The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-12-13

NATIoNAL THEArRE.-The benefit of the grand
Ballet Troupe Saturday night was well at
tended, and the performances of the artistes were
rs usual brilliant and warmly applauded. Some
little disturbance occurred in the parquette during
the evening, arising from the conduct Of an indi
vidual not decotedy attached to the Maine law but
it was soon quoted by the police in attendance.
An incident occurred at the theatre on Friday
evening, which goes further than words to show
the enthusiasm which these wonderful danseuses
have excited in the Metropolis. During the even
ing the graceful and classic artistic, De Melisse,
had appeared in a pas de deur with Mons. Mege,
which drew forth shouts Of applause and numer
Gus bouquets. On her reappearing in the grand
dance of "Four Nations" the applause
doubled, and enthusiastic gentleman in the
parquette was enraptured, that in gust of
transport he DOTTED his new beaver Zone of Ste
vens's latest style we thoughD and cast it at the
urtiste's feet tribute of his admiration, and his
example Immediately followed by rival ad
mirer on the other side of tho house The smiling
Melissa lifted them both from the STAGE and, with
grateful coureses to the donors Of "te hats, bore
them off in triumph trophies of her success.
Whether the gallant chevaers (the owners of the
tiles aforesaid) recovered their hats we know not;
but it ia to be hoped they did after the per
as the mig hit very inclement, and going home
hatless on such an evening would have been any
thing but pleasant.
The manager, we are pleased to learn, has eff
fected a engagement with this celebrated troupe
for the present week; and tonight they will give
a variety Of charming dances. Mr.. Wheatley will
also appear Vivian, in the petite comedy of the
dumb Belle;" and the farce of the "Two Bonny-
casties'' is also embraced in the evenings enter
tainment.
MADAME ALDoSI, (CoUNTEss PFPoLI.) We call
the attention of citizens to the advertisement of
Madame Alboni's Concert, which takes place
Tuesday evening, the l4th instant. at Carusi's Sa
loon. This announcement will be hailed with
pleasure by the lovers of music-coming to us az
che does with such world. wide reputation. The
New York, Boston, and Philadelphia press style
her the rontralto of the world. Dwight, the most
celebrated musical critic we have in this country,
speaking Of her, says: "'Tis not her voice alone
that charms US, but her appearance and manner
while singing being entirely free from all disa
greeable contortions Of her features and swaying
about of person, her voice flowing from her it
were waters from fountain without any effort OF
it's own
Madame Aiboni's other enga gements restrict her
to but two concerts in Washington for the present.
Her last concert will take place on Friday evening
SMITHSONIAN INsTITUTIoN.-The first course of
the lectures of this Institution for the present
son will be commenced this evening, for which the
able services of DR.. Baird, of New York, have been
secured. His subject lie Europe ns it ia" and will
occupy six lectures. The theme is we'll chosen at
the present time, and in the hands of the eminent
lecturer will doubtless be found of exciting inter-
eat to all hearers.
CRIMINAL CouRT.--The case of William Came
ROM charged with obtaining goods under false pre-
fences, was submitted to the jury on Saturday,
after arguments by counsel, who, in a few min
utes, returned verdict of not guilty. Mr.. Car
rington of counsel for the accused, made his debut
in this case, and was truly eloquent and successfu
in the conducting OF the case.
FIRE.-The alarm of fire yesterday morning
about elk o'clock was caused by the burning of
some of the furniture by accident, in a small tene-
ment occupied by German shoemaker, on G
street, Jnearly in the rear Of Browns Hotel The
nre was e1tinguished with but little damage. The
Perseverance Fire Company were promptly on the
ground, but their services were n OF required.
SuIcIDK.-An elderly gentleman named J.
Brewer, who has been conducting jewclry estab-
lishmcnt near the Navy Yard for number of
years, committed suicide yesterday afternoon
der peculiar circumstances. He shut himself up
in his shop, and fastening rope to the brass rail
ing of his show case, he formed the other end in a
loop around his neck, and placing himself in a
chair, deliberately choked himself to death. He
was found in this condition with faithful dog
sitting by his side. The deceased was seventy
years old, with no family, and was found to be in
very comfortable circumstances.
CARRYING OUT THE LAw.-Several arrests were
made yesterday morning of persons running with
fire apparatus, in violation Of the Corporation ord
nance recently enacted on the subject.
o. The Annual Meeting OF the Young