Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-05-28

the Doors OF THE CAPrroL.-The editorial
correspondent Of the N. Y. Evening Post, writing
| from Rome, says:
81 found nothing in the studios Of the sculptors
/ in Rome which interested me quite as mucb "a
the doors which Rogers had been making for the
Capitol at Washington. There seems to lie mo n
| versity Of opinion about this work even amon,,
artists. All agree that IL is an eminent success
creditable alike to the country and To the artist
IN, me casts are now at the foundry at Munich The
life OF Columbus is the artists text He has So
lected what he regards as the nine most n;ctnr
esqne events Of the eventful career of that most
lllustrons navigator, and has appropriated one TO
each OF the eight panels and the arch Of which tbs
door is composed, four panels being on each leaf
relievo.r ~
BOARD OF Acknowledgment. mssting.-The
Board met at O'Clock yesterday afternoon. for
the purpose Of considering any amendments which
might be made to the water bill by the Board of
Common Council. The bill was however re
ported rs having passed the lower Board without
amendment; So nothing remained to be done
MI Riggs presented a communication from
). Powell, Esq, i'm behalf of the North Carolina
commlttee, requesting the loan of A portrait Of
george Washington, belonging to the CORPORATION,
To he used NJ lecture to be given at the Smith
sonian, and moved that the Mayor he requested To
comply with the request Of said committee so
ordered.
And, on motion, the Board adjourned.
GRAND Picnic ON MONDAY NExr.-Thc Asso-
ciated Book Binders will give their second grand
picnic at Arlington Springs on Monday next
Witherss cOtillOn band will be in attendance and
such another fine time as the gallant WASHINGTON
book binders and their pretty sweethearts are ex
Pccted to have will probably not soon come off on
the romantic banks Of the Potomac. For par
ticulars see advertisement.
The FOLLOWING GENTLEMEN have been selected
by the Young Mems Christian Association of this
city, as delegates TO the Confederation of Young
Mems Christian Associations to be held at Troy.
N. Y, on the 18th of Jnly next: Rev. ]. G. But
Ter; Jos H. Bradley; jr, NJ. ii Miller, u. Rich
ards, q. Z. Wight, II. 4. Morsell, X. C. Fox. T.
Magruder, w j. Rhees, and w. L. Smitbson
The MAY PARaDE.-We have several times been
spoken to in reference to the annual reyiinental
| parade, which the citizens had a right to expect
| this month. Some Of the members of the military
organizations are anxious TO know il the orders to
De issued under the law have been issued and mis-
carried, or has the officer in command forgotten
| that this is the month Of May,
STEAMBOAT EXCURSION TO THE WHITE Housy
| ONiMoNDAY.-The Young Catholics Friend Socie-
v of Alexandria, give steamboat excursion to the
| White House on Monday next and il will he seen
| by advertisement in the proper column that they
invite their District Of Columbia friends to 90
along with them, and inform them how they may
| join their company.
| WArCH RETURNs.-The only name upon the
| trial docket this morning was that of John Jones'
| (cOl.,) who got drunk and behaved badly last
night; WAS taken To the guard house and this
morning released upon the payment of 81 ID, fine
and costs.
Mr. T.. BIRD requests us TO say that he was mis-
| understood by the reporter making use Of the
| words - midnight paItv," in his remarks at the
| Seventh Ward meeting, on "Wednesday night 1t
| was another speaker who used the term
ODEoX HALL CLOTHING Rooms.
FashiOMabL C7ofhiers,
| Corner ~ st and Pa. aveuua
| This well known establishment has now on hand
ard Is dahl receiving from their mandatory the
mOst elegant designs of fine X ea4ly- made Clothing
/ for mons and boys wear. The extensive assOrI-
Inent. as well as the low prices makes the Odeon
the ost desirable place to purchase Wearing APP
parel in the whole country. Persons in want are
respectfully Invited to call.
Respectfully, WIEspNFELD& Co.,
INA n 5t Fashionable Cothcrs.
SANFu2D's LIVER INvIGoRAToR.-Does any Of
our high lIvers ever cat too much dinner? Ifany of
nnr readers have cooks who tempt their appetite
little too Tar, will tell secret that will lead them
70 tia enjoyment of their dinners without a visit
from that equity old gentleman-Dy spepsIa, Take a
dose OF Dr. SanfOrd's IMMIGRATION after eating and
the contrary, before the next meal time approaches
| the appetite will bs sharpcned to appreciate any
kInd OF food. the food rises the lnyICo-
rator WI! hI the matter right at once. We have
tried II tn double doses on two for
| the SICK heatache, aud its acts like a charm.
Sold by all Druggists. ma 25-2wr
Cream and Water Ices at . SO per gallon at the
Philadelphia Confectionery, corner 18th and sts
ma s. I'm
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