Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-05-05

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hNe, and by whom am known n -. n 10 ap-
P.ooa.e me. cannot teii you how thisgift moves
NC. Inc voyage Of my life has not always been
on smooth seas with favoring winds but should
Tue tsmpests Of misfortune ever again beat nav
hahed head and the boarse winds OF adversty
nowi arouad me, the last thing with which will
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ne analr passed OF very quietly though not a
rev OF those attending seemed to have COME "for
Rev. Mr.. Haleys acceptation speech. He oSotes
tne scripture injunction TO visit those an ,risoa.
mas he ever visited the prison before or since the
The SMITHsoNIAy.-Under the malicious man.
agement OF Professor Henry and his coadiutor,
Professor Baird, the Smithsonian ia growing more
''"aca"e da1iy. Within a short time, many in
elesuhg ADDITIONS have been made to the collec-
uohs IN The museum and galleries. now 30 invi-
tlng 70 the visitors I'm Washington and TO the stu
dents resident in the District - ----.F-
we noticed this morning that the work of ar
Iahglng cases OF very beautiful specimens of fos-
sis collected In Nebraska is going on. The cases
now preparing are but the beginning of the a,-
rangenent Of the extensive collections of Evans
and DR. ID. ID. Owen. These specimens are noted
by DR.. Joseph Leidy, Ia the HSmithsonian Con.
ulontons To knowledge, - in which DIR l. gives
q. inscription OF extinct mammala and chelona
nom .ne maovalses terres Of Nebraska 4" When
completed, the cases will contain very extensive
beautiful, and Interesting collection.
The department of the Museum in which Prof
Henry has employed Mr. C Drexler the skiIlful
aa,oerls', Is also gaining attractive specimens.
among those recently prepared and now ready
Tor arrangement we notice fine specimen of the
grizzly bear, from the vicinity of Fort laramie
ne Professors are interested in the procurement
"A NSt fact naII y
lean BIRDS, and MIR. Drexler has given much at
enuon To their preparation. Pairs Of wild and
tane t1r Keys, pair Of snowy owls, specimen Of
rne go,'e en- eagle pair Of bald eagles, and
NUMBER OF hawks, from the Western Territories
have been prepared by him within a short time
CRINISAL COURr.-Yesterday, the Jury in the
case OF James Miller, charged with burglarious
entry into the house Of John Friese returned a
verdict Of acquittal
Cornell Barnes, colored, was placed on trial for
an assault and battery on William Lawrence. also
coloreo He was convicted and sentenced to
three months imprisonment in the county Jail
To-day. VIM. Hicks, free colored was placed
on ulal Tor an assault and battery, with intent to
Kill Jenny Williams. From the opening Of the
DlsLlct Attorney, 1t appears that a crowd of col
ored people had collected in front Of a colored
peoples church, near the Capitol, on a SUNDAY
evening In March last, and Were engaged in sky
intnlng during worship; which skylarking grew
Into serious scuffe between the prisoner and an
other party, when the prisoner d. ew pistol and
shot IL OH at his antagonist the ball taking effect
on the person Of Jenny Williams. who was stand
ing In the church door, seriously wounding her
he facts as detailed by the witnesses corfobora-
teu the opening statement generally and the case
was pending when our report closed.
ATTEMPT At SuIcIDE.-Last evening, between
and O'Clock, Jacob Shafer, bricklayer residing
on ii street morrill, near Seventh, put pistol to his
ear and fired II, badly woundiny the flesh about
the ear. II was feared at first that the wound
would prove fatal. But this morning it is thought
he Is likely to recover. Ii was ascertaned that
the pistol was not loaded with ball The reason
OF the attempt We have not heard stated except
by way OF conjecture. Mr.. Shafer was not total
abstinence man
WATCH RErURxs.-Mchael Powers was ar
rested last night for being drunk and dsorderly
and hghting his family. He was fined az Is, and
ordered to give security for peace little darkey
named Thomas Peak was arrested upon a e harye
OF larceny Of watch and chain. IIe was qres-
TONED and gave suspicious answers. But the
walch was found, and his back escaped. Several
dodgers were accommodated.
j. d. OF R.-The following gentlemen have
been elected officers Of George W ashngton Tent,
No. 265, Independent Order of chabites. for tie
ensuing term:
Sud, J. ii. Smith; p. C. r.. H. Mills: C. r..
James A. Cooper; ID. r., Samuel Doaner; II. s.,
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John Mills H., John A. Langvoidt J. g. g. F.
hldwell; q. g., Samuel Tucker.
SUB-cAucrsEs of excited politicians 1ocan were
noticeable on nearly every street corner Of the
Fourth Ward this morning, and naturally the
Proceedings at the Assembly Rooms last night
afforded subject matter for any amount of heated
discussion.
CoRREcTIoS.-It was Mr.. Geo l.. Savage, and
not Mr.. j. l.. Savage who participated in the Third
Ward Ant'-Know Nothing meeting on We'd
stay evening.
REAL EsTATE.-Yesterday, J. C. Mcclure &
Co, auctioneers, sold part Of lot No S. in square
1S2, corner Massac husetts avenue and Third Street
East, with improvements to ii. C. Baker for
81 SIS.
p GRAND COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT Is to be
given to Matt O'Brien, the well known balladist,
tomorrow evening. at Odd Fellows Hall For
particulars see advertisement in the proper column
The CLIFTON FAMILY give their second concert
this evening, at Odd Fellows Hail. This troupe
deserves the liberal patronage Of the public For
particulars, See advertisement.
CENTRE MARKET prices were about the same as
on Saturday last.
PERsoSs DESTROYS ofInaking safe aud profitable
ia the yci, Of F,snIn RSw have Sela rnSs oe.
portuniy OF red this afternoon, at clock. ON the
j.. win be dvd> in three lots if desired a. BY lao
feot deep. - II
WEDDING e ks, very pretty and very cheap Ice
nteam and Water Ices at $50 per gallon, at the
Phliacelpl Ia Confectionery, corner 18TH and ats.
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HEAVY FAILuRRs IN OUR MIpsT.-The failures of
tns regular practice in cases of ConsumptjOn have
driven everybody to the employ ment Of the cele-
bratad Indian Balsam of iverwort and Hoarhound
which cnres all CUlds and Coughs, and a!leviatss
the suhenngs of even the COnsumptive 1t may be-
found at all the druggists. ma 4-iv
CARp..-Dr. Pope, Homo psthic Physician, has re-
moved from Chain Buildings, to northeast corner
18Th ana Streets. mas st
PsSNIEs;-Those in want Of Pennies, or small
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MKS's DRESS SUITS,
Mess Business Suits,
Youths Business Salts.
CHTLDRES's DREss SUILs.
- ChiLdrea'S School Salts,
. NOAH WALKER Il Co., Marble Hall CIothIng
store Browns Hotel Building, would respectfully
announce that their annual display of Spring and
summer Clothing Is now ready for inspection. 1t
Is comprised OF an assortment of Gentemens and
ouths Clothing Of the newest and richest designs
In material, trimming, and workmanship.
, To those who study excellence with economy, in
fashionable articles of dress. opportunity is now
offered for sel-ctpg from the most attractive stock
81 sady Made Clothing in this city, at very re-
dused prices. ap 28.ly
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