Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-12-09
LOCAL INTELLIGENc

10 " s"AS', "no nSs INC charge OF it. The
tsseIui arrangement OF choice collection o.
statuary with numerous eastes from RI I;v; n - !
form, gives an air of elegance to the room and
bears evident signs that this department is fully
appreciated. We understand Chat these vort,
OF art are principally furnished by the PRO.
lessor himself, and hope our citizens W IL offer
their liberal patronage to an institution hay.
ing for its object the elevation of the young,
and the cultivation Of art generally.
The opening address was both comprehen.
slVe and eloquent giving a synopsis of the
growth OF art in all ages and showing tina.
true art is that which elevates the people
generally, adds comfort and elegance to our
homes ut the same time that it infuses into our
bearts, love OF the beautiful both in the outer
and richer world. The closing remarks we're
very Impressive and perhaps not the least i'm
portant, showing that the greatest artists of
all ages, however talented, have comneIIeI IN
struggle on through many difficulties, and that
1t was only BY constant and regular pursuit
Of their calling that they were enabled to sue.
ceed. " 'A'
We will only add that all who feel anv in
terest In art, will be gratifed with visit to
these rooms where so many objects of interest
are presented to the eye and whore 30 much of
beauty and order is manifested in their ar
rangement.
A COMBINATION Or ATrRAcrIoS.-Benefto of
"'o N''%e'" Lt0eTfeS.-lhlS truly fine fire
company. in whose vocabulary there exists NO
such word as fail, have benefit at the Thea.
ter this evening; On which occasion an arrav
OF talent will be presented of the most bril-
liant character, embracing Kunkel's Opera
Troupe, the Amphion Quartette Band, and
George W. Taylor, the popular ballad
singer Master Adams will sing song emit
tied The Fireman's Call" descriptive of a
fire, with all its descriptive horrors, the rescue
of q child, &c. The Northern Liberties at.
tend in uniform, and anticipate glorious
house end much pleasure.
On Monday, the Kunkels give their last en-.
tertainment, as they perform at Odd Fellows,
Hall, Navy Yard, On Tuesday and Wednesday
evening.
A BEAUTIFUL CARRIAGA.-There has been
in no class Of enterprise greater improvement
than In the public carriages Of our city. Tits
gratifying to see amongst the great number Of
rehic,es OF this description, SO many possessing
the elegance and comfort produced by the
more refined skill in this branch of mechan-
Ism which has sprung up within the last few
years. specimen of unusual taste was turn
ed out upon the stand at Browns Hotel. YES.
terday, with handsome pair of dark brown
horses, the tout ensemble of which will vie
with tho costly equipages of our most wealthy
private citizens On inquiry, We learned it
TO be the property of VIM. Slade, the we'll
his liberal expenditure, we cannot but wish
him success Blythe by, all that is now want.
ed to have our hacks equal to any in the
country, is to have the drivers as a class. to
pay more attention TO their personal appear
ance.
DIRECT FOR RICHMoND-NO DETENTION FROM
lcE.-As the extremely cold spell of weather
prevents the mail boats from running regular.
~ between this city and Aqua Creek, W. B.
brockstt, the enterprising agent of the Orange
and Alexandria railroad informs the public
that omnibuses leave Washington city. at 6
O'Clock, a. NJ, on the arrival of the cars from
Baltimore, to convey passengers to Alexau.
dria, where they can breakfast, and take tn
cars of tho Orange and Alexandria Railroad
and arrive at Gordonsville by IL O'Clock. The
trains OF the Virginia Central Railroad oon-
meet at Gordonsville, and will convey passen-
gers to Richmond, Charlottesville and Staun.
ton, reaching the former place by "a clock, in
time to connect with all the lines going South
and West"
An INDIAN IN TER PULPIf.-The pulpit at
the Thirteenth street Baptist Church REV.
DR.. Teasdale's0 will be filled this evening by
an Indian preacher. We anticipate that much
of interest in regard to the progress of the red
man in the matter of religious improvement
will transpire during the evening OF course,
representatives of the varions tribes now in
our city will be present. Tomorrow, at this
church, the ordinance of baptism will again
DO administered, preceded by the usual SER
vices The revival continues prosperously at
this church, and at other churches there il
much religious feeling and gospel success
ADJUSTMENTS IN WASHINGTON -KunkeI's
the Dying Gladiator, and Billiard Panorama
OF New York, are the only amusements in
Washington. We have nothing Of dramatic
character. This is rather a strange state Of
things to exist at the capital of our great ma.
tion, with its $4,000 people, during the session
Of Congress. We learn that Mrs Harvey
Luckett the managrsss of the Front street
theatre, Baltimore, opens the National in this
city, during the FIRST week in January, with q
good company, and that eminent actor, Mr..
Edwin Forrest.
EURKkA Such was the exclamation of the
great mathematician, overjoye cd in the solution
of q long studied problem; and such will be
the exclamation OF all desiring to procure any
thing in tho music line-the last new song a
superior piano, dulcet fute-even down to
violin bridge. Hilbus & Hitz open their
new and magnificent Music Depot in the Star
Buildings, corner OF Pennsylvania avenue and
Eleventh street, on Monday, the 11th instant
1t is fitted up in most beautifu l style, and from
the exquisite taste and magnifcence of its
adornments, may aptly be styled the boudoir
Of the MUSES., but where, however, all will be
sure of hearty welcome.
1NoUEsr.-Yesterday evening an inquest
was held In the 7th ward over the BODY of
Daniel Reese, young Welcbman, who was
thrown from a wagon Thursday evening, and
injured go that he died yesterday. The young
man was employed by Mr.. Parker, farmer,
and was In the city on business. His horses
became frightened and ran away with him.
and be was thrown from the wagon. The
jury returned q verdict of accidental death.
Ice ON TIE SIDE-wALK-Several OF our
citisens have called upon US to direct our
attention to the practice of persons throwing
water on the pavemsnts. This practice has
coused tho injury Of several psrsors during
winters that have passed. Aud now that ice
is forming so rapidly, We hope that care will
be taken 70 keep the pavements safe.
SATETY.-Our worthy Canal Commissioner
IS looking to the safety Of passengers over the
bridges. Yesterday we noticed that the
w0rkmeQ were reDairinc 7th atreet bridge