Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-18

TOMMY" AND HIS Lazy LOVE AT WASHING.
roN.-We have noticed that since the arrival a
the japanese In Philadelphia. correspondence
VII, w,,ung rom there to the New York papers have,
win that marvellous faithfulness Of observation
ana graphicness Of description peculiar to the
iourth estate, recorded the sayings and doings OF
.aat notwithstanding piece Of Niphonsh human
bo s a Ta,n, Tommy .ou, Tommy "Eyery-
ington We quote, as general example of the
Herald: - io'A
Last evening, for the FIRST time, the lady guests
OF the Continental obtained an interview with
tnem-oy main force, apparently; but they were
most graciously received, except by Tommy, ,,
who remains steadfast to bis first love- left behind
al the capital, and abruptly breaks through the
crinoline Notifications when they are about to he
made too compact by feminine curiosity. The
ladies' endeavor to comfort themselves by making
tue nickname by which Tataiesi Owajsero was
christened by the reporters, and with which he
seems to be very much pleased, universal one
among the Japanese
1t Is impossible to admire sufficiently Master
Iommy's discriminating taste, considering the
bevies of beauties to whom he was Introduced
mere, In selecting the young lady in question as
glorious type OF southern belle. Combining
rare qualities of mind with unusual personal at,
fractions, she never fails TO make her presence
felt Deeply snitten at first sight, he experienced
ali the feversh sensations Of first love- he became
tnonghtful and respondent. Like true knight
enapti however, he laid his plans to find out her
III. z
Ing no delay, but In hot haste he called accom-
panied by one of the Naval Commissioners Mu-
tual explanations followed, and thereafter Master
aomhy was duly enrolled as privileged visitor,
OF which honor and pleasure he duly availed
himself As the period of the departure of the
Embassy drew nigh, he
-fel her happiness was his,
Her smiles, her love, 'twere life''
And although quite prepared to admit the
poetic beauty of the sentiment that
distance lends enchantment to the viewD
he, poor fellow, thought that daguerreotype of
MS Dulcinea would be the best way of remind
ing ,, ni,n OF ner' one was accordingly taken and
given to him. His joy was excsssive-speak he
could not; but his features told all
AS a hitting conclusion to this article, we again
quote from the Herald:
Yesterday, lJune l2l at the matinee, a lady
presented Tommy with bouquet, upon which he
stood up and made her polite bow On the
same evening, at the hotel, he was favored with
second bouquet, which he carried about with
nm, MN IN very laoylike manner indeed. | saw
ing very proud and happy, and holding in his
hand letter which had Just arrived for him bv
post from Washington. 1t was addressed to
oihnly, Japanese Embassy" and was written
by the girl he left behind him. and whose photo
grapn he carries In his bosom by day and laws
near his pillow at night He says taat she is 'fsr
more beautiful than the picture" and that she
ives YES, a' 3H Fourteenth street" 'Do you know
her 90 he asked me on one occasion anxiously
and when replied in the negative he appeared
TO be overcome with painful surprise and di.an-
Polntment Alas for Tommy, the Tateish Ono
zero OF JAPAN out the course Of true love, as some
OF US may know from experience, never did run
smooth
The STATE OF OUR CITY-Below we print
communication from an old and respected citizen
proposing the surrender of the city's charter hack
TO Congress, as remedy for the government of
the mob under which Washington exists when.
ever 70 continue the present police in place 1t be-
comes necessary In slv q
OF tnelr peculiar allies That Is to say at election
times We print this communication not as ap-
proving its suggestions, but rather by way Of
showing the spirit which the rule of the lob here
is generating In the minds of many Of those most
directly and heavily interested in the property of
the Federal Metropolis
Editor Of ne Star The proceedings at the
polls during the progress of our late municipal
election show most conclusively that all succeed
Ing ones will prove mere farce Judging from the
preceding elections, which has been regularly
tending TO state Of anarchy, becoming more and
more disgusting, caused by drunksHness, rioting
ana "nTderohS assaults made upon respectable
citizens while exercising the right guaranteed IN
mem through our city charter The reprehensible
parties connected with these outrages are NOT
composed Of the property holders of This eItv ,rbo
produce az the TerenHe 10 the city and the only
persons who are Interested in the result of our
elections, and who only should be permitted to
In the election for city officials II is
the Totcdy element in connection with immortal
associates, whose unwarrantable proceedinOs
which appear TO be connived at by the police
enet throngh JedT or otherwise, that RESPONSE.
PIE Tor producing In our midst a condition of
things that the property holders are determined
10 remedy. tbs clearly evident that state of af.
iaiIs now exist In this city which equires imme-
dlate ana prompt measures for its suppression
The means proposed, may say unirsrSaHv pro-
posed, by property holders, composed Of all
political parties, is to apply to Congress at their
mex ',i session py petition praying that body to
null onr city charter, and place the entire manage.
ment and control of the affairs OF this city into
the hands of the Government as Il was originaIlv
Intended when this city was founded as the seat Of
tue ueneral Government. II Congress can be in
duced, which no doubt they will ~ the Drone,
application Is made, to take the entire MANAGE.
ment Of this city under their immediate cont,oI
Nwll be great relief to them in the removal
HOu tne naIs OF Congress of the ANNOYANCE from
outside influence, which Is continually brought n
pear with Congress in connection with our CITY
interest, which In almost every instance has
a S tendency in retarding and in many
IN ehuteiy de1eaung important leg islation In be-
half OF this city Congress, under the proposed
change, would be enabled to legisate for this citv
IN wise and judicious manner, without being
constantly barrdssed and ANNOYED To which to-
now have to submit, by representations from con,
nlcung interests placing them in a position To
almost prevent them from egislating at all for this
city, as III Is almost impossible for Congress TO
ascertain correctly what the citizens really desire
TO have them do. In short Congress would he
very much relieved from the yery unpleasant az
iemma In which they often find themselves placed
~ hSSisiotinS lol w dsnlngton, while the property
holders Will be relieved from the everlasting
political excitement during the election campaign,
In winch they are NOR scarcely Dsruittsd Ia n1y
tctpate and which they eventually will be entirely
deprived OF, If the present system is suffered 10
remain. IL change Is effected property viii ne
placed upon arm basis; taxes will be reduced;
ie ana property will secure under the guardian.
ship Of Government Police, and our city saved
rom further disgrace by insults to national polti-
cal parties, composed of members OF Con0r,ss
and others, at their meetings within the limits of
hope | will be excused I'm suggesting that
printed petitions be placed in the hands Of our
ciuzens, who will willingly use their influence TO
obtain the signatures of property holders, 10 be
presented to Congress at their next session, asking
ina. our cliy may be placed in the position origi
nally designed, In placing It's affairs under the
Immediate control Of the Government
PROPERTY HOLDER
HIGHWAY ROBBERY IN SMITHSONIAN GROUNDS.
On Saturday night, Oliver Harr, a huckster i'm
the Centre Market, after closing his stand was
returning to his home in the Seventh Ward, by
way OF the Smithsonian Grounds While walk
Ing In the path, man jumped from behind
bush and attacked him. Two Others imtne.
dtdtely Joined and one of them struck bi,, ,,,,,h