Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-04-25
NATIONAL THEArRE.-Mr. Wallack made a
decided hit in Richard Third last night. Nam

NATIONAL THEArRE.-Mr. wallack made a
decided hit in Richard Third last night. Many
Of his points were new, and such variations
from the old stereotype rendering struck the
audience as being dictated by good taste and
good sense. Mr.. W. takes benefit Tonight.
and We sincerely trust it may be a substantial
one. -- n. = - -
His extraordinary versatility is shown by
the ease with which he sustains two such
strongly contracted characters as William in
" Black Eyed Susan," and "The Stranger"
in kotEebue's play Of that name.
On Thursday night, May LIST, the Harrison
ryne Opera Troupe will appear in I" Cinde-
Iela Their stay is limited, we regret to
hear, to three nights. 3,
p SECOND WARD "A meeting Of the citizens
OF the Second Yard was held last night in
the room over Farnham's, when James +.
halliday was appointed chairman, and John
r. Ennis Secretary. Et-. .1.t
The following gentlemen were unanimously
selected to represent the Ward in the conven-
ton to nominate a candidate for the Mayor
atty, viz: n. Callan, James g. Berrett, Geo
M Stewart, John F Ennis, and James f.
Halliday. s.......-.
On motion, Messrs. VIM. F. Bayly, of the
Board of Aldermen, Ferdinand Jefferson, VIM.
Orme, and Thomas j. Fisher, of the Board of
Common Council, were unanimously nomi-
mated for reelection.
An executive committee was ordered to be
appointed by the Chair and then the meet
ing adjourned ls-
SUPREME COURr,-Yesterday- 90. Sole.
mon Masters d Son, plaintiffs in error. Us
Frederick L Barreda & Brother TIE argu-
nent OF this cause was concluded by Hon.
heverdy johnson for the plaintiffs in error.
n hA Inf
Juan Manuel Vaca and Juan Felipe Pena.
This cause was argued by Mr. Attorney Gen
oIal Gushing for the appellants and BY Mr..
VIM. Carey Jones for the appellees.
No. SO. Gustavus Bsauregard, heir and
executor of Madame Emile T. Poultney, an
pellant, rs. the city of New Orleans VIM. q.
Layton, ct al. The argument of this cause
was commenced by Hon. j. Henderson for the
appellant Adjourned.
ANOTHER LEAP YEAR BALL.--Not long since
we noticed very agreeable aud successfully
carried out Leap Year entertainment, given
by the ladiesat Island Hall We hear that
another Is to be given at Harmony Hall on
wednesday night next, by a club of ladies,
bearing the name of The Leap Year Associa.
ton, and of which Miss S. Massey is Presi-
dent, and Miss I. Hutchison Secretary. We
must here reiterate the opinion before ex.
pressed, that the ladies have a natural tact
and aptitude for conducting these affairs which
enables them to manage them ever SO much
more gracefully and tastefully than male folks
can ever hope to do.
DISTURBING TEE AUDIENcE-The Nation al
got into an uproar last night during the per-
Torrance of the celebrated tent scene in Rich
ard III. Officer Aquilla Allen arrested an
individual IN the paTquette, for making a
ha or
passed, and a sort of general row ensued be-
tore the man was elected from the theatre, to
the terror of the ladies present. We have
received from parties sympathizing with either
SIZE TO the night, accounts of the affair directly
opposite to each other in their representations.
and will publish the facts concerning il that
may be elected in the course of the legal ex-
animation into it.
THIRD WARD.-A meeting of the citizens of
this ward was held at COMBS Building, ON
Tuesday night, when the following gentlemen
were appointed to represent the ward in the
Mayoralty convention, viz Thomas Donohe
Charies Z. Wannell, Geo. I'll. Jones Edward
Queen, and Samuel Lewis A committee
was also appointed to report at a subsequent
meeting suitable gentlemen to be voted for at
the ensuing election as Aldermen and Coun.
cilmen
FIGHTING Yesterday, complaint was made
to Justice Clark that number of females
were fighting at house on Thirteenth street,
near G. Officers Bell and Yeatman were di-
rected to the spot where they arrested Mary
Broden, Hannah Broden, and Emily Nelson.
They were taken before Justice Clark, who,
after hearing the testimony, dismissed Mary
and Hannah Broden, and held Emily Nelson
to bail for court.
EXAMINATION OF CossTABLEs.-Ws are in
formed that an effort is being made to bring
several officers of the county before the Cir
cult Court that they may have an opportu-
nifty of defending themselves against charges
preferred. All constables, we believe receive
their appointments from this court, and the
court Is empowered to dismiss them for Cause.
For TRIAL.-Some four or FIVE Germans got
into melee, at tavern near the Market
house, a few nights since, and severely in
jared Mr.. John Files. They were arrested
and taken before Justice Hollingshead for
trial, but the injured man was unable to ap-
pear, and the case was postponed until Tues
day next.
The BALL OF THE WESTERN HOSE Con-.
rASY last night, though so near the close of
the ball season was one Of the most successful
Of the year, both in numbers and in the zest
with which the enjoyments Of the evening
were participated in by all preset.
ALARA.-Between eight and nine o'clock
last night, as the rain was beginning to fall,
some boys raised the alarm of fire, which
brought out the fire companies The alarm
was caused by the burning of chimney, and
the fremen speedily returned to their engine
houses.
TRIP TO ANNAPOLIS AND THE MERBIMAC.-
We would call attention to the advertisement
in another column Of the excursion trip to-
by which an opportunity is afforded
at a cheap rate, TO see that great naval lion,
the Merrimac, as we'll as the ancient city Of
Annapolis.
TIE STAND OF Mr. McCLEIsH, in the Centre
Market, was broken into on Tuesday night,
and porte monnaies, perfumery, &C., to the
amount of between $50 and Sl0O stolen there
from. reward Of $50 is offered for the ar
rest and conviction of the thief
ARRIVED -Messrs. q. W. Stidham and
Chilly Mcintosh Of the agency, Greek Nation,
and TOI, IT