Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-09-02
MR. GEORGE HoYrnAN w Q Iatsly had the

Mr.. GEORGE HorrHAN We lately had the
pleasure OF introducing to our public the re-
nowned composer of " thleen Mayourneen,n
as singing master and vocalist, and the vocal
director Of st. Matthew'S choir; and now, in
connection with him, We have the gratifca-
ton of informing our friends and patrons that
Mr.. George Hoffman has been engaged as the
organist OF that church, and announces his
intention OF giving private instruction on the
piano forte. We learn that he comes to us
under the most favorable auspices, his brother,
Richard Hoffman, the great pianist in New
York, freely guaranteeing his abilities and
talent; and we may also remark, that his pre-
possessing and gentlemanly appearance and
manners will, we have no doubt, at once COM
mand for him position in our most fashion
able circles.
The CIRcUs-However tastes may vary in
regard to other amusements, the entertain
ments of the ring are always popular-always
fashionable. Without distinction Of age, sex,
condition, or state, the people, one and all,
hail the advent Of circus; and no matter
what other needs are pressing, the half dollar
or quarter dollar for admission to the en-
ohanted ring is always forthcoming The over
worked, unamused American public feels in
stinctively the necessity Of a hearty popular
laugh to expand the chest and kill dyspepsia.
In this sense, the merrymen Of the circus are
greater public benefsctors than a'coIlege of
learned dCctOrs So, hurrah for the circus.
and let's make the most of it while it stays in
town,
NATIONAL THEATRE" London Assurance"
drew fine house last night, and adequate
Justice to this sprightly comedy was done by
tho really good company now at the National
Tonight, tho French drama of g Madelaine
or The Founding of Paris and 'Tho Rough
Diamond" are announced in both of which
Jefferson and the Davenports appear.
The comedies of GO Tho Heir at Law" and
"Masks and Faces" are also announced as in
preparation, and shortly to be produced. The
theatrical season of the National opens finely.
GERMAN Observation-Disclosures from this
order in various parts of the country have ar.
rived in this city for the purpose of holding
convention to consider tho interests of the as
ISOLATION generally. They have been cor
daily received by their brethren in this city,
and last night the Assembly Rooms and Con-
cordla Hall were fitted up for their use as
dancing and feasting saloons Fine bands of
music were employed, and supper provided at
both places. The night was spent in dancing,
in social intercourse, and in the pra,tice by
the Turner'S Of their astonishing gymnastic
feats.
CArsIzED. - Yesterday afternoon several
boats were capsized on the river during the
high wind, fortunately all the boatsmcn esca-
ped. The rumor that Mr.. Joseph Rawlings
had been drowned was started by some would.
be funny individual as hoax. A person who
would start such report for such purpose,
shi u be held under water himself for few
minutes, just for the fun of tho thing.
RowDYIsx.-Last night, before the Guards
went On their beats, number of lads, appa-
rently intoxicated, we've going through the
streets and throw ing stones at houses and tree
boxes, and sometimes at quiet citizens. The
police officers, unfortunately, are not gifted
with ubiguity, or the offenders would have
been dealt with as they deserve.
TnlRo DISTRICT POLICE OFFIcE.-Justice
Hol'iDgshead yesterday disposed of tho fol-
loving cases j Simonds, Jno. Gonzales and
Jno. Sheckells, fighting; dismissed. T Daw-
son, assault and battery dismissed. Hanson
Dorsey, Martha Sprigg and Elizabeth Cole,
assault; security for peace. r. A. Whitlock
do; do. Jno. Butler, do. jail, in default Of
security.
JUSTICES OF TIE PEACE The President
has appointed and the Senate have confI IN ed
the following gentlemen to be justices of the
peace Cor the county Of Washington and Dis
trict Of Columbia, viz: Joseph Peck, F. s.
Myer, q. Z. P. Hazard, George Whitman, Rob-
ert J. Roche, and Thomas Dom.
ALARM The alarm of fire this morning in
the eastern part OF the city; was caused Dy the
burning Of the chips bank outside the Navy
Yard No damage of consequence was done
to property in the neighborhoOd.
FRIENDsHIP CLUB.-At a late me sting of
| this club the following officers were elected :
| T Hsgerty, president; j. Carter, vice presi-
dent; K. Harvey, secretary; w Moran, treas
urer
| The GERMAN EVANGELICAL SUNDAY SCHOOL
| passed our Office this morning, with fue band
| Of music, on its way to Beckert's, to spend the
day. 1t was happy looking party.
| Buchanan, Fillmore and Fremont. Sold by
| the agent, A. Adamson, Seventh street, opp0-
site to the Post Office Adhesive envelopes,
| 20 cents hundred Is
| ASSAULT AND BATTERY Yesterday Justice
Clark held BeBj Kurtz to security for peace
| for assault and battery on VIM III Smith
Mary Hurdle for a sjpilar offence was also
l held to security.
FILLMORE AND DoNELsoN Great Song Book
| only 10 cents, for sale at A. Adamson's, Sew.
l enth street, opposite TO the Post Office
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