Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-03-22
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mo will be amply repaid for their e1pendi-
;ure CT tiue AID money. Ar. Heller's pur-
pose, we understand to be, TO present himself
70 the W sshington public, for the nrst time
in toe profession to which he was brei--as q
pianist He is about to settle here pegma-
nentiy. and signstesching music--the plano
We doubt whether there is at this moment a
more accomplished performer On tha, instru-
rnent on this side CT the Atlantic, Strakosch
cot excluded from the comparison. His exc.
cution Is not only equal in style, skill, and
psttos to that Of any pianist We have ever
heard, land We have listened to the pl aging IF
every dsserYedly celebrated performer now in
mens are superior to those Of most of his com.
peers; for he is . composer CT much trsnsa,
lanlic fame. his works being distinguished By
display CT taste, science, and skill, which
give them high reputation, indeed, with the
real musical world" abro1d-with those
whose education (Husical) and opportunities
hsve enabled them to distinguish elegant aud
eloquent musical compositions from the in
mensity of musical clap-trap with whiob
auacks in that profession-and music has its
4uaeks as we'll as physic-Gre won't to tiskle
The ear Of the mul :ituds
Since Mr.. Heller first came to Washin gton
be has made many personal friends among
our most respected and influential citizens
and upon their advice, we understand from
some Of them, he has concluded to embrace
the profession to which he has been SO
thoroughly educated The lack Of local
means must prevent him from giving a con.
cert eided by other musical ttractions of note
This va do net regret; inasmuch as it will en-
able the Washington public the better to Judge
Of bis own professional merits, which, we re-
peat, have never bssn surpassed in this city
An inspection Of his programme will satisfy
all who know aught Of the science of music
that he proposes 10 treat our public to snch
music ss is rarely heard at concerts in the
United Ststes; as those who give concerts
among US rs general thing are afraid to trast
the American pub lie 8 capacity 10 appreciate
delicate, comprehensive, and highly fnished
music.
Mr. Heller was for some time connected
with the Germsnia Musical Association, among
sAom his talents aud remarkable professional
attsinments were duly appreciated. we know
By way OF rendering his entertainment the
more attractive, the second part is to be cam
posed CT various illusory experiments-of these
which were In 60 great request during his
series OF 7sry successful entertainments, given
not long since at Iron Hall. We trust that he
will have full house, because We are mes.
anxious for the musical future Of our city, Il at
he shall be extensively employed to improys
its taste and sttainmentE in that way All
Who can appreciate music Of hign order
night. -
CoxFEREgcE kPPoISrHExTs.-After a ses-
sion Of two weeks. the Baltimore Conference
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church adjourre /
yss,srdsy till tie 9Th Of March, 1856, when
thsy mes; at tho Baltimore City station The
following are the appointments for the Poto.
mac district:
Potomac Distriet-John Lanshsn. Pc
Aexandna-W g. Eggleston, J. n. COMBS;
Henry C. Wes.wood, Princess street
Wsshingtor-E. ?. Phelps Poundery; r.
l. Dsshisll and G. II. Day. Wesley CnapaI
and Capitol Rill; George Hildt, NJ 4. Tur
nsr, sup NeHeudree and Fletcher Chapel :;
Francis II. Richey, Ebenezer: Alfred Grit
eth, ". c. Steele, J. II. Hanson, sup, Ryland
Chapel and Greenleaf's Point Mission; Field.
CT Israel, ". o. Lumsden, sup, Unicr.
Georgetown-B. T. Brooke.
West Georgetown and Tennally ToWn-Wm.
F. Speake.
Fsirfax-David Thomas and Tha4dsus B.
xeFalls
StsfOrd-JOhn w. Hoover and Henry LIE.
Der
Fredericksburz-Samusl Rodgers.
q. Nsry's-Soah Schl0sser, one 10 be sup
piled, ]. Bunting, sup.
Charles-Mar6le L. Hawley and J. Henry
Wolf.
Blsdsnsburg-ThOs. h. Bussy and jas. \
Reyes.
WOOdyilIe-JOhn S Deale ard R. p. 6.
HOGgh, Basil Berry, SUP.
Thos. McGee, Asbury and Mount Zion, (coi.
ored,) Washington.
Jesse T. Peck, Editor of Trac's and Core
spending Secretary OF the Irac. Society Of tie
Methodist Episcopal Church, member Of tie
tsurdery Quarterly Conference.
TBE CIEcUs-CNDERELLA-The persons
.kn farm the -.
National Theatre We think the moot finished
actors we ever saw In circus company Rosa
Msdigan il one OF the best female r;ders
Myers and Long are fnishcd ciowns King
and lie Rue cannot be exceIled In their a,b.
letic and gymnastic exercises, Aymsr and
Odell are accomplished ridsrs, and Master
Aadigan Is the most feulsss ard dashing rider
Of his age.
The fairy spectacle now being performed IT
this house, is gotten up in s0Eirable style
Ihe performers are al children who are
trained IN the most excellent manner They
are all perfect in their parts The polka quad
file, a. danced by these children, would "a
feet credit upon men and women who are
experienced dancers.
Myers As1jgan's troupe will remain With
us bu. short time longer, AID we siDcsrsly
trust that car citizen, will improve the oppor.
tunity to witness Their natchless perform.
anees during the few nights they yet remain
with Us
Tonight " Jim Myers's" bsnei, cones of,
when On attractive bill will be offered
CHEArRY.-Yest erday, 06icer Martin ar
rested g man named Bowie or Booth for OBJ
tanning money from a keeper Of a stable
named Jas. Gates. Bowie is q cunning man,
and not likely to remain con6ned whea there
Is chance Of escape. The oficer left bis
prisoner In the magistrates efice while lie
went tor "itnessesi bat upon his return be
found hin gone. A number OF oonstebles
vent IN search Of him, bat be was not arrested
III night, whom be was taken By Officer Kim.
ball Bowie has been sent to Jail for trial at
the Criminal Court.
RYLAsD CHAPEL The excellent choir at.
taehed TO this c5ur,h, under The direction Of
AF. A. hsTtio, conteD p te giving q concert
about the Sd q April. lie selection Of music,
Judging fro1a tks superior attaiatmens OF the
gentlemen having The matter in charge, will
Be Of q n est pleasing cast. We hope our
friends en- the Island will keep the subject be.
lore then, ard Sustain tie lGudsble Efforts Of
the hne chcir attached 20 this gray in Or staiinp