Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-05-04

The BIBLE FOR Mr.. HALRY.-Having heard
that The lady alluded 70 In communication ap-
Pearing in yesterdays Star, commenting upon the
presentation of Bible to Mr. Haley, fthe Unita-
ran preacher who was % conspicuously devoted
70 Daniel f. Sickles during his late trial as to be
mistaken by not few for the bailiF attending
him eOnceives that the insertion of the article In
question relative to the contemplated Bible pre-
sentation was aimed at herself, we take great
pleasure in correcting that impression Our de-
sign In publishing IL was wholly to cali public at
tention to the extent to which the abneoation of
law In this District 10 being pallated in this case
and the means by which ii 10 being CLOSED over
We regard the Sickles trial, with its concomi-
tans ana its results as being, from beginning to
end, the most fragrant and dangerous scouting Of
law and truth known to the history of American
jurisprudence; and deem il a duty we owe TO this
community to guard Its future as far as the Star
can do 50, from the evil consequences likely to
flow from it, We also regard the Rev. Mr.
haeys role in the cast of the dranrafis persona Of
it's evolutionary features. as perhaps the least
credtibe to the cause Of any other style of Chris
tianity than Hash Christianity, of any Of them !;
and we doubt not that thinking people who have
the cause Of real Christianity at heart generally
concur with us.
We, however, have no desire. under any cir
cumstances. that the Star shall offend any lady,
and exceedingly regret that the lady i'm question
feels herself aggrieved at the allusion to her. in
dividually, embraced i'm the communication
The ladies are the Stars best friends, everywhere,
because 1t strives To minister i'm all things to their
comfort and happiness. We would rather dis
gruntle half the men in all creation, than cause
any lady moments annoyance; and regret that
we nave done SO IN this Instance as sincerely as
Tor the sake VI Washington city, we deplore the
effort to lionize the Rev. Mr.. Haley In this con-
nectiOn.
Now Is THE TIME to look ont for summer car
pets, and those wishing anything In this line
should not fail to call at the establishment Of
Messrs Clagett Dodson, who keep very large
and unusually complete stock of Canton Mattin gs
Of all the various brands grades, widths, styles
nc; also; heavy white and red checkered Cow
qua" and Contract Mating" aud new make
called "Chowching;" very heavy Cocoa Mattings
Of different colors red linen floor damasks for
covering carpets beautiful and durable; and an
extensive supply Of floor oil cloths table and stair
oil cloths, stair rods, stair carpetings druggets,
rugs, mats, &c, &C., all of which they are selling
very cheap. Call and See for yourselves.
WATCH RETURNs.-Wm Powers was brought
in for being drunk and disorderly, and was fined
81 Is. Samuel CLANCY was Gagged for like Of
fence, but not being able to plank up the amount
of the penal sum, was committed TO the work
house for sixty days. L. BOgas was arrested upon
United States warrant, and held to security for
a hearings but we learn that the matter was Of a
domestic nature, and has been arranged by the
parties. Two dodgers We're accommodated.
HEAVY FAILURES IN OUR MIDsr.-The failures OF
the regular practice IN cases OF Consumption have
driven everybody To the emplOyme of the cele-
bratad Indian Balsam of Livsrwort and Hoarhound
which cures all Colds and Coughs, aud alleviatss
the sudeilngs of even the Consumptivs. Ii may be
found at all the druggists. ma4lw
C4Rp.--Dr. Pope. HOMEOPATHIC Physician, has re-
m9voi from Chain buildings, to northeast corner
18th and streets. mas St
PKNNIEs-Those in want of Pennies, or small
coin, for change, can always obtain them ON appll
cation at the counter of the Star Ofhce. If
YourHs' DRESS SUITS,
CHILDREs's DREss sUlTs.
NOAH WALKER & CO., Marble Hall CiothIng
Store. Browns Hotel Building, would respectful,
Summer Clothing is now ready for inspection 4
Is comprised Of an assortment of GentlemGn's ant
Youths Clothing of the newest and richest desg n.
IN material, trimming, and workmanship.
fashonable articles OF dress an opportunity Is nov
offered for selecting from the most attractive stool
of Ready Made Clothing in this city, 1T very re
dused prices. ap9ly
In GOTHAM, when the sun is low,
Come forth in swarms the insect foe,
And Tor our blood they bore, you know,
And suck IL IN most rapidly;
But bugs, reaches, 'skeeters-hlack or white.
death's embrace are stifened quite,
lfLyon's Powders chance tO sht
in their Obscure vicinity.
The effect of this powder Is almost instantaneOu,
death to all the insect tribe Gardens can be yre
served aud houses cleared Of the vermin pest. IL a.
free from poison, and harmless. to " ankind and do
nestle animals All genuine slsned j.. Lyon. Pow
ders for insects. Pills for rats and mice.
sample iiask' 2'els resGa, sIz7s 81 Sts: and q.
Also. the Mexican Mustang Lini'uent.
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