Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-03-03

IHB METROPOLITAN fArR.-Y estsrdsy, the
9niidren OF several primary schools visited the
Fair, and appeared to enjoy themselves yerv
much during their stay. In the even;no
there was another full attendance, and the
playing Of the band, and the excellent sine.
Ing OF some young ladies, accompanied BY the
piano forte, gsvs cheerful appearance to the
whole scene.
DISTINGUISHED ARCHITECT DIAp.-Robert
Mills, generally known throughout the coun-
try a. an architect Of great merit, died this
morning. at seven o'clock, at his residence on
Capitol Hill. The Treasury Department, Post
ONCE, and Patent Office buildines are monu
ments Of his skill and taste, ~ Is also the
Washington Monument.
GONE TO BALrrMoRE.-Jno Lapine, who was
arrested few days since and committed to
the Jail Of this county, has been taken to Bal
timore 20 answer for offences with which he
is charged in that city The sheriff Of that
county oeputiIed Officer Keese to act for hi m
in the removal Of the prisoner.
DrshIsSED.-The young man, who was ar.
rested on suspicion of purloinine A wall At
from Mr.. j. Anderson, after an Termination
yesterday before Justice Clark, was, for want
OF evidence, discharged By that magistrate
The MARKErs.-The stands and benches in
the centre market were all filled this morning,
and customers were very numerous. The
prices are about the same ~ wo have hereto.
fore quoted.
GAhE.-Ws notice that many OF our young
men who are out Of employment ut present,
are amusing themselves with dog and gun.
we are told that game 10 quite abundant, and
n n I'll
CoMMUNIcArRD.
THB PIANO FORTE WAR AT THE MECHANICS
INSTITUTES FAIR.-Msssrs Editors: Perhaps
the most exciting, and ut tho same time indec.
orous controversy upon the subject of compe-
htion in the Fair, is that in the musical de-
parfment, wherein, among other instruments
upon which judgment is to Do pronounced,
the piano fortss are Of the first Importance.
Inc depontors OF these instruments yesterday
sent remembrance to the Comm .ttee of Man
agement disappearing of the Competency of
those appointed to give opinions upon 80 i'm.
Portant subject. The result is that some
trihing change has been made IN tho Com.
mittee; but unless fair and equitable arrange.
mont Is made, and fully competent and unin.
tsresfsd persons are selected to all all the
posts OF judges Of piano fortes, the depositors
will at once withdraw their Instruments
as 1t 10, private interest Is too strongly at
work to leave doubt as to where tho preni.
UNI will be awarded. But let the authorities
beware how they trihe with tho public, BY
has.rdipg Judgments announced by inter este
parties. 1t is not the piano that makes the
most noise thu is the best instrument
In conclusion, let me inform tho manage
ment that there is one in this city whose opin.
ion Is worth moro than perhaps that of any
person In the country; and the musical conn
munity will invite his Judgment in spite of all
authoritative committees.
Trusting you will find corner for this CON-.
munication in your paper, a. it is Of m ateri al
Importance to the honor and integrity of moro
than one that 1 give the above hints.
have the honor to be, your obedient ser
want, MUsIcus
March g.
WATCH RErURNS.-There we're no cases for
trial In the guard house this morning. There
were ten dodgers in last night. who took thsir
departure this morning.