The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-23
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ApELpH--The Adelphi on Wednesday night was
filled to overlooking on the occasion of benefit,
rendered BY the company to their gentemanly Trsa-
surer, Mr.. W. Bushnell. We do not remember of
ever hearing of Treasurer of Theatre receiving
benefit and indeed some of the msmbers of the dra-
matte corps informed thai il Is very rare
unce.
This goes far to confirm what we stated In Wed
nesday mornings paper, In regard to the high es
TEEN in which Mr., Bushnell is held by those attach
ed to the Adelphi. The crowded house at his benefit
still further proves that not far out of the
way as to his popularity elsewhere.
When this benefit was announced, our gallant
remen to the determination 10 go to the theatre
In body and in uniform, as compliment to Mr.
Bushnell He, however was determined not to let this
mark Prospect go unnoticed; and accordingly gave
notice that flag would be presented to that company
who should have the largest number OF members pre-
sent.
The Anacostia and Franklin marched TO the Then
ire with marshal music, and made beautiful appear
ancc The Anacostia was preceded bytheir Pioneer
Mr.. Jas. Wilson as an Anacoslia chief In full COS
tune, better counterfeit we never saw. He is only
eighteen years oil age and stands sir feet i,ro they
also had with them papoose.
Upon counting noses, 1t was found that there was
n tie, lat which the members of each company de-
sired Mr.. Bushnell to retain the flag as the best way
to avoid any III feeling between the companies. This
difficulty was soon removed by Mr.. Bushnell, who,
with Messrs. Browne and Nichols, determined TO
get another flag this was perfectly satisfactory 10
both companies; the question then arose as to who
should receive the flag that night This difficulty
was also disposed ofthe gallant redsn who, with
their usual nobeness or SOUL unanimously requested
that the flag should be given to tho Anacoslia.
Mr.. Browne, one fthe proprietors, then appeared
the stage with the flag e. the stars and stripes y
and at the request of Mr. BUSHNELL returned thanks
to the fremen and the rest of the audience for their
liberal patronage that evening, and In accordance
with the above delivered the flag to the Anncostie
which was received by the papoose, amid the most
deafnng cheers.
Mrs. Nichols then came forward and delivered the
following beautiful and appropriate address written
by Charles II. Eaton, Esq:--
Nights sable shadows vail the sleeping world,
And days rcspendent banners NIL are lhrpd
Dark as the dcath-ce now enwrapt wirh gloom,
The tnmult throng repose--n living tomb.
The dream bound scene appear
With tranquil silence DER it's cares and fears;
Der the vast distance busy life Is hushed,
And din and termoil with Its strife Is crushed.
The general influence OF repose Is there
Zen brows Of suffering wreaths of transport wear;
Days timid tread, long since, with rapid flight
Fled from the gloom-clad raven wings Of night
Now DER the peaceful scene Of calm delight,
A parent rnshes in her dire alright,
Who sought In vain her infant treasure there
And hope dstracting changed TO dark despair.
Hear you that crash7 the groan1 the thrilling yell
The scream Of torture Of that horrid hell
Behold THAT mother points with phrenzy wild
Where Gagged In fire sleeps hor cherub child
The flaming timbers fash their furles higher,
And heavens vast concave now is wreathed in fire.
ls there no rescue Has all your courage fed7
viii no one venturc1 must my child be dead
oh God that shock the loosened timbers fall.
Child to the hear, deep silence broods DER all,
But In that moment fraughi with agony,
Behold the Fireman struggling to be free
Strong ID his arm, It's neryed In virtues cause
He seeks no name no glory, no applause
Save the warm transport which the deeds in,psrt,
Obeying still tho mandate Of his heart
Quick 10 the feeble arms, the champions might
Has flrd her tortured soul with strange delight
The grateful mother kneels In heart -breahd prayer
For him. whose noble soul the flames did dare
Eame's proud escutcheons, may not e'er retain
The careless record Of the horo's name.
But higher far shall be his destined lot
An angel writes HIS praise lis not forgot.
At the conclusion of the address three chsers were
given for the accomplished Mrs. Nichols.
Mr. Bushnell was loudly called for and made his
ppearance--thanked the audience for their attend
ance, when they gave him three cheers
When we look at our sister cities and the con-
tinua rowe and fights among the fire companies, we
turn with pride and pleasure TO our own daring and
orderly fireman. ever on the alert, everything 10
sacrifice thor time, their sleep, and their health TO
save the property Of others and arrest the progress
OF the dcvouring flames
In few days we shall give some account Of the
condition The various fire companies, the number
Of feet Of hose each have and what we conceive 10 be
The duty Of our Insurance companies
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EcKEL AcouIrrEp. After an investigation which
listed four days, and examination Of number Of
Witnesses BY both counses. Mr. Eckel was yesterday
honorsbly acquitted BY Justice Morss Of all charges
aginst him. ~ Asssersl i