Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-07
MISS NIv1soN's Lncrrnr. at Carusi,s saloon.

MISS NIvIsos's LECTURE, at Carusi's saloon,
last night was not rs largely attended as the
merits OF the lady "a graduate Of the Phila-
delphia Female Medical College) deserved,
and to which the subject upon which she dis
cOursed, was entitled. They who were pres
ent, both ladies and gentlemen, doubtless an
preelated the important truths which she
enumerated, while they could not fail to be
pleased with her distinct and modest delivery.
In truth, they gave expression to their delight
by Outbursts of applause. The points eluci-
with the moral andsspiritual constituents of
man; and while she clearly disccursed upon
that frame VIII Gu is so fearfully and wonder
fully made, she insisted on the necessity of
an acquaintance with the laws of nature gov
erning the animal economy, in order to Sc cure
the strength of body and of mind, and the
elevation of morals, so necessary to the fulfil
rnent OF the proper duties and the attainment
OF the happiness of both sexes collectively and
IN their appropriate and several spheres of ac-
/ ton. 18th view to this desirable result and
/ turning aside from the controversy Of g We
| man Rights, and the moOted subject as to
! how far females should be instructed and en-
! ter into the pursuits of life, she insisted that
men and women h,gld procure all the infJr-
nation In their power. that il may be impart-
/ ell to those within the circle Of their Influence
ed with physiology and the laws governing
health, then 1t is improper for her TO be sick
She continued her lecture for about three
fourths of an hour, to the evident satisf action
! of the auditory
Her colleague, Miss Smith, added a few
words upon the subject, and, during her re-
marks, took occasion to express her acknowl-
edgements of the kindness and courtesy with
which she and Miss NivisOn have been re
ceiyed by their friends IL Washington.
1t was announced that q second course, IL
ladies, will be commenced on Thursday after
noon.
The BALL LAST NIGHT.-The gallant mem
bers of the Northern Liberties and their MANY
friends had glorious time, last night, at the
Assembly Room, which was more crowded
than on any previous similar occasion this sea.
son There were representatives, there from
the Sun, Hydraulion, and Friendship Fira
Companies of Alexandria, while the Column
bla, Union, Perseverance, and Franklin West
ern Hose, and Metropolitan and American
Hook and Ladder Companies, were also rep
resented each by large delegations The
ladies' present were remarkable, not only foI
their numbers, but for youth and beauty also
A beautiful wreath was presented TO the com
pany giving the ball by little lassie-Miss
Antolnette Bergcr-accOmpanied by few re-
marks, which were appropriately responded t
by Mr.. ). Z. Robertson, the acting presiden
CT the company. The dancing was kent VI
until near five O'Clock this morning, whom the
last OF the happy company separated fox thcil
respective homes.
NATIONAL THEATRE.-The manager vii
present, this evening, novelty to a Washing
ten auditory, namely: q troop Of JuyeI,il,
Comedians, thirty in number whose perform.
anccs are represented by the newspapers o
other cities, as truly wonderful. : Beauty az,
the Beast, " = The Rough Diamond" an the
. Wandering MINSTREL are the pieces an
nounced, al the characters in which are to b,
sustained by these little people," togethe
with other entertainments.
TIE ETHIOPIAN SERENADERs, at Odd Eel
lows Hall, we're again greeted with anothe
crowded Saloon, last night Everybody an
peared to be delighted with the comicalities
and the musical performances. To be sure
the former are not Of a refined character. bu
they serve the purpose of innocent laughter
and do net shock sensitive nerves by imnrc
Trie;y The corps are deservedly popular.
Col. WOODS MUSEUM OF LIVING HUM,
CURIosITIEs is quite attractive The Beard
Ell Lady, from Switzerland, and her infar
EsIu; the American Giahtess (aDown Easter;
and the Italian Warbler, exhibit themselyg
both in the morning at night. They are al
wonders i'll their way, and worthy of visit
DIR MUNsoN, Dentist, has removed from
29o, l. street, to 80 Pennsylvania avepre
north side, between Ninth and Tenth SITS. >
THE PRESIDENTS MOUNTED GUARD interr
giving ball, at Numbers Hall, on Tuesday
the Goth instant.
| COMMUNICATED.
HE METROPOLITAN RAILROAD.-lIr Edl
tor Your Spectator has been asked vii,
he does not give both sides 4 hearing when o.
the railroad question. His answer was tina
= he did not consider that the anti-railroa,
: party had right to be heard" We are Z
be condemned without hearing; everythin.
IS TO be er parte. The peoples money is t
be squandered on a project which does nc