The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-12-21


tag fully equalled her great fame and justified the
expectations that were formed Of her. Among
those present were the President of the United
States, several Of the Heads Of Departments,
number Of Senators and Representatives in Con-
gress, foreign ministers, Sc, including, in
fact, brilliant array Of the beauty aud lash
ion of our city. At the conclusion OF the grand
aria " Come per saeno," the fair songstrcss had
captivated all Of her auditors, and the Hon John
Barney gallantly stepped forth and presented her
with beautiful bouquet-an act which called forth
general applause The aria from the opera OF lie
Ire NozSs was a joyous performance, and Ma
dame Sontag was called to repeat it,
The Swiss song also called forth frequent plaudts,
and was encored. The ballad Of "Home, Stoset
Home" was given with marked excellence, and
upon the demand of the memorable audience one
stanza Of that too was repeated. The closing
piece, the duet between Rosina and Figaro. (rep-
resented by Madame Sontag and Signor Badali)
was given in manner that think would
have afforded the utmoSt satisfaction to the
iilustrious composer of il had he been present.
Sweeter, purer music, q voice exhibiting
more pleasing and wonderful modulations than
those of Madame Sontag, have never been heard
in this city. we verify belive. Her music is of
a kind to entrance those skilled in the art, and
almost to battle criticism with the wondrous
power she exhibits. Towards the close OF the even
ing she was presented by different individuals
with several gifts, which seemed to be jewels Of
value.
To those who assisted at the concert the greatest
praise is due. Signors Pozzolini, Rocco, Badia,
were each warmly applauded, and we'll deserved
the marks Of public esteem which they received;
and Master Julen-truly be ia a prodigy! On
performing the fantasia marked out for him in the
second part, it was given with such surprising
beauty that he was called to repeat it; and then
the extent Of his musical abilities perhaps for
the first time in the evening manifested Suffice
it TO say that this, his last effort was surprisingly
beautiful, and evinced extraordinary genius and
talent in such q mere youth
Madame Sontag will give her second concert on
Wednesday evening, for which brilliant pro-
gramme has been offered.
NATIONAL THEATRE.-The theatre was well fill
ed last night with fashionable audience, to wit
ness the debut here of the celebrated comedisnns
Mise Fitzpatrick. Rarely have we seen her snpe-
rior in the hi CHER walks of comedy, and she COM
manded. by her finished acting, the heartcst ap
probation of the audience. Miss Fitzpatrick is
possessed Of fine person, spirited stage bearing,
and manner which captivates at once. She was
ably supported by Messrs. Wheatleigh, A'Becketa
and the accomplished stage manager, Mr. Wheat
ley.
The Ballet Troupe were, as usual, very attrac-
tive in the advertisement.
To night Miss Fitzpatrick appears as Constance,
in the Love Chase, in which Mrs. Bowers, a favor
ite actress, will also appear.
The Ballet Troupe give also variety OF dances.
HOTELS IN WAsHINoToN.-We take the follow.
NJ, &c l,,t -,
reference to two of excellent hotels and in ad
dition thereto, that Browns Marble Hotel, Hack
neys United States, Thomas's Irving, and Gads
by's HOTEL are all prospecting in business and are
spoken of in warm terms of commentator by
the guests who patronize them:
"The increasing accommodations of the Wash
ington hotels hardly keep pace with the increasing
demand of the public The National, under the
admirable management Of Mr.. M. A. Dexter, is
Overlooking with guests, and making money at the
rate of $46, 900 year; while 'Wilard's is doing
business equal to its utmost capacity. The latter
house is now conducted by Messrs. Willard &
Field, in style hitherto unequalled. Mr.. Field,
| better known as the Major of the New York Ho:
tel, has charge of the office and receives and
rooms his guests in a way that makes stranger
feel at home at once. After the inauguration,
we understand that Willard's' is to be torn down,
| that new and magnificent hotel, with all the
| modern improvements covering al acre, more
| or less, is to be built by magic in its place
"The reading rooms at both the hotels we have
| named, among the largest and best in the
| country
| We are glad to learn that hotels doing
80 prosperous business, and agree with the Mirror
| to the necessity of increased hotel accommoda-
ton. There ID one error, however, in the above.
Wizards Hotel ia to be repaired, only, in the
spring, and not rebuilt But there efforts now
being mode, we learn, to form company for the
purpose of erecting large and magnificent hotel
on some suitable site in the neighborhood of Will
lard's, and from what we hear VIC inclined to
believe that the project will be successfully carried
out.
BALLS The stonecutters OF our city gave fine
ball last evening at Iron Hail. large number OF
their fellow mechanics from Baltimore were pre-
sent, and enjoyed themselves fully. Several OF
the city military visited Baltimore yesterday af.
ternoon, for the purpose of attending the grand
military ball Of the Law Greys, Captain France,
announced for that evening.
CRIMINAL CoURr.-The following cases occu
pied the attention of this court yesterday:
Ellen Strong, white girl, for stealing $llO,
the property of George w. Miller, butcher, was
found guilty, and sentenced to eighteen months
confinement in the penitentiary. Darlington for
defence
William Williams, for assault and battery, with
intent to kill Joseph M. Padgett Not concluded
hx- Young Men's Christian A ssocintiOn.-