Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-06-13
DAILY EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

TESTIMONIAL BENEFIT TO GEORGE KUskEL
A denseiy crowded and highly respectabl,
audience at the National theatre greeted KIM
ksl Opera troupe last night on their final an
pearaace, previous to their departure from
Washington. The entertainments were nm
susly varied, combining a hos. of talent
among which were included some of our ou,
citlIsns; and the appliances of scenery wer
employed to aid the performances and furthe
enhance the pleasure of the entertainments
The amusements commenced with the pegr,
melodies, and the whole troupe even excellet
themselves George Kunkel sang with cleo
trio effect the "Star Spangled Flag of the
Free and /" the Old Sexton and was enthu
siastically applauded. Harry Lehr sang wi h
much pathos, Few Days Few DAYS" and
the dance, entitled the - pas Africaine, - was
cspltally execut ed by NJ. t. Floyd and W. P.
Lehr. This concluded the first two parts which
have teen performed on previous occasions al
Odd Fellows hall. We should lot omit men.
tioniDg that Mr.. Levi Brown was compliment.
ed with several bouquets for his mastery hand.
ling of the ACCORDION. compliment which he
very gracefully acknowledged.
In the course of the evening two ballad.
were sung with much musical taste. nv Mis-,
Emily L. Dow, and Swiss duett was execnted
by Messrs. p. NJ Dubant and G. " Tavlor
MI K. W. Handy was encored in a Ante soI a.
which be repeated. Mr.. p NJ. Dubant after.
wards sung = Flag Of our Union" and Mr. q
W. Tay Tor was encOred in MARY of Argyle. ;,
Substituting however for it the we'll Rnow,
popular air, - Ny Gentle Mother Dear Tbe
Washington City Jig was capitally kent NJ
BY little Jimmy, who was much appIauded
and Herr AhIend gave a fantasia from tn g
Carnival de Venice, on the violincelIo. which
was done with the skill of maestro. In adj.
iition TO varied list of songs. dances. and
instrumental performances, the two burlesoues
Of Damon and Pythias. and Uncle Tom s Cabin,
we're likewise performed by the company. In
the latter piece some first rate operatic music
was introduced, as well as many of the old
fayoEite negro melodies. There was some yery
good scenery suited to the piece. one renre.
sentlng scene In northern city, during the
winter, and another as acontrast. representino
the sunny south, with its luxuri ant forest On :.
den scenery.
At the conclusion, the audience called
loudly for George Kunkel, who appeared in
the character of Uncle Tom. which he had
sustained with much ability in the piece, and
turned his thanks in expressive Ianonacs
The singing of George kunkel in Uncle Tom $
CABIN was OF a superior kind, and he was well
sustained by the rest of the company, who sur
passed all thatthey have previously done The
whole affair was decidedly capital hit.
LAST NIGHr.-Farious parts of the city were
enlivened last night by professions of the
friends OF the successful candidates at the late
municipal elections One party consisting of
between SEQ and 400, delegation fron the
9TH Ward marched, headed by Esputa's band.
to the temporary dwelling of the new Mayor,
at the corner OF 9th street and Louisiana ave-
nue., whom they serenaded. MIR. Towers an.
peared, and in few words returned his thanks
for the compliment just paid him The party
after some time spent before the house, pro.
ceeded 10 pay their respects to the municipal
representatives in the 4th Ward. They had
with them two pieces OF ordnance, which they
fred as they went along
Another party, headed by Prosperi's hand
proceeded to the residence of John P. Pepner
Esq, the newly elected Alderman for the 4tb
Ward. whom they serenaded; they then pro-
ceeded to the residence Of Mr.. Siias Hill. the
newly chosen President OF the Board of Alder.
men. whom they complimented in a similar
manner, and afterwards went to tho house of
DR.. Davis, the new President of the Board of
Common Council, whom they likewise se-en-
adet- The other newly elected municipal
representatives Otthat ward were similarly hon
ored and Mr.. Henshaw, one of the new Gem.
mon COuucllmen, came out and made an ad-
dress The two parties proceeded to several
other parts of the city, and kept up the fun
until very late hour
Ma A H. EvASs.-It will be remembered
that some months ago, this gentleman resigned
bis clerkship in the Pension Office, after n
fracas with another clerk, which created a
great eommoilon over Washington, the cause
being alleged improper conduct on the part of
Mr.. Eva.s towards a young lady who had
shortly before journeyed to Texas under his
escort
subsequently the Commissioner of Pensions
las thoroughly investigated the affair by cor
reSpohdence to Texas and otherwise, aud has
addressed TO him letter from which we make
the following extract:
have examined into the matter with some care.
and nave 10 say thai do find any Thing 10 re-
feet upon your character, leave any suspicion
Oh criminal or improper conduct your part. Cir
cuulstances that might In some respect appear dies
u"nabIe, you have explained To my satisfaction and
L can perceive no grounds upon which 10 resi- ary
serious charge. 1 bear this testimony the more,
chesfiuly, because In your associations with Inc
YOU nave secured my confidence and sincere regard
and am happy 10 find that the friendly relations
between Us are not To be impaired SC.
This publication is due not only to Mr.. E..
but to the young lady whose name was con-
nected with the affair
TuE WAsHINroN RACEs-We gave in YES
terday's Star an account of some races that
came OIL on Saturday last, on the Columbia
race course in Alexandria, Va. They must not
however, lie confounded with the regular faces,
vaich were postponed last month ON account
of the burning of the draw bridge, and wh ich
will come of next week, commencing on the
Tuesday and to be continued during the sue
ceeding days. The following is the proposed
programme Of the sport, but there will be
doubtless additional amusements besides those
enumerated.
First Day.-Sweepstakes free for all bo, ses
owned in Mary land, District of Columbia, and
Virginia, weight for age.
Entrance, S25, with e purse of $50 added BY
the proprietor.
Mile heats, three or more to make a race.
Also. Immediately after the sweepstake race,
purse OF so will be given, free for all trot.
ting horses; mile and repeat to harness.
Sseo1fd Oay.-Purse of SI0O; mile heats
best in s.
IA!rl Day-Purse ofS2O0; two-mile heats.
Fourth Day.-Purse of $500; four-mile
heats
Entrance for purses - per cent, to be made
with the proprietor the evening previous to
the race. In all cases three or more to make
race; two to start. The races to be governed
by the rules of the Richmond course Virginia.
Abundant stabling for shores will be prov ided,
Tree Of expense, on the grounds
IHE LONG BRIDGE.-Our citizens will no
doubt be gratifed in learning that the repairs
At the Long Bridge have been completed, and
that 1t is now ready for travel and trans porta-
ton Of every kind. The thanks of the COM
muuify IN 70 No; E-a,,b