Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-19

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NATIONAL THEATRE, TO night an attraction Of
unusually brilliant character ID offered at this es-
Establishments. n. James w. walIsck, Jr., the emf
nsnt young tragsdhn, i 20 appear - Macbeth,
supported By powerful company
or the nnmeroos attractive bilIs which the Nan
ager has presented the present season, none has
offered 50 strong Inducements 10 the public as this
Mr. Wallack belongs 70 family which has been
celebrated on the English and American stage for
more than half century. He Is son Of the late
Henry Walack, and nephew Of the accomplished
James Wallack, Of New York. His personation Of
tragic characters has become the theme Of general
admiration. On q recent tour In Europe, he Gre.
ated marked sensation, both in France and Eng
land. In Paris, the Emperor Napoleon manifested
the warinest appreciation Of his acting and the
the tire during his engagement was attended by
the eiite of the French metropolis II
Mr. Wallack plays almost exclusiyely Shaks-
pearian characters and In this higher walk Of the
drama, has few equals upon our stage. He Is not
ranter nor does he split the ears Of the ground,
ngs," but classical, chaste, and dignifed actor,
q q class which we regret 70 say has few repre-
sentatves among US. .a {. II s N v
InMacbeth, Mr.. Wallack especially excels, and
his PRESERVATION Of that part tonight win afford our
citizens an opportunity of witnessing an impressive
and electrifying display Of dramatic genius.
Mrs. Jones, an excellent actress, win play Lady
Macbeth and the peoples fvorite, Jefferson, the
part Of the First Witch.
VARIErIEs.--This beautiful Theatre opens this
evening, with the new comedy, "StilI Waters Run
Deep" The improvements recently made In this
popular Theatre were fully noticed on Saturday.
We have no more to add to that notice at present
but will merely say to all who wish to be amused
this evening, the Varieties is the place. @
GRAND HAUL OF FREE NEGRoEs On Saturday
evening, suspicion having been aroused that a
number OF free negroes were in the habit of as
sembling, contrary to law in the upper part of the
building on the corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and
Sixth street. occupied as gas-ftting establish
ment, a descent was made upon the premises by q
party Of police officers, who arrested twelve free
negroes, engaged in playing cards, dice, &C., &c,
and marched them off in a body to Justice Hol-
lngshead's. They were tied together, two and
two, and made quite sensation as they passed
along the streets at an early hour Of the evening
A large band of their colored brethren followed
them TO the police Office, about the door Of which
they lowered like black cloud.
Justice Hollingshead fined the whole party, and
the dcinquents paid their fines and the costs, and
promised TO obey the laws for the future.
The following officers made the arrests Davis.
Boss, Handy, Allen, Martin, and Cox.
The BoARD.oF MANAGERS OF THE You've MEN's
CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION had regular monthly
meeting on Saturday evening--O @. Wight, Pres
ident; Joseph II. Bradley, Jr., Secretary.
Reports were presented from various commit
tees, and it was evident that the Managers OF this
Association had determined to keep up It's interest
and TO developenew fields Of usefulness Dona.
tons OF books &C., were acknowledged.
A committee was appointed to inquire into the
expediency Of establishing night school for APP
prentices for instruction in various branches.
The committee on Boarding Houses were re.
questcd TO place list OF suitable houses in the
rooms for the information Of strangers It would
be well for all who have rooms to let or boarding
to furnish the committee with their Names terms,
&c.
1t was decided that every evening some member
should be in attendance at the rooms to receive
visitors and explain the objects of the Association
proposition was made that the rooms should
be open every day from ten to two for the exclu-
sive nse OF ladies, and 1t suggested that If one
| hundred lady subscribers could be obtained this
would be done. The question was left open for
discussion by the Association, which meets to.
night, at the rooms, corner Of Pennsylvania Ave-
| nue. and Tenth street.
| A MARKET THTEf--John Mac was arrested this
morning for stealing in the Northern Market, by
Officer A. h. Allen andtommitted to Jail by JUS
icc Hollingsbead.
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| RELIGIoUs.-We learn that protracted meeting
OF considerable interest has been in progress du-
ring the past week at the Baptist Church near the
Navy Yard. Last evening two persons were bap.
tized by immersion by the pastor, Rev, T. w.
Greer. The meeting viii be continued throughout
| the present week,
GREAT REVIVAL ON THE ISLAND The revival al
Ryland Chapel, on the Island, still continues
hundred and thirty-odd have professed conversion
since IL commenced. Rev. Mr.. Steel preached last
night, and several penitents presented themselves
at the altar. deep and abiding seriousness per-
vades the church every night
REMoyAL.--F. N. Magruder has removed his
dry goods and shoe store to the corner of and
Seventh streets, Northern Liberties, where he Is
prepared to do land-office business See his adj
| vertsement.
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