The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-24


RESPECT 10 MAJOR HonBIE.-The Post Office Department
in testimony Of respect the late First Assistant was yes
erday clad in the habimens u woe and officers BIZ.
late associates held an informal meeting, which they
resolved TO pay the last sad offices OF respect TO she de-
ceased.
DEATH Miss WKsroor-This lady daughter OF the
Hon James d. Westeot formerly Of the United
States from Florida, regret 10 learn died OF
yesterday the National Hotel She was lady OF rare
accomplishments, aged about twenty years, and III
about weeks.
The METROPOLITAN RAILROAD This enter prse, which is
considered of vital importance the the city,
and which 10 popular with all classes lis said will
commenced, and 60 swimmingly. X is expected that
the ground will be broken early in July possibly the
anniversary of American independence
The rEnrENriARY or THE DIsrRIor-The annual report
of the warden of the penitentary for the year 1863
recently been communicated TO Congress FroH il we
learn that the debt OF the institution, which has been
muating for twelve years, SIP IT'S 60 ia ud.
don which, $4,000 asked for i'm provemens la the
building, and for other officials making altogether s32
S7l 90 The number Of convcs in the pententiay Do,
cember 81 1852 so received in all the year 1853 81
total, Ia Number discharged by expiration of sentence
IL pafdoned FL IN all; reualning December 81 1853
95 They were employed as follows ininn, shoe.
making, 90; carpentering & backsmithng, ailoiug
and shoe-bindng IL picking oakum, 10; labor barber
cooking baking, Three OF the prisoners
confined for fobbng the United States mails The p
ent health oithe insulion good About 700 volumes
and the halls of the prison have been lighted
BILE them ead in their cells until O'clock in the even
ing High credit is awarded 10 all the officers for their
faithful and energetic discharge Of dutys and
their salaries in this day OF exorbant prices is earnestly
recommended.
CRIMINAL CouRT.The cases tried In this court for some
days past were unmporlnnt N their character. Judge
Crawford presides with his dignity, and Philip
Barton Key, esq the able District Attorney seems TO have
his hands ull In endeavong 10 bring punishment the
offenders OF the laws
Mrs RosE--On account OF the incemency OF the
weather, this lady postponed her lecture Causs on
"Wednesday evening until this friday evening She lee.
lures this evening the Political and Legal Rights Of
Women Those who heard her the Social Position and
Education Of Women speak in high OF the add ress
SPIRITUAL RAPPERs The "spritualistsn so styled are
in high feather IN TIE cry just now Several meetings
have recently been held and Professor Britain lee ed TO
an admirng audience last evening.
RIsLEY's VARIETE This popular house of amuseme Mt
continues to be most Literally patronzed by discerning
public The entepng manager introduces novelties of
the most attractive character in rapid succession The
company from the Baltimore Charles Theatre
winning golden opinions from the irequentes a, the
Variee. May success continue TO reward the tact and
enterprise Of the manager.
Mr. Bland who is deservedly giea iayori,e the benz
efciay for This evening The bill is a most interesting
one Hacros celebrated comedy entitled +" The Road 10
Run and the laughter moving piece called The Debu-
tante, will be presented.
OF alent and merit, and wherever find these qualities
displayed in the walks of pro'e ssion is pleasure
besow The need of praise The stage of the National
Theatre has for several evenings past been graced the
presence of lady of eminent beauty OF queeny carriage
and evidently gifted with talents of a character calcu
lated adon the arduous profession which she has en-
ba Iked-we aude to the accomplished and winning
American Mrs. McCedy. This lady takes ben
eft this evening The bill is attractive one tie
principal piece being tragedy written By that and
gifted American auhoess, Mrs +. Cakes Smith, entitled
''Old New York Democracy in 1889" This production
familiar many OF readers, and all lovers of dra
literature Bess Leslie" the principal character
this tragedy is Mrs McCredy's cha acer and she
viii be supported this evening by the entire admirable
corps Of the National With the expression of the hope
that she may be greeted with a crowded house we will
close This notice hy giving plrce the following crsus
from the Albany Express" of the 9th OF January
Here IL is:
:" MRs McCREDY We were both chern ed and snr-
prs.d with the acting OF this lady, who mas lust opened
short engagement at the Museum. She is beautiful and
teenth week the stage, already made permanent
impression upon her audiences and excited the interest OF
all who interested In the dramatic Her engage.
men in this city Is only for single week. but such IS the
richness 81 her repfore that she is pabe Of filling ffy
different characters in many successive nights Last
night she appeared in Mrs h. Cakes Smiths ira eedy Of
Old New York. originally written Tor Mrs Mosatt but
which Mrs. Smith, letter which have before ps
has confded Mrs McCredy, who all the capabilities
OF Tsate actress, and exhibits aequainta nee with
Stage business fuy aston shng"