Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-11-25

NATIONAL THEATRE The performances,
last night went of in blaze of glory, and
the audiencs-xhich, by the way, was one of
the largest We ever saw packed within the
walls OF athestre-expressed the most extrav-
agant demonstrations of delight, now at the
rich fun developed in one portion Of the piece,
and now at the gorgeous scenic display be-
held at another. In the latter respect, We
presume, 1t surpasses anything ever before ex-
hibited in this city, and as such is splendid
triumph for the artist, Mr. Charles 5. Get1.
The Amasons" are exceedingly pretty, but
they need little more drilling for perfection
in their military evolutions, which we have
no doubt they will take to day, and that the
piece will be rendered with even heightened
brilliancy of effect in all its departments to-
We must not fail to give credit to Mr. j. B.
Phillips for the finely arranged dramatic tab
leaux to Messrs. Gardiner and Smith for tho
well-mansged mechanical effects; and to the
exquisite music for the piece, performed un-
all, to Manager Ford for the splendid perform
ance altogether.
Fun SPOILED. - Information having been
given to the Chief of Police that large mum.
Der Of colOred persons were preparing for a
dance and drinking party in that portion of
the Fourth Ward known as Goat Alley, the
chief detailed a number Of officers to attcnd
and arrest all concerned in the unlawful as
semblage. Many colored persons were seen
going in that direction in the morning; but
the party did not assemble, probably because
they learned that the officers were awaiting
their arrival. Permits are sometimes granted
to colored persons to hold parties, when they
are known as respectable citizens; but such
as know that permission will not be given
them, endeavOr to evade the law by giving
parties in the day time.
UP FOR PROFANITY. - Last night, something
of disturbance was created at Schadd's res
taurant on the Avenue, in consequence of q
breeze kicked up by two colored persons from
New York whom the bar keeper had refused
to supply with liquor. These men, named
VIM. and John Wedge-having used some
profane and insulting language, an attempt
was made to put them out, and fracas en-
sued, which resulted in the arrest of the bar
keeper, Jas Platz, and the two above named
They were taken before Justice HolliDgshead
by Officer Reynolds, and after a hearing Of
the evidence Platz was dismissed, and the
two Wedges made to pay fine and costs Of
So l9 eacn for profanity.
The DEMOCRATIC CELEBRATION ON THURS
DAY NIGHT.-Very general preparations are
being made by our citizens to participate in
the procession and illumination of Thursday
night, and all the indications point to page
ant of much more than ordinary effect 1t is
of importance that the illumination should be
general, and that concert of action should be
observed as to the time Of the display.
Our country friends in Maryland and Vir.
ginia are. we hear, preparing to be present in
force on Thursday night, and, should the day
be fine one, there will undoubtedly be a
most effective display.
Prevented Yesterday the police officers
were notified that an attempt was to be made
street, near Trinity church, belonging to Mr.
Birth. The officers arranged to watch for the
robbers during the night. The proprietor
having also been notified kept light burning
In the store through the night, which proba-
bly, gave the alarm to the depr ed ators, as the
night passed without any attempt at break
ing in.
MRS STEELE, the lady whose advertisement
appears in another column, we are assured by
disinterested judges, is an artist of rare ex-
cellencs, and one meriting the patronage OF
an enlightened public, who ever regard with
favor the high manifestations Of talent, enter.
prise and energy, which, to the honor Of our
country, have of late been so often developed
in various departments Of literature and art
by American women.
BALL OF THE MARION RIFLEs.-Dropping
in at Temperance Hall, last night, we found a
very pleasant company gathered there and
all enjoying themselves vastly. We were es
pecially pleased with the good order main
tained-a feature not always observable at a
military ball. The Grand March, composed
for the occasion by Prof. Esputa and dedi.
Gated to Capt Shekell, was performed with
brilliant effect.
THE NEW RAILRoAD.-The regular travel
over the w ashington and Alexandria railroad
commences to-day, as will be seen by an sd
vertisement in another column of the Star. L,
will reduce the time req uired for the trip here
tofore BY omnibus more than one half, and al
1t offers many conveniences, will doubtless be
extensively patronized, as it should be.
WATCH RETURNS -Issb' a Thornton, drunk
dismissed George T. Gaines, coIored, out
after hours fine and costs. WIN. Easton,
Joseph Plant, James Plant, and George Dover,
colored, disorderly; security and costs.
PRETTY ToUsH-An exchange says that
Daniel G Angner, of Woodbridge, Vermont
raised, last season, four bushels Of California
potatoes from single po sto."
SALT IN TEXAS 1t is stated in the Texas
papers that salt works have been established
in that State, about fifty miles above Austin,
on the west side of the Color ado. The salt is
said to be superior article, and the best of.
fered in that market This is fortunate dis
covery, as all the salt for that region was
wagoned from the coasts.
ENaLIsB IDEA OF AMERICAN LIFE-A New
Yorker who fred revolver in the street, OF
London, was let of on a light inc on the
ground that it was a common practice in the
United States, where nobody thought any
thing of it. The Lord Mayor said it was a
very surprising state Of society, but he wa,
not prepared to dispute the fact.
IT, He Died of Doctors" remarked q
friend OF ours spoke Of Young man. recent victim
ofthe DREADED Cons amptioD and with force the
came 10 mind, knowing did that IN hls
taken practice had again consigned another the
In Of Coughs Colds Bronchitis other LuEx and