Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-04-28

LAST NIGHT 8 CoSoERr.-The concert given
by Mr. Aptommas last night, at Carusi'S Sa
loon, was we'll attended, and went off with
much ecfQt. The audience were evidently
much delighted at the execution of the pieces,
both instrumental and vocal, and applauded
the performers considerably. "Home, Sweet
home, played as solo, this own compost
uon) by Mr.. Aptommas on the harp, was en-
cored, compliment which the harpist with
much tact returned, Lot by playing it over
again, but by playing Yankee DOodle."-
Some OF the other pieces were likewise eneor-
ed. We should like to have repetition of the
concert, if it were possible, and have no doubt
that it would be attended better than the last.
SPIsIrUALIsM.-The subject Of Spiritualism
Is getting still more in vogue than ever. To-
nlsht, an individual, styling himself mem
Der OF the Episcopal Church, intends to review
In public speech, at Temperance Hall, the
discourse delivered by the Rev. DR.. Butler, on
Spirituallsm; and tomorrow night, the Rev
Thomas l.. Harris delivers lecture at the
NarIete, on Spiritual manifestations, as con-
frmations of Christian revelation. In both
cases the lectures will be free. The latter lec-
ture has for its committee, N. P. Tallmadge
c. Ii. Cragin, and c. Laurie
BURGLARY.-A few nights since, the ofic
Of Mr. Jos. G. q. Kennedy, on H street be-
tween Ninth and Tenth streets, was entered
and several articles stolen therefrom incudiug
double barrelled fowling piece, single bar
relied silver mounted pistol (manufactured by
Leverett Thomas, London,) and two powder
TASKS. The stock of the gun had been broken
and underlaid with a small plate of silver, by
which the piece may be easily identified. A
good reward will be paid by the owner for its
recovery.
The EcLIPsE.-The following gentlemen
have been appointed by the American Scien-
tifc Association committee to note and report
upon the annual eclipse Of the sun, which will
occur in May next, viz: Professors Bache,
Peirce, Alexander, Kelley, Smell, LOOMS,
Chanrouel, Bond, Gibbs, Coffin Lieuts. Davis,
Maury Henry; Doctors Gould, Leconte; Messrs
Frazer, Barnard, Mitchell and Barstow
HELD FOR CoURT.-Wesley Burke the co.,
ored boy, who was arrested for careless driv-
ing and injuring the little girl a daughter of
MIR Flynn, on Wednesday last, was held t,
bail for Court by Captain Birch, after hear
| ing yesterday, at the Guard House.
To Buy TooLs.-The mechanics of the Dis
trict of Columbia have petitioned Congress,
| that, in case the Homestead bill shall be pass
cd, there shall be allowed to them the sum of
two hundred dollars each, to purchase tools.
NEWS TO WASHINGTONIANs.-A Washington
letter says. The establishment of new
Wing paper is seriously contemplated here
1t will be Of the National school of course
A well known political writer is spoke of as it,
editor. He is a warm friend of ex-Presiden,
Fillmore"
[C0NAUNIcATAD.
To the Editors of the EceMtng Star
You would, for the first time, oblige youl
many solored subscribers, if you would insor;
the following hint to the Amer lean Association
for the advancement Of Science, now in session
at the Smithsonian Institute, in this city:
-Afr'ca.-Its true friends have not. indeed
contributed towards the advancement of hu.
man arts and science, but they have shown
themselves ready, willing, and able to prof
by these advantages, when introduced among
US at the South. AFRICANUs.
WATCH RETURNs.-EIias BurnelI found on
shed at Sergeant's book bindery. discharged
This unfortunate creature was in a sad con.li.
ton. He was without hat or shoes, and hnv.
ing no pla &C TO sleep, he entered the building
and tried to leave again by the window; goi
out On the shed aud could not get back again.
He is If good family and well educated; bat
intemperance has made him miserable.
John Baptist, a colored boy. for running
away from his master, received 81 x lashes
Several dodgers were accommodated last
night, and sent of this morning