Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-25

il. He recolected when he was at the opening, a
fsw years ago, Of this HOTEL finder Mr.. Willard,
and he could not help expressing bis admiration at
the advances made by this hotse and The city. There
was no part of this metropolis either In the exterior
or Interior that one could look upon, without finding,
eve Swnere, progress stamped upon IL, and as long
as 1t remains in the metropolis, this Hotel, well
as others, must participate in the prosperity of the
country. Washington was becoming the centre of
fashion, wealth, literature and the fine ats and as
Y increases the Hotels mist itrote IN prosperity
The prpgrss df the age was sanihed ujoil The very
face Of the iiar who presided over that house.
Mr. Richie then concluded by paying a high and
well deserved compliment upon the pIoprietors of
the Hotel, their manlfe,t destiny was Onward and
with d success. Great applause He then gave
1.-The Willards, the hOspitabe hosts of this build
their undertaking.
After the above toast had teen drink The ds-ip
enshed guests seated at the head of the table RETIRED
winch was signal, although vet carly, for a large
number to leave likewise. A great porten of the
guests, however remained, like good soldiers staunch
TO their post, and several other toasts were after
wards given and responded to i'm an able manner
but we are precluded, through want of space, from
giving their particulars. We shall conclude there
tore by returning our thanks to the hospitable pre-
pletors OF the Hotel for the attention bestowed upon
US and hope that they will soon reap the frlts of
their spirited enterprise.
M. JuRien's Concerts-TRe Grandcst Yet The
National Theatre, last evening, was crowded with
ono Of the most fashionable audiences that ever as
sembed in cold Drury, the elite of the city seeming
nearly all to be present. Twas indeed, high COM
pliment of the responsibility Of Washington 10 the
accomplished nrtistes. And the concert was an I'm
equalled display OF unsurpassed hannonies. Every
piece was rendered perfectly thrilingIy and effee
lively, calling out the mort enthusiastic tokens of an
probation. The sublime and beautiful, the wild and
SOFT of music, combined to make divinity of sweet
and glorious sounds, which made one feel that he
was elevated above mortal things, and enoyipg a
glimpse and hearing of the angelic music of the
spheres, II is no easy matter to partcularze where
an were so complete, but the composition called
The American" by M. Julien, certainly bore off
the palm IN the eDraptured feelings of the hearers
II Is arranged with twenty solos asd variations in
Gliding various rich airs, and among them the nat
motto ones of .'flail Columbia" s.Star Spanrled
Banner, :" and 'SYankce Doodle" The latter was
gwen as man or woman never thought possible. in
its new ami delicious heart-strring effect No one
could Imagine how this common air cOmposcd in
fdicuic of our forcfathers by an English officer
could be rendered in such magnificent stvIe. he
horn, the flute, the bass vOl, the VIOLIN and indeed
all the instruments, were most skifiy empIoyed-
The vast orchestra being directed by the master hand
OF Julien IN the finest ORDER and most acconmo
eating spirit Mile Anna Zcrr surprised ALL who
had not heard her before, with her truly rich and
sweet vocalization. Her voice is clear bird like and
powerful, giving every shade of time, from the low
est note To the highest, in delightful Numbers of
new pieces at each compliance with the calls of the
audience This first concert Of Julien stamped its
high character upon all who heard it. and it NAV be
put down as matter of fact-Inuscal and interest
Ing lact-tlat this evening the National will again
overflow with an immense auditory To witness and
hear the second and last entertainment of this best
of OrcheSiras.
Scr tous .9tGiT.-At an early hour yesterday morn
ing, Thomas McHenry was taken before Captain
Birch charged with assault and battery with intent
to kill John Duggan. After the arrest of McHsnry,
VINO was brought to the guard house in his shirt
sleeves, coat was found near the spot which he
stone weighing about pound was found in each.
One OF the witnesses brought in large stones and
an iron weight which he picked up near the pool Of
blood where Duggan had been bleeding The man
puggan, is badly hurt his nose being severed, his
forehead much cu, and the back of his head bruised
and skinned. The physician was Of opinion that
the skull was fractured. The following is the sub
stance Of tie testimony given before Capt. Birch:
James Gould swOrn--i was i'm COMPANY with Dug
gan when this affair took place, but il did orig
nate while was with him. He rushed toward Nc
Henry who ran away, Duggan fell and thought he
was dead. Question by McIIenry--Did mt YOU see
Dusgan strike at me and run, Didn't see him
strike at you but saw you run. BY Captain Birch
When Duggan ran after him did McfIenry turn back?
DON'T recoilec;; there were some words between
them at Mrs. Regans, when went out with NJ
Henry. The words were passed between them in
the house, but don't know what they were. When
We came out we met Duggan who rushed at Nc
Henry who ran away, but came back haOinz rOr
me Dugsan rushed at him again when he fell |
MAS 20 or 80 yards from him at the tina; but am
confident McHenry knocked him down, for there
was no one else IN the street. Duggan was not so
drunk that he couldn't stand firmly; and if he had
fallen accidentally he could have hurt himself as
he IL. Duggan rushed at him and said, saint you
gone yet;" he then fell.
Mrs. +. Magruder sworn-Saw the affair from my
hoa ftn,.s olE L..
know them. The man that got hurt pushed upon
the other who ran then stood and told him If he
pushed upon him again he would knock him down.
The man did rssh at him again, and he was knocked
down.
Captain Birch decided to take bail in the rum of
$500 or the appearance of Nc Henry the next term
OF the Criminal Court The bail was given and the
prisoner discharged The aflray took place on Eng
lish Hill.
Ci cuit Court.-In the chancery suit of Judson, VS.
Corcoron the particulars of which have been already
given in the SteT, Mr.. Cox was heard this morning
by the Court, on behalf of the plaintiff. He con-
tended, that by the original assignment to the plain
tiff, the assignor not entitled TO any further con-
troll over the property in question: and quoted prece-
dents In support of his argument, cited by Judge
Story and cthers, which he (Mr. Cox read to the
Court, and continued the argument for his client,
rounded thereupoR, as lnstanced in the bankrupt
III.
on the termination of the learned counse's behalf
said that the Court would give their decision in a
few days, their time being very much occupied at
present.
The slavery suit was then resumed before the
Court, the petitioner praying for Instructions, from
Court This was opposed by the defendants coun-
sel, (Mr. Marbury,) who coHtendcd that the burden
oil the proof lay with the petitioner to prove her free
dom, otherwise the jury must find verdict for the
de fcndant.
Ex Governor Thomas afterwards continued the ar
glment for his clients, quoting mass of legal prece-
dents In support of il.
Risiey's pariete was crowded again last evening.
Mrs. Howard surpassed herself, and was well SUD
ported Her Marian, in the Child Of the Regiment
was capital acting, bringing down the house time
and again in laundering applause. She WAS better
sustained too, than before, the company evidently
improving much, with greater practice togeter-
Mrs. Thavcr made her appearance before Wash
ingon audience, for the first time this occasion
She proves TO be fine sold wOnlan," end from her
very evident experience, bids fair greatly strength
en- the corps The three pieces in the bill were well
performed throughout, testified often by the crowd
ed house. The bill for TO night liz very attractive
ing the large number of Wa shinston play goers who
Will doubtless patrOnZe Jucn's concert to night.
tn Gnk'sirins Dinrer.-The servants at the Ma
tional Hotel had quite &c blow out, yesterday in
one of the large halls of that establishment We are
informed that everything done up'' in the best
style perfect " fasie o. raisin and flow ~ cham