Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-03-13
BALTIMORE CORRESPONDENCE,
BALTIMORE, March II-IO1

BALTIMORE, March 1l-l0P.M n.
Death has been doing his work recently
among our aged and yenerated citizens. To-
day, our highly esteemed and vell known
townsman, Fielding Lucas, Esq, yielded ur
his spirit to Him who gave it, at the ripe old
age of seventy-seven. Mr.. Lucas was one
amongst the oldest Inhabitants Of Baltimore
He had been fer many years extensively cn.
gagged in the book business. He possessed rare
qualities Of heart. His funeral takes place On
Tuesday, and will no doubt be largely at
tended.
Rev. Mr.. Williams, the reported s.Dauphin''
or legitimate heir. through the Bour bon line,
to the throne of France, preached oday in st.
Paul's Church. He had quite a large audience.
The gist of bis discourse consisted of an APP
peal, in behalf Of the Indians, and his object
to raise money for the purpose of building a
church for the tribe where he has been minis
tering. Quite handsome sum was subscribed.
He is the guest of DIR. Wyatt.
learn that the Maryland House of Dele
gates, prior to its adjournment, passed bill
authorizing the payment of $500 to the Hon.
Henry May, for legal services rendered in the
case OF Robert Swan, charged with the murder
Of William Sprgg. MIR. May, ON hearing Of
the fact, wrote letter to the Senate. declining
10 accept The Senate. however, rejected his
refusal upon the ground that he had not been
sufficiently paid, but the bill did not pass.
Mrs. Mowatt had another brilliant. house at
Charles street last night 1t was filed with
beauty and fashion She played to admira-
her intended husband She looked lovely in
the extreme, and L am not surprised that
beauty, grace, and intelligence, combining
such exquisite attraction should captivate Il
matuI ed bachelor, 50 we'll capable of appre-
ciating them. / have never before seen her
perform to so good advantage
Mr.. Risleys management of this establish
ment appears TO take admirably. He has
struck the right vein. Iobserve several recent
desirable Improvements under his keen super
vision. brilliant succession of pieces is pre-
scented, and much pleasure anticipated by the
patrons Of that pleasursable resort
The Front street opens tomorrow night with
grand equestrian company.
Old Holiday is being done up in superb
style. When completed it will be the neatest.
most comfortable theatre in the country. |
fear however, that difficulty which seems to
be in the way of giving a clear title to the
company who purchased il some time ago nay
produce trouble and delay its opening
The Sunday Despatch appeared to-day with
q slight alteration i'll its name, and new figure
head. 1t is now called the Weekly Despatch ,
You will be rejoiced for the sake of its propr-
etors to learn, that its prospects Of decided
success are highly fattering. The subscrip-
ton list, am told, has already run up to over
three thousand in the city, besides many in
the country. Business men are beginning to
discover its advantages as an advertising me-
dunn, and a large share tf patronage may
be seen in its columns. 1t is an excellent
journai-well filled with tho news and choice
reading matter. There is no reason why it
may not very soon reach circulation of ten to
fifteen thousand. i know of no better mode
to advertise; it is taken home, and being re.
ceived On a day of leisure, read all over, those
who cunning. and understand the secret oil
leisure will not fail to use it freely for adver-
Using purposes. RoDERIcK.