Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-19
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

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AMusENEsrs.- Panorama Of Babylon was
wen attended last evening, at Odd Fellows Hal,
and we believe gave general satisfaction. Each
picture is spread upon l2e feet Of canvass, and
gives good idea Of the rise, glory, decline, and
fall of the great Babylonish Empire.
The Dying Gladiator Is still receiving, in mute
dignity, the homage Of admiring visitors, at Nor
rison's Building, Four-anda-half street.
The NATIONAL THEATRE.-This establishment
is TO open again for the benefit of the public ON
Monday evening, when the Rousset Sisters VIII
perform again. The loss which this family sus-
tanned by the unceremonious departure of the man
ager short time ago, we trust will be speedily
made up to them by an increased patronage and
support
THE DRAMATIC READRa--At Carusis Saloon,
last evening, the accomplished Miss Makeah made
her debut as dramatic reader, before the inhabi-
tants of Washington
The beautiful poem Passing Away" by John
Piepont, and Seba Smiths little poem upon the
death of Mrs. Blake, were delivered with much
feeling and expression. The meeting of Claude
Melnotte and Pauline with the mother of the for
mer, Immediately after marriage, and the scene
when Beauseant is about to purchase the hand Of
Pauline, by saving Mons. Deschappels from bank
ruptcy, taken from Bulwer's Lady Of Lyons, were
rendered with striking and impressive fidelity. She
threw pathos into the words Of Pauline which
thrilled US more than when we saw it performed
by Mrs. Mowatt, while the rollcking and gay man
ner with which she described the chase, from
Sheridan Knowles was superb. We need hardly
add that she was rapturously applauded.
1t was triumph for her, although the number
Of lectures and other attractions in this vicinity
precluded a full house from hearing her. The elo-
cution and gestculation were perfect, and evinced
the most decided ability. We trust that another
reading may be given, and more notice given to
the public, who win undoubtedly turn out in large
numbers to crown her with the laurels she so rich
ly deserves.
LEcTuREs-Prof Alexander Dimitry, Of Louisi-
ana, lectured before the Columbian Society, last
evening, upon "the influence of science ON the
welfare of man." The lecture was brilliant pro-
duction, and was listened to with attention by
large and discriminative audience
Prof B. A. Mcguire lectured before the Young
Catholics Friend Society, at Georgetown, last even
ing, at Forrest Hail. The hall was densely crowd
ed, and upon the platform was large number of
teachers and priests. The subject was I" the tenn
poral power Of the Pope"
A great portion was purely historical and lbe-
raj quotations were made from Gibbon, Macaulay,
Archbishops Carroll, Kenrick, and England, and
from several Protestant German writer's, who un.
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form Of government. The lecture was an able
one, although not covering one-sxth of the grounds
involved in the great question. The deposition of
sovereigns was treated with but few fippant re-
marks, and more attention was paid to the policy
and conduct of the Pontfs from the reign of
Valcrian to Theodosus, when they were but Bish-
ops, than to their later policy.
Two pauses were made, one to eulogze desery-
eddy Gregory ~ the Great, and the other for the
delivery of beautiful apostrophe to Rome-''The
Niobe Of nations, which we're vehemently applaud
cd. The audience were mostly Catholics
Prof Gray delivers his sixth lecture upon Vege-
taton at the Smithsonian Institution, this evening.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY. Nichols, superintendent of
the Insane Asylum, is collecting menagerie upon
~ nhitcu eNAic, ohu ahSnul h1o quiec ~ ioAo eoi-
lection of birds and beasts.
Among the latter is one Of that rare animal the
ant-eater, so-caled from his prediction for that
species of food. Two South American wildcats,
male and female, who are ferocious and vicious
looking, but who, 1t Is said somewhat approach
able, when their appetite is satated.
DIR. Nichols also has two Nebraska eagles, whose
residence is in the observatory, where they perch
and peer over the surrounding country, undoubt-
edly pining for an opportunity to spread their
wings, and sail over the valleys. Several other
species Of animals are nov in this miniature me-
nagerie Of DR.. Nichols, and the whole forms most
agreeable and interesting entertainment for an
admirer or natural history.
Presidents LryEEs-The second levee Of the
season comes off this evening, at the Presidents
House. These levees are deservedly popular, and
we suppose viii be attended largely, as usual
brilliant display of fashion is usually anticipated at
these receptions, and we hardly blame the devo-
tees Of fncry, for assuming the most fascinating
apparel, when they are to submit themselves to
the scrutiny Of the host Of spectators who attend
these levees for the purpose Of dress criticism.
foRdERr.--A black man was detocted yesterday
in presenting forged check for s2Do to Mcssrs.
Riggs 4 Co. The black said that white man had
employed him to do the same. OF course there Is
no evidence against him, or he would be likely TO
suffer for his attempted crime. It is fortunate,
however, that the money was not paid over.
LECTURE IN ALKxASDRrA-The Hon. Thomas
II. Benton win deliver a lecture before the Young
Mems Christian Association of Alexandria, at Ly-
ceum Hall, this evening.
The proceeds are to be devoted TO the enlarge
ment Of the library Of the association.
IScESDrARIsx. appears 10 be some
what troubled with these miscreants Wednes-
day an attempt was made to consume the ware
house Of j. J. Wheat h Brother, by building a
fire in the second story Of the building; which
was discovered and extinguished after several
planks and large beam were burned.