Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-28

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We have received the " Magic Night Cap, or
Story for Husbands and Wives" and Jenny, or
the Life Of an Actress" These novels form part
Of the series published by p. +. Harris. For sale
by Ross Jones, d Toucey lOs Nassau street, Bal
timore.
MIss FANNY MoRAsr-Ths lady who is now
performing her role of characters at the Peoples
Theatre, in this city, is well known from having
travelled with James Anderson, Esq, the celebrat-
cd English tragedian, and supported him in the
various theatres he visited in this country. Al
though we had never heard of her before seeing
her with Mr. Anderson, the freshness and vigor Of
her acting immediately proclaimed the artist, and
none other ever attained position In the hstrionic
profession In shorter time than has Miss Morant.
She has figure and voice eminently suited for
the stage, and she governs the latter with excel
lent taste, outstanding 1t for trying passages and
although this causes slight unevenness in her
acting there Is general uniformity of style. A
true appreciation ofthe author is very perceptible
although there Is 90 much feeling in her acting,
that she appears 10 have imbued her mind with the
sentiments Of the heart not relying upon the head
alone, but making the latter secondary, when q
gush Of affection passion Is in place, and in the
rendering Of which she completely carries away
the hearts Of her audience, making them weep
with her, laugh with her, hate with her, and love
with her.
Losing her own identity she appears the err
ring but rcpentant woman in the stranger" with
such skill and force that none Of her auditors feel
satisfed when the drama IL closed and in the ex-
element of the moment, condemn the drama as
unnatural, and not closing up in betting style.
The sorrow and pcnitence Of the woman, palliating
her former crime, and demanding reconciliation
which could not rghteousy be refused. This is
one Of the highest compliments to the artist, be-
cause Il Is unconscious on the part Of her auditors,
who give the play itself the credit due to her.
The penitence, which is the only charm of this
play, ID eli manifested BY Miss Morant, not by
Mrs. Haller, although q large majority are unable
or unwilling to draw the distinction.
Miss Morant must not, however, depart from the
line Of characters she Is now performing She
ought TO let Neg Menlies rest as performed by the
admit Meg Merrlies as a triumph, or even passing
success. She might play Mrs. Oakly, Miss Hard
castle, or Beatrice; indeed we should like to see
her In the latter character Tut as these charac-
tiers are widely different in their demands for dra-
matte talent, we think that her efforts should be
confined within the vicinity Of these last, in order
70 insure success.
Miss Morant Is fine guitarist, and is to perform
this evening, rs Lady Freelove, q march upon her
t..~t~ ;at al.
cd BY the company, although there are several
faults easy 20 discover, and which We shall notice
a. gently ss possible.
HousK CARPENTERS SocIKrY.--The following
officers were recently elected President Henry
Ing Scribe, ]. y. O. 0nut; Financial Committee,
Ephraim Richmond, J. II. johnson, and 7. Moore.
The rates Of wages have been fixed as follows
From the first Of March 10 the first Of December,
"a; and for the other three months, 81 rs day.
THE NATIONAL HorrL-This hotel Is now for
rent Mr.. Willard not having the desire TO face the
recess Of nine months
fIRx.-The FIRE about half past IL o'clock last
night came from the frame dwelling house on the
corner OF Virginia avenue and Third street, occu-
pied BY Joseph Cross. A son OF Mr.. Cross was
lying sick In the house, Of consumption, and was
moved only with the greatest difficulty. He was
supposed 70 be dying this morning.
The house was burned 10 the ground We
could not ascertain whether the house was In
sured or not
JUvruLn RoourRY.--A great many articles
which were deposited In the recent Fair have been
stolen, and discoveries have been made which re-
vcals the fact Of q regularly Organized gang of
youths for tho purpose Of stealing Officers Wise
and simonds arrested four Of these youths and were
making new discoveries daily, duplicating them in
deeper transactions than they had at first sup
posed
On Monday the officers went before the Grand
Jury and gave their testimony against these boys,
for robbeics Of various articles, and strange 20
say, the Grand Jury would not end an Indictment
against them. They are, therefore, at large, 70
continue their depredstions on the community with
The additional confidence with which this discharge
yin inspire them.
Among the articles stolen, which are traced
almost directly 70 thcse youths. was a set Of gold
could not positively identify them, but thought
they we're those she had missed q gun, double
hsrrcllcd, one barrel for shot The other Tor ball,
valued Al fs0, vas found In the possession Of one
of the boya Other articles were probably taken
but could not be traced Into the possession Of these
boys who are on the high road 70 ruin.
IsrrovKsrsu-Ye-tsrdsy, q large number d
vorkmsn, were engaged In setting out trees al the
edge Of the iootwsik around The western portion
of the CITY Han grounds, on Fifh street and Lou
isisna avenue. The trees are young straight and
beautiful specimens a species o. maple, and In
future years yin reader acceptable shade 10 the
city fathers % that time.
NAuoxAI Tmxxsrn-rhs performance lass
evening a this estshlshment vas excellent, and
the attendance larger than usual, we do MOI re-
member of bot once seeing larger and more en-
thusastic sudience than ucre there. This y the
last night they perform IN thu city, and splendid
bili IA presented An tho.e who desire 10 see the
circus before Il le<vcs, should 70 tonight
CsnusAL Covrrs--yndgs ore~fer1 prssiis-g.
On Monday lat, upon the motion q n. Thompson,
ESQ, Horace Edslin, E.a-, -ss sdmit'ed 70 the
bar.
willie r. Mangum. IT,, Esq, vas also admitted
10 the bar, upon the motion q y. Pigots, Esq
Several cases have been continued until the merit
term. and the required rec0xnixsnoes entered into