Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-16

THE VARIErrEs.--The preparations for the
Inauguration Of this fashionable resort, on
Monday evening next, have been completed
In style OF tasteful elegance and effect The
auditorium seems to have been the object of
MIR. fsrd's especial care and his attentive
consideration Of the comfort and convenience
Of his patrons are visible in the improved and
delightful seats he has provided, permitting
to each auditor the enjoyment Of the enter
tainment with as much ease as if seated in his
own parior. The stage department has been
entirely remodeled and refurni,hed with new
scenery, etc. The carpets, furniture, and
general appointments, are of the most re-
atsrehs and costly description, which will en-
Die the worthy manager to offer the standard
comedies, 1t Is his intention to produce with
admirable effect, and without those glaring
Inconsistencies and absurdities which not IN
frequently presents the palace of prince, or
!ne drswing-room OF gentleman, furnished
IN style MI adapted to well-conducted
kitchen even.
The corps dranatiqus ranks foremost among
the best in the Union, and in Baltimore their
general excellence has won for them the dis
tinctive title Of The Star Company" The
opening plays have been most happily selected,
and evidence the desire Of Manager Ford to
present only the highest and most refined pro-
auctions of the standard authors; a rare and
intellectual feast to our pleasure seekers will
be offered in Tom Taylor's new comedy of
Still Waters run Deep" said to be the best
Of modern comedies. It's success in Philadel-
pbis, Boston, Baltimore, and New York, was
unprecedented. At Burton's theatre, In the
latter city, it had a successful run" of thirty
nights; and at the Holiday street theatre, in
Baltimore, it excited, with its present excel
lent distribution Of characters, n profound and
plessursble excitement We learn it is the
intention of the management to produce dur
irg the next week Z. s. Hills celebrated
moral drama, entitled THE Six Degrees of
Crime" among the most thrilling dramatic
productions ever penned. Every regard will
be paid to the details of scenery.
DEATH BY VIoLRNcR.-Ino our paper of We'd
Hesday, We gave brief account of the death
Of a youth, named Robert johnson, owing TO
blow from q companion, Richard Taylor, on
Tuesday night, in the vicinity Of the Northern
Liberties sngine-hOuse; since which time We
have learned that, a short period before the
tragic event, the former had engaged in sport
with ais playmates; aud knocking of one an.
others hats constituted part Of their enter-
tainmcnt During the progress Of the fun
Taylor struck johnson q blow with his h.t,
. and thi, incapacited him from farther enjoy
, ment. Writing in agony, he wen. home-to
, the house Of bis employer, Mr.. McCollup,
with whom lie was serving an apprenticeship
at the bricklaying business. He asked for a
minister Of the Gospel and for physician
evidently berg apprehensiye that he was NOR
tally injured. In the course Of fifteen minutes
from the time hc received the blow, he died;
previously eIoneratibg his companion from
blame in the premises. Ons post Drortens ex-
animation Of the body, it was perceived that
death vas produced by internal henorrhage
and rupture Of the spleen, or milt, which lat
ter had been enlarged by an attack of the fever
and ague.
The COroner's jury, having examined into
all the attendant facts, made up their verdict
on Wednesday night, accordingly; expressing
the opinion that the blow having been dealt
playfully, no blame could attach to Taylor "a
having an evil intention; and they therefore
aeqult him Of crime
We trust that both boys and mon will learn
from this sad event the lesson to be more eau
tious in their sports.
COURT OF CLAIMS. On Wednesday, the ar
gumeat in the case OF A. o P Nicholson, ESQ,
was resumed by the Solicitor, who was fol-
lowed by Hon. Philip Phillips, Of Alabama
The case was submitted for the decision Of tie
court.
In tho case Of Benjamin III Springer, of
! Philadelphia, Hon Frederick P. Stanton ap-
| peared for the complainant The claimant was
I the agent of the Navy Department for the pur-
chase Of anthracite coal for the use of the navy
He claims a commission Of FIVE per oentum
upon the grass amount Of coal, whether the
same was sent to any part of tho United States
or Was shipped to any foreign port,) which is
alleged 10 be due him, and which is stated in
, the petition Ito the best Of the clsi.n ants
judgment and belief to amount to between
ten and fifteen thousand dollars. Mr.. STAN
ton had not concluded his remarks when the
court adjourned.
Satisfactorily morning, while A G.
Seaman, Esq, the Superintendent of the Pub
lie Printing WAS driving his family on the
AIOxandria and Washington turnpike, near
the Long Bridge, whifle-trse camo loose
and hanging against the hooks Of his spirited
horse, it caused them to dart OF at a racing
speed. Mr.. s., who is a very skillful driver,
soon turned their heads on to a road side
fence by which means they were stopped and
the lives of those in the carriage were saved,
at the expense of the vehicle, which wac
dashed to pieces, and also at cost of q very
severe bruising which he himself received in
the concus3ion.
THANKSGIVING DAI.-Yestsrday, the wea-
Their was indeed delightful, and our inhabit-
ants, of all ages, CLASSES, and conditions,
awaited Themselves Of the general holiday to
enjoy themselves in the bright sunlight, ssps-
cially during the afternoon. During the morn
Jog, religious services were celebrated in the
churches, but the attendance wa. not so large
es on The Sabbath, or rs heretofore on similar
occasions.
ODD FELLOWS HALL was crowded last even
ing, and the performances Of the Kunkel
Troupe and the Wells children were raptur-
turoasly aPplaudsd. The merits of this com
pany ara 80 well known th at it is unnecessary
to say more than that they give another en-
tsrtainuent this evening, presenting q rich
programme. -
NATIONAL TasATRR.-This establishment
was dsns.ly crowded, last night, TO witness
the performances more especially of AIR. and
Ars. Barney Williams. which, as heretofore,
we're Of the most pleasing character.
WATCH RgrURgs.-Jobn Gardner, free ne
gro, profanity; fne and oosts. Thos. Shekell,
drunk aud disordsrly; fine and costs. John
" Ellis, runaway from the work house; re-
turned to that institution.