Daily American organ., 1856-02-23
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

CITY INTELLIGENCE.
THE MUSICAL .CosGaEss. The afternoon and
evening sessions of Thursday were occupied in
preparing for and in giving the first concert The
morning session Of Friday was occupied in rehear-
sails for the second concert.
At the afternoon session Of Friday, reports being
in order, Mr.. Chase, of New York, reported Sc
ries of esolutions which were unanimously adopt
ed and ordered to be published. AS we have not
the room TO devote to their publication to-day, we
are obliged to defer them for the present
The committee on the constitution then made
their report This committee consisted of Rev.
8. r. Hill, j. II. Daniel, and Thomas McGill, OF
Washington; VIM H. Chase and G. @. Sherwood,
of New York G. FL. Merriam, of Connecticut, and
A. b. johnson, of Mass. Their report, after some
discussion, was adopted.
On motion it was ordered that 500 copies be
printed for distribution among the members.
The constitution, we are also obliged to defer
publishing at present for want of room.
A committee to nominate officers for the ensu-
ing year was then appointed by the Chair, consist
ing Of Messrs. Daniel Of Washington, Mason of
Baltimore; Wilson Of Georgetown, Merriam of
Connecticut, and Tablsr of Baltimore.
The Congress then adjourned till evening.
At the evening session, the final concert of the
-
Musical Congress was given. During the inter-
mission between the parts Mr.. Daniel, of the Com
mittee on Nominations, made the following report,
which was adopted, and the candidates nominated
were separately and unanimously elected, as fol-
lows:
President, T. j. Magruder, of Washington.
First Vice President, Mr.. Mason, of Baltimore
Second Vice President, VIM. ii. Chase, of New
York.
Third Vice President, j. Smith, of Ohio
Fourth Vice President, George w. Merriam, of
Connecticut.
Fifth Vice President, Henry Wilson, of George
town.
Secretary. F. Glenroy, of Washington.
Treasurer, T. McGin, of Washington
Rev. Mr.. Eckardt, in the name of the Ladies'
Benevolent Society of Washington, returned thanks
for the munifcent donation made by the Musical
Congress for the benefit Of the poor Of Washing
ton.
After the conclusion of the second part Of the
programme, the Doxology was sung in chorus, and
the benediction was pronounced by Rev. s. Z. Hill,
when the Musical Congress adjourned sine die.
MRS. HAYNE AT THE NArIoNAL.--The Theatre
last evening was crowded in every part. The par
quette was halt filed with ladies. Mrs. Hayne was
rapturously applauded on her appearance, and per-
formed with her usual spirit Her voice. however,
Is weaker than formerly and was inaudible to those
who were seated in the rear of the Theatre.
The play went off with great eclat although the
other parts were played but indfferentiy.
s6 The after-piece was enacted with great spirit,
and Mrs. Hayne never appeared to greater advan-
tage.
THE PRINTERS BALE.-The Printers Annual
Ball last evening at the City Assembly Rooms was
attended by large and brilliant company. About
200 ladies we're present. and proportionate num-
ber of gentlemen.
The music by Esputa's band, of fourteen pieces,
superlatively excellent.
The refreshments were furnished by Mr.. Eek
ardt off street, and were of superior quality,
as well as profusely abundant.
In the opinion Of all present, this Ball was the
most delightful ever given by the printers of Wash
ington.
Among the guests were the Mayor, Alderman
Smith, and other distinguished ex-members of the
craft.
The Ball broke up at 4 A. M. in great harmony,
and the company retired to their respective homes
in good order and with happy hearts.
The 22D OF FEBRUARY.--The anniversary of
Washington's Birth Day passed off very quietly in
this city. The weather was delightful and the
streets were thronged with pedestrians. In the
evening the theatres, ball rooms, aud concert
rooms were crowded.
NATIONAL THEArRE--Naiad Q,sea.--We per-
{, ceive by an advertisement that Manager Jarrett
will produce the Naiad Queen at this house during
the following week Nothing can be said by us
that will conduce to its being performed to crowd
ed houses, as it was played at the Boston Museum
sxty-nine nights last season, and is now in the
fourth week of its representation n Every scene
will be new; amongst which will be the Maids at
Bath; the Glittering Halls of the Naiads; the Cav
ern of Riches, and many others-all from the pen
of Chas. S. Getz, Esq, the talented artist of the
.. Baltimore Museum. Mr.. Jefferson, in his great
character of Schnapp; Mr. Howe, as Sir Rupert
Miss Devlin as the Naiad Queen. Of course, every.
body win go.
WINTERS GIFr EXHIBITION. gives this
evening grand gift exhibition. Presents to "a
large amount viii be distributed, consisting of gold
watches, gold pencils, rings, ear rings, &C. The
tickets are nearly all Sold Those who wish to
partake should apply Immediately.
KUNKEL's ErHIoPIANs-This is the last night of
Kunkers Troupe at the Varieties. We presume
their friends will turn out masse and give them
grand farewell benefit
RoBBERY AT WILLARDs HoTEL.--The room of
Mrs. Wood of Maine wife of Hon. Mr. Wood, NJ
G., from the Portland District, was robbed on
Thursday of 81 900 in money and $500 worth of
jewelry In the same trunk was watch worth
$1,000, which the thief did not find.
Captain Davis went to Baltimore in pursuit of
suspected person end arrested him. But on bring
ing him to this city he was discharged "a
Mr.. Wood was absent from the city at the time
Of the robbery.
The house of Judge Merlick on street near
7th, was robbed of several hats and overcoats on
Thursday evening.