Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-29
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

CITY INTELLIGENCE.
0ssrAs's BARDs This inimitable troupe Of vo-
calists, who, under the direction of Ossian Il
Dodge, the celebrated American singer have sci
half the Philadelphia people crazy with their fine
voices and rib-tickling humor, give their FIRST con
cert in Washington, this evening, at Caruas ga
loon. Our readers had better look well 10 then
vest buttons, and belt buckles. We understand
that something less than peck Of these "indis-
pensables" were swept up at the New Assembly
Rooms, Baltimore, on the morning after their firs'
concert in that city.
MAcAILrsrER, the Cagliostro Of modern times,
assisted by Madame Macallister, his accomplished
wife, gives performance this evening at Odd
Fellows Hall The appearances Of a lady professor
of egerdemain is in itself irresistible attraction
but when combined with such distinguished talent
as that displayed by this truly wonderful profess
sor, cannot fail to draw crowded and admiring au-
diences II would require volumes to describe all
the wonders to be seen at this Wizards Temple of
Magic. All that we can now say Is, 60 and see for
yourselves tonight.
ROBERT HELLER AT IRos HALL.--It is long since
Iron Hall has been graced with such an audience
as assembled on Saturday evening to witness the
first performance Of the renowned and accom-
plshed magician, Robert Heller. As though Wash
ngon had sent its beauty its talent and its power
to give additional lustre to the scene of marvels
and wonders; such was the spectacle sometime be-
fore the curtain rose The Hall was filed, and the
during the entire performance, testified sufficiently
that the reputation Of Mr.. Heller, which had at
tracted such an assemblage, great It is had not
been overrated.
The apparatus is the most elegant, massive, and
costly imaginable, everything being Of gold silver,
papier-mache, &C., and the curtaining Of the most
costly satin, damask, lace, &c. It is perfect fairy
palace. Ofthe mysteries we can say nothing, ex-
cept it is that everything done is far beyond any
thing we can imagine it possible for mere humanity
to achieve, unless derived from source which
shall be nameless 1t is very fine, and every one
must avail themselves of the opportunity Of wit
Messing the remarkable powers Of the great Heller
NATIONAL THEArRE-The Rousset's present Gil
see and Frisac this evening at the National. Sat
urday evening the family met large number Of
their admirers at their performance, and rap
turously applauded. Caroline is as graceful and
bewitching as ever, while Adelaide, in her male
dress, has fairly bewitched some of our young men
by her beautiful and easy movements.
SMITHSONIAN LEcruREs.-The second lecture Of
the course on Constantinople, by the Hon. George
P. Marsh, late resident minister in Turkey, will be
delivered this evening at the new lecture-room OF
the Smithsonian Institution. The first, which was
delivered sometime ago, was intensely interesting,
giving his hearers some very new ideas of Turkish
life and manners, and We doubt not this win fully
come up to the other.
SERMos.-Those who were so fortunate to at
tend the First Presbyterian Church yesterday
: ing, had the pleasure of listening TO very able
discourse given by the pasto' Rev B. Sunderland,
upon the Religious character Of the Huguenots."
He portrayed at length the dogmas and tenets Of
the time, which suffered so much from Papal in
tolerance and superstition, and was decidedly q
sermon for the times. The sermon was very able
one, and listened to with attention, by large au
dience.
THE PHILnAnxoSIc SocrKrY.--It appears our
suggestion is about to be followed, which we made
in regard to this Society giving another concertn
this city, as we learn that the question is be-
ing agitated and another concert win certainly be
given. The inclemency Of the weather on their
last concert, undoubtedly detained many at home,
and second one viii furnish all who have desire
to hear them, one more opportunity.
We omitted to mention in our report of the
popular concert given by them last week. the
sweet solos sung by Miss Melchior,
The audience were completely taken by surprise,
as her singing evidences the highest degree Of cul
tivation. Nothing could have been more charm.
ingly rendered than the solo sung by her in the
cantata entitled the Power of Song"
Mr.. Jno. Dawson, base, and y. Glenroy, tenor,
also contributed their portion to the evenings en-
tertainment. The solo of the former, :" / Love the
Free" was received by the audience with raptu-
rous applause, and an encore loudly called for.
The tenor of 7. Gcnroy in the qusrtette and solos
from the Power of Song" we unhcsitatingly as
sert could not be surpassed.
err LrrE-The Rev. Mr.. Samson, Of the
street Baptist church, last evening preached a
most powerful DISCOURSE upon city HE, It's dangers,
temptations, and sorrows He was cheered by a
large audience, and touched upon the subject SO
strongly that mothers involuntarily clasped their
daughters, and fathers their sons, while a feeling
sigh and prayer from their hearts for shelter
and protection Of their children from those dangers
to the portraiture Of which they were listening.
II was feeling and able DISCOURSE and one such
as is needed at short intervals TO awaken parents
to the Importance Of circumspection and care in
the management Of their children, whom circum-
stances oblige to live in city.
ON FIRE CoSPAsIEs.-There are two very old
fire companies in Alexandria. One, the Friendship
fire company was organized in lT74, and Is conse-
qnently eighty-one years old
The Relief fire company was organized In 1857,
and celebrated its esth anniversary on Thursday