Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-29

CRY CxNsus REruRNs,-we are indebted to
" Observation-Disclosures and indefatigab az be
Is, since set him right while ago for the fol-
lowing ready-made compilation Of city census re-
turns:
heard from, we may safely assume that the popu-
lation Of Washington City il something over
60 900 Sixth ward (havy.ysrd) returns furnish
many Interesting items Besides the important
naval station, we have included herein fUnion
Town. the pretty, prosperous neig hborhood OPP
poste; the marine garrison, and the new and
handsou e w sshington Asylum, which is destined
soon to be one Of the principal ornaments OF this
national metropolis. As published few days
since In the Sun the free Inhabitants number
54S1; slaves, 1I3-forty-nne less than in the year
1550-total, 1894. The number of houses Is ,0E3;
number Of families OF; number of deaths dur
ing the year los. On examination find that eight
members Of this community had each reached the
ripe age of 40 years; three III years. three ~ years.
two 81 three "a; two IS; one IS; four a.; one 7s;
two 81 and the oldest inhabitant SO wears Of age.
A very fair proportion Of ladies from II to 81.
The returns also show thirteen manufactures
under the auspices Of private enterprise, with cap
ital and an amount Of trade which evince the
growing Prosperity Of the ward. Seven public
schools are occupied by Steachers and $50 pupils;
there are besides, one female seminary and six
private schools
"Two Of the very oldest churches in this me-
tropolis may be noted here-Christ Church, Wash
ington parish, Protestant Episcopalian, (Rev. Mr..
MorselI rector is valued at $4,000, and will seat
$50 persons. The Ebenezer Methodist Episcop
is now styled by the Baltimore Conference last
Washington (Rev. DR. Ryan, pastor;) this il a
new and spacious edfce. erected on the site Of
the old Ebenezef, the first Methodist church; this
Is estimated at Sl3 $50, and with capacity to seat
900 persons The Baptist Church, another new
tenn pie with accommodations to seat40O, is valued
at SS ,000 and the Methodist Protestant Church,
also with room for 400 hearers, is estimated at
$1,000 Total valuation, $35, 250-with seats for
$3.50 people. In the Libraries Of this ward there
are 500 volumes ~ -|l -
Let US now take glance at the county Of Wash
lngton, district OF Columbia With the Seventh
street plank road as fhe dividing line, we look
eastwardly there are 2.4I7 inhabitants and 523
slaves; there have been during the year 81 DEATHS
One hundred and twenty farms, nearly all Of
which are In high state Of cultivation, yielding
fair averages Of produce, and daily advancing In
value. So. 49,.
The Soldiers Home has ia inmates. Rock
Creek church, a beautiful and romantic spot, and
two Methodist Episcopal churches are valued at
S32 COO. 'Kendall Green" has six teach hers and %
pupils.
The Western Division gives 1 ,94s free inhabi-
tants and 3l7 slaves; 81 houses and 300 families
There were 26 deaths during the year. Sixteen
thriving manufactures are in operation; 100 farms
care. -
We are advised by the returns that the corn
crop Will be short SO per cent Fruit crop rs per
cent. Average wheat to the acre Is bushels; oats
25, and rye 12 bushels
The average monthly wages for farm hands 10
Sl5 per month with board, or 81 per day without
board; days wages for a carpenter without board
- So; female domestics with board al so per
week; price Of board for iaboriny men So SO Der
week Churches-one Protestant Episcopal and
two Methodist Episcopal, all capable of seating
700 persons, and valued at IS 500. Columbian
College, Rev. DIR. Samson, President 8 teachers
and $50 pupils. Academy Of the Visitation, (R
CD go pupils; Convent So. The venerable
Georgetown College is also here embraced and
has 35 pupils and % teachers There are like.
wise four common schools, with 100 pupils:
Libraries with "a 100 volumes. Total free inbab.
itans In the county 1896; slaves $40; farms 2l6;
Later The deputy marshal for our Fourth.
ward Census reports that from the assessors books
ne has ascertansd the value of real estate in WASH
1ngton To be $50 SIS l00 value of personal estate
% .6i7 ,090-total 134 sos 600
For the Fourth Ward, he states tue amount of
real estate at IS ,557; PERSONAL sSI5
The number Of deaths for the wear ending Inn.
was 2Si. Number Of houses in that ward, .722:
churches Catholic, I German Catholic J:w,
lsh Synagogue, l Methodist Episcopal, Unita-
rlan. Presbyteran-valued at Sl47OOo Ther.
are 81 places Of business with capital over $50
eich
SkcoSD WARD UNION CLUE OF ALEXANDRIA -
The Gazette says There was large and enthu-
siastic meeting Of the Second Ward Union Club
on Monday evening last, at the Sun Fire Engine
House. Saml Hefebower, Esq who was elect
declined, made some very appropriate remarks
upon taking the chair. Charles w Green was
elected ono OF the sxoontivs n,itt.., All a
vacancy. -
The meeting one Of the largest that has
been held in the Second Ward for a number of
years, and the Club has gone to work in earnest
and VIII give good account Of themselves in
November next. Speeches We're made by several
gentlemen present, and the Club was enter aimed
by some very fine singing. A large number sig ned
the constitution. . =
The Metropolitan Collegiate Institute for young
ladies', on T. street, In charge Of Mr.. and Mrs
Havenner. presents some features deserving the
special attention Of parents and guardi ans having
daughters to educate. In addition to the adni,
rable system Of instruction the beauty Of location
attention Is given to the health and physical train
Ing OF the pupils, subject which has been too
much neglected heretofore. =
IJH1s BEEN CURRENTLY REPORTED that in mo.
day at noon, for the inha b'ant, to gulp down mi
nine as preventative of diseases caused by NAL,
contiguous habit, and every new settler is suppl
with the poisonous drug, and inst ucted to take il
and ksne. Every house has ITS medicine chest s,,
hiled with this dangerous stuff, and regular as
the hour comes around, SO regular do they gulp it
season. DIR. J. Hostetter, good Samari an, know.
ing the dr. adfGl effects of quinine up n the hunaa
prepared a compound which has, in ali cases in
which 1t has been tried, proved q speedy cure for
Fever and Ague, and ali other diseases caused by
For sale by druggists and dealers generally every.
whe Q. au % eo3t
WIsTAR's BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY. co.
The following letter from Rev. HENkY WOOD of
Concord, ~ H., Editor ofthe Congre ationai Jour
- Gu Goscoap' II: Il. M ia-
rMEssRs: SETH w; Fowls CO-Gsnfi,,nen :