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"MoNAs's RIeHrs. This new play, written
oy Thomas s. Donohoo, Esq, of this city, was
acted for the first time at Risley & Goodall's
Variete on Saturday evening before fashion
apie and intelligent audience. 1t was re-
celved In the most enthusiastic manner through
out The author exhibits decided talent for
this difficult branch of writing, his comedy
Astounding in rapid changes of events and
lively dialogue We have never known n more
successful first night" The my seemed to
strike ali Ike all classes of peel judging from
the universal laughter, andle Ig-continued ap-
plause following nearly every speech. Con
sidering the difficulties Of getting up'' a new
play, the actors performed we'll their parts.
Mrs Gladstane as the Bloomer Doctor. had
all the gravity of the profession, n gravity
making her representation irresistibly comic.
while, in her Reconsideration to Mrs. Smith,
she charmed the audience Mrs Jittelrs
personatlon OF Susan was excellent, as is her
wont in such characters. Mr. Gallagher acted
IN a naturai manner the part of John Smith LIST.
John Smith I'd (Mr. Vincent,) was a great
iavorte and, in his metamorphosis to
bIoomer Barber, - brought down the house.
we only object to his bloomer costume, as not
being line enough for the scene. This, we
trust VIII be improved in his future repre-
sentalons The whole presence of Sam on the
stage tMr Roblns0n,) was attended with great
laughter MI X. is certainly one of the most
popular actors, in broad hunaor, that has ever
appeared in our city
We learn that Mr.. Dopohoo has another new
play In preparation at the Variete, entitled
" The Goldsmith of Padua.': This is of more
labored description than the former and has
several scenes OF tragic interest, with a due
proportion of comic. 1t is in two acts.
Messrs. Risley & Goodall deserve much
credit for their efforts to procur.-what are
so much wanted-moral, brief, and pleasant
novelties on the stage.
- A FRIEND OF THE VAR1ErE.
DETENrIoN.-The e. ening train of cars due
at o. clock last evening, was detained beyond
It's time by being thrown from the track by the
mismanagement of the switch.
ST. EINCENT's ORPHAN AsYLuM.-The di
rectors of st. Vincent's Orphan Asylum have
lately been compelled, in consequence of the
increased number Of resident orphans now in
that institution to enlarge their buildings, and
thus incur considerable debt
NAVY YARD.-An application is now before
Congress for an appropriation to extend this
yard eastwardly to 18th street.
WATCH RETURNs.-W Kurtz, drunk and
disorderly, paid fine and costs Patrick Radv.
do, sent to jail; John Faly alias Mcdaniel,
do workhouse so days; Elias Shepherd
colored, disorderly in the theatre, fine and
costs s. 10; John Powers, drunk and disorderlv.
discharged on his promise to leave the CITY G.
Hawkins, co!ored, out after hours, workbouse
80 days; Jane Smith, drunk workhouse 30
days; kenner Solomon, out after hours. fine
and costs.
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FOR SALE AND RENT

EoR RENT OR sALE-A very desirable pace of
- 10 acres of LAND situated on the east side of
the Eastern Branch opposite the Bur al
dround, and about miles from the Centre Market
Said place has comfortable two story house on it.
aso fine peach orchard. For particulars inquire
OF JOHN j. ROBINSON, north street next door
70 Znd street, Capitol Hill. feb 20-3t*
TO LET-A superior two story and attic brick
i HOUSE on l. street north, between 18th and
10th streets with coach house, &c large yard with
an excellent pump of water part Of the furniture is
for sale, and possession Immediately if required
Apply on the premises or Of A. BORLAND next
door, feb lSlt
FURNISHED R0OMS.-Mrs. KLEY having taken
Il the house on Pennsylvania aYeuue between
~ and 9th streets, opposite National Hotel, has
several Handsomely furnished rooRs for rent
among which are two spacious psrlor. Apply ear,y
feb l7-3t*
LOR RENT-A new brick HOUSE. containing
Il looms and kitchen, on 18Th street, Between NJ
and N. Rent $l6 per month. Inquire of
LUKE RICHARDsON,
FEB lI-3t* NJ street, same square
E>0R sALE-A young, healthy, and unmarried
negro WOMAN, slave for life she is a good
plain cook, washer, and ironer. A home in this
District preferred.
Also, wanted to hire negro BOY, of good DISPOSE.
uan, suitable as house servant Apply to
GREEN SCOTT,
Auction and Commission Merchants
fab 17-d1w
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OST-On Monday evening, probably on the
10 north side OF Presidents Square, heavy gold
PEN and PENCIL CASE: the pen marked "Tifr.nv-
Young Ellis" The finder will be literally re-
Warded on leaving it at the Union Office
feb l6-3t* - -
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BY Z. s. WRIGHT; Georgetown
pRICkS, STONE, &C., at Auction TuESD aY
- next, the list instant, on the north side OF
Prospect street near the market, Georgetown shall
sell without reserve, TIE contents of an ice house
40 600 Bricks
$50 Perch Stone
more or les to be removed within 60 days after sale
Terms cash. E. s. WRIGHT,
feb II, i, &20--3t Auctioneer
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By Il. ;. WRIGHT; Georgetown.
NEW ORLEANS SUGAR AND MOLASsES AT
IN Auctitn.-0n WEDNESDAY next. the I'D in.
slant, at IL o'clock, on and A. III. Dodce's wharf
deorsetown, the cargo of the barque Su an consist
ing Of :.
$50 hhds. prime Sugar. part clarified
2l0 bids. choice Molssses
E. s. WRIGHT,
Ieo I'd Auctioneers
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MANAGERS

MANAGERS:
Capt G Darlington Capt Joseph B. Tate,
Lieut. Jno = Tucker, Lieut. VIM H Clark,
Lieut. Jas Kelley. Seret H Richey.
Surgeon w Butt @. M'r w Morocco.
Ensign Jno Mead, Sergeant e Power,
Sergeant o WarIers Sergeant Beers.
Jas Mead, Samuel Warner,
N Fisher, VIM Dalton.
B Dnvall, Thos j Luxen.
VIM Payne, JOS Mitchell.
r Sparrow, WV s Kerr,
n Rice, IF Mudd,
VIM Spalding. Henry Fisher.
Lemuel D Williams, CT Mccarthy.
n wm 81 Marnn, Thomas Williams,
ROOT W dogg1n, Henry sage,
Chas Z Nelson, ] Broadbeck.
Alexander ClemeIs, W D Mickum,
Jas fheips, VIM II Tanning,
Geo Smailwood VIM e Dant.
samuel Butt Geo W Chamberlain,
Chas kioman, John W Martin,
Isaac Beers, jr James P Coleman.
Jno McNamee, Joseph Marceron,
Thomas McGraw, Hatch, ir
NJ Dubant, Charles Payne,
George Becker, NJ Busher
John Hutchinson Thomas NJ Harvey,
Joseph Stanley Robert Brine,
Jno PIC, w + Benter,
DuVal, John Miller,
John Judge, James F Martin,
DeSaules, James Duerity,
Robert w Dove, Augustus Clarke.
- " "oooiotti, Ieatmen,
VIM Bergman, JH Ebqrbach,
Karl bergman, VIM Rupp,
j kronour, ii Kuhl.
Jacob Roman, Thos Mclaughlin,
Herman Meme, IF Tucker,
Sir Fields, A Martin.
Z Redbird, II Bergman.
Gieger, Jno Hough.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Capt Carrington, Ensign Meade,
Lieutenant Kelly Sergeant kichey,
Henry Sage.
feb It'd /. +. MUD, Treasurer
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Nh e PERSON who has lost large aud very
L handsome DUG is requested to csil for II at the
Peruvian Legation, G street, near 3d. RI
feb 16-St* ~, 80
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VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE in F.;rfa,

VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE in Fairfax
county, Va-We have f. r sale three tract. OF
land In Fairfax county, Virginia; tract contain
ing Of acres; another of Oh acres, known as the
Homestead, with the buildings and improvements
thereon; and the third containing about 50 acres
bling the tract to the west adjoining the Home
stead. The above is most valuable land known as
part OF the Estate of the late John H. Terrett 1t is
situated about I miles from Washington and five
from Alexandria, between the Little River and the
Columbia Turnpikes, near the fremile TURNPIKE
Gate, leading from Alexandra to the Court house.
The whole or portion can be bought cheap
Terms, which are easy, and all particulars will be
made known on application to
BOUDINOT, SCHOOLCRAFT CO.,
f5-- Real Estate and General Agents
North side OF 4, between 18th and 18th SITS
feb l7-1w washington n n
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DOR RENT-The Store room, now occupied by
II @. G. Klopfer, opposite Browns Hotel. Pos
session given on the 18th day of March next. En-
quire of d. L. JACKSON BROTHER
feb 16-Th&S2Mk
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FOR IGN AND AMERICAN MUSIC

NJ RS. Il. ANDERSON has just Ia lived an invoice
ANl OF Foreign Music, selections from Operas from
the best authors, home publications. songs, rieces
waltzes. poisas, &c. Songs-My Canoe is on tn.
Ohio; Vert Thou to SPEAK Farewell; Happy Hunts
mems Song; When the World s Sleeping; In Child
hood Dallied; Then FL: with Me; The Phantom,
Polka; CaIasn Charlotte POLKA; Good for Nothing
Poiks; Blind Boys Schottisch, besides many othe
songs and pieces, blank music heHks, music paper
and guitar strings of the best quality.
Between 18th and 18th Streets Penns sv
feb lift
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THE LATEST.

Omar Pacha had effected the most i'm
portant movements, having crossed the
Danube with $4,000 men, and divided
the Russian army, the right wing of
which is at Krajova, the left at Galaty.
and the centre at Bucharest.
Omar Pacha had crosse the Danube
in person at Oltenttza; and at the last &C.
counts he was only two days distant from
Bucharest, where the Russian force was
weak.
VIENNA, Monday night.-An answer
had been received from the Russian Cab
met to the last proposal Of peace. The
four powers, however, considered the an
swer entirely unsatisfactory, and was not
adopted for transmission to Constantine
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BIRTHNIGHT BALL.

THE MECHANICAL ARTILLERY
ESPECTsULLY announce to the citizens of AL
IL exandria aud its vicin ty that they win give
GRAND MILITARY, CIVIC, AND FANCY
a
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1saI2 Acz ,zz1sszfs .gCaaLIY CIg .y-,,,.,-~
- CD ,a'HaE!H l.
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PLENDID WAREHOUSE For Rent
- The spacious brown stone building, 25 TT front,
Ia feet Deep and four stories high with fino dry
lar, recently erected, the south side Of Pennsyl.
vania avenue, nearly opposite the National Hotel is
now ready for occupancy. The building is con.
structed in the most substantial manner in hand
some modern STYLE and is arranged that each sto-
ry may be occupied separately. The location is one
OF the very best in the city for business and the
roomy character Of the building, with its elevated
tories, makes it peculiarly desirable Furniture
Establishment or Wholesale Grocery 1t will be
rented separately or entire. Apply to
ri. u. EMERY, or
j. c. NckELDEN,
ian 26-eotf 49,
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FAMILY GROCERIES,.
II. H. V0sS,
SUCCESSOR TO c. F. BYRNE)
Dealer in oil kinds of

Groceries, Flour, Teas, Wines, Liquors, &c.
Cb1ncr of 10Th street ard PsEnsyluqria apenus,
NJ OULD most respectfully call the attention Of
w his friends snd the public generally to his
well selected stock OF Fresh Family GROCERIES -
Having had several years experience in the bust
ness, he is enabled to Offer his goods on such terms
VIII give entire satisfaction to the purchasers-
Ard IN view or increasing his business, he has Iur
chased an unusually large stock, and he is happy to
say that is such stock will Gefy competition fol
ousty and cneapness. All he asks is q call before
you purchase elsewhere, and he will convince you
that you will save money by SO doing.
feb 6-en2w
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with Tools complete. Apply to L. K LUNDY,
Bridge street, between Congress and High. G-orye-
town. FIJI ~
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LOST AND FOUND

nOG LOST.-A liberal reward-Anv person wbo
~ will return the large black New Foundlant
DOG, having whits spots some portions of bis
body recently lost by one of the proprietors Of Ris
ley's Variste, will be literally rewarded -
feb 20-1t --f't-
OSI-On Saturday last, the 18th Instant
II FORTE NOMINATE containing about 1929
There were bills to the amount of 1OO the remainder
Ia gold and silver. Amongst the bills there WAS
SlDaod SO note on the North Western Bank Vince l.
ing, Va. The finder will be literally rewarded by
leaving it at the Star office. - feb 2o-3t*
OST-0n Wednesday ming. the 18th inst
IL between ST. Johns Church, and 18th street
lady's long brown FUR. The fiuder will be suitably
rewarded ~ leaving it at the Star Office
feb i7-3t*
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DE-IMPRESSIeN de Panctsn Mon.
N: tteur, seule historic autheDtique ct iaalte-
rec de la Revolution Franchise depusis la reunion
des Etats Gensraux jusqu Consslat, 1889 to I7s9
avec des notes explicatves. 81 vols and L vol. of
Introduction. Paris, 1850, Imported, a single copy
only, by FRANCK ia YLOR
feb 10
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NAVY YARD.-An application is now before
Congress for an appropriation to extend this
yard eastwardly to 18th street
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DETENroN.-The e, ening train of cars due
at O'Clock last evening, was detained beyond
its time by being thrown from the track by the
mismanagement of the switch.
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ST. EINCENT's ORPHAN AsYLuM.-The di
rectors of st. Vincent's Orphan Asylum have
lately been compelled, in consequence of the
increased number of resident orphans now in
that institution to enlarge their buildings, and
thus incur a considerable debt.
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~ ENTLEMEN'S TRAVELLING shawl,
" We have now Oh hand
As heavy superior Travelling ShawIs
Winch We will sell low for cash.
VERIFY, TEBBS & YERBY,
Corner Of 7th street and Penn. avenue
dec loft
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BLOWERS FROM sTRATFORD-oN-AvON.-
- Gatherings from the Orchard" and Exotic
birds"
These beautifully illumi led Books with choice
selection of the Standard Poets, and other Works u
elegant and tasteful bindings. Just received at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S bookstore,
dec 21-tf mar ORR S,r..t
SPEClAL NOTICE An persons lndrb;ed
- TO the subScrib are respectfully reques ted Z,
settle their sccts by cash or nute previous 10 the LIST
Of March next; all such as have claims against me
are requested to present tie same tor adjustment
as ft Is necessary to close my accounts De
fore entering upon other sIrsngeme nts TO take ef
feet from and alter that date 'o
E. N. STRATTON,
feb l4-dtMarchl Auct:op,er
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ARRIVAL Of THE BALTIC.

.
Decline IN BreadstuifI.-F Proposals Of
the Car r, jscted.-Active Preparations
for Hoshhties. I'd
NHw YORK. Feb. 20th.-The steamer
Baltic srrivedthis morning, bringing three
days later news from Europe.
The ship Benaventura, from Savannah,
was ashore at Holyhead. E
The Europa had arrived out.
|. There had been q severe storm upon
the English. coast. The Sullivan. for
Rio Janeiro, and the Hamlet. for New
Orleans, had put back in damaged con-
dition. "'.
Consols are quoted at ola to 9ls.-
Money is easier. Flour has declined Cd.
to Is Wheat has declined 3d., and Corn
Cd. Cotton has advanced sd,-sales du-
ring the three last days &c, 600 bales.
ENGLAND AND FRANCE.
Active Preparations for the War. The
Four Powers had positively rejected the
Empcror's last note, and both England
and France Were making immense prep
aratiors for hostilities. ne
The debates in Parliament had been of
stormy character, and the Government
have firmly decided upen war as the only
course to be pursued.
France had ordered three millions Of
cannon balls to be cast and one half of
the British revenue force had been OF.
dered to Join the Navy.
The British and French Ministers have
been ordered to withdraw from ST. Peters
burg.
Several Of the Cunard line of steamers
have been taken to convey the troops of
the Government to Constantinople and
the seat ofwar. a..
Six thousand men are to 90 from Eng
land, and others are to be taken up from
the different stations. Ten thousand
troops will soon be collected to form part
of the frs. expedition.
There is no doubt the Brigade Guards
will form part Of the expedition, and the
10th regiment under orders for Australia
is, now TO hold itself in readiness. The
foreign service has taken all the best men.
leaving at home the young soldiers and
recruits.
1t is understood that four vessels origi-
nally taken up by England te carry
troops from Ireland to MALI, and thence
10 the West Indies, have been taken up,
so that they may be available to proceed
to any point at the shortest notice.
The Government had seized some artil-
lery and machinery at Greenwich under
the superstition that they were intended
for the service of Russia.
The French papers had been forbidden
to publish the movements of the troops,
except as announced in the Moniteur.
The Russian Ambassador left Paris on
the 5th February for Germany.
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SiS6CLAh DCHGLARf--On saturday night.
the residence of p. b. Key, Esq was entered
through window, and clothing and other ar
ticles stolen. The robbers went to the places
where the silver ware was kept and spread it
upon the floor and examined it, but went away
without 1T, although it is valued at near six
hundred dollars. No clue has yet been OBJ
tanned that promises the detection Of the bur
glars.
METRoPoLITAS RAILRoAD.-A petition was
presented on Saturday to the Maryland House
Of Delegates, by Mr.. Syester, from ninety five
citizens Of Washington county, that the COM
missions Of said county may be authorized to
subscribe $780, 900 TO the Metropolitan rail-
road
COMNUyICATED.
THE NATIONAL THEArRE-Messrs.E Editors:
May hope to be favored with square or two
oil space In your column Of Local Items to
express the great qualification l have enjoyed
al The National Theatre during the week past
The lovers and patrons of the legitimate drama
may well congratulate themselves upon the
opportunity now afforded them of witnessing
such presentations of the best old English plays
as nave never been approached by any corps
aanat,que / have seen in Washington. Our
city may be we'll proud of possessing such a
constellation of dramatic genius and talent as
the National now presents. The gentlemally,
liberal and efficient manager is entitled to
universal commentator, and cannot fail, We
think TO win golden opinions from all sorts
Of people" He has procured, irrespective of
expense, a company that can indeed "hold a
true mirror up TO nature, P" and We may now
visit tie theatre assured not only of q rich in
teliectual repast, but Of enjoying all the moral
advantages Of useful mirth and salutary
woe The strength Of this company is amply
sufficient to the support even of the draniaftS
Psrsonq of the first part of King Henry the
Nv. The cast of character has been for the
most part judicious and happy, and seldom, we
think, will an actor be found ont of his ele-
nent- But | do not propose to anaiyze and
critically dissect the entertainments nightly
presented at the National, but to generalize
rather, and will only add that doubt if any
stage in the country at this time, affords more
pleasing or more nearly perfect histronic pic
lures than the National Theatre. - II. q;
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Pocket PIcKED.-Saturday night, gentle
man named Stewart had his pockets cut open
and his money and memorandum books taken.
The operation was performed, he supposes,
while passing through the crowd at the
National Theatre. The officers attending at
this place are continually warning strangers
to beware of pickpockets.
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Too SLow.-Last evening, the police officers
were discussing the power of a requisition
said to have arrived from Texas for the person
of o. F. Johnson. This has arrived toe late,
as the person demanded by the authorities
named. has been taken under a requisition
from a "higher court, presided over by the
Great Giver of life and death .."
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SUPREME COURT.-The decision of the United
States Supreme Court in the great McDonough
case, although not yet formally given, is repre-
sented to be in favor of sustaining the will
thus investing all his immense estates in the
cities of New Orleans and Baltimore
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AUCTION SALES.

BY GREEN d SCOTT, AucttOneers.
DSO VI Z AND NEARLY NEW two story
IL Frame House and Bakehouse and Lot az Auc-
uon-On MONDAY, the Goth instant, we shall SELL
IA 'front.' of the premises. at O'Clock p. H. part CT
Lot No 3, in square l5 fsonting AZ feet inches On
list street east, between / and streets north run
ming back 100 feet, with the improvements, WHICH
are q well built and nearly new two-etory Frame
House, with Cellar, and Back Building with Bake
house. &c.
Terms: 1855 payable LIST May, 1855. sl2s PAYABLE
the LIST February, 1856; balance ca sh. For the d.
feIred payments the purchaser will be required TO
give notes, bearing Interest from day Of sale. A
deed given and deed of trust taken.
GREEN SCOTT,
feb I'D Auct,one.rs.
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CosPANY.-On Saturday, in the MARYLAND
Senate, bill was reported by Mr.. Berry, to
amend the act repeating the charter of the
W ashington and Rockville Turnpike Company
bill was also passed to amend the charter
of the Washington County (Md..) Railroad
Company.