Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-02-03

A WISH TO THE WAsHINGIoS Asv1uN
Yesterday afternoon, the joint committee on the
Few Asylum, paid visit to the building for the
purpose OF Inspecting the material and work
mansniP, and the progress toward com pletion.
Inc external appearance of the building when
approached from the city Is rather that Of a large
private mansion or seminary of learning than
home for the poor and prison for the disorderly
Inc entiTe structure Is now covered in, the tim
ners being employed Yesterday in finishing the
roof. The brick work, upon ms pection Of com
Petent Judges, was highly praised, and said TO
Se one OF the best jobs Of the sort in the District
The green blinds of the windows entirely re-
hsves the building Of any prison-like appear
anre. The painting Of the building has been
completed, as far as the condition Of the other
work will permit, by Messrs Parker Il Spalding,
contractors, and was satisfactory to the commit.
Tee In all respects, though il Is thong ht that me-
cessity will induce their employment upon work
not befOe ordered in the binding
Upon entering the building, we found that the
no. tn wing had already been taken possession of
and devoted to the use OF the almshouse inmates,
and other parts Of the building were occupied by
the female prisoners OF the wOIkhouSe Headed
by DR. A. w. Miller, Aide man of the Sixth
Ward, general survey was begun by the COM
mittee. But little fault was found with the ma
ieriai or workmanship Of any part Of the build
ing except in the carpenters work The Quick
eye of Dr. Miller soon discovered defects in the
material and Workmanship of the floors aud doors
"l the upper stories, which he did not fail to
point out to his assoc iateS on the committee and
the contractor, who accompanied him. and PROM
lsed TO correct the condemned portions desiE-
mated by the committee, many of which wr1s
inserted without his consent or knowl.d doe by
the bands employed. Mr. RYDER has charge Of
This branch Of the work. The walls Of the prison
and almshouse are rough coated, and to save ex .
penSe TO the Corporation, Were white washed by
me inmates under the direction Il the Inlen6a y ,
John X. Queen, Esq. The centre building. dr. =
ssned Tor the residence Of the InendaGt and his
FAMILY, Is being finished in a superior style, not
eHtrava2ant, but plain and substantial, with all
necessary cOntrivances for the comfort and con-
venienCe of private family
The arrangement Of the basement into kitch-
ems, dining halls, &c, is very complete Moth
ing has been neglected which would in any way
.erye to advantage in this part of the buiidn NJ
Nhe heating and cooking arrangements were re-
YardPd as good by the committee; and the entire
building can be supplied with excellent water
from well In the basement, In which IL WAS
suggested TO hx force pumps, an ordinary pump
being now used. The Commissioners Of the
Asylum were in the building when the commit
tee arrived, and, with the Intendant entered
upon the survey Of the condition of the building
ara grounds, and the inmates Of the two depart
InentS Their visit was satisfactory to them
selves, and the result Of their deliberations highly
complimentary TO the worthy. Intendant His
care for tho health and comfort of the poor 40 ed
aud INF m was particularly commended and hi.
success IN the management Of the great number
"t prisoners which has been under his charge
dining the ysdr past.
The NUMBER Of inmates OF the ASYLUM is about
t5e, Of whom % are In the almShouse depart
snent-d larger number than ever before i'm that
department. In addition 10 these, notice ten
or twelve children, the youngest nine DAYS old ,
taken to the asylum with their mothers or born
ia the building. The Intendant is daily in ex-
recitation Of STEW more of the same D." The
commissioners, after a review of the prisoners
discharged seventeen from the workhouse whose
conduct during their terms of service recon-
mended their release.
After the performance of their duties At the
Asylum, the company were invited TO the Iuten-
dants residence, where bountiful supper mad
been provided for them by the estimable lady of
the Intendant.
We may add that the entire force under the
Intendent in the management of the entire build
ing ard farm consists of but si1 persons, paid
by the Corporation.
The PoIONAc wATBR.-The Union, of thi.
morning, speaking Of the District business in
Congress, says that it is graiifed to learn that
the District Committee in the Senate Is very de.
sirOuS that another day be- set apart for the buSi
ness OF the District. Thus far il has been entire
successful IN procuring the passage of several
hst1ul acts, nut more important than others is N
bill, vet pending, authorizing the cities Of Wash
ington and Georgetown to use the water from The
public aquRduct. After having expended 20
much money in this enterprise we trust Cor
iTess will not fail, for the want OF necessary p
Sislauon, To make il practically useful. Throw
ing aside all considerations specially touching
The Interests and convenience Of the actual resi-,
dents Of tue District IL deeply affects the health
ana comfort OF the members themselves and the
constituents soJourhing here. With authority
Aui tudl purpose granted This session, feel
sured that water will he introduced BY the next
In the principal hotels and boarding houses A
postpOnement of action this session is oniyaIe1t
20 DELAY OF eighteen or twenty months. IL Is
quite certain, says the Union. that the senate
cannot fail to adopt seine suitable measure
which, II seat at an early period TO the House
VIII receive its approval. We confidently FL Dect
mat the senate Will respond to the appeal of the
committee, and fix upon an earlier dav in ordeT
that the House may have sufficient time to con-
slider the subject.
POLICE AFsAIRs-B.fors Justice WIIItams-
Yesterday, VIM Jones was foolish enough to
get drunk and kick up a row In the streets He
was arrested and nned SIS and 81 cent, costs.
Isaac Hall, a boy IL years old was arrested for
d'soIderly conduct and cutting the steps of a
house belonging to an old coIoTrd woman he
was duly brought up to the mayistrat-'s ONCE.
and made 10 pay fine of IS and 81 cent. costs
Susan Welch was brought up for blacI guard
Ing and otherwise insulting Mrs lone, In the
public streets Of Washington. She was nned IS
and ~ cents costs.
Ssrerh DiSfrict.-Richard Brodrick was ar.
rested this morning, by Officer Lloyd, for using
profane and Indecent language In the market
Justice Dom ordered him to pay fine Of S. and
Oh cents costs.
Carter LIE, cOlored, was arrested by Officer
Arnold, for beating and III using a horse Jus
uce Dom fined him ~ and % cents costs
The PUBLIC SCHOOLS are to visit the Gallery
"f the Washington Art Association by districts,
VI ihc cCuoldIs AT a uHe. Each district.
therefore, will occupy portions Of two days The
children are to meet at half past eigh; precisely
ana proceed, under charge Of their TEACHERS 10
The GALLERY, 80 a. 20 enter IT, az practica-
bic, a. nine O'Clock, where they will be allowed
70 remain until half-past ten. The First district
will take Thursday and FRIDAY Of this week: the
Second district Monday and Tuesday next; IN.
Third district W ednesday and Thursday follow
Ing and the Fourth district Friday and Satur-
day ensuing.
ACTION SALE OF SUGAR AND MoLas<Ks At
ALEIaNDRIA.-The cargo Of the schooner Eme-
line McLain, consisting OF 2O0 hogsheads of
sugar and 100 b6lS. molasse<, from New Orleans
Wa sold at auction at Alexandria, YESTERDAY. bv
VI. Lambert, Samuel J. Mccormick anction.
eer, al the following rates Sugar at a. sE,SS Is
averaging about s. Is; and so bbls moIass-s nj
iClal3Hc, averaging i2c balance withheld
Ihtre Was large number of persons in attend
ance, among whom Were several WASHINGTON
and GeoTgetown merchants The bidding was
spirited and the sale went OF enthusiastically
The THEiTRE-fLe play Of Camille last