Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-25
iAPRoNEMENTS UNDER SUPEEIN.
TESDENT NItHIER

We notice that General MichIsr. Superin-
tent Of Public Buildings and Grounds has
ntsEed with characteristic energy upon the
Improvements provided for by the appropria-
tiCrs passed by Congress. These appropria-
lions are yeTv limited this wear but General
NIChler has heretofore showed capability ct
dong wonders with the small sans allotted
him. and we may be sure he viii make the best
and most economical use possible of the sum
low AZ MS command.
~ LIncsln square, at the head Of East Can't
tot street, force of about forty men are EN-.
ployed in filling in and grading preparatory
10 lsyIng out III" walks, and al the proper time
shs6e tees aud choice shrubs will be planted
A great drawback TO this other wise attractive
POT-OE of the city is the large pools OF stagnant
water there. one of these beng OF sufficient
size 10 take the name of Lake Shinar. This
staguant water has proved a source OF disease
and 10 little annoyance at Lincoln Barracks
IN that vicinity, and we hear that General
Nichler has made an arrangement with Gen.
eraI Buell., commanding the Infantry at the
barracks, by which the latter with his men
Will undertake the important sanitary work of
filling these ponds, under draining the
grounds, &c. This done we may expect to see
this part of the city improving rapidly.
As soon as the pipe is received from the
North. Gen. Michler will commence the work
Of laylng the twenty-ineh water main from
north Ii street to connect with the MAN on LIST
street, so as TO increase the supply of water on
Capitol Hill and the Navy Yard. This will
BE- very satisfactory information TO our readers
IN that part of the city. In consequence of the
tax upon the water supply to furnish the water
requisite at the Navy Yard during the working
hours, from =. IN. TO p. m, there has been a
very inadequate supply for private use in those
hours; the water not rising to the second story
rooms in dwelling houses on the higher ground
IN all that portion of the city.
The work of completing the important cul-
ye-t through the Botanic Gardens-which
work owing 10 the appropriation giving out,
was left unfinished last summers again
under way, as also the Botanical Conserya-
tory, which Will be finished to receive the
plants, &c, this autumn.
The work ofrepairing and finishing the Con-
seryatOry al the Presidents House, where a
choice selection Of plants will replace those
destroyed by fire a few winters ago, Is also pro.
crossing rapidly. The different reservations
are now undergoing a thorough cleaning: the
fences are being whitewashed, ratings painted.
BENCHES repaired, &c. At the Smithsonian
grounds the fence is being whitewashed and
some few men are employed in cleaning up the
walks &c. With The very small amount ap-
I
to put them in the condition they should be.
The most stringent orders have been issued TO
the watchmen in charge, for the prevention of
such Gisgraceful scenes as have heretofore
taken place in this reservation.
The pavement through the Mall along Sixth
street will soon be commenced, the people OF
South Washington will be glad TO know. Now
let the Corporation do its part, and throw q
bridge across the canal on Sixth street, and
very important, useful and handsome line of
communication with that part Of the city will
b. made
The repairs on the Long Bridge will be com.
pleted about the 18th of September. and be as
thorough as is possible on such An old struc-
ture- A new and modern draw will replace
the one on the north side, which is rather an
uque IN style and Is said In fact to have been
built from design made in the year 100 by
an Augustine Monk, named Nichols We do
not know that this is so, but its venerable and
primitive appearance make it extremely prob
able. II was doubtless a very superior style
of draw IN 100, but seems TO have outliyed its
Usefulness; as have some other ancient institu.
tons about town. We wish Gen. Michler
could have carte blanche for about six months
to deal with our old MARKET sheds; the Wash
ing Canal; the river channel; the turnpikes
leading out of Washington, and some other
fTst-cIass nuisan noes.