Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-24


doubt if another instance OF so many uniting
in such a self-sacrifcing and really noble
cause, viii gladden. the hearts of any who feel
for those upon whom the hand Of affection has
been heavily laid.
WASrED-A SPEAKER Like Byron, in
quest of a hero, we want Speaker:
-" An uncommon want
When every caucus night sends forth new one,
Till after baloting some score of times
The House discovers he Is not the true one"
We want one politically locally, and every
other way. OF course the politicians want one
bad but that is neither here nor there. The
business community want one, and wait i'm
patiently the COED time coming, when the
wheels Of Government shall be untrigged, and
specie shall begin to filter down from the Gov
eminent fountains " like the gentle dew from
Heaven" and to that other good time when
wrapping paper, now held at such extrava-
CANT prices, all resume its old quotations
i. e. four cents per pound. In fact, we all
want a Speaker, and none more so than the
poor devils of letter-writers whose predictions
have been so astonishingly unfulflled.
NATIONAL THEATRE.-To-morrow night, the
drama Of L" The Lost Ship will be presented
as the feature of Christmas evening This
piece has been played in Baltimore for sixteen
consecutive nights, and will be played there
again on Tuesday afternoon and here at night.
Messrs. Howe, Jefferson, Burnett, Kembel
Mrs. jefferson, Miss Devlin, and all the fav-
orites will appear in it. After this piece, the
next will be, for the second time, the farce of
siMy Neighbours Wife" The whole will con-
clu1e with the little drama Of the 20 Brigand's
Son." in which Miss Devlin will appear as
Fortunate, the hero Of the piece. This is
great bill, and would 1raw a house on any
night but a holiday, and on Christmas night,
fba nil 10
CHEAP MUSICAL INsTRUcTIoN.-Mr. Pal
mer's piano-forte class scheme has proved to
be, We predicted, a most successful and
praiseworthy effort to introduce a knowledge
Of music into all circles There are now up
wards of 800 pupils attached to the academy
Of music, and all making rapid and satisfac-
tory improvement.
The terms are certainly remarkable. only
IS for 20 lessons. Who will not learn tho pi-
ano-forte Nowadays, when such a master as
Mr.. Palmer can instruct 1T such prices? We
refer our readers TO the advertisement.
CRIMINAL CoURr.--On Saturday, Jno Swami,
Elizabeth Herbert, Elizabeth Beckett, and
Martha Parker, (all colored,) were convicted
Of q riot, and sentenced to two weeks in Jail.
Morgan and Darlington for defence. John
Mao was coDvicted Of larceny, and sentenced
70 five months in jail Bradley, jr., for de-
fence. Mary Butler, (colOredO was found
guilty Of grand larceny, and sentenced to one
year in the penitentiary; Wharton and Rat
cliffe for defence. Margaret Dare, (colored,)
for assault, was found guilty, and sentenced
o. two weeks in Jail; Ratclfe for defence
ODD FELLOWS FUSERAL.-Eastern Lodge,
with their banner shrouded in mourning, ac-
cOmpanied by band of martial music yestor-
day afternoon attended the funeral of their
late brother member, John MOthershea d
Notwithstanding the disagreeable walking
from the late residence Of the deceased to the
Congressional cemetery, the order was out in
large numbers. The Rev. Mr.. Butler ofici.
ated in the solemn service of the dead.
COxCgRf.-We have heard, with pleasure,
that our gallant fremen intend giving a con-
cert, for the benefit Of the poor, on Wednes-
day evening, the 10Th inst, at Columbia Hall,
Capitol Hill. This is noble object, and in
keeping with the independent spirit which
ever characterizes their assistance in time of
need. With an object excellent, we are
sure their benevolent purpose will be compli-
mented with a crowded auditory.
WAsHISGroS Observation-Disclosures Du-
bant, at this popular establishment, corner of
and fluid delieacies which form feature Of
Christmas week. Their larder is filed with
everything good, their bar is supplied with |
the FIRST quality Of beverages the attendance |
is prompt and the charges moderate.
TIE LECTURES next month before the u s. |
Agricultural Society, at the Smithsonian In |
stitution, viii be Of unusual interest to those |
Of our citizens who wish to be " posted up" in |
Agricultural progress. Among the lectures, |
we see annOunced the name Of Mr.. Flint of |
Mass Mr.. Wells, Of Philadelphia, and Pro-
fcssor Baird Of this city.
The METROPOLITAN RAILROAD il now fairly
commenced, and the stockholders are called |
upon to pay a second instalment An article |
in another column, showing the immense |
amount Of business on the Baltimore and Ohio |
Railroad, is sure evidence that this new ont
let 10 tide water will be well patronized.
FRExExs' VIsIT.-The Good Will Fire |
Company Of Philadelphia are expected to visit |
this city some time early in the coming spring |
They will be the guests of the Columbia mo. |
~ Fire Company.
THE DIoRAxA must not be forgotten by |
those who wish 10 make the Juveniles happy. |
Crowds of them speak in rapture Of the won |
derful changes, the beautiful views, and the |
other attractions at Iron Hall.
AsrR1somY.-Prof Mitchell, the Cincinnati |
astronomer, Will commence his course of lec- |
lures a. the Smithsonian Institution this even |
ing.
Hoop has fine assortment CT jewelry and |
other holiday gifts at his establishment on
avenue.