Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-10-25

so informed by youthful friend, who in such
delicate matters processes to have great expe-
rience.s But the influence ON lovers apart.
Mile Luna will have her face covered to-
night, or rather tomorrow morning; in other
words, there will be q total eclipse, and those
VINO stay out OF bed late enough, may witness
the phenomenon. The following is the astro-
nomicsl statement of the beginning, duration,
and end Of the eclipse:
First contact with moons penumbra II - D. m
Commencement of total eclipse...... % an
Of end of - 5000. 2 o. a. m
Last contact with earth s shadow. os m.
Total duration Of eclipse 27am
Should the weather be fine, of which there
is q probability, the usually visible planets
will be seen undimmed by the superior light
Of the moon. Jupiter will set as the eclipse
begins, and Saturn will be near the meridian
Venus will be rising Is the eclipse ends, and
Mars visible an hour earlier l-l
At the time of the first contact with the
.earth's shadow the moon will be about thirty
degrees from the zenith, about ten degrees
south Of the cluster Of stars in the head of
Aries. The shadow will approach from the
northeast and pass over to the southwest, and
during the passage Of the centre of the earth's
shadow will approach the centre of the moon
within about tnree-sighths of the diameter OF
the latter. As is we'll known to those who
have seen the phenomena, the disc of the
moon during an eclipse is generally of bright
copper color; but this is not always the case
Instances are on record Of total disappear
snce Of the moons disc. According to Keep
Ter, this occurred in 1901 In 1912 and in ISIS
il was also the case, and the strongest tele-
scopes failed to discover the least trace of the
moon. This depends on the state of the at
mosphere, greatly. In tropical climes, the
disc OF the moon has much greater luminous
intensity than in the north. In ancient times,
eclipses were supposed to betoken the anger
Of the gods, and presaged "wrath to nations;''
but this feeling has long passed away, and
they are now deemed harmless, though curl
ous astronomical phenomena.
COURT oP CLAINs.-Yesterday, the argu-
ment in the eases of Asbury Dickins, Michael
Nourse, and John Rob, was resumed by Mr..
Badger. He said that these cases depend upon
a single question-is it lawful, under the con-
stitution of the United States, for one person
to hold two Offices! cited the lsc of Chief JUS
tice Marshall, who, at the time of his appoint
ment to the Office of Chief Justice of the Uni
ted States, was holding the sfice of Secreta-
~ of State under the adm; listratiOn the
elder Adams, in 1901, and ref erred TO the Civil
List, read by Mr.. Baxter in is or ening argu-
ment. He also paid a just Eribute of praise
to Chief Justice fancy.
the Solicitor and Mr.. Badge, the case was
submitted for the decision of the court as to
whether testimony should be taken or not.
The court called the case of j. K Rogers,
(No. 81 on the Law docket.) This is a claim
for the proportional share of the balance due
to each one Of the 2, l03 men of the Cherokee
nation, under the treaties Of 1885 and 1916.
Mr.. Rogers appeared in his own behalf, read
his petition, proceeded in the argument of the
case, and had not concluded his remarks when
the court, at three O'Clock, adjourned.
NATIONAL THEATRE Nothwithstandingt the
rain last night, this establishment presented
a large array of spectators, to witness the per-
formances Of Miss Agnes Robertson, who, in
all the characters which she performs, emiis
brilliancy Of talent which deservedly entities
her to the eognomen of theatrical star of the
first magnitude. The delight Of the auditory
was throughout her acting manifest on every
countensnce; sustained, as she was, by the
best members Of the corps. Mr.. Jefferson,
was, as heretofore, warmly greeted, and
ehaunted Wilkins and his Dinah in q manner
truly comical.
On Saturday evening, there is to be an extra
performance, when Miss Robertson will appear,
positively for the last time, this season, in
seven characters, with dancing and singing:
The burletta of "a Cat changed to a w oman"
Is among the novelties.
Music DgPor.-Mr c. H. Eisenbrandt, the
successor of the late firm Of Hilbus Il Hitz, an
nounces, in this afternoon 3 paper, the reopen
ing of the establishment, in the Star buildings,
corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Eleventh
street. BE has engaged, as his agent, MIR.
George Hilbus, q gentleman in every respect
worthy and qualified to conduct the business.
As Mr.. Eisenbrandt is an importer, publisher,
and dealer in American and foreign music,
performers on the various musical instruments
will, at all times, be enabled to make satisfac
tory selections at that establishment. Pianos,
strings, &c will be on hand, TO answer all
demands.
Mr.. Hilbus, as the agent, has just published
The Young Lovers Dream" favorite bal
lad, and has in press the Belle SchOtisch.
MILE DE BOYE.-As will be seen by an ad
vertisement in another column, this musical
artistic is not lacking Judgment in the selection
of her programme. Most, If not all, Of the
pieces to be performed have never been intro
duced into concerts in this city. The last Sc
lection is duo from " lillian Tell, by Osbourne
and De BeriOs, and was recently performed in
Baltimore by l.. NJ. Gottshalk and j. III. Allen, |
creating much enthusiasm. 1t is truly very |
appropriate piece with which to close the con- |
cert, A gentleman who had the privilege Of
hearing il says it is soul-stirring, portraying
the national peculiarities Of the Swiss, and |
fairly makes one feel that they, like ourselves,
are freemen." |
Mrs. Van Perry, pupil of Szemelsnyi, will |
assist in the concert performances.
VISITING FIREMRN.-We learn from a tele- |
graphic dispatch, that the Rochester fremen, |
now in Baltimore, will leave that city for this, |
tomorrow morning, at y, and, therefore, will |
arrive here at III o'clock. A meeting Of the |
d sleeates from the several fire companies of
w asRing ton will meet this evening" at the Per- |
severance engine-house, att o'clock, at which |
bour the bin be tolled, to complete their ar
,angements for receiving their visiting breth- |
rem We state this that the ringing Of the |
bell may not be mistaken for fre-slarm.
JUVENILE Co2EDIANs.-A company Of chill |
dren, thirty in number, and from four to ten |
years Of age, are now performing with I'm |
mense success" at the Walnut Street I heatre, |
Philadelphia. The performances, it is said,
are the most astonishing ever witnessed. They |
appear in plays, burlesques. dramas, and |
u Atn tha.,