Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-10-20

Oh "a iiatess PisseoflG lnalYlQuaIso who narrowly
missed coiliding with multi tude Of craft during
the storm Of curiosity that prevailed upon the
occasion OF the entrance Of tue Prince Of Wales
into the Federal City, and was gratiAed to Ieafn
that be rode out the storm so well and bravely.
fonr correspondent WAS not so fortu ate on that
OCCASION Tor, although he 10 trim and tidy craft
and swift sailer, yet he bad the misfortune TO
5e knocfed On ~. beams-end, receiving much
not by any manner of means pleased with such
treatment, nor with the want CT police arrange
menn, $50 necessary for the occasfon,) by which
the sfdo, OF toe crowd might have been restrained
within the liunio Of common prudence, and the
accident thereby prevented; and as 1t Il impos-
sible that he should, singh handed, CRAFTY his
pugnacious inclination by thrashing the whole
crowd, he will not rest satisfied until he shall at
least have given to all parties concerned I'm the
subject
And first, as to the cciiowdoH7
Did you ever, Mr.. Editor, witness stampede
Of herd Of bufaloes, OF Of wild horses. in solid
body, covering miles in extent, madly fleeing be-
fore the ie.Ping flames Of prairie on ere; You
nave NOT Fhen, CIR, you have missed seeing the
furnish
Had you seen, however, the "hsad-him-o,- di.r
crowd that came pouring pell. nell down Louisi-
casion, you would have witnessed something like
it,
Here they come.-sweeping like tornado Of
men, horses, and vehicles wild and reckless
''Thev stretch and strive,
Dell take the hindmost on they driver,
utterly regardless Of life or limb right over YOUR
correspondent, who was walking, IN the peace Of
uod, and OF the good people Of this District on
the crossing at the intersection Of Pennsylvania
and Louisiana avenues
And, had your reporter been "there to see,"
and in his report, had stated A gentleman.
while taking his accustomed walk, last evening.
was overwhelmed by an avalanche Of fools, at the
Intersection Of Pennsylvania and Louisiana ave-
nues, and nearly killed, he had given a truthful
and graphic account Of the affair But he was
not; and therefore, you will please accept the
above from your correspondent Now, 10 the
good people whose thoughtless curiosity came so
near producing the death Of your correspondent,
he would simply sty-Your conduct was very
foolish; your curiosity was gratifed, but II was
nearly at the cost Of the life of a man who never
injured you or yours. He hopes you are satisfied
Der this sensible advice LET all things be done
decently and in order" sfs-.. =,
Now for the gentlemen Of the mace and rattle.
Where were you, gentlemen, that not one Of
Capitol to the White House!
"Thy servants went no WHITTIER
IL Is false, You rascals! You all washed your
faces ian unusual trick for you) and put on ,rh ts
glores and went to the depot 10 witness the arri-
val OF II X. H., and being fat and clumsy fel-
lows, you couldn't keep mp with the crowd, and
30 Were left pulling and blowing In the rear,
before IT,
You cannot have failed, Mr.. Editor, to observe
the ineficiency Of our police, and that they are
wholly unequal to great occasions. 1t in true they
can manage to get along somehow Uhen there IS
nothing TO do. But to do them justice. Mr.. Edi-
tor, they are absolutely great In one department
they are som: on drunk" cases and II is IN
and address they display in their attacks upon,
and capture Of, this class Of the enemies Of the
peace and morals OF the city. = Tfa
IL is something like this: A scout has discovered
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goods box, or in a butchers stall There he lies
in happy forgetfulness Of his poverty and of his
scotding wife, A myriad Of guardian spirits in
the shape Of flies, hover about him. Oceans Of
cocktails and spread in wide panse around
him Not dream of danger disturbs his placid
slumbers or casts the faintest shadow across his
big red nose! But there he lies-dsad d,unk
s'Kings may be blest, but Tam is glorious
O'er all the ills Of life victorious
But oh, thou sucker Of straws and imbber Of
brandy smashes, awake out Of thy slumbers
Thy direst enemy hath found thee at last. The
eye OF the man of the glazed cap, Of the gray
clothes, and Of the club and rattle Is upon
thee. Hark, the alarm is given; the rattle calls
to arms; detachment Is sent out; a survey of the
cid taken; council Of war held; and II it Is de-
cided that the enemy is too drunk to fight, with
grand Soferino charge they pounce upon him
l. like ducks upon June bug :" and bear hi m of
In triumph to some Kennel Of justice, where he 10
orderly his pockets turned out, the invarIable
80 % extracted therefrom, and the Is dis
charged, wholly oblivious to the entire transac-
ton, TO wake mp with an unnIistakable headache
ana confused and an indistinct recollection Or
idea Of having been robbed by somebody. And
then the warriors, flushed with victory sally out
to hunt mp another enemy of the same sort
Such, Mr.. Editor. is about the sum total Of the
achievements Of the Washington police Poor
unfortunate devils, who are living warnings TO
the public, who are huHt,d TO death, whilst the
means Of public safety are neglected, and great
scnundrels suffered to 90 unwhipped of justice
ent
that there may be, and doubtless are some among
the police who faithful and com petent officers
but, it's to be regretted adj are not 80.
October 8, 1861. CoosA
The CENTER MARKET-yery unexpectedly,
the market space was as thoroughly occupied
this morning az at any time during a fortnight
past The heavy rain last night would have pre-
vented many from venturing to bring their pro-
duce from distant farms, but they had started
yesterday, and arrived before the heavy showers
began. Such number Of dealers, each present
Ing full share, exhibited an ample supply for a
heavy demand, and the quality was generally ex-
ceiient. The gangways were crowded with pur-
chasers at an early hour, and the crowd ed
till the bell announced the close of the sale hours
The business OF the day appeared to be brisk and
the prices about az quoted in yesterdays Star.
WIzARD BELMONT This mysterious gentleman
commences a series Of his S0ir,es ,nagIque at the
Odd Fellows Hall, on Monday night next on
which occasion we are led to expect superior
entertainment, as the Professor ts said to be
tleman OF experience, fine commanding person
with pleasing address that cannot fail to impress
an audience with the fact that he is a perfect
master Of his profession. The press. wherever he
has been, Is lavish in its praise of him.
OLD HrBsRsIA IN THE FIKLpAsAiN -Postpone-
nenf. The twelfth grand assembly Of the Hber-
MIA Club Is postponed until Monday, Oct %, on
account Of the inclemency Of the weather II
will take place at Thorn's Hail. Seventh street,
between D and e. The club pledge themselves
that no expense shall be spared to make this one
Of the first parties Of the Tickets so cents
admitting q gentleman and ladies. BY order OF
the COMMITTEES. ...- -- II
LADIES and gentlemen, the only sewing ma
chine worth buying is Grover & Bakers. 1t has
been thoroughly tested for years, and found want
Ing In n , particular Examine il carefully before
mixing a purchase. We explain with pleasure
the great advantages and simplicity Of the ma
chine at Stevens, $50, between Ninth and Tenth
streets. - IT
LADIES, the extensive improvements In my store
being now complete in every department, shall
use every effort TO keep my stock well assorted
with the most choice goods Of the season. and offer
the same at the very lowest cash prices, and one
price only. Call at once and Judge for your.
selves. II
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