The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-05-15

wAsulSeroS, n. O., Nav 10. 1850

Museum, National Ears, &e,--frotting Association
Correspondence Of The Democrats Advocate.
WASHINGTON, n. G., May 10, 1850.
The great 50, 600 rowing contest between
Hanlau and Courtney, which has been the
subject of so mach talk and newspaper nara.
graphing. is at last to come OIL, at this place
gu the Potomac Hanlan is already here,
and is said to be 10 excellent condition for
the race. lie has succeeded in reducing his
weight to $50 pounds, which Is 10 or ~ pounds
below bis usual standard. lie has his boats
at the Analostian club house, which, by the
by, he pronoances the finest in the country.
He practices regularly morning aud evening
over the course, aud his exercising ospurtsH
are witnessed by hundreds. He seems conf.
dent Of winning. though the betting here does
not seem TO be much in his favor MANY ex.
press doubts as TO whether Courtney will come
TO time, but they think il he does he will give
Hanlan all he can do to beat him. Courtney
is said to be an unprincipled fellow, full Of
tricks, and not TO be trusted; but il he thinks
he can make more money by winning than
losing, he will be likely TO win. Riley, who
is the third man in the race, and who ia no
row in ease Courtney fails TO come, is already
here, and, with Hanlan, is stopping at vii
lard S. These men cause great Numbers OF
persons to call at the hotel, merely to get a
glimpse at men whose names have been so
often before the pablo.
The course has been decided upon by Mr..
Soule, the donor Of the prize. 1t is known
as the Flower course IL is Just below the
aqueduet bridge, beginning near the bridge
aud extending down the river two and one
halt miles. II is nearly straight, aud IS said
N, ka of tho In al ff,t
places along the shore for q good view are
numerous, and many thousands can, and no
doubt will, see this great trial for the chan.
pionship oithe world. A portion ofthe course
can be seen from the White. House. In con.
sequence Mr.. Hayes eau have view without
mingling with the dishonest crowd that will
be present, and thereby his reputation for
fair dealing and honesty will not ia any way
be injured. | question, however. whether
Mrs. Hayes conscience will permit her to
witness such a gambling affair, and no doubt
she will be praying for the sins of wick ed men
IN general during the progress of tie race,
During the same week Of the aqgatic sports
the srring races Of the Washington Trotiing
Association will take place, seeon looking
over the entries that some of the finest racing
stock IN the country will be on hand The
association have offered large premiums, and
nav NNNAfANhA AhNAAAAltS tuE Hht SPORT the
track being pronounced one Of The finest in
the country. The racing begins on the ITth
and ends on the 10th. Each days racing be.
gins at 8 p, m.
The king Of the waves, Capt Paul Boyu-
ton, OF such wide reputation, is to exhibit
some OF his wonderful ieats OF swimming,
diving, &c, &c, bore next week His exhi.
bltlon Is pronounced TO be most extraordinary,
aud no doubt IL Is. | shall have an opportu
nifty Of judging, for consider that il may be
a matter OF which might write more fully at
some future time, and fer that reason, as we'll
as to crafty my curiosity, | shall 90 TO see
him.
The new museum building is nearly ready
for the reception Of curosities. You will
remember that It is being built by the govern.
ment, principally to contain aud EXHIBIT the
articles presented to the United States during
the centennial year. It is a very large and
beautiful brick structure. | do not know of
a handsomer Off kind. Its situated in the
Smithsonian grounds near the main building.
The articles that it is TO contain are now
stored away in boxes in the old Rrmory build.
ing.
The question as TO whether we shall have
here great national park is now being sg.
nted among our citizens. 1t is purposed to
convert what is called the "Rock Creek val.
ley into such park. Rock Creek or rath
er, that portion of the valley OF which speak.
+ situate a half mile or so from the city Of
Washington, and about mile from George
town. II is particularly beautiful and pic.
iuresque. Rock Creek itself Is a pretty little
stream, that winds in fantastic ways. over
rock aud stones, aud in and out, a cataract here
II makes, sluggish wheel or two il turns, aud
finally loses itself in the Potomac. Ii is to be
hoped the idea OF making such park will be
carried out, as we have Hothiug that is like
unto one, save the soldiers home, which is
entirely artificial
The questions Of the adjournment of Cou.
gress andlheprebable Republican presidential
candidate are alike unanswerable, lhoughthey
both areeSeiting just now great deal Of com
ment. Things are not expedited much in way
OF adjourmehtby Congress pulling one way and |
Mr.. Hayes the other. Ills thought, however |
that an adjournment may be effected BIZ July |
LIST. The presidential question just now Is !
worse than the Fifteen puzzle, and like the
puzzle, too, you eau always ind q man yho
knows ali about 1t, except, perhaps, bell |
say-''thar Maryland convention the other
day gets NE. It's peculiar
The Senate has passed o bill relieving Nr. |
Deirees, Public Printer, Of responsibility for
the IS, 600 recently stolen from tho Govern,
ment Printing Office. Il must be quite 70,
lief TO bis mind. His reign has not been a
very peaceful one, and every little thing Of a |
worrying nature taken from his mind cannot |
help being . relief to him.
Il il seldom this city has had such iboom"
IN weddings 10 high life as the past week,
First, we have the wedding Of Miss Alyord,
daughter OF the Paymaster General OF U. S. |
Army, and DR.. Craig, Of the Navy. The sec
ond that Of Miss Mary Eleanor Sherman,
daughter Of General Sherman, aud Lieutenant
Alexander Montgomery rhackera, u. s. /
Navy. These distinguished weddings caused
quite STIR in the fashionable world Of Wash.
ingion. ?,