The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-04-19
LOCAL NEW 5.

orHHA.--AR. HAnHlsoss sEsErIr.-The National Thea
tire exhibited greater amount Of beauty and fashion
than raced 1t last evening the occasion Of Mr. Harson
benefit The Bohemiae Girl the opera selected by
the beneciae and sung and acted by the troupe
the entire satisfaction OF the large and brilliant audience.
In the composition Of this opera, "Bafe" had especial
reference TO the qualification Of Mr. Harrison hts snor and
was performed BY him the first in London over two
hundred nights since which period has kept the stage
Of the favoite musie. dramas The melodies
smooth and flowing whilst the hsrmones marked with
that knowledge OF stage effect without sacrificing classical
| that places Bale at once amongst composers genius
OF high order.
The songs Of Thaddeus we're given by MIR. Harrison in
artistic STYLE and deservedy eneored The great charm
Of this gentemans singing in his clear enuncaon Of the
words and the energy with which he illustrates mpassoDed
feeling whilst at all times his action is in keeping with the
sentiment without being ovestraned. We have seldom, II
ever met with vocalist whose dramatic powers
eminenty good.
Miss Louisa Pyne again threw the Of her encb antng
art around the audience and took captive all hearts In the
simple but beautiful ballad OF 81 dreamt that dwe In
BILE halls she realized impressions of perfect ballad sing
ng whilst In the ornate and sparkling Skyar she dared
and accomplished all that the human voice could hope
pire to. .5a sam. Mt #..
WHOLE the opera was admirably rendered and we have
but regretthat it win be long shall hear again
these talented professors Of song this evening being the
night Of the appearance OF the troupe upon which occasion
the ayorite comic of the Barber Of Seville by Ros
n win be given being for the benefit of Miss Louisa
the enchanting "Skylark" when satisfied the Ma
tional win be crowded to overlooking.
THE WAsHrsoros Aaurpucr.--LErrER FROM CAprArs
MxGsThe discussion in the House of Representatives in
regard to the Senate amendment the deficiency bill appro
priang 900 for the Washington aqueduct has called
forth the following explanatory letter from Captain Meig
the accomplished engineer in charge of the work:
ExriASA Cart. MEIas.--The failure to grant
some appropriation for the aqueduct the deficiency bill
cause tue s.opP.gs Of the work great loss the United
tractors who at work loss almost rainous.
II their work is done during the healthy Of spring
will lose The cost Il the work done under their
will remain the to the United States the the
contractors will be very much increased.
Many members seem to be under the impression that there
have been no estimates presented. H.
BY referring to Senate E1 Doc 49, sd Congress- I'd
son full etmae presented to Congress before the work
was begun, will be found.
The same estimates are presented again in Doc 49, the
answers to Mr. Pripges resolutions Of this session with
tables showing the variation of lately made with
the advantage of over two years experience in carrying
The estimate falls slightly below the original.
city also In the documents above quoted il will Be found
that only the main trunks to the Capitol hayward and
the tapping these by branches to 90 through Tie streets
and supply the other parts Of the city left to be arranged
The city lay distributing pipes the privilege being
given to them by Congress or sold them Congress
Uaer be charged BY the city upon every house using
the eots gM dray all esPsnse and, if the United States
II the amendment of the Senate to the deficiency
bill granted, it will hasten the completion Of the work
year if lost year is lost II this be granted, the
and conditions OF further appropriations be arranged in
special bill to be brought in by the District Committee,
which should provide for the entire completion of the work
within the estimate M. @. MEIGS.
OsPHASs' Fam AT CARusfs SALoos.-The ladies of st.
Vncens Orphan Asylum make this last appeal in behalf Of
the fatheess girls under their charge; and they have
before appealed in van they hope to receive such free
patronage from the charitable will enable them avoid
future calls upon them great variety of useful and fancy
articles be sold, and the ver get the
worth of his money, and will have the satisfaction of
tributng to this most meritorious institution.
Remember, the Fair closes tonight.