The republic., 1851-12-19
LOCAL MATTERS.

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THE NATIoNAt THEArRE-On wednesday even
ing the comedy Of the Honey Moon produced
at this theatre. The performance throughout
gave strong evidence of the discrimination Of Mr.
Marshall in the. selection Of his stock company,
which is equal to the higher average of those TO be
found in the eastern cities. Mr.. Fleming acted
the part Of the Duke" with great spirit and eff
Goct though we thought that he erred occasionally
in blending too much harshness with his firmEess
in the correction of his wayward wife. His error
in this respect is, however, common, though TO
our mind obvious one. Miss Heron's imperso-
nation of "Julana" was lively and judicious, and,
in connexon with her previous efforts, gives pro-
mise of bright future. She is yet young-very
young, we believe-but her acting displays study;
and study and experience will yet do much for
her. We shall be disappointed if she does not ul-
timately attain a high rank in the profession. Her
middle and low notes are very sweet and well
modulated; her high should be indulged in
rarely as possible. Kate Horn, as "Volante." was
charming and dashing ever. pretty face is
nearly universal passport to good opinion; but
in Kate's case it ia sustained by degree of tact
and vivacity which render il irresistible. We
sorry to hear that her stay amongst is likely to
be only Of short duration.
We have not space to speak of Messrs Jordan
and others, who, in the main, acquitted themselves
very well.
One feature which has struck very iavorably
is that the company all remarkably well dress
ed, and that the general stage appointments ara
very good. The orchestra. too, is excellent; its
performances source of evident pleasure to all
parts OF the house.
For the frat few nights there was sonse diticulty
in heating properly the building, but this defect
has been reInedied since last notice. The the
atre is now both elegant and comfortable.
Swlss BELL RINaERs.-It 1t will be seen by an ad-
vertisement in another column of this paper that
the Swiss Bell Ringers offer musical entertain
ment. at Apollo Hall, this evening. Besides ex-
traordinary instrumental performance, Madame
Lovarny will afford some fine vocal music. They
are highly spoken of by all who havo heard them
| in other cities.
| LATE COLONEL RANpALL.-The body Of the late
| Daniel Randall who died in this city on the 18th
instant, will be taken from the residence of Mrs
| Hagner, Pennsylvania avenue, to the railroad de-
pot, this morning at ten o'clock, for the purpose Of
conveyance TO Annapolis, the place Of his nativity
They will be attended by officers Of the military
and civil departments of Government, &c.
| CRIMINAL CoURT.-ln this court yesterday, Rob-
ert Cruso "a boy) acquitted of charge Of
stealing COW, the property of Robert A. Aillaigh
Radcliff for defence
Elias Mathews, (negro,) charged with stealing
servants clothing, the property of Mrs. Ann s.
Hill, was acquitted and under trial, when the
court adjourned, charged with stealing buffalo
robe, the property of Mr.. r. S. Hill. Radcliff for
| defence.
Jeremiah Higgins, found guilty yesterday of riot
ing, was ordered to pay fine of $l0 and VIM.
Bane, found guilty of stealing coat,
| tonced to imprisonment for one year in the Jail.
TENTH STREET BRIDaH.-We saw yesterday
fine specimen of an iron suspension bridge intend
cd to be placed the canal at Tenth street. It
will probably be put in its destined position TO- day.
and will prove of great convenience 10 the public
and form direct line Of communication to the
| Smithsonian Institute
NEARLY FnoZEN.-A colored man who had
come into town late Wednesday afternoon, with
wagon load of hay, undertook to rest for the night
| in his wagon, where he found early yesterday
morn ming by the Auxiliary Guard nearly frozen
to death With proper attention, however, he
restored
| IcB.-We cav ice yesterday at least ak inches
| thick; and understand that the Potomac 10 fro
zen up for distance down the river below
| Alexandria, as to intercept navigation.