Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-03-19
The WEATHER is we'll chronicled, in Mon.

IHE WEATHER IL well CurOulcleQ, In Mon
days Boston Post. by that great wag Ben
ShilIaber, who is himself host and though
much has been said or sung, about the Sunny
South more northern terms must now be
used, well steal them from his mouth. Snow
fakes are falling In the air. and the streets
are sloppy wet, and dainty danes in rubber.
boots across the cutters get the splashing
coaches dash along unheeding how they 90 it,
and Congressman must dodge the mud as here
and there they throw it. Naught boots our
blacking, and the shine is sadly taken of,
and friends when meeting always say, How
are ye! how's your cough?' And underta-
kers jolly look, and wink, as II to say, "This
is your sunshine, hsrv esters, for making hu-
man hay" Look out for freshets when the
hills pour down their streams amain, and do
the mischief maybe with the works upon the
plain-sweep of, perhaps the meadow ricks,
the cows, perhaps, and lambs, despite tho
farmers tears and prayers and unavailing
dams Wen hear Of bridges carried off, and
ne er one brought back, and rails, not railers,
deeply drowned on many railroad track.
We II hear of avalsnches fierce that fell en-
every side, as yielding banks give up their
hold and let the union slide. Let's courage
take that winters passed, from witnessing the
thaw, as Paul, in scripture, courage took,
when he the taverns saw.
THEArRIcAL.-A correspondent who had an
opportunity to enjoy the really excellent act.
ing of Mr. and Miss Richings, last evening
| speaks of them in high terms. Their reputa.
ton of performers of high excellence and re-
inement is sufficient guarantee that, on
| their part, nothing will be 60 overdOne" nor
come tardy off T" This evening, as will be
seen by the advertisement, they appear in
Mrs. Ritchie's comedy of " Fashion" and
during their engagement they will perform
1 Al 1c az
| fanaticism and folles. Mr.. Richings is one
of the few survivors of the old Park Com.
pany," which has never been equaled on this
continent. The members possessed histrionic
abilities of high grade, and were welcomed
in society as courteous gentlemen. Honor to
the memories of those who are no more, and
success to the surviyors-and their fascinating
| children
REGISTRATIONS We regret to learn that
both able, efficient, and gentlemanly coHduc-
tors on the Washington branch of the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad, have resigned their
positions in consequence OF the company
having adopted some regulations relative to
their duties, under which they are not dis
posed to serve. The former of these gentle
men has been in the employ of the company
over twenty-five years, and the latter over
sixteen, and were we'll known and exceed.
| SUNSHINE will soon bring forth crowds Of
promenaders on our throughfares, and while
the bellies are radiant in the "spring fashions
the beaux should not look shabby. Those
who wish to perfect their attire, should cal
and examine the new goods received by Mr.
Steer, 4S8 Seventh street. See his advertise
ment
DELEGATES AND LUxURIEs, prepared in the
most fashionable style, are furnished for par
ties and dinners by Potentini, at No 27s
Pennsylvania avenue, as may be seen by
reading bis advertisement.
CoNING Capt. James Guy caught OF
Saturday, the first P0tonsao shad Of the
season, at the landing near Aqua creek
Some two hundred herring were caught al
the same time. -
CRIMINAL CoURr.-TO-day, Ellen Dyer wa,
acq dtted CT keeping a disorderly house. A.
we iei'they were trying Thomas Williamson
Tor an assault
GOOD EATISG will be found on the tables o.
all who buy THAR beef of Lenkin. See hi
advertisement.
Nh. DEaPsTERs CONCERT was postponed
last evening, on account sf the weather, but
will probably come of in faw days.
| WATCH RETURNS AMI Carlirht
colOred. out after hours; dismissed. Elmo,
Davis, Elizabeth Bell, Caleb Barton, and VIM
Moody, all cOlored, were brought up for ste al
I ing various articles-an overcoat, school
| satehel and saddle from the horse Of mai
carrier white 1t yas standing in front of the
city post othce; committed to Jail.