Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-10
DAILY EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

RIsLEY AND GOoDALL;s VARIErE-Tha snir
tied managers of the above named theatre
offered last night for the public amusement. one
Of the most excellent comedies in the whole
range OF the comic muse; we mean - the School
for scandal The author Richard Brinslev
Sheridan, was renowned as a statesman. an
orator, and writer. of all his productions. ex.
cellent as they are, this is universally acknov
lodged to be the best. Brimful of wit and re-
par,ee, 1t may be considered as one of the most
sparkling illusions of genius that the world
ever saw, and rs an expose of fashionable life
in English aristocratic circles it is deep and
cutting satire throughout
Miss Logan played Lady Teazle to 4 crowded
and delighted audience. The piece went off
espIaiiy. Miss Logan vas the personiheation
oil grace, ease, and elegant dignity, conceiying
her dhdc1lt part eapitally and delivering 1t
with cultivated tas-e. Mr.. G0Odall played
Joseph Surface, the smooth spoken hypocritical
villain a part which, like that of lago, In
Uthello, requires mean abilities to show
in its full force. As foil to the character,
there Is another very difficult OF execution,
namely Charles Surface, the brother of Joseph
Surface, which was played with much spirit
BY M Gallagher. The character of Charles
Surface we always regarded as the browning
effort OF Richard Brinsley Sheridan's genius.
for BY dint of his abilities, sueh gloss is cast
over the libertine, taat the most rigid moralist
would be inclined to excuse his to use the
mildest term, many faults.
Another character of importance in this bril-.
liant comedy, is Sir Peter TeazIe. the injured
but foTsiving husband, who can neither be
ridiculed nor despisca-so cunningly has the
author drawn his character. that while in
cIined to laugh at him. we are Obliged to
respect his noble character This was yery
we'll represented by Mr.. Altemus. The re-
naming characters were all we'll performed,
lr NJ pRk,
Thayer. as Mrs Candor; and Mr. Divine rs
Sir Benjamin Backbite; Miss Newton made a
most charming Maria, and the fashion able
Lady Sneerwell was well represented by Mrs.
Altemus. Indeed, the whole corps dramat,gme
acted very we'll and were highly applauded
FINE ARTs--Among the works of art now
on exhibition IN the kotundo of the Capitol
we noticed the other day a portrait of Paul
Aikens, by an artist of the name OF Alexander,
which Is very creditable specimen of art
With regard to its fidelity as a portrait we
cannot speak, having never seen the artist th lat
ii is intended to represent, but in other respects
we can speak in terms Of appreciation, par
ticularly of the chtdro oScnF0 of the picture.
which reminds one of Rembrandt. We observe
that in the place where the above portrait is
exhibited, the frame for Powells picture is
ready for the canvass We should wish to see
the picture placed in its position as speedily as
possible, tor the present time, while Washing
ton is filled with visiting strangers and the rep
resentativeS of the nation appears the most
suitable for doing so, instead of delaying the
period when there will be no one to admire it
The FIRENEN'S BALL-The ball of the
Northern Liberties Fire Company last night
went oil very we'll, the only fault being def
cheney of ladies, the number of gentlemen
present being propOrtionately much larger
than of the fair sex. This was a misfortune
but however our gallant fremen and their
guests managed to spend very pleasant even.
ing. Much credit is due to Mr. Rightstine.
who supplied the refreshments, for the liber-
Atty displayed. 1t appears to be the general
opinion that these latter were excellent
Y NATIONAL THEArKE.-Mr Forrest will ap-
pear To- night in Richelieu,' for the last time
during his present engagement, so that all who
have not yet had an opportunity of seeing his
artistic impersonation of the character would
do well to attend to night if they would no,
lose treat His representation of this char
acter has already been so ably described in on,
columns, that further criticism upon the sub
ject would be useless. We would advise all
who are lovers of the tragic art not to lose the
opportunity. CaTpe diem.
A CAPITAL CHANCE.-We would refer any
Mustang
pony TO an advertisement which will be found
in another column. The animal we under
stand, is very quiet and docile, and will suit
either for the saddle or q harness. ANY one
IN want of such an animal can apply at this
office, or of the owner in 18th street Washing
ington Place.
VISIT OF QCAKERS.-Yester eeyeral
members of the Society of Friends were at the
Capitol, among whom was Mr. Sands, of New
York, who is well known for his extract O
sarsaparilla 1t is said that the discussion OF
the Nebraska bill brought them hither There
is a saying prevalent in New York, that the
Quakers always bring bad weather with them
at their annual meeting in that city. We can
not say the same here, for the weather was
very fine yesterday.
GENERAL SAyDFoRp. and his celebra.ed
troupe, the New Orleans Serenaders will be
in this city, and open at Odd Fellows Hall on
Monday evening next, for the amusement O.
their friends. We would advise all lovers O
fun and good music to go hear and see them
The ARsESAL--The following is resum'
of L portion of the work performed at tn,
Washington Arsenal during the past year 40
rounds of hxei ammunition for field service
1863, $50 Maynard percussion primers; 900 DOT
percussion caps for small arms; $4,000 rife
balls and blank cartridges, and "a 100 musket
cleaned and placed in racks.
METROPOLITAN RAILROAD-It is suppose,
that the above railroad will eventually be con
nected with the Washington Branch of tn
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad through Massa
ehusettS Avenue. As, however, the N etropoli
tan Railroad is not yet begun, any con jectura
remarks upon this subject would be useless
You've MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
In consequence Of the inclcmency Of the wea
Their Mr.. Simms of : c. did not deliver hi
lecture. as intended on Wednesday night be
fore the members Of the above association a
the Smithsonian Institution. 1t will however
be delivered tonight
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.-A new Horticul
tural Society, composed OF scientific and prac
teal horticulturalist of Washington and it
vicinity, has been formed with AN appropriat,
constitution. The subscription of member
will be 50 yearly.
TIE PUBLIC GARDENERS are busily employee
trimming the trees on the streets and in thu
public squares With the attention of Jimmy
Maher and his skillful assistants, the public
grounds in this city will be well worth a visi
IN the coming Spring
ISDIASs.-A delegation Of Stockbridge In
dams from Wisconsin, are now in this city.
FUSERALs-The funeral of the late Johr
sergeant Esq. will take place to-day, and b,
attended by the members of the = Journeymei