Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-10

PASTORAL CHANeE.-We regret to learn
mat the Rev. James B. Donelan, (vho has
oeW Tor the last nine years the esteemed pas
eor Of 81. Matthews Church, in this city, y an
hoaneea that he had resigned his place as
pastor. lie also announced that, at his 70.
cues, the Archbishop had appointed the Rev.
eohn %. byrne his successor, with whom he
would continue his labors as assistant pastor.
Inc iaoors Of the pastoral charge were proba-
Oily TOO arduous for our esteemed friend, who
Is much beloved by the congregation to whose
spiritual wants he has so long ministered. We
trust that in his new station his health NAV
be recruited, and that he mag long ofieiate
ut St. Matthews.
DIoRAMAs.-0ur citizens must not forvet
that Mr.. Winter is again exhibiting his chem
ical dioramss a. Kunkel's Varieties, on Penn
sylvania Avenue. This exhibition has re.
ceived high praise from the thousands who
have witnessed its novel effects in various cities.
The frequency of the changes, the brilliancy
OF colerlng, and the perfection of the perspec.
tive, are equally attractive. All should wit
ness these triumphs Of native art
The BLACK SwAN.-This rara arls of mel
ody, who drew such crowded houses last win
ter at the Fifteenth street Presbyterian church,
has been engaged by the trustees to give
concert on W ednesday' evening. By references
to the advertisement it will be seen that she
will be assisted by Professor Kennedy, of Phil
adelphia, who will preside at the piano forte.
An early attendance will be necessary in order
to secure good seat.
PoVERTY.-There is no room in the poor
house, and but little in the workhouse, vet
applicants for admission to the former are
very numerous. The Captain of the Guard
cannot send applicants down, but gives them
lodgings at night. On Saturday night four
were accommodated, and last night eleven.
RoBBERY.-0n Friday afternoon. the hon "a
Of Major V. B. Scott, i'll the First Ward was
entered By some adroit thief, who stole a box
containing valuable papers and about 500 in
money. reward of 500 is offered fer the
apprehension Of the thief
The FRIENDS OF THE WESTERN PREsBYrE.
| RIAS CBUgcH will bear in mind that the enter
talnment opens this evening at o'clock. An
original poem will be delivered by Rev. DR..
Sunderland at u o'clock, and supper will be
| furnished from 8 to 10 o'clock
Coal Attention is called to the advertise
ment Of Warder 4 Stewart, in another column,
Of cargo Of coal now landing. Persons
wanting are advised to call Immediately, as
they will save by so doing, the price being
but SIS 90 ton.
| WEDDING CAKE.-A gentleman from South
Carolina, well known in the fashionable cir
cles OF this city, is to be married in New York
on Wednesday evening, to one Of the most
noted bellies Of that city.
| A COMPLEMENTARY BENEFIT is to be given
to Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Williams, at the Na-
tional Theatre, on Wednesday evening, when
they will appear in three pieces.
HE LADIES will find among our new ad-
vertisen5 nts the card of Madame Devos who
has arrived in the city with tempting assort.
ment Of millinery
WATCH RETURNS.-The trial cases at the
guard house this morning were of little cor
sequence. Armistead Sampson, colored; dis
missed. V. Bishop, j. Mortimer, j. Bishop,
congregating on the corner IF streets