The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-23
LOCAL MATTER S

NATIONAL THEATRE.-The new lessee of this
establishment is devoting himself strenuously to
the fulflment Of the promises made week ago.
We have already noticed the general excellence of
his stock company. his orchestra, his scenic ar
rangements, and the air of elegance and comfort
with which he has invested the building generally.
We have now to chronicle the advent of the first
'sstars' of the
Last night the Seguin Troupe appeared in the
opera of the Daughter Of the Regiment, and fully
sustained the reputation they have acquired in
nearly every part of the Union. The opera, though
light in plot, embodies much pretty music, and hns
been rendered popular by the fondness which fe-
male vocalsts have shown for the leading char
acter. The Daughter found very attractive
representative in Mrs. Seguin, who adds to con-
siderable personal charms the merits of high or
der of vocalization and sprightly style of acting.
The trio at the commencement OF the second act
exhibited her to the greatest advantage, and was
in part encored. ''Tonio' was played by Mr.. T..
Bishop, who has pleasant tenor voice, though by
no means powerful one. Mr.. Seguin as the
Sergeant" Mrs. Carpenter as the "Marchoness, )"
and II. C. Jordan as the "Steward, deserve hon
orable mention for their performances; in Mr.. Sc
gums case, these included participation in a duet
and trio in each instance meritorious. A tolerably
extensive GLORIOUS was provided, and added con-
sderably to the completeness and attractiveness of
the piece, which was put upon the stage in q man
ner in all respects crcditable to the establish
ment. At the close, Mrs. Seguin was called
before the curtain-in company with Messrs.
Bishop and Seguin-to receive renewed expressions
of the pleasure which her efforts had afforded
Notwithstanding the extreme unfavorableness of
the weather, there very respectable audience
in all parts of the house. On less Indictment nights
we hope to see it crowded.
For to- night very attractive bill of fare is pro.
vided
GAIT AND BRoTHEn, Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween Ninth and Tenth streets, have recently add
ed additional Improvements to their beautiful
stores among them are unusually large glass cases,
with light but durable metallic silvered frames,
and in these are tastefuly arranged, in profusion,
every style and description of jewelry. plate,
watches, and gems, which more particularly
referred TO in their advertisement The only dan
ger visiting the place of business of these young
gentlemen is, that the temptation is almost too
strong to resist purchase
CRY CouNcILs.-During the sitting yesterday
the Board of Aldermen confirmed the nomination
of Dennis Callahan, police officer for the Fifth
Ward.
The Common Council rejected joint resolution
from the Board of Aldermen, authorizing the issue
of license to the lessee of the National Theatre
at less rates than provided for by ordinance
taxing all places of amusement.
Both branches concurrod in a resolution providing
for an adjournment of the Councils until next
Monday week.
CRIMINAL CoURT.--This court yesterday
gagged in hearing testimony in the case of John
Johnson, charged with assaulting, with intent to
kill, WIN. Hickerson, of the Auxiliary Guard,
during the month of November, on Seventh street,
at the time of all alleged riot, Ito which there
others indicted as parties thereto.) Without con-
GLIDING it, the court adjourned. Fendall, United
States district attorney, proseculingj Key, Nor
gan, and Radcliff, for the defence.
The WEATHER Snow fell during the entire
day of yesterday, with an eastcrly wind; and the
merry sound of sleigh bells was heard in every di-
rec ton.
The temperature of the atmosphere has some
what moderated within a few days pat, as will
be seen from the following continuation of the
range Of the thermometer Saturday night il
stood, in doors, Al; outdoors. 2S. Sunday morn
ing, 80, Is; noon, 40, Is; night, 40, DC. Monday
morning, 40, %.
NToTICE.-HoOE, BROTHER & co. take
IN this mode of reminding their customers, and
those whose accounts still remain open their
books, that they will be made up to the 25th inst.
and presented for settlement as usual