Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

(0FFOZAL PAPER or THE 0YTY)

at the zenith OF his fnnle, and met at once with an
unparalleled success. II was the avorte play Of
old George the Third, who frequently commanded
its performance on the nights he attended the the
atre.
This play will be performed at the National on
Monday night, with very superior cast. Mr..
Henry Placide is the best Sir Peter Teaxle In this
country. Miss Weston, long Of Bmton's Theatre,
will play the part of Lady Teasle 10 perfection.
Mrs. auckland, whom weswell remember as Miss
Kate Horn, a lady.like and accomplished woman,
viii do ample justice to the part Of Mrs. Candor
Ing TO be desired. Mr.. Wallack, as Joseph Sur
face, win delineate the canting hypocrte to the
life. Mr. jefferson al Moses, Mr. Ellis as Old Row.
ley, and Mr.. Thomas Placide as Crabtree, will each
display their peculiar dramatic powers to the best
advantage. Mr.. Davenport and Mr.. j. M Dawson,
actors Of great merit viii also perform in this play.
1t may well DO doubted whether finer cast has
been made Of it since the days Of Fanny Kemble's
first appearance in this country We witnessed
its performance in Boston, in 1888, with the fol
lowing cast: Lady Teazle Fanny Kemble, Sir Pc.
ter, Mr.. Finn; Sir Oliver, George Ii. Barrett; Mrs.
Candor, Mrs. Barrett Moses, Mr.. Conner. The
other prominent parts were played by John r.
Scott, w. H. Smith, w. R. johnson, g. H. An
drews, and other sterling actors.
MUSICAL CoNvENTIoN.--A musical convention.
under the direction of Professors a.. N. johnson
and T. H. Frost, Of Boston, will be held in the
hall of the Smithsonian Institute, commencing on
"Wednesday, january D 1855, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ,
and continuing in session from four to six days. q
The lectures and exercises will have especial ref
erence to Importing correct knowledge of the
management Of the voice and the cultivation of
vocal music in its various departments The pro-
fessors will be accompanied by two ladies' who are
superior singers, forming quartette for the pur-
pose OF giving perfect examples of the various
styles Of music. The Handel Collection and the
Opera Chorus Book viii be used as text books for
practice and will be furnished gatuitously for the
use of the members Of the convention All inter-
ested in music are respectfully invited to attend
the exercises, which will be FREQ to all interested
in the subject. .
FAIR IN GE0RGETowN.--The Ladies' Fair now
in progress at the Union Hotel Building ia nightly
crowded with persons of all ages and sexes The
company last evening was very large and agreca-
BILE. Massolettis Band discoursed some Of thor
sweetest music, which added much to the pleasure
OF the occasion. The object of this festival is TO
raise funds to complete the new church now in
course of erection in the western part of the town
and we advise all who wish to spend an evening
in most agreeable manner to give the George
town ladies call. Large quantities Of fancy and
useful articles are exposed for sale, and customers
are waited upon with great politeness by the fair
est Of the Fair In course Of the evening, the Red
Men Of Georgetown visited the Fair, attracting
much attention, in their SNOWY regalia.
BALL ON New YEAR's EvE.-The Metropolitan
Hook and Ladder Co.'S Ball takes place on Mon.
day evening. Unusual preparations have been
made to render It, in every respect brilliant af
fair. The managers are gentlemen of experience
in such matters and will omit nothing which can
conduce to the comfort of the guests 6s
Our citizens should extend a liberal patronage to
this ball. No class Of men are more deserving of
1t than our fremen. as
A QUEER REAsoE.-One of the new opposition
members of Congress from Pennsylvania having
declared his intention to vote for Mr.. McKnew for
Doorkeeper, was asked his reason He replied
that Mr.. Mex. had sent him good deal Of station
airy last summer
Quers.-Who paid for that stationaryp Is its
cost 10 be deducted from the share of the "honor.
able member" or does it come out Of Uncle Sans
cspacious pocket in totof
THE MARKEr.-The Centre Market was thnly
attended this morning-either because the farmers
do not like 70 face the cold weather, or because
their supplies are running out. Prices are very
high, with no prospect Of a reduction.
PARoDL-When Parodi gave her last concert
here 1t was stated that she would appear again in
Washington in December. But we learn from the
Picayune that she will sing in New Orleans to-
night. We presume, therefore, she will not return
to Washington until the spring.
MARRIAGES IN WAsHrseros.-Tbe number of
marriages 10 this city during the year 1855 will
reach 300. This fact speaks well for the enter
prise Of our young men, 10 say nothing Of some of
the old ones.
Rev. Mr.. Dean, Chaplain Of the Senate, win
preach in the Methodist Church, South, on Eighth
street, tomorrow at III A. NJ. Mr.. Dean Is an clio.
quent and forcible speaker
The Messrs. Wsshburn, Of Maine, Illinois, and
Wisconsin, have removed from No. Louisiana
avenue to one OF the new houses Of Mr. Blagden
on Indiana avenue. e
Mr.. Toombs, of Georgia, also occupies ono Of
Mr. Blagden's houses.
SALE or ENeRAvISGs--B. H. Mayors will offer
for sale, on Monday morning and evening, a large
assortment Of beautiful Engravings, at 500 Penn
syyania avenue. All who wish cheap picture
should attend, as il viii be the last chance
HEALTH or THE CITY.--The bills of mortality.
for the past year. indicator lower rate Of mortality
than usual. Such, also, lie the case with George
town and Alexandra. In fact, the three cities
may justly be regarded as the most healthy cities
In the Union.
There was fair prospect Of a snow storm this
morning. The roads being hard frozen, IL snow
storm should come, We may expect good sloighing
for day or two
GONE HoNE.--A large number OF candidates for
the minos Offices Of the House, have returned
home in despair. This improves the chances Of
those who remain.
PosTAeE.-It must be remembered by letter
writer's that no letters can be sent through the
mails after the LIST of January, unless they are pre-
paid by stamps. Every person. then. should take