Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-06-17
LOCAL NE W 3.
The GERNAN JuBILEE.-

rHE PROCEEDINGS ARLrseroN.
At the time we went to press yesterday, the
German societies with their friends and the visit
ing public generally, were enjoying themselves at
Arlington in such good humored, genial style az
Is not always or often seen where On great gath
ering of people is thrown together. At the en-
frances the enclosure the keepers for most part
Of the day had their hands full in receiving the
yeyences and in dispensing the tiny bits Of bright
red ribbon which each visitor was e. rected 10
fasten to his (coat) button hole. .
THE EScLosuRE
Within the enclosure presented a scene of
exceeding brilliancy of color, picturesqueness of
groupings, aud animation Of movement. The
whirinG walters upon the pavilion floor attracted
at all times an interested circle, many deep, Of
spectators, who, in their turn partakBg Of the
enthusiasm OF the occasion, Joined in the Joyous
dance, and not for a moment was tho floor unoc-
Cuped or the musicians allowed a bars rest
At another point, a large group was gathered
patriarchs. middle-aged folks, and toddling ir-
fants Standing for the instant with preterBatursl
solemnity and rightly, while an open air photo
grapher fastened admirable picture Of the party
upon the camera. Other groups were busy with
sir-guns, boards, swings, parallel bars, and
the Thousand and one contrivances which had
bcea provided 10 furnish amusement and healthful
exercise for all disposed to avail themselves thereof
ThOusands Of persons, men, women, and chill
dren, were also scattered over the ground ruraliz
ing under the spreading trees and slipping the
tonic and TeutOnic lager, and every now and then
imrroviSing dance upon the green turf, to the
ance. The little wharf fronting the grounds had
always its gathering Of persons interested in
aquatics, aud who were busy discussing the re-
sPcrtye merits Of the two beautiful barges there
anchored, the ''Undine' and the g Falcon"
THE sFHECuEs.
\ TER we went To- press yesterday, an Grafton was
delivered in German by Rev. Mr.. flerzbcrger,
which we believe excited some dissatisfaction
ameng the Germans, as being Of rolitco-pro-
Austrian abolition nature.
The address in English Of Mr.. Magnus Gross,
aft It'll
the w5rmcst admiration OF all hearers from its
beauty Of language and admirable tone Of feeling.
Hon WIN. Smith followed in some remarks
complimentary To the German population.
DISTURBANCE.
Up 10 between and o'clock p. m, at which
time the German societies were beginning to take
down their banners from the trees where they had
been suspended, and to marshal their members
preparatory 20 the march back to the city, not a
single occurrence of an unpleasant nature had
trdnspired.
ticulsrs Of which given else where occasioned
in the first instance by attempt Oh the part Of
some young men to prevent the removal OF dis
orderly person from the grounds by those having
them (the grouGds) in charge. This afterwards
grew u more extensive difficulty, in conse-
Guence Of the interference Of others who sup
posed that more violence used by MCssrs.
Beveridge 4 Co. the lesSees, than was strictly
ssseTy t. suppress the disturbance This was
qUle'ed, however, in consequence of mutual
ClIa1tioHs, ard there can be no doubt that though
MIR. Bevsrdse and his associates used apparently
harsh measures to restore order. that they acted
thus solely with the view of stopping promptly
any disorder which should annoy the visitors and
bring disc:cdlt on the place.
The RETURN HOME.
The threatening clouds indicating heavy fall
Of rain, now OccaSOned a general movement CITY,
wards, the German societies marching of in ad-
mirable order. Approaching the bridge. the scene
WIS presented Of nearly mile of carriages at
almost halt, in consequence Of the delay at the
draw from the tedious process Of passing carriages
ltp finn nod hn-
IEOred patience was, however, exercised on all
sides, and, with the exception OF a broken shaft
and horse getting leg rather intricately
tangled in the spokes Of a wheel. no accident oc-
cured that we hear Of
During the evening, the enjoymeuts of the Wis
itnrS and their friends were maintained with I'M
diminished Zest at their various headquarters.
TODAY.
The German societies visiting the various
PLACES of public interest to-day, among which the
Smithsonian, Potent q nee, and Capitol receive a
good share of Their attention. This afternoon they
meet at OClOCk k. at the headquarters, (Ackmans.)
when they will form and march to the Railroad
dcrot and take leave Of their entertainers. Their
visit TO the National Metropolis has been a very
pleasant one, and will dOUb be remembered
by each individual member of their company for
a long time TO come.
FIRE-SERIoUs AcCIDEsr.-AbOut half-past Q
o'clock last evening, fire broke out in a frame
Building occupied as lime and cement store and
ciiiGe, by Mr.. VIM. u. Campbell on the south
side Of the Canal, at its junction with Seventh
street. The Perseverance and Columbia Fire
engines were on the ground in a few minutes,
and although there was plenty of water within a
irw feet Of the fire, il had burned so hercely he
fore tine eHgines could he got Ia work, that they
C"n!d not succeed In eItlnguishiDg the flames.
rs the Columbia suction arrived on the spot on
passing over the Canal bridge those in charge of
her made sharp turn in order 10 get good posi-
Iron, wien the engine k3ocked down a man from
Georgetown. FAMED Washington Offutt, and the
wheels passed over his face and breast, wounding
rel aTaFrf fkrUn, -
taiiT- The young uIdn was taken immediately To
Giim1n s drug store, where Doctors Bowie and
bat Afforded him all Necessary assistance 1t was
thonIht ttIt several of his ribs were broken, but
as hr IS a very feshy person, Dr. Boyle had some
dIhcuty az thu moment ia ascertaining the precise
t1t"Ht Of his injuries His wounds having been
dressed he was immediately taken to his home in
georgetown. tie IS painter by trade. and
cousin Of tho unfortunate WIN. r. NJ Ofutt who
Died at the IEirmary yesterday, the victim Of the
Wizards Hotel accident.
The fire is supposed to have been caused by
Spontaneous combustion from lime stored upon
a." PROMISES
The buildings and contents were insured In
n"F'hcrn Office, We hear, for 81 ap.
THE BIELE SocIETY.-At the adjourned bust
ness meeting Of the Washington city Bible Socic-
ty, held last cvrring, the following gentlemen
were elected officers for the ensuing wear:
President, John J.. IngIe. Esl Vice Presidents.
Rev. John &. SAITH. ID. ID, Rev p. ID. Gurey
%. d. Rev. e.. ~. Butler. n. ID, Rev d. Bati
Rev - T. Till, ID. ID, Rev. J. 6. Butler; Spcre-
try, NJ II. Miller; Treasurer, NJ. Nourss; Dir,r-
tors George Abbott, Lconidas Coyle, Col jos
J.. Edwards, Christopher Ingle. +. J. MsgrudPr
Col r L. TRed, A. RoihwelI, VIM b. Todd
Presley SimP on, lySses Ward, T.. Wheeler and
r ZIinEI,5 man.
The committee previously appointed to audit
the treasurer $ accounts reported them in all re-
sr~Cts correct.
Resolutions CT thanks TO R,v Cr GurIey for the
all" and appropriate discourse delivered by him
al the recent anniversary aud expressing the hope
that nj some suitable time previous our next an-
nual meeting the discours. NAV lie repeated in
other churches, Cintroducsd by Rev. DR.. Hamil-
tNt.) were unanimously adopted.
amendments to the constitution, proposed by
tic Scrctarv-cbanging the time OF tie annual
tnCvting 10 the last Monday OF April, limiting the
eligibility Of officers, and removing certain re-
sir.ctoEs-were adopted.
ANOTHER WOOD -SAwIso AND SPLITTi Nc EsrAB-
1-sHNENT,-Our push ahead-a-tive young friend,
George l.. Sheriff. has purchased and is now
engaged in sitting up. the machinery for steam
wood siwinS and splitting, on large scale at his
wOCd and coal depot. corner Of Four-and- IA half
and f;le canal This will ~ of