Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-03-09

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Barney Williams at this elegant little theatre,
has been . capital I" hit.n as crowded houses
nightly testify Their acting is so laughter
provoking, that even the celebrated Grecian
philosopher, who was never known to have
smiled, would have been compelled, ,,olens
rotsRs, to wrinkle his risibie organs, if he
could have stepped into the Variete for quar-
ter of an hour. -
Last night, the theatre was kept from be-
ginning to end, in a roar of laughter, at the
fun and sprees of Mr.. Barney Williams To-
night, we are promised another amusing bill of
fare, Irish Assurance, and Yankee Modesty. -
in which Mr.. Barney Williams will appear
Is 50 Pat, and give the Irish songs of Widow
Machree'' and katy Darling This will
be followed by "Our GAL" in which Mrs. B.
Williams will represent Caroline Morton !;
The entertainments to conclude with the farce
of - Irish Tutor in which Mr.. B. Williams
will personate Doctor O'Toole.
NATIONAL THEATRE.-Mrs Farren played
last night in the s'Bankrupt's Wife. . and was.
as always, great. We doubt much whether
there Is an actress, at least on the American
Stage, that can compete with this lady in the
personaiion OF deep tragedy. The talents that
sne displays, and her efforts to excel, ought not
to pass unDoticed and as her benefit will come
OH tomorrow night, We hope that all who can
occasion This would be but fit return for
her efforts to give satisfaction, in which she
has most certainly succeeded, for her depar-
ture from among us will leave a blank that
could not easily be filled up.
To-n night, Mrs. Farren will appear again as
"Juliet," and we would advise all who have
not yet seen her in this difficult part, not to
omit an attendance. We will answer for their
being completely satisfied Recollect, that to.
mi he
benefit.
PRINcELY GIFTs.-The "Fakir of Siya''
commenced his Presentation Entertain me is
last night at Odd Fellows Hall The large
and valuable collection Of gold watches,
diamond rings, pins, &C., to be donated, are on
exhibition in the front window Of Mr. Key.
worth's Jewelry Store. The distribution will
| commence on Saturday. In addition to the
above, there is splendid trotting horse with
a very superior carriage and harness, and a
great variety OF other presents to be given
away. Tickets may be obtained during the
day at the Hall and at Mr.. Keyworth's We
understand that great many tickets have
been sold in Baltimore, so we advise all who
desire one of the &c Princely Gifts to secure
their tickets early. Every body gets resent
A grand entertainment will be given tonight.
Go get your tickets. .---
Nor DEAD.-The report in the Baltimore
Sun this morning, OF the death of Hurley is
incorrect. The physician attending him
stated to messenger from Captain Birch. that
no change of Importance had taken place, and
it would be impossible to decide with certainty
upon his chances of recovery for some time.
Captain Birch examined the witnesses yes
| terday afternoon, in the Jail. Eleven were
| sworn, and from their evidence it appears that
| the affair grew out of game of cards; and that
Common intended to shoot man named Keefe,
and not the unfortunate victim. Hurley hae
been semitic the corporation asylum
( THE NV Organ, manufactured by Pomp-
1itz and Rodewali, for the Second Presby.
terrain Church. will be finished and in its place
| oy Saturday next, and we see by an adyer,
| tisement in this paper, that a trial is to be
| made with the instrument by skilIful per.
formers Oh that day, to which the public will
| be ADMITTED
AN IMPROvEMESr.-We noticed this morning
| that workmen were engagedin completing the
| valuable improvement and would be more
| valuable it it were so arranged 4s to light the
payements between the markets.
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT The
United States Supreme Court has decided the
| Renault land case, involving titles to immense
tracts in Missouri and Illinois, against the
plaintiff, on the ground of defective survey.
The STONE BREAKERs.-As yet no clue has
! beR obtained which will lead to the detection
OF he perpetrators Of the outrage at the
National Monument
"AN HONORABLE The Boston Mail fur
| nishes its readers with the following piece OF
| intelligence:
The trial of Hon. Charles Gardiner will
| take place a. Washington next week"