Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-12-20
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENC

Truth FINDING JUsTICE.-The distinguished
Professor Robertson-him who had the honor
once on time to be in limbo at the instance
of the whole Senate of the United States, 1t
will be recollected-bsipg solemnly impressed
with tho idea that Justice requires that the
readers of the Star should enjoy a sent of the
truth" with reference TO his so eloquent
and indignant speech when "called out"
recently at the National Iheater, Yankee
Doodle not being present to respond in return
for the honor conferred on him by associating
his name with that of the illustrious professor
aforesaid sends us the following correct YER.
sion Of
JAMES RoBERTsoN's SrEEcH-At The Ma
tional Theatre on Monday night, Dec IL,
1854. Which was Caused by the following:
TIE CoNUNDRUN.--"Why does the appear
ance of Robertson the editor of the Truth, )
excite our patriotic feelings, and renew afresh
the recollection of the animating scenes of the
times that tried mems souls?'
Because, as he passes along the Avenue, he
Wakens the echoes OF that lively and thrilling
national air-sYankee Doodisn -
The above is the ,corst conundrum as writ
ten by its author, Mr. Ward, and read at the
kunkel exhibition the other night
Midst the greatest upr0re That ever heard
IN any Audlance-l went on the Stage-and
when the storm was calmed-I said
Ladies and Gentlemen, am heare at your
cal.-And you know the cause of my COM
, ming-Loscdsrt-In reguard to the subject of
Yankee, All that know its Origin, know that
Yankee means snart-Therefore when You
call me Yankee you call me q smart man.
And as to the tune of Yankee doodle-Thcre
is no man in the country who has higher re-
guard for it than L, and l anu always glad to
hear 1t In its proper place-Applause.
But why should be made the butt Of thia
or any other community cannot tell. am
man, with all the feelings and faculties of
man. and L can See no cause fer making me
the butt Of any one, as has been done for over
five years that are past For my Father died
whilst in the service of our Country under
Gent Andre,c Jackson. Applause.
And ny Grand Fathers, both men in the
Revolution under General George Washing
ton-and one was commissions ed as Captain
by Washington. Applause.
And over twenty years Of my life has been
Spent In doing good, and only good for my
Country. Applause.
of doing unto others as you would have others
do unto you, There would be none of it, Ap-
plause.
And left the Stage without any molesta-
ION whatsoever, and when / went from the
Theatre, 1 was not interfered with by any one
nor did they do it until The report appeard in
the Star. Some nay say thai that is not
ITnth, get take all the circumstances of the
case into consideration and that it was my first
attempt at a Speech on the Stage He who
thinks he can better it, let him try-others
may say, what were you doingin the Theatre
Ny answer 10 such would be-although have
not been in such 4 place ten times in over
twenty years, but, on that night had pre-
settlement l ought to 90, So I went, and
Submitted tho following COnundrum:
Why arc The United States like a three.
folded cord
Answer, Because they are hard to be broken.
Original by JAaEs ROBERTSON,
OfNew York, Editor Of the Truth
A NOTEWORTHY INsTRUMENT.-Hilbus and
Ritz have in their piano and music saloon, in
the Star buildings, a Hallet and Davis piano
with the Eolian attachment, which to our ap-
probation of such instruments, is at least
equal to anything Of the kind that was ever
brought to Washington The brilliancy and
pathos Of its tone is remarkable, while the
attachment adds greatly to its capacity to
charm. The Eolian b. The By, does not need
turning and gives the piano the advantage Of
the tone of a rich and delicate melodean with
out lmparlng Its piano notes The coIn5ina.
tion produced upon an Eolian piano is per-
feetly charming, varying froIl the softest
zephyr notes to the loud tones of the grand
piano and organ combined.
THR PRoTRACTED MEETING at the Thirteenth
street Baptist Church, under the direction of
Rev Thomas Z. Teasiaie, is still IL successful
progress, having been continued through the
temporary release Of the worthy pastor from
engagements Of q religious nature at the
South The high reputation # Dr.. Teasdale
abroad Is lot greater or more general than
here, where be has already won golden opin-
ions as an able, sound practical biblical ex-
FOUNDER. Last evening. INST of those at the
altar, seeking religion, were ladies; but there
was much feeling throughout the assembly.
Tonight, the discourse will be "The Prodigal
Son, and the church will, we predict, be well
6lled.
FINE STORE "A short time since, we no.
ticed that Wall & Stephens had commenced
improving their large clothing establishment
We walked through ii this morning and found
it was completely fitted up. The sales-room
or lower store is q splendid saloon and exact
ly arranged for the business. The stock of
8, DDS on hand is immense, filling the saloon,
which is one hundred and seventy feet long,
and all displayed to great advantage. The
upper loom, or cutters and furnishing rooms,
are neatly arranged, and the workmen were
busily engaged at their business We noticed
some very handsome goods offered for sale at
very low prices. ANY person wishing to be fur
nished Immediately can be accommodated
here This is one vi the largest clothing es-
adjustments in the country.
LOOK Our, MEssIEURs POLICE OFFICERS -
The officers of the First Ward are informed
that on Sunday afternoon q gang of boys
made the public ground Immediately south of
the Enclosure around the grounds Of the Elk.
ecutive Mansion their field for an nproarious
game Of handy, to the horror Of sundry staid
citizens passing that way to and from church,
and to the scandal of the day as we'll as to the
great danger of the young ornamen al trees
not long since planted there.
This first rate notice; We are sure will be
sufficient to direct the attention of the proper
persons TO the dissertation, so as efectually to
prevent its recurrence.
OFFICERS ELECTED.-On Monday evening,
the following named gentlemen were elected
officers of the Young Mems Christian Associa
ton for the ensuing year U. c Wight presi-
dent; DIR. Edwards, Ii j. kershaw, Thomas