Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-28
THE EVENING STAR.
Por,.mou,h iva } correspondence.


Tue WEATHER BELL AND EVERETT OH
PoINT HOTEL-OUR NEW CATHOLIC CHrRcH
DISCHARGES IN OUR NAVY fARD-CAPr.
BELL ORDERED AWAY FROM OUR YARD, &c.
Corrsspondsnes Of the STAY.
PORTSMOUTH, Va, MAY %, 1850
The past few days have been ANYTHING but
pleasant, IL having rained the greater portion Of
last week at present, however, the sun shines
brightly, and we have the assurance Of good
The nomination Of Hon John Bell for Presi-
dent and Hon. Edward Everett for Vice Presi-
dent by the Baltimore Convention seems to excite
great deal OF interest in our midst, especially
among the politicians of the day, who are dis
Cussng the subject quite freely.
Old Point Hotel, situated at Old Point Comfort,
Va familiarly known as the - Hygeia,D will re-
open on the LIST of June next to visitors. Many
very useful improvements have taken place since
last summer. Besides Others new building has
been erected, which adds in no small degree to
the beauty and appearance Of the place, as well
sffording ample accommodation Tor guests
IL Is said that the present season will be enc Of
the gayest ever witnessed there; and now that the
enterprsing Proprietors have gone to considerable
expense In the erection of these buildings it Is
but proper that they should receive that liberal
patronage which they so richly deserve The
bath-houses, shooting gallery, &c, are likewise
put In order; and the ball-rOOm-that old famil lar
ballroom, so dear to recollection-longs to see
the gay smiles Of the Washing toni ans and others
who figured SO conspicuOusly on its floor last
summer.
The new Catholic Church now being erected In
our city, and of which Father Plunkett will be
pastor is progressing finely, and when sufficiently
completed il Is the intention Of the ladies to hold
fair In the basement Of IL, which promises to be
one OF the most brilliant ever held in the city.
Exclusive Of contributions at home, they have re-
Ceived numerous testimonials from alb DAD which
at once proves the eXtensiven of their arrange
ments. Father p. is now on a visit to neighboring
cities, collecting funds for the completion of the
church. Should he visit your city, we bespeak
for him that cordial welcome which true merit
and p sitiOn justly entitle him.
On Saturday last, one of the greatest discharges
took place at our Navy Yard that Il has been our
regret to witness for a number Of years Upwards
of one hundred and ninety men were thrown out
OF employment, and since then other discharges
have occurred, which foot up in the aggregate
near two hundred. Thus many of our working
men are deprived Of their daily means Of support;
and we Insist, though our voice be not heard d,
that appropriation be made at once for their relief
Capt Bel, the present efficient commander of
our Navy Yard in this place, we learn, is ordered
TO the Mediterranean squadron. If SO, we wish
him pleasant passage and happy welcome to
his new station. Capt Bell, IL will be remsm-
bered, took the place Of Com. Dornin, who, up
to bis retirement, filed his position with fidelity
and trust, and to the general satisfaction of the
Government
Before closing, however, we hear Il stated that
tnfee gangs OF laeorefs were taken In the ward
THIS morning. We cannot vouch for the truth
1ulness OF this statement, but hope it may be So
very truly yours, r. E. X.