Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-12-19

the clerk thinking he mig Mt De Ill, proceeded 10
his apartment, which be found locked. By
using pass key he managed to thrust out the
door key and unlock the door. On opening the
door he was nearly knocked senseless by the odor
Of gas but sprineing into the room he succeeded
in raising a window and turning of the gas,
which had been whistli ng through the burner all
night The virginian lay on the bed senseless,
and It was at frst supposed lifeless, his features
ance Of strangulation. AS soon AZ the room be-
came relieved Of the poisonous gas, q slight
twitching Of the muscles Of the throat indicated
that there was still life In the man, and several
physicians were immediately summoned to bis
bedside. His case was pronounced entirely hope
less al first, but no pains Were spared In order to
their art upon him. and finally, at late hour last
night, succeeded In restoring him to partial con-
sciousness, and was pronounced to be In a fair
way to recover. In his ignorance Of the nature
and of gas he had bIo0a out the INT and left
the flow unstopPed. -
TIE CockApxs-we see In some of the avenue
shop-windews the various cockades now In
for sale. We give description Of them for the
benefit Of our readers:
SoEfh Carolisa.-This cockade is made Of three
LAYERS Of very dark blue cloth, notched at the
edges and fastened together by gilt button, on
which the following appears In relief In the
(crossedJ, and fastened together at the point Of
crossing with bow not OF ribbon. The follow
ing il the motto around the button :-Asinlis
OP'bEsgse Parati-"Ready with our minds and
means Z"
Vrgiaia.-This consists Of double rosette Of
blue silk, with a pendant Of lemon color, the
whole fastened together by gilt button, on which
appears In relief the arms Of Virginia, with the
name Of the State and Its motto encircling 1t. The
motto is-Sie SemPev tyrannis.
MarykdHd-This cockadeis formed Of double
rOsetie Of blue silk, with blue pendants, add
fastened the same as that Of Virginia, with the
State button, with the simple word " Maryland
beneath the arms.
Ths Uaion COcknds-This is also a double 70
to he of rod all he une
one Of white silk, and the pendants Of blue. The
gilt button that fastens the whole together shows
the eagle Of America, surrounded by the stars Of
Mr. EDITOR 1T is with the greatest satisfac-
ton find that the Star chronicles every evidence
of the devotion Of the citizens Of the National
Metropolis to the Union. We feel at the present
time that we can give no stronger evidence Of our
love Of the Union than by our reverence for the
The Star sPangled Banner, oh long may /,
wave,
Der the land of the free, and the home of the
Would that 1t might float from every house-top
and vantage point In our lovely city, reading
lesson OF Tebuke to every disunionist
| propose TO the citizens of Washington that
they give to the country strong demonstration OF
their devotedness 70 the Union In this wise Lei
Flagstaff Of magnificent height and elegant con
siruction be erected in Center Market Square, and
from Its towering height throw TO the breeze the
starry emblem Of our united county Let it b,
Of ample dimensions and elegant material, pur
chased by UniOn-lOving men, and fashioned int
graceful proportions by the willing fingers Of thu
Cnion-loving wives aud daughters Of Washing
ton. Let IL there float TO gladden. the eye anC
inspire the heart of the citizen the soourner and
the stranger.
THE DISTRICT IN CONGRESS In the Senate, OF
Monday, MIR. Kennedy moved TO take up for con
sderation the bill 70 authorize the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company TO extend the w ashing
ton branch Of their road to the Potomac river, an.
across the same by an extension Of the presen
structure known a. the Long Bridge, for the pur
pose Of connecting with the Virginia railroad a
that point.
MrFessenden inquired II Il was the purpose o
the Senator from Maryland to act upon the bill a
once. he thought IL a subject that required mucl
consideration, and he certainly was not prepare,
20 vote before be had made q full examination o
the whole matter. .-.s...,
Mr. Kennedy was certainly anxious to have tb
bill disposed Of, as 1t was one Of importance I
the company, and had been pretty thorough
discussed at the Last session; but as the Senate
from Maine desired more time for investigation
he would move that IL be made the special oTde
for Wednesday to-day at o'clock which wa
agreed TO. p
BEAurIFUL PIECE OF Work We yesterda
examined chandelier in the Vice President
room, new Senate, manufactured TO order I
Philadelphia for VIM i. Dove, Esq, Of til
city, who superintends the furnishing Of gas q,
lures for the Senate side Of the new Capitol. Tn
chandelier DIS anything Of the kind ever b.
the material throug bout being Of superb gil
artistically embellished. The body of the chand
lier has three admirably desig ned medallion heaC
Of W ashington, and above this, there Is a tri DO
Of figures, exquisitely proportioned, symbolical
youth and immutability. Each Of these fgur
supports 4 column surmounted by finely M
deiled eagle, bearing the shield Of our Nation
Within the space formed by the three column
stands figure Of North American IndiaI
dressed In all the paraphernalia Of the aborigip
warrior. Immediately above the three columns
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embellished with the coat Of arms Of the thirtes
original states.
IxOuEsrs-Yesterday afternoon, an inquest w
held by Coroner Woodward over the body
Joseph Sayroke, prisoner, who died Of weun'
received while resisting an arrest by Mr.. WI
Jones, upon whose premises the said prisoner W
discovered making a buTglarious attempt. Aft
careful examination OF all the evidence, q
Jury returned a verdict Of justinable homicid
Mr. Jones and his wife, from the time Of the
nrst sight OF Sayroke yesterday morning, VIII
brought out for trial, exhibited much distress
the condition Of tie man; and this was great
increased by hts death, Notwithstanding the e
cumstances connected with II and the justifyil
verdict Of an Intelligent jury.
THE CoxCERr and exhibition Of st Paul,s l.
theran Sabbath School took place on Moud
night as pei announcement. The church "
better filed than any OF the members reremh
ever having seen il before. All the parts we
well PERFORMED. The audience appeared partic
larry delighted with the performance Of the cho
their pieces were well selected ana admirab
performed. The gem Of the evening was " s
Autumn Winds" solo, by Mrs. Seifert, wi
humming chorus by the choir. The /" Parte
Children and 81 Amphion Quartette," deser
great credit for the manner In which their pies
were sung. Misses Conner and Lowrey sung
q Cottage by the Sea" in excellent style, as In &
did all the Children. $50.
THkAIKR.-Mr. T.. Eddy appeared last nj ght
his fayorite character Of the great Cardinal Ri,
ellen, and was received on the previous mig
with universal favor and appreciation. A Z
audience welcomed his appearance with hea
applause, which was repeated frequently DUR
the performance. Our citizens seldom enjoy
pleasure of seeing play better put upon the st;
Than that Of last night Mr.. Eddy IL winni
golden opinions See him tonight an Hamlet
Manager Glenn n making prepsrati ons 10 br
out some new pieces a the fheater, requirin
large outlay and no little labor. He is cater
literally Tor the amusement Of a washing
public, and should have the encourageme
good houses. ~
REMExsKR the Fair Of the Ladiea' I'm
Benevolent Society for the mental benefit Of
poor children In the Fifth Ward, opened
night ut the rooms Of the Young MEMS Chris
Association, opposite Browns Aotel. The lat
NJ CaDtOl ain .n.var al N eeable