Washington sentinel., 1854-02-09
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Miss Eliza Logan.-During the past two
weeks, Miss Logan has been delighting our thea
tre-goers in round of her favorite deneations at
Risley's varete. She is, indeed, an extraordinary
actress--in all probability, the most finished and
natural upon the boards. There is about her act
ing an ease, style, and grace undefnable. Her
merits are not based upon pretty face but there
is about it charm which is as fascinating as II is
intelligent. A speaking eye, beautiful mouth,
fine figure, powerful yet sweet voice, and re-
fined and educated mind are professional requi-
sites which she possesses in an eminent degree.
Her Evadne, Julia, Blanca, Mrs. LaLer, and Pan-
line are probably her best performances; though
all of her delineatons evince intellect, genius. and
study, and the lovers of pure unadultered natural
acting assign her the position, which she undoubt-
edy merits, of the first fragedienne of the age.
Her engagement closes with the present week,
and continuation Of crowded houses will doubt
less greet her. Tonight she plays Lady Ieasie
in The School of Scandal supported by the popu-
lar young actor, Goodall, as Joseph Surface.
Messrs. Wayne, Divine, Gallagher Chandler,
Robinson, Vincent, Bowes, and Messrs. Thayer,
Aiemus, Miss Newton, and the entire corps dra-
matiqus are included in the cast A favorite mu-
and vocalist, Miss Julia Daily, in the principal
character, concludes the performance. This will
be Miss Days last appearance for two or three
weeks. She commences brief engagement in
Philadelphia on Monday night, at the termination
of which she will return to Risley's and receive
cordial welcome from her hosts of admirers.
short time past been extensively introduced for
purposes of architectural decorations. A company
has recently been formed in Boston for the manu-
facture of papier-mache. II is equal, if not supe
rior to carved wood, in beauty and durability,
and far preferable to any other substance for
mouldings, and can be produced at one-half the
cost of the finest wood. 1t weighs only one-fourth
as much as plaster. In Boston, rosewood and
black-walnut furniture has been elaborately orna-
mented with it in style of richness never before
equalled. 1t is the best material for picture
frames, moudings, cornices, busts, figures, bas-
reliefs, chimney ornaments, ceilings, and for all
purposes where mouldngs or carved work are
now applied.
Messrs. Adams and Hoskins, architects, corner
Of Pennsylvania avenue and Eleventh street, who
are the agents Of the Boston company, have
variety Of articles Of the most elegant description
wrought from this material.
The Weather.-The following are the sunrise
observations Of correspondent, from the I'd to
the sth of February
Thursday, February 2-i0o, fine sunrise, air
milder than on the previous day.
Friday, February 3-220 snow and showing, AIR
much colder.
Saturday, February 400, fine, ice made,
colder.
Sunday. February 5--22o, lightly cloudy, rime
Monday, February 500, cloudy, slight frost,
cold
Tuesday, February 7-22o, lightly cloudy, ice
made, colder.
Wednesday, February $3.50, cloudy, snow
fell rain, milder.
The COntinentals.-We learn that the Cont
mental Guards will make their second annual
parade on the 22d of February; and, if the
weather shall be fair, proceed 70 Monument
place TO engage in target-fring The first prize
will be a silver cup, presented by the assistant
surgeon Of the District regiment, James Grymes,
M. d. The officers Of the corps will likewise
offer glittering rewards for the best shots.
The Senate Galleries were again densey
filed yesterday with ladies and Ia comparatively
few gentlemen, TO listen TO the debate Mr.. Ever
EFT having the floor on the Nebraska question.
A large number Of persons, unable to gain admit
tance there, found accommodations in the spa
cous galleries OF the House; but the proceedings
on the deficiency appropriation bill afforded but
dry inte llectual repast.
SILK Fabrics.-Isaac E. Jones, Of Newport,
Kentucky, yesterday exhibited at the Capitol
variety of domestic silk fabrics, Of fine texture and
appearance; the raw material having been pro-
duced and manufactured on his own premises al
home. In these days, when silk goods enter so
generally and largely into the consumption of the
country, it is somewhat surprising that there are
comparatively SO few persons now engaged in the
business. The morus ninhtcanhs failures, some
years ago, have unfortunately deferred the prose-
cution Of such enterprises.
washington and Alexandria Railroad
The senate fthe general assembly of Virginia has
passed bill TO construct railroad between
Alexandra and Washington, on the plan of James
S. French, who isnow exhibiting his model in the
rotunda of the Capitol. The principal difficulty in
the construction of a railroad between the two
cities, is the crossing of the Potomac river.
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Patent.-Among the patents issued from the
Patent Office during the past week, was one to
John w. Webb, of this city, for improvement in
portable door-locks.
DIED,
Yesterday morning, JOHN SERGEANT, in the fifty
third year Of his age. .s
The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon, at two
o'clock his late residence street norh near Tenfh
TO which friends and acquaintances are invited.
M. A. TYSON g. SISTERS
Seminary for Boarding and Day Pupils,
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