Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-28

OF the National Theatre, like an exhibition Of
nre- WORKS, 10 ending in sparkling blsss of
glory Much a. had been said In praise of
the manner in which he had produced the
Nsiad Queen" at Baltimore. those who went
to see 1t last night, with the most extrsvag ant
hopes, were not disappointed, and peals of
applause testified the admiration and delight
OF the crowded audience. The scenery alone
was worth visit rejecting high honor on
Mr. Getz, of Baltimore, while the architectu-
raj "palace scene," by Mr.. Lamb, OF this
city, was deservedly admired. Nor was there
any thing deficient in the dresses, properties,
or stage attributes of this gorgeous spectacle,
which is chef d'oHrre of histrionic magnif-
cencs.
The performers were at home in their parts,
and everything went of without the least
"drag." Mr.. Jefferson, as Schnapps," kept
the audience in convulsions of laughter, so
humorous was his every word, gesture, and
movement; while Mrs. Jefferson, bewitchingly
attractive, afforded a charming contrast to
the grotesque awkwardness of her enamsred
squire. We have not space to compliment
other performers as they deserve, to-day; but
we must express our admiration of the fasci-
mating corps of young ladies' Whether in or
around the Bath Of Beauty" or in martial
array as "Amazonian Warriors" this finely
formed and bright eyed phalanx isirresistiblea
Surely large audiences will reward the enter
prising manager for this unequaled spectacle,
produced at great expense Every one, who
is any one, should see the Naiad Queen"
ADVERTISING is sneered at by some one
horse old fogies, but it is the main-spring of
business, for all that, as we see proven almost
every day by our columns. For instance :
Last Friday house to be let" was adver-
tised in the Evening Star" It is mile
and half from our Office, yet within one hour
after the first number of the paper was sold,
gentleman who saw the advertisement had
examined the premises, called on the landlord,
and closed his lease. Before the same time
next day, over thirty other applicants presen-
ted themselves. Who says that advertising
is not the secret of usiness-success-that is
when the advertisement is inserted in popu-
lar, widely circulated sheet, like the Evening
STAR
HE VALENTINE WAR alluded to in the
Star, has broken out again after temporary
cessation of hostilities, and is evolving Gu.
riOus succession Of Corporation and United
States cases. The parties were bound over to
keep the peace, but so much hard swearing
has ensued, and so many new provocstions
have arisen that the belligerents on both
sides have appeared before the magistrate
and say they cannot stay bound any longer
they must lam" each or burst! So much
for sending " funny valentine"
New MASAGEMENT-Leti it not be forgotten
that the National Theatre passes into new
hands on Saturday, and that Mr.. John T.
Ford Is to be its manager The opening piece
will be that celebrated drama, "Richelieu, "
which always attracts crowded audiences.
Among the histrionic talent engaged we see
the name of Mrs. Chapman "a daughter of
Mrs. Drake) and Miss Maggie Mitchell. Sue.
IN
observation-disclosures in quest of cheap lit
| erature, or having books to dispose of will
bear in mind that our friend Roberts, 327
Seventh street, has collection Of second hand
novels, by the best authors, for sale at half
price to which he is constantly adding by
purchase or exchange, the best books in our
of the latest dates
ROBBED AGAIN.-Mr. Jno. P Headley, whose
boot and shoe mandatory was forcibly en-
| tered last week. and robbed Of several pairs
of boots, &c, has sustained another severe
loss. The window-shutter in the basement of
his dwelling, on Maryland avenue, near
| Eleventh street, was forcibly opened on last
| Monday night, the premises entered, and
| half barrel of corned beef and about hun
dred corned shad taken away.
OYSTERS may prove a source of great reve.
| nue. to Virginia, If Gov. Wise carries his bi
| valvular taxation scheme into execution But
it is more positive that Oysters as served up
| by DE Saules, are a source Of qualification to
each Epicurean palate. Read his advertise
ment, then ask him to shell out!
! LIGHT is always in demand, and Howell l.
Mosell have kind of lamp which will give
| the radiance Of sunshine at a low rate See
| their advertisement.
PETER SOMEBODY must send US the answer
to bis enigma before we can publish it.
| WATCH RETURNs.-Captain Birch finds it
necessary to make a clearance semi-occasion-
ally CT those inveterate Migrants who seek
lodgings nightly at the guard house, and
sends party of them to the work house, but
as fast rs one batch is disposed Of another
| takes its place. A few were sent down YES.
terday, and few more are accommodating fol
another party.