. Sent free of portage every where.
ia "a lsw&w -
THE GENERAL HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE was new
better than at pres ant and the entire absence Of
m n n m q Tn