Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-09-25
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

row evening, at CarusIs Saloon. A brass
band, of some twenty pieces, twill perform
some OF their choicest music in full uniform
These are the words of the advertisement. but
we presume that the performers, and not ithe
choicest musc" will appear E" in full uniform. -
The Washington Harmonious and the LasselIe
Instrumental Troupe will likewise assist the
EoleOns, IN addition to other musical attrac-
tons. As the price of admission is only twenty
FIVE cents, and as the entertainment will be
one which cannot fail to delight, it is rsasona-
bic to anticipate . dense auditory, apart from
the charitable object to which the proceeds of
the concert are to be appropriated.
SABBATH SCHOOL OF WEST GEoRGETovS
srArIoN.-Mr. III. G.. Divine the secretary.
has furnished us with the following items from
the last Sabbath school report of this station
Female teachers, 3D. female scholars. SO
male teachers, Is; male scholars, 63-total
number of teachers and scholars, 1853. This
s,hool has not been in existence over one year.
and through the benevolent labors of the
teachers large number Of interesting chill
dren, most OF whom were nearly entirely
neglected in this particular, are regularly
brought together every Sabbath, and properly
instructed in everything pertaining to Chris
Too much praise cannot be awarded to Mr..
Speak, the superintendent, and teachers of this
school, for the manifest improvement already
that city. Through the benevolence of w. III.
Edes, Of Georgetown, they have also -four
ishing every day (free) school of about fifty
pupils. At the church forty-fve persons have
been taken into membership, the fruits of the
revival which has been progressing for some
time.
= A BEAUTIFUL Toy is now on exhibition at
the fancy store of Mr.. Andrew Tate Pennsyl-
vania Avenue, between Tenth and Eleventh
streets. 1t is musical box; the front repre-
sents miniature piano forte, before which
stands an instructres5 and her juvenile pupil
The hand Of the former 1.-THE achinery which
produces the melody being in motion) beats the
time, while the fnge, of the latter operate
quickly on the keys: and all in life like mqI-
ner. No one can fail to admire the beautiful
arrangement, while desiring to possess the
work of art. 1t is, we learn, to be rallied for,
at dollar each for the twenty chances.
FIFTH WARD POLICE OFFICE - JUSTICE
BATEs.-James Gannigan, guilty of the crime
of committing an assault and battery on his
wife, was held to bail for his appearance at
Court; Isaac and Bridget Seymour profanity.
wOrkhOuse ninety days; Mary Moore, for a
similar offence, sixty days in the same institu-
ton; Daniel keenan,, for an assault. held TO
security for peace; Patrick Eglin, (colored.)
who had been amusing himself by throwing
stones, fine and costs; Charles Davis fast
driving, fine and costs; John and Rosina Barry,
disorderly conduct, each sent to the workhouse
for thirty days.
The NATIONAL THEATRE, which, as we have
heretofore stated, has been greatly improved
IN its interior, including new seats, new
scenery, and new decorations, will be opened,
for the season, on Wednesday evening, the
third Of October, under the management Of
Mr.. Jarrett, ofthe Baltimore Museum Among
the other celebrities whom he has engaged to
brighten the theatrical armament are Rachel.
Forrest, Murdoch, Burton, Agnes Robertson,
and, We hope, Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Florence.
MILE TERESA PARODI.-This celebrated
vocalist will give grand concert at Carusi's
Saloon, on Saturday evening, assisted by
Madame Amaiia Patti Strakosch, the distin-
guished c0ntralto, and Signor Leonardo, the
eminent baritone; Maurice Strakosch. "a the
director and conductor, presiding at the
piano forte. The selection are such as to af.
ford the several artistes an ample opportunity
to display their rare and pleasure-inspiring
talents.
To-NoRRow.-A rumber of public notices
have been given that, in accordance with the
recommendation of the municipal authorities
to observe to morrow as day Of fasting, hu-
initiation, and prayer, vali)us places of bust
ness will be closed. None will be transacted
In the public Departments, an order having
yesterday, to that effect, been approved by
the President Of the United States. From pre-
sent indications there will be q general cessa-
ton of secular pursuits.
NEW BUILDING ocIArIos-Prcliminary
measures were taken, on Saturday night at
Temperance Hail. TO form a building associa-
ton to wind up" within definite time, in
stead OF, like similar associations, " running
on without regard to limitation. Informa-
ton IN relation to the subject may be obtained
on application ut the hardware store of E.
Wheeler 4 Co.
Cry CoUscrLs.-No quorum in the Board |
OF Alderman yesterday, and, as o consc.
quenee, 10 business transacted. But little |
legislation took pla.e in the Board of Common
Council. Among other matters, a resolution |
was passed providing for the employment of |
page at dollar aday-
IHE SrABAr MATER Of Rossini il should not |
be forgotten, will be executed by the choir
at %. Matthews church, this evening, to be
followed by an address by the Rev. John p |
DoneIan; at the close of which a collection |
De lifted for the benefit of the Norfolk and
Portsmouth sufferers
JULIA f. TAYLOR, young miss. stimulated |
Dy generous heart, and sympathizing with |
the distressed Of Norfolk and Portsmouth,
mas oleeted nine dollars for their relief, and |
placed the money into our hands that we may |
give 1t the proper direction.
BELL. weighing twenty-five hundred |
pounds, cast in Troy, n. Y, has been placed |
n The unfinished steeple Of the Thirteenth |
sIeet Baptist church. IL was rung for the |
INST time last Sunday, and has a remarkably |
fne tone.
ALEXANDER EGGLEsToS, for an assault and |
battery on a colored servant, was, this morn
Ing, at the watch-house, required to give Sc
eurity for his appearance at court to answer
10 the charge.
Tue REVEALS OF RELIGION are still pro-
crossing, with increased spirit, in several Of
the Methodist churches, including the church
On Capitol Hill and Ryland Chapel.
TIE CENTRE MARKET was, this morning, as
compared with previous sales days, poorly sup
frr,nta arnAx TIL R..tAo. =.