Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-01-28


e1niolt Inventions paintings, &c, beneath its
dome. These different objects attract a large
| number OF spectators, who arc thus enabled to
while away an hour or two very agreeably,
| and oftentimes to their instruction. Among the
articles thus exhi bited, q Planetarium, by Bar
low, is conspicuous object, which, from its
large size. gives q clear conception of the rela-
| tive position Of the heavenly bodies There
ought to be, however, somebody at hand to
give full explanation of its details
working model Of locomotive showing the
method of carrying trains up steep gradients is
close by, and a large auditory are to be seen in
the middle OF the day to hear explanation of its
merits from the party having it in charge
linen again, we have in another part large
picture, by Fisher, Of New York city, repre-
senting the battle Of New Orleans. The posi-
ton OF the belligerant troops being explained
and anecdotes narrated by q party attending
There are many other objects of art, inven-
tons, plans of projected improvements, &c,
exposed for exhibition, so that the Rotunda of
the Capitol is becoming quite place of attrae-
tive resort We do not know, if things pro-
sress, but what we may We. see Barnum him
self, In all his glory, exhibiting some of his
wonders to the curious gaze of y Washington
crowd within the same enclosure
RsLEY's VARIETY.-The Corsican Brothers
drew another capital house last night, and was
again received with frequent and boisterous
| applause; while during the performance of it's
touching passage, one might hear pin drop,
| as 1t were, in all parts of the house. 1t is to
| be performed again tonight and we are sure
tina. very crowded audience will greet Mr.
GoOdalls mastery performance Of the mystic
| rious brothers. Messrs. Divine, Gallagher,
| and. indeed, all participating in the represent
alton of this beautiful and deeply interesting
piece, are winning golden opinions from the
Washington public.
THE CENTRE MARKET, this morning. IRE
sented quite lively appearance, being we'll
supplied, and quite crowded. The following
list shows that the prices are still about the
same as last published Beef. fresh, II .
cents per h.; salt 6 10 cts dried IL a IA
cts; mutton IL cts pork, IL cts; bacon, 9 a
IL cts; turkeys, IS a 81 each; geese, rs cts;
chickens, % cts ; pheasants, 81 IS a 81 Der
ridges, 1925 $3.50 per dozen; rabbits, Is a
20 cts. each; butter, IL a Is cts. per h.; eggs,
20 % cts. per doz.; cabbage, 10 IL cts
| each; potatoes, sweet, SO cts. per peck; do
| Irish, 81 cts. turnips, II cts; apples, 81 Is
cts; hominy, o cts per quart; celery, 4 cts per
bunch.
NATIONAL THEATRE-We would remind orr
readers, that tonight is advertised as the ter
mination of Mr.. Collins engagement at the
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the favoritc Irish comedy, entitled Born to
Good Luck" The other pieces will be :" How
to Pay the Rent and q An Alarming Sacri-
fee, all of which are laughable pieces, iu-
diciously chosen to keep up our spirits during
these hard times, when -four is rising at every
fresh news from Europe We must not omit
complimenting the orchestra, who generally
play every evening some good pieces of music.
Overtures, &c.
The WEATHER.-The heavy rains and mild
weather with which We have besn lately visited,
were doing much to clear the river of the ice.
and the navigation was. in general unimpeded.
Last night, however, it came on a sharp fros.,
and with few days such weather, we are fear.
full that the river will be closed up between here
and Alexandria.
| MISSIONARY ANNIvERsARY-On last We'd
| nesday evening there was a very interesting
| exhibition of the Sabbath School Missionarv
Society, attached to the Foundry (Me: hods;)
Church. After appropriate exercises by the
children which, by the way, we're the best we
have witnessed on such occasions, n collection
| of $3.50 was lifted. This added to the amount
of subscriptions paid in by the members, will
make the full amount contributed during the
year over 5000. noble youths Offering to
| the cause of missions.
| CHESAPEAKE AND ONO CANAL-In the
House of Delegates yesterday, at Annapolis, a
bill was reported for the relief of the creditors
OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
| OPENING OF CHURCH.-The new Presby-
| terrain Church, on Sixth street. near MARYLAND
| avenue will be opened tomorrow for divine
service, and the lecture room, which is now
completed, bill be publicly dedicated to the
worship of God.
ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD
The Legislature of Virginia is about to grant
charter for this road. We understand that the
object Is to connect it with the projected Alex
andria, Loudon, and Hampshire Railroad.
The importance of this short road has prob
ably not sufficiently impressed itself upon the
minds of such of our citizens as have thought
| of it at all.-Nationai IuteLigeneer.
THE PRESIDENTS LEvEE last night was
largely attended there being present in the
rooms very numer, US company.
morning by one Of the officers of the Guard.
that a person has been going through the city
attempting to pass off money supposed 10 be
counterfeit. He is a man Of genteel appear
ance, and offers in payment for small parcels
OF goods, five or ten dollar notes, expecting to
| receive genuine money In change. So far he
has had little success Look out for him.
WATCH RETURys.-In the western district
on the oath, the following returns were made /:
A. Holden, Marion Boswell, Jno. Ashton,
| Granson Bell, VIM. Rihinson, Ed Muddimar.
Elizabeth Norris, Margaret Bell Sarah j. Rat
cliffe, and Sarah Bell, drunk and disorderly
Last night in the central guard house, there
were five dodgers. VIM. Carroll, disorderly;
gave security for peace.
ALEXANDRIA CORRESPONDENCE.