The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-12-17

to-day that the world renowned vocalist, Madame
Henrietta Sontag, the Countess Ross. will give
one grand concert on Monday evening in Carusi's
Saloon. 1t were superfuous in US to say any thing
in advance touching the musical abilities of
this pre- eminent artistic, her fame is familiar TO
all lovers Of music. Madame Sontag will be
sisted by Signors Badiali, Pozzon, Luigi Rocco,
and Paul Julien, eminent artists-the concert be.
ing under the direction of Carl Eckert.
ALBoNI's LAST CoNcERT.-Though the rain fell
in torrents last evening, Carusi's concert. room
was again crowded by the fashion and beauty Of
the city, to enjoy the entertainment prom ised in
the programme for Madame Aboni's second and
last concert here. Richly were they repaid for
their attendance, as the accomplished cantatrice
sung, if possible, with greater success than on
Tuesday evening. The &" Casta Diva" fully de-
veloped her extraordinary musical powers, and its
execution was rendered in q style equal to the
public expectation. We regret her short stay in
the metropolis at the present time. and hope again
to hear her during the season.
NATIONAL THEArRE.-Wih to- morrow night
closes the brilliant of the ballet troupe
and none should neglect to witness them in the
choice variety Of their performances before they
leave. In addition to the dances, the farces OF "Box
and Cox" and "Box and Cox Married and Set
tied" are embraced in the bill Of this evening.
We learn that Miss Fitzpatrick, the eminent
actress from Drury Lane Theatre, London, and
who has been 30 highly successful in New York, is
engaged at the National, and will shortly appear.
Miss Fitzpatrick is said to be fine, dashing
man, and is by English critics regarded rs the
only acknowledged representative Of elegant COM
edy upon the stage since the retirement of the
celebrated Mrs. Nsbct.
CRIMINAL Couar.-The trial of Joseph w. Nor
gan, alias Robert Walton, alias H. Frize, termi-
mated on Tuesday, and the case was given to the
Jury. The indictment against the accused was
for forgery and contained four counts; the first
| and third were for forging two drafts purporting
to be issued by Dupont & Co., of Delaware, and
the third and fourth counts were for presenting
said drafts to John H. King, merchant, of George
town, for sale, knowing them to be forgeries. The
jury came into court yesterday morning with n
| verdict of not guilty on the first and third, and
| guilty on the second and fourth counts. Caring
ton and Morgan for prisoner.
Two cases of riot against different parties were
| afterwards disposed of by verdicts of not guilty.
Radcliffe counsel in each case.
HouRs OF LABOR AT THE NAVY YARp.-An or
der recently emanating from the Bureau of Yard
and Docks, enlare ing the number OF hours Of la
| Dor at the Washington Navy Yard to from sunrise
to sunset, created considerable excitement anon G
| the workingmen there employed, and a commit.
| tee of their number was appointed to wait upon
the Secretary of the Navy requesting it's repeal.
| Their request, gratified to learn, was &C
ceded to promptly by the honorable Secretary, and
| the men went to work on Wednesday at the old
hours. Similar orders for an increase OF hours,
| we perceive, were received at other yards, and
| s,~s,, al l. Ia
repeal Of all OF them will follow as matter Of
| course.
Hon HIBBARp-The statement going the
roun the Northern papers for the past few days,
| that this gentleman was now confined to his re-
| sidence in New Hampshire by an attack Of in
| hammatory rheumatism, we are pleased to state.
| il incorrect. That honorable gentleman we have
noticed in his scat in the House for the past week,
evidently in the enjoy ment Of bis usual health.
RECEPTION OF THE PREsIpxsT ELECT. - The
Common Councils of the city, at their last meet
| ing passed a joint resolution appointing commit
tees on the part Of each Board the reception OF
the President elect. Messrs, Writ and Bayley
were appointed a committee on the part of the
Board of Aldermen, and Messrs. Miller, Pepper.
and Easily on the part of the Board of Common
| Council.
PoromAo BsIpox.---An adjourned meeting OF
the citizens of tie First Ward wac held on Wed
nosday evening in the Union Engine house, upon
the subject of new bridge across the Potomac
The committee appointed at the nst meeting to
prepare memorial TO Congress, submitted draft
thereof, which was approved by the meeting, and
committee Of twelve citizens appointed to obtain