Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-08

reached the city.
Mrs Pierce and other ladies were present, and
received the congratulations of many of the vete-
rams, by whom they were eomplimentcd with three
cheers. dgG 9.s7f 7aE ah4a
Among the veterans We noticed Colonel Baldwin
and Major Burnett, Of Syracuse, New York, both
in the enjoyment Of vigorous health Also, Capt
s. @. Reid, of the General Armstrong privateer.
On leaving the Presidents House, the veterans
marched down the avenue to Odd Fellows Hall in
9Th street. where they assembled in convention.
- IN GRAND ITALIAN OpKRA.--On Wednesday
Aning Mr.. jarrett the interchangeable manager Of
8 National Theatre, brings out Verdis grand
-Opefa of I'll Trovatore," (the Troubadour J with
Madam Lagrange as the Prima Donna, supported
by an operate corps Of extraordinary efficiency
The recently achieved by Mr. Jarrett in pro-
ducing at the National Theatre Sherdan's brilliant
comedy sustained in all its characters by hstrionic
talent of the greatest excellence appears to have
stimulated him to attempt similar triumph in the
operate field It'll only on rare occasions that such
an array of undoubtcd talent can be brought togeth
er, as the expense attendant upon it Is by far too
large to allow of frequent repetition. Madame
Lagrange comes to us with an European reputation
of the very highest order. She is pronounced by
musical critics one of the three great yocalsts OF
the day. and her success throughout Italy at Paris
Vienna, London, and st. Petersbnrgh, would seem
TO justify the encomums of those best qualified to
jadgc.
Of Verdis remarkable Opera of II Trovatore 1t ia
needless to speak at any length. But there are in
it two concerted pieces which, from the celebrity
they have acquired, demand more than passing
notice. These are the Anvil Chorus, and the Mis-
erere. The first is composition in which a sim
gulary novel effect is produced by striking several
anvils in tune with the Orchestra, and as an ac-
cOmpanmentto the voice. In the solemn Mise
rere, Verdi has sought his models in the noblest
compositions Of former Italian composers, and pro-
duces upon the stage one of the most imposing
portions of the Catholic service with all those ac-
cessories which are 80 well calculated to create
profound impression upon audience. The tolling
atintervas Of an immense bell, during the singing
of the Miserere adds wonderfully to the impressive
J effect of this grand composition.
Coon Books, AT Low PRICEs.--The best place
to buy books at low prices is at the store of the
Washington Book Company, under DeXters Hotel
BY reference to the advertisement, it will be seen
that the stock is very large and select and that
the prices are 80 per cent less than the standard
prices present is also given to all purchasers,
A friend Of ours, the other day, was presented
with gold watch, worth $50, by the proprietors
of the store Our readers should not fail to visit
this fine establishment. ,f 81.
The National Democratic Committee met in this
city to-day to fix the day for the assembling of the
Cincinnati Convention, and make all the prclimi.
nary arrangements for that interesting occasion.
In the evening there will be grand pow-wow
at Cops Saloon, which all the oficcholders are
expected to attend. g
The cauldron begins to " BILE - fD.9ui1s
CoNFIRxArlos--The rite of confirmation was
administered by Bishop Nottingham, at the
Church of the Ascension, on Sunday evening. AT
the Church of the Epiphany, ON Sunday morning,
IN consequence of the storm several candidates for
confirmation were unable TO be present. the cere-
mony of confirmation was therefore postponed, and
the candidates were requested to be present at St.
Johns Church on Sunday next. 2s7 qe
OLD TRINITY CHURcH.-The church edifce on
Fifth street, formerly known as Trinity Church.
has been bought by the Roman Catholics for
$4,000, and will be converted into q Catholic
Church. This property was offered two years ago
for $4,000. II fronts on Judiciary Square, and
has recently been used as a Congregational church.
The Naval Committee Of the Senate will meet
to-day for the first time this season. The nomina,
tons for promotion in the Marine corps will come
up for immediate action. After these are disposed
of the nominations for promotions in the Navy will
be taken up. .s 45t 4,e u1
SUNDAY scHooLs-Therc will be meeting this
evening at the Wesley Chapel of all the officers
connected with the Sunday Schools Of the city. 1t
will be an important and interesting meeting.
ORPHAN AsYLUs.-The annual meeting of the
Washington City Orphan Asylum was held at
Trinity, church at II o'clock to-day. Addresses
were made by Rev Dr. Cummings, and several
other gentlemen. .R #H 81
Hon. Mr. Dawson, of Pennsylvania, arrived here
on Saturday. p6ga
DIsGRAcKFuL FIGHr.--A fight took place on tho
Avenue, at p. M. yesterday, near the National
between a Mr. Woodward and a Mr. Copeland -
They fought for some minutes In the most savage
manner, and were both badly bruised We hope
they win be punished TO the extent OF the law
Such brutal exhibitions on an avenue thronged
with ladies are In the highest degree disgracefal.
PROBABLE MURDER.--Last evening gentleman,
whose name we have not learned, was stabbed on
the Avpnup M tho foot of the Canitol nv nnc of n