Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-17
HORACE aRsELsr UPON TsxrERAscK.-

Sone ooaotiess going through cur1ost-
much has been said and written.
A few minutes past seven he made his ap-
pesrsnee, and all eyes were directed wards
1is colorless face and rather odd looking figure,
as ne shambled up to the speakers stand He
wore the traditional white overcoat, but his
boots were neither turned up at the toes or
or down at the heels, and his pants seemed Of
good enough material and fit. Altogether he
Is oy no means the ragged philosopher Bennett
OF the Herald would make US believe.
The eyes satisfied, the audience settled down
to hear. Mr.. g. has not improved much as a
speaker since be was here some years ago, but
he has straightforward, earnest manner
which interested his audience by degrees, and
he was listened to with attention and repeated
applause.
He spoke Mt considerable length upon the
effects of alcohol upon the human system; but
presented nothing particularly new upon the
subject. He then entered upon an eEposs of
the rascalities Of the liquor trade-of the man
ufaoture OF French brandy from American
whiskey, etc. An empty brandy pipe with
the Custom House mark upon it would sell
any day in New York for ave times its value.
There was twice rs much champagne $50
calleD sold in the United States as all the
world produced. At dinner In Newark, N.
j., where the champagne flowed freely, a gen.
tleman next to him, holding up bottle, chal-
lenged him triumphantly to show that it was
not the genuine article. He replied, after
looking at the bottle, that though no judge of
liquor he was of "type," and that the French
labels upon the bottles were certainly printed
with Yankee type.
FIsANcIERINa.-The William Dorothy who
was committed to Jail on Friday night, for OBJ
tanning money under decidedly false pretences,
is something of genius in his way. His mode
Of fnanciering was to enter q store and pre-
senting couple of half dollars to beg the favor
Of having them exchanged for a gold dollar;
this done, he would instantly return three
cent piece, and ask rather Indignantly Do
you call this a gold dollar ?" and in several
instances the persons to whom he applied,
thinking that they had really given him a
three cent piece by mistake, would hand him
over a second gold dollar. At the restaurants
he would throw down q dollar and ask for a
"drink, and when his change was given him,
he adroitly concealed portion of it and COM
plain that he had not received the right change
This trick attempted at the American Hotel
procured him prompt q posterioyt election
he was finally arrested by officer Busher at
| Bien's clothing store. When taken to the
watch house, he made another display of his
| powers, by acting the drunkard in q manner
| almost SURPRISING Burton's great effort as
Timothy ToOdles." Finding this did not
deceive Capt. Birch, who commenced search
ing him and found quantities of gold con-
| cealed in several portions of his dress he sud
| denly assumed the pathetic, and with infinite
pethos bewailed his condition, being an orphan
| and having earned his money by hard labor
| paying three cents on the dollar y Our citi-
Gems had better be on the lookout for this class
Of gentry, who no doubt make Washington
| their headquarters just now.
The NATIONAL THEATRE-Mr. James E.
Murdoch, whose fame a tragedian and COM
| edian is as universally extended as it is &C
knowlsdged, is to appear at the National The
atre on next Wednesday evening, in this fav-
orite character Of Hamlet. In his persona
ton of the Prince of Denmark he developes
that peculiar genius so necessary to convey to
the behOlder the true character Of Hamlet, as
drawn by Avon's immortal bard. Many of
our readers will recollect the last time Mr.
Murdoch rendered it here. Many critics,
whose judgments are worthy of consideration,
unhesitstingly pronounced it the finest 90 Ham
let" ever given. We know it is chaste, re-
fined, and truthfully impassioned, revealing
qualitie. in Mr.. NJ. rarely possessed by any
Of the disciples Of Thospis.
The FESTIVAL at Odd Fellows Hail. will
close tonight with the auction of all the goods
remaining on hand. The young ladies present
their especial regards to the young gentlemen
of the city, and request them all to be present
1t is not positively ascertained yet whether
any of the girls are to be disposed of or not;
though, if such be the case, the purchasers
may be sure of getting prizes Of incalculable
valuable.
An EXCITEMENT was created in the sanctum
Of the Star this morning, by the advent of d
rraQ frOr foot tot
Miller's, bearing loaf of cake worthy the
wedding of a princess. Those who wish at
tractively furnished balls, should patronize
this new occupant of an old stand, who has a
large assortment Of everything nice.
MBrRoPoLITAN RAILRoAD.-Messrs. Christie
Co, Of New York, have commenced opera
tions in this important public work, with de-
termination not to stop until they have COM
pleted their contract. Their force is now at
work ON the lands Of Thomas W. McCullin,
wilt not be long ere a considerable portion Of
the road bed will be completed.
ROBBERY.-On Saturday evening, gentle
man from Philadelphia, named f. w Cliff
ford, while passing the vacant lot opposite the
National Theatre, was struck in the face by a
slung shot or similar weapon, and made, FOR
the llIue, lnc0uh6nslDlo. upon recovering, ne
found his pocket had been picked Of his porte
monnaie containing a considerable amount Of
money.
OSCAR BEssAS, whose studio Is on Sixteenth
street, near the corner Of 1, has some spirited
sketches in water-colors On his easel. Mr. B
is also popular instructor in the French
language, to which attention has been directed
by the visit of Madame Rachel.
The DIoRAMAs are to be exhibited during
the week, and we advise all who love beauti-
full effects of art, and wonderful transforma-
lions, to lose no time in witnessing the as.
tOnishiDg entertainment.
TIE BLoohER.-By reference TO our adver-
Using columns it will be seen that the lady
whose Bloomer attire attracts 50 much atten-
ton on the Avenue, is Hydropathio prscti
toner.
BALL.-The annual ball of the Scott Guards
at Carusi's Saloon, tonight promises to be a
most brilliant affair; ball-goers will govern
themselves accordingly.