Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-24

eomm snder OF TIE corps was presented with q
beautiful sword by DR.. w. B. Magruder,
whose remarks were Of character sminently
calculated to inspire patriotic devotion, and
the promotion Of the practice of morality
The response Of the Captain was brief but to
the point; and, like the speech Of the doctor,
was highly appreciated by the company pres
emit. They had, indeed, q pleasant time. May
he long wear with honor the elegant present;
and success to the Highlanders.
CHURCH OF rHH AsCBNsIoN.-We under,
stand that the ladies Of the Church OF the As.
cension, in this city, have recently presented
their rector, Rev. Mr.. Stanley, With . very
rich and elegant clerical gown. II was made
By Mr.. Jarvis, Of New York city, and is Of
beautiful material and workmanship. We
also learn that tho ladies OF the parish have
raised over $500, which has been expended in
introducing gas into the church, % that even
ing service is now held there These ladies
are deserving all praise for their industry, en-
can accomplish their objects.
NEW DISCOVERY Last evening We had
an opportunity of with essing the trial of the
newly discovered article of fuel, which was
made at the National Hotel. A number of
gentlemen, some Of whom were connected
with the press, were present, and all appear cd
u be satisfied Of the success of the discovery
There are many advantages gained by this
material, over the fuel now in common use, if
the explanations Of the inventor, which were
very reasonable indeed, be correct Throughout
Successful trials have been made in New
Orleans, and other cities, and We have not the
least doubt that the article will answer the
purpose designed.
BALLs.-Ths Monumental Club and the
"Western Hose Company, No. L." will each
give their frst annual ball to. morrow evening,
the one at Carusi's Saloon, and the other at
the Washington Assembly Rooms, Louisiana
Avenue. A superior band has been engaged
for each ball, and the respective managers
pledge themselves that they will spare no
pains to make the entertainment all that tho
lovers Of dancing can desire. Though those
balls are to be given on the same night we
doubt not that both Of them will be well at.
tended; for never before within our reccollee.
ton has dancing been moro popular than now.
TIE CONCERT OF THE RYLAND CHAPEL
CHOIR, will be repeated On tomorrow (Wed.
nesday) evening, in the church, corner Of Ma
rylsnd avenue and Tenth street. The lovers
of harmony may anticipate much qualification
from the musical exercises.
The FRACAs AT wILLARps.-We understand
that the friends of Col. Manypenny think that
our statement Of the facts of the late fraeas at
Willards' differ from that gantleman's recol.
lection, in the allegatio that Mr.. Beale ad.
dressed hostile words to Col. NJ before striking
him. 1t seems that Col. Ms first knowledge
of the presence of Mr.. B. was from a blow
received.
TIE MUSICAL SoIREE ON THURSDAY NIGHT
FExr.-M. Moran, who proposes to dispose of
,o1Ia u IN
concert on Thursday night next, has engaged
the services of Mr.. Henry Palmer, Robert
Heller,) Miss Fanny Morant, a younger sister
Of that lady who ranks high in Baltimore rs
q vocalist, and Miss Rosa Schmidt. Mr.. Heller
is at this time the finest pianist in America,
while Miss MeraDt's execution on tho guitar
is exquisite No one ambitious of performing
well on either of these instruments can spend
al hour to more advantage than in listening
to and dying the respective styles (execu.
tions) of these two 60 accomplished artists
We have great curiosity to hear Miss Schmidt,
of whose singing we have very favorable re-
ports, indeed.
The laces which are to be disposed of on
this occasion have been the wonder and admi.
ration Of the ladies Of Washington for some
days past, Mrs Delarue's establishment being
crowded with visitors to inspect them. We
question whether another go equisitely fin.
ish z lot was ever before in this country.
FRATERNAL DIsCoRD--Oficer Yeatmau
yesterday, arrested two brothers, who were
fighting in house on z, near Twelfth street,
having been compelled to break open the door
to capture them. One was badly cut in the
face, but neither would complain nor give
evidence against the other. The result was,
one Of the belligerepts was sent to Jail by
justice Of the peace, while his brother was set
at liberty. 1t Is to be especially regretted
that men Of kindred blood should permit their
passions to lead them into such disgraceful
proceedings.
TIE LATE MAYOR MAURY.-At an adjourned
meeting of the Jamestown Society, Of Wash
ington City, held at the United States Hstel.
Saturday, April 81, 1855, Major j as. M McRae
offered the following resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted:
ResoiUed, That We deeply deplors the re
moval from time to eternity Of our esteemed
friend and brother member, John W. Maury,
gentlemen who had ever at heart the honor
and glory of his native State, and that We shall
ever hold in remembrance his honorable bear
ing and unsullied worth.
Resoived, That copy Of this resolution be
transmitted to the family Of our deceased
friend.
"OOD ANU WlhSTRELS
accomplished band of Ethiopian performers
were crested last night with house so crowd
ed that it was found necessary to decline sell.
ling tickets to hundreds who applied. Every
spot in Iron ball wherein one could sit or
stand was occupied by as delighted an audi.
ence as they could have wished on their
opening night. Their Wit is unrivalled, while
their dancing and singing have never been ex-
celled in this quarter in the same line Birch
is trump. There is q vein ofgenuine humor,
shrewdness and evident keen relish for sport,
which makes Us certain that he has the real
"Cooney" blood in his veins-is Q chip off the
old block which was first known In these dig.
gins perhaps one hundred years ago.
Tonight they present an entire change of
embracing many Of their choicest
songs. solos and new dances throughout, and
conclude with most amusing burlesque
Be sure to see them II you have soul for q
real old fashioned right hearty laugh, reader
METROPOLITAN CHURCH.-0n Sunday last,
the Rev. VIM. N. D Ryan, the recently ap.
pointed agent TO solicit subscriptions toward
the building Of the Methodist Episcopal Metro
politan Church, in this CITY preached a ser.