Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-21

AsrsEsESTs RMS EvEyryg.--TRs Vaf9ondt
Theatre. We would remind our readers that
Mr.. Forests engagement is fast drawing to a
close. This week will probably terminate his
performances in our city; so that those who de.
light in witnessing the exhibition Of TALENT as
displayed in this eminent tragedlan, must
make the most of tae few opportunities that
will present themselves. Tonight he appears
! in Sheridan's play of 'Pizarro," which will
| give his numerous admirers an opportunity of
| seeing Mr. Forests versatility of powers, this
/ play being more akin to the melo- drama, than
to the pure tragedy. 14.a r. .5ff.o.,-.--
| Riaev d GoodaiPs Fartete THAT distin
guished actress, Miss Dayenport, will appear
tonight in Sheridan Knowles play of s:Loye. .
| The Hutchinson Famay-These popular
1 vocalists were prevented last night by the
| weather from giving their entertainment as
proposed 1t will be, however, given tonight
at Carusis Saloon, and dull indeed. must be
that soul which is not warmed and elevated
while listening to the strains Of these minstrels
from the bills of the Granite State Their
programme OF songs is very varied, from the
most pathetic to the most laughter stirring
and to the lovers of natural truthful song
nothing can be more entertaining than the
popular vocal performances of the Hutchinson
Family. % ''t ha8 -. p. ~ -
Santord's Men, Orleans Tronpe. these
popular niger melodists are drawing crowd
ed houses, Odd-Fellows' hall ringing nightly
with shouts of laughter at their merry, face
tiOus sayings and doings Our I" New Orleans
Opera Troupe, have done with the Italian
opera, aud have introduced burlesque on the
great Julien. Yes, dear readers our Ethio-
plans will give to night a concert a La j ul-
lien, introducing their peculiar instruments
from penny whistle, to the large tin horn
There will be some prime fun to- might a regu-
lar 90 ola podrida," what Washington Irving
would call . Salmagundi,'' not, however. so
discordant as to frighten away all that has
| harmony. Our EthiOpians with all their bur-
lesque, are real musicians. and can give COOL
| music as we'll as those of higher pretensions
Not the least attractive part will be an imita-
| ton Of Jullien's prima donna, Madame Anna
Zerr, by Mr.. Collins.
Smithsonian Lstitute.-Park Benjamin
intended lecture of last night will be delivered
tonight, as noticed in yesterdays " Star
From the high abilities Of this gentleman, and
his we'll earned popularity as poet, and par
ticularly as a satirist on the follies of the day.
rich intellectual treat may be anticipated.
BIRTHNIGHT BALL.-The anniversary of the
birth day of Washington, will be celebrated
by the Mechanical Artillery of Alexandria, by
a ball to morrow evening. at Sarepta Hall in
that city. Every possible attempt is being
MADE 10 give - eclat TO the OCCASION, aud all
the respectable Societies of that city are rep
| resented by committee Of Managers. The
ball will be opened with grand dress parade.
WAITING FOR THE WAGONS. MANY of the
members of the companies which were to re-
| ceive the visiting company from Philadelphia
| upon It's arrival here, have been waiting at
| the armories for news from their expected
guests. Up to IL o'clock the cars had not
arrived. -l-.
SoRRELL DIsCHARGED.-Sorrell, who was
committed to Jail some weeks since on suspi-
ciOn of killing man on the Potomac aque-
duct, has been discharged by the Grand Jury
the evidence not being sufficient to sustain an
Indictment.
LARcENY.-Mary O'Neill, was arrested yes
terday, for stealing piece of calico from Egan
Il Son Justice Dom held her to bail for Court
HOTEL THIEF.-JOhn Wroe, a boy, was taken
this morning in the act of Offering silver
spoons for sale. They were marked National
Hotel, and are supposed to have been stolen:
He was sent to Jail.
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