Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08

EDITOR STAR have been requested by som,
ladies to ask, through the columns of your valu
able paper, If there Is Corporation law prohibit
Ing the collection of young men (whose Language
denotes that they are not OF the most refined clas
Of our ctizens) at the street corners at night and
obstructng the public passwsys. An evening Of
two since, In accompanying some ladies home
| our route requiring us to cross Pa avenue or
Twentieth St, at the intersection Of I-when WI
arrived at that point found the foot bridge en-
tirely occupied by this elas Of persons, who made
not the least effort TO allow to pass forcing
to keep the street to regain the pavement Ths
ladies Informed me that on many occasions, In
the same vicinity, they were compelled TO go out
Of their regular way to avoid this same crowd
who regularly congregated at some one Of those
corners. l have myself, upon many occasions
seen gatherings Of young men, late at night, in
be very unpleasant to persons who reside in the
neighborhood, as il certainly 10 to pedestrians
The object of this communication is TO ask Of the
Mayor or Chief Of Police to enforce the law, II
there is one upon the subject; IL not, that the
Councils pass one that will prove efectual. In
the city Of Baltimore there is a law upon the sub
)ect, which is strictly enforced, and which has
nearly rid the city of the annoyance. The offend
ers, when arrested, are searched, to ascertain II
they have concealed weapons about their persons
so that the punishment win be commensurate to
the offence. In Baltimore they are arrested and
convicted as va grants; the penalty, Imprisonment
In the work house, confinement In Jail, or fine, as
the case demands SoJoURNER.
Washington, Aug. 6, 1860.
THE SMITHSONIAN MUsKuM.-The work of
adding to the already extensive and interesting
museum OF the Smithsonian Institution is con-
SANITY In progress. No time Is lost by the indie
able scientific corps Of the institution under
the direction Of the able secretary Prof. Henry,
aud assistant secretary, Prof Baird, and now and
tnen the result is seen by the public In the pre-
sentation for their inspection OF something novel
addition has just been made In the opening of
the south gallery of the east wing where is to be
seen the extensive collection Of skulls and skele-
tons, classified and arranged by Prof s. F Baird
fhere is quite variety Of skulls and skeletons,
and the work Of fitting them for exhibition must
have been very tedious and testes to the patience
as well as the skill Of the party employed. This
collection will probably be most attractive to
persons engaged in the study of the particular
branches Of natural history to which the speci-
mems belong. The north gallery Of this wing
VIII be opened In about week, and there vii
De seen the collection of minerals the classiica-
ton OF which was begun by DR.. Newberry and
continued by DR.. Meeks. The collection as at
present exhibited may be considered as but the
beginning OF the work. An immense number Of
specimens remain to be added to them Time
OF course, and the cooperation of the Government
are required to make this museum what Ii is de-
signed to be.
A SERIOUS CHARGE.-Last night, Chas Fried
rlch was arrested and retained on suspicion Of
the larceny of eight head Of cattle from M
Berry, of Maryland. II appeared that the over
seer looking for the lost cattle found at the
slaughter house of Mr. w Linkins two of the
cattle; Mr.. Linkins informed him that he pur-
chased eight head from Friedrich for Sl6O, six
had been slain, and these were two of the lot
This morning the case was taken up for hearing
and Friedrich produced the receipt of w w nj
Chrismond, to whom he gave $40 for the cattle
Mr. ChrismOnd was arrested and admitted the
sale to Friedrich, and said he bought them at
night from some men, he thought they were
colored, and gave S1lO for them His statement
was corroborated by the testimony Of his son
Mr. Darlington argued that there was no proof of
larceny on the part of Chrismond, Friedrich
being already released Mr.. Uttermehle Ia arguing
the case for the prosecution as we 90 to press
The case is before Justice Dom.
EDITOR STAR: I have seen, read and heard so
have been prepared for almost any announcement
OF extraordinary feats to be performed by him:
but have heard of achievement which II ia
said he intends to accomplish this month at Mag
ara which somewhat shakes my credulity, and
that Is that he will walk across the river back
wards and take the rope up after him Do YOU
think he will be able to accomplish this7
Truly yours, NINA
We advise the perpetrator Of the above to be
very careful how he conducts himself, else some
DAY ne VIII take rope doom after him, or be
very suddenly taken up by one.
Our CITIZENS were thrown into a great state
OF excitement not long since by the arrival of the
Japanese and also of the Chicago Zouaves Now
has died out, one Of the only persons in town who
is creating furore is Mr. Finley corner of and
Seventh streets, opposite Post Once, who has inst
received something entirely new in the way of
tine cut chewing tobacco from Michigan and also
other choice brands Of tobacco and cigars.l 2t*
A NEW SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DR.. Gunton has generously proffered SCHOLARSHIP D
In the Columbian College to any youth In the
public schools who may be selected as most de-
serving on the grounds OF good character and
superior proficiency Five boys from each dis
trict are to be selected.
ACCIDENT TO THE CANAL-It is reported that a
culvert on the Chesapeake and Ohio canal has
been washed away near Harper's Ferry, which
will delay navigation for few days.
For A FULL PROGRAMME OF the grand mass
meeting and torcb-Eght procession of the Bell
and Everett folks, tonight, see advertisement in
another column.
BKAR ~ MIND the grand moonlIgh hit excursion
tomorrow evening, for the benefit Of families.
See advertisement
The DIS. BROTHERS succe.s in curing diseases
continues TO astonish all. The facility with which
new life, and charms 1t with bright hope, i, the
my stery and adm ration of the hour. his method
oil examination, his deep insight into dis ase, his
Profound KNOW edge Of the n1dtria snsdica, a Q
ard and in the dark he seems to tread in the
light OF certainty, and, corsequence con-
quers disease. ALI should consult ham who wi sh
Tor speedy cure and thorough advice, espec al v
both which the Doctor has had the most remark
able and gratifying success. Office 10 south st,
opposite Smithsonian. It,
WJsrAR's R.rsaM WIN