The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-05-06


is almost fully restored to his wonted vigorous health.
meeting for the relief of the inhabitants of the Cape
Verde islands who perishng from famine held
Saturday night at the Of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association. Mr.. S E. Coues called the chair
and Mesrs James Tustn and r. T. Taylor appoint
ed secretaries.
The meeting addressed by several gentlemen, some
Of whom had personal acquaintance with those islands
and with the effects produced by the very sessonabe relief
sent from this country at the time of the famine in 1891
committee appointed consisting Of Messrs Wright
Tustn and Reese to present to the meeting resolutions
and plan for further action.
The committee reported as follows:
Resolred That deeply sympatbize with the inhabit-
of the Cape Verde islands their present distressed
situation and that urge upon citizens to contribute
speedily and literally for their relief
Resolved That the clergy Of the city be requested to
bring the subject before their congregations at early
day as possible
Resolved That the following gentlemen be appointed
committee to receive contributions from the citizens Of
Washington and that Mitchell II. Miller be appointed
treasurer take charge Of the funds that may be col
lected, aud transmit them to the proper persons:
First wsrd-Dr W. B: Magruder, DR., 5 G. tsmoot, 7.
w. Reed Third Ward-Hudson Taylor, Aug 4. Perry,
Samuel Cole Fourth Ward-George Parker, o. @. Wight
Silas II. Hill Fifth Ward-B. B. French j. P. InHle, r.
McNerhany. Sixth Ward-Robcrt Clarke Capt. Forrest
DR.. s. A. II. McKim. Seventh Ward. L. Smith, P. NJ.
Pearson, w. J. Reese.
The report adopted and the proceedings ordered to
be published in the city papers.
The meeting adjourned to meet at the place that
night two weeks.
HoRsK SHOE RoBISsoS-The dramatic adaptation of the
Hon. John p Kennedys novel Of this name thrilling tale
Of revolutionary times produced last evening the
National Theatre and met with wellmerited The
drama abound with interest which should be witnessed
by every American citizen We congratulate the author
Mr.. Clifton W. Tayeure upon the marked ability he has
displayed in giving dramatic form to "Horqe Shoe Robin
son." II Is not adaptation to the stage but com
pleteyfnshed work, highly elaborated in all its details
The play ia exoeonty cast and ably performed by the
members OF the company. Mr. George G. Bonace per-
formed the part OF the hero very effectively and ELECTED
much applause This gentleman has much improved since
him last in this city, and promises to become
ornament to his profession. Mr. Jefferson Chris Shaw
surpassed in opinion any of his former efforts making
il complete character to convuse the audience
Mr. Edwin Adams Arthur Butler rather deviaed from
the peculiar line OF characters in which he is usually
pleasing nevertheless he very easy and acceptable
Col St Jermyp in the hands Of Mr. Wallace stranger
our boards could certainly have been done better
Miss Mary Devlin, Mary Musgrove, was natural and
easy and infused earnesness into the part which found
its way every heart Mrs Proctor Mildred Lindsey
performed IL In her usual and graceful. The
rest OF the characters admirably sustained II gives
great pleasure to state that II viii be repeated this
evening