Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-09-29
EV ENTNG STAR,
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE,


throng, which filled every available standing
or sitting space Of st. Matthews church the
occasion which drew 80 many together was the
anticipated dedication Of the addition to the
church lately made. II was anticipated that
the Right Rev. Bishop McGill of Richmond,
would preach, but being unsvoidably delay
ed, the many to whom the talents Of this pre-
late were 80 well known, and who had been
attracted to the church by the announcement
made on the previous Sunday, were disar-
pointed. Notwithstanding the services were
the most interesting, solemn high mass was
celebrated by Rev. E. Lyman of Baltimore
assisted by Rev. j. B Donelan as deacon and
Rev. g. MeElheny as sub-deacon.
The music by the choir was more than fine
the Mass, Haydn No. sand acknowledged to
be the most difficult, as we'll az tho finest Of
the productions Of this great master, was fault
lessly given by the choir under the direction
Of Mr.. Crouch, musical director The orches-
ira, which embraced the first talent of this
city and Baltimore, was led by Mr.. Keikhofsr,
assisted by Mr.. Lenschow, we'll known as the
leader of the far famed Germanis." Under
such leadership, it was impossible that the
music should not have been perfect. The So
prano solos were admirably rendered by Mrs.
c. Young, Of Baltimore. The tenor solo, in
the CredO, F." ct IncaTJBatUs est" was given
by Mr. G.. French with feeling and excel
lence which was duly appreciated. Mr.. II.
Palmer, the organist of the church, presided
at his post with that talent for which be is 20
justly celebrated. @ -
We have to note the exquisite manner with
which MIR. Crouch sung the "Pro Peccstis'
from Rossini's Stabat Mater, also the Jubilate
Dec solo by Mrs. Young, and the Duet, "Que
est Homo" from the Stabat Mater, sung in
the evening by Mrs. Young and Miss Kelly.
We might sum up our qualification by pro.
nouncing the entire service perfection, and
long will remember the pleasure enjoyed.
The Improvements to the church were sug-
gested and carried out under the supervision
Of gentleman connected with the Treasury
Department
Frcsco painters-Messrs. Shutter and Kah
lert.
Brick masons-Messrs. Dant and Simmons
Plasterer-Mr. P Callahan. ....
; Csrpenter-Mr. j. s. Pilling.
ACCEPTABLE PRESENT On Saturday evon-
ing last, Mr.. Singleton Golden, a hack
man of our city, was the recipient of a
costly and magnificent coschwhip, prepared
1t the instance of Baltimorean. The pre-
senta.iou took place at Messrs. Reese and
Thomson 8 restaurant, Pennsylvania avenue
The whip is truly most superior affair, with
plated worked handle Of sixteen strings,
such as are used for violins, and is said to be
the 6rst work of this description attempted in
this country for twenty years. 1t is heavily
mounted with pure silver bands, and has .
massive head of the same material, upon
which is engraved, Presented to Singleton
Golden, Sept smber q, 1855 =" 1t is inper-
vious to water and while combining the quail
tiles of ornament and practical utility, reflects
the highest credit on the manufacturer, Mr.
ID. E. Beehler, Of Liberty street, Baltimor,.
Before presenting the whip, the donor made
the following brief remarks, which were hap
PLY responded to by Mr. Golden:
Singleton Gotdsp-Sir: In fulfllu emit of
previous promise, now take great pleasure
in presenting to you this whip, as fitting
testimonial Of my high regard for you as an
experienced and careful hackman In our
free country every legalized calling is honor
able, though in many instances not hOnored
and hackmen have stood in the front ranks of
the most abused. This, no doubt, has arisen
in great degree from the want of system or
proper understanding among yourselves; but,
be that as it may, L feel convinced that they
are, as class, more sinned against than sim
ming. The tired traveller, or pleasure seeker,
while comfortably seated within your coach,
seldom contemplates the dangers and anxiety
Of mind which constantly surround you, by
way Of collisions, pitiless storms or the taking
fright of your horses-ocsurrences always to
be anticipated, and unavoidable. Could every
one see you through the same glass from
which / take my view, they would be unani-
nous with me, think, in asserting that the
hsckman's duty is one of anxious solicitude
and greatest responsibility. Encouragement
should greet you at every turn whore duty is
performed, and expressions of regard extend
ed when deserved. Such treatment would
impel you on to constant vigilance in your
calling, and prompt you to remedy whatever
defects may exist in your present system In
conclusion, would observe, in presenting this
Uhip, that entertain every confidence OF the
manner in which it will be used by you, but
would particularly enjOin, should your pas ion
at any time be suddenly provoked against
your horses, the noblest Of the animal king
dom, spare the lash And now sir, accept
the gift, with my grateful appreciation of your
conduct and treatment on every occasion in
which your coach has been brought into uui.
sition by me-.
National THEATRE dramatic enter
tainments Of this popular resort, will be re-
neved this evening with the appearance Of
the beautiful and gifted Lizzie Weston Da.
veDPors, sustained by the clever young actor,
Mr.. A ID. Davenport, and the full and very
stlslent dramatic company engaged at the
Holiday street theatre, Baltimore The ini-
tial play is q thrilling production, replete
with exciting in crest, entitled, The Actress
Of Padua; story Of the Stage" in which
Mrs. Davenport has achieved deserved popu-
lsrity. The characters of the play are dis
tributed with admirable judgment amongst
the taienteo members composing the COMPANY.
The concluding farce of &c The Young Widow
Is an exceedingly neat and diverting tribe
eIcellently east.
HONOR TO TIE PRESIDENT Geld, staff.
and company officers of the volunteers of the
District Of Columbia, are to assemble at the
railroad depot tomorrow morning, at half
past O'Clock precisely, to perform escort duty.
They will form an escort Of honor to the
President Of the United States, from the COM
mencement Of his journey on a visit to New
Hampshire, and will be relieved by the vol
unteers of Maryland at the State line or the
city Of Baltimore.
The company Of Presidents Mounted Guard
will assemble at the Executive Mansion at
o'clock on that morning to escort the Presi-
dent to the depot.
DIsGRAcEBUL--Saturda night, crowd Of
young men gathered on the corner of Ninth and
u streets to witness an expected fight. The
belligerents were on the spot cursing each
other in such phrase as they thought would
best entertain their respective hackers. But
the hg did not come of, very much to the