Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-07-29

seckiug health and comfort at The springs and
0ther plaecs Of fashionable resort is at hand, we
prof. "se 70 make some mention of those most in
favor with oar metropolitan public
The Ellington Sprinss 4nntnStoa Island. and
sir Eofs'saeiaR Springs, (late Roach's,) are too
near and too well known to our citizens as places
of daily resort for picnic excursions, &c, to
CURE notice at our hands. The latter place has
i7teT -b-en renovated, and fitted mp in superior
style with pavilion, dressing room, dining hall
ref eSiment saloon, dc for the accomnl odation
Of pic mic parties and is now, under the auspices
of The new proprietor, Mr.. Thomas Fahey, one of
The most pleasant resorts Of the kind in the neigh
borhoOd of the city, -.
MOors'S Partition. lately known as Moore's
iaBdins,l r. j. MARSHALL, proprietor, is situated
on the Potomac river, between Blackistone's
Island AMI Plney Point near LeOnardtown, Md,
and Is one Of the most deig htful watering places
n We country Among the principal attractions
of this rs )rt are good bathing and hshing-to say
nothing about the good eating that the Potomac
and It's Maryland and Virginia shores aford-and
OF the greatest advantages of the location is its
c7,sy' accessibility NV the river steamers.
CGyoH Springs This celebrated watering place
u Situated in Hampshire county, Va, and is now
un'l"r the management of thos" popular hosts,
MIS-. J. G. WaddHlI and J ID Smith The
T"TItIuoa Of these Springs for the medicinal
PEUDertlss of their waters is so fully and extern
sIvrly established, that deem il unnecessary
tu say ANYTHING on that point. This is Of the
oldest, best improved, and most popular summer
resorts IL the whole country, and is particular
favcrite -svth the wealthy families of the South.
Prominent among its advantages mountain
.aIr, and mountain scenery.
-- GJordrH's Whue SWlphEr SpriRg s.-Theses springs
-,Ue situated in Frederick county, Va, and are
he'd by the Baltimore and Ohio, and the
~ lnchester Railroads, being situated within a
Tnile and n half Of Stephenson's Depot (P. y J
On the inter. The grounds of this res0rI are en-
t"nsive and beautifully shaded; fne music and
experienced servants are in constant attendance;
and warm and cold sulphur baths always
ready. This popular watering place combines
advantages Of access, sllubrity, and scenery
JVyCd b. few Others in the country.
Ths FlEms aud Profile Houses, Waite Now
zt0IUS-rhess celebrated hotels should not fail to
I've 0rfHlght In the route of tue Northern tourists
They have recently been thoroughly renovated
f aid newly furnished, and are situated in the
midst Of the most romantic and delightful noun
tain scenery, being in the immediate vicinity III
tAs odd Nan OF the Mountains" the FlunIe,
lakes, cascades, &c. This is one Of the oldest,
pisASdntest, and most popular summer resorts in
t1e Meth, and should not be missed by any
travelling IN that section for either health
pleasure.
Warm White Sulphur SPrings.-rhis delight
fIi mountain retreat, situated in Warren county,
Va, is reached by way Of the Alexandria and
Orange and the Manassas Gap railroad. 1t is this
season under the principal management and con-
tfUl of Mrs. X. Pritchard, aided by competent
male assistants in every department and is faInous
a. ever, for its table delicacies, as well rs its
Sdlubrious air, health restoring waters, romantic
S-rHeTy. and its natural advantages and good
on management generally This resort is easy Of
a'3ess to Washingtonans, aud is largely pa ron
- i,sd b. them.
RoHs:oa'S UHiisd States Hoisl Care NAY
" hen We say that this house is kept BY samuel
I Houston. late Of Barnum's City Hotel, Balti-
more we consider that enough is said to ensure il
the patronage of all those that visit Cane Nav this
season from this section of the country We
frcy that 40 one travelling that way wifi fail 10
md himself perfectly at nome with this rcniaI
and attentive host.
The Ssrsh FrEataiHS. or White Sulphur and
ChHiybsr1fs SpriHgs.-This pleasant summer resort
is situated in Shenandoah county, Va. and is
reached by the Manassas Gap railroad and tweIv,.
miles OF staging from Water Lick Station up the
roiuln.:' valley If Powel's Fort The property
has been generally improved, and new bath
hOUSr erected since last season; and the farm gar
dgn and dairy belonging to the premises are IA
Ht'us for the abundance and superiority of their
productions.
" Iakia's Nsrr atlantic Hotel Can, island Y
THE location of this house IS sid ID be un-
CGualed by any ON the Cape, and it seems to he
the discrimination of the Proprietors not be cx-
relied in any particulars which may give pleasure
aud satisfaction To their guests. The ccoinInod
items superior in all their appointments and
the servants are attentive and obliging.
The OTkHSy Springs, Shenandoah co Va are
said ~ present great attractions in the way of mar
nncent Scenrry and healthful position and
~. waters here are noted fof their remarkable
enet IN vlylfying the liver and giving tone to the
svst'm This watering place is conducted nv
Mckay, Bradford Co.
tn COTlisis White SvlPhpr Springs Cum berland
CO.. Pa, are noted for their fine accommodate ons
ard the unusually good society met there. The
Tsace is warmly recommended by all Washing
t'nians who have visited it.
PiB>y PCihf. the Old favoritr down river resort
presents great attractions for the lovers of quiet
enjoyment good bathing, good fare, gocd att nd
snce. and moderate charges.
FENCE BROKEN CP.-On last Tuesday yht
two fellows. named Antoine Downs and John
Si1hl, who have long been regarded with great
suspicion 10y the police officers OF the Northern
Liberties District. Were discovered by two women
ia the act of stealing and carr, ing off from the
premises Of Messrs John King and William ] ohm
son, number of articles used in grading STREETS
and Iodkln3 excavations, such as shOvcls, picks
$uOCkS. etc. and other articles. among which
was stove. knives. forks. spoons etc OFFICER :
Goddard and y. Freeman started in search OF the
stolen property, and AT last they obtained such in
formation rs warranted them in causing a search
warr2It TO b+ issued against a man named Jacob
teig, Who LneS on Seventeenth street. some dis
lance ont The warrant was issued by Justice
Btrnic". Tnd with II the officers visited the suS-
peCtcd premises, which they entered and uDon
searching. found not ONLY tie articles stolen from
Ming and Johnson. but many other articles some
of which Mrs FeiS denied had been stolen from
the parties complaining, but admitted that they
were stolen from another place The dirginT
utensls missed by the cOmpiai nans were found
r buried IA the ground on the premises and the
other articles were concealed in and about the
house FelI was arrested on the spct. and Downs
anu Stdhl subsequently,, and We're taken hsf RE
Justice Barnaclo who committed all three 10 iail
Ia ilGit Of bail. for their appearance at the
Criminal Court 80
An INPORTANr IXQrIRY.-Our attention has
been called to pamphlet published recently by
an Intelligent citizen of Washington, in which
the question is considered as to the power OF Con-
gress To Law capItation other direct tax upDn
the people If the District of Columbia The au-
thur proceeds To- show that under the constitution
and tao terms Of the cessiOn made by the States of
Maryland and Virginia no sIch power is vested
"A Congress, unless such tax be made In proper
ts9a Ia the population as previously ascertai,4ed
10y the ceIIsus, aud at such times a like tax be- i'm
posed upon all the states OF the Union Should
congress not possess this power. then il is clear
tlat the CCrPOraii1n. created bv an act of Con
STSAr cannot impose this tax His subject - we'll
worthy the attention Of tn" citizens aud Partcu-
siS-Iy the owners Of property; ard from the i'm
PoFGntiact that tIe point being successfully main.
tanned before the proper tEi bunaI, il follows that
Inc payment OF taxes is wholly without authority
Copies OF the ptIuphi understand rr,ly be-, had
al Adamsons blackstone, on Seventh street and
We suppose ut other bookstores