Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-04-02
FrrrEp Up.-The splendid rooms on the

FrrrEp UP.-The splendid rooms on the
south side Of Pennsylvania avenue, near Tenth
street, rented by the jackson Democratic As
ISOLATION for public meetings and committee
purposes, have been fitted up in fine style,
and are ready for service. The principal
hall is really one Of the best that could be
obtained for the purpose. An excellent stage
has been erected for speakers, and the hall is
hlled with handsome settees for the accommo-
dation of the audience. The rooms in the
upper story are well adapted for the use OF
ASSEMBLY OF TIE Coop WILL CLUB The
Good Will boys and their friends had very
delightful time last night, as all can testify
who were present. The dancing was momen-
tarily suspended by the sudden going out Of
the gas lights, but the interruption served
only as a matter of momentary pleasantly,
and the place Of the delinquent gas, was
promptly supplied by other lights, and again
% all went merry as a marriage bell" Espu-
ta's fine band furnished the music on the CO.
casion.
The SUBSCRIPTION BALL AT CARUsI's.-As
was anticipated, this ball proved q worry com.
plete and satisfactory affair in all its details,
and the agreeable assemblage testified their
qualification by the spirit and zest with which
the enjoyments of the evening were entered
o
lent band supplied delicious music and Po-
tentini, prince of caterers, attended to the
supper arrangements in his usual handsome
style.
COMMUNICATED.
Mr.. EDITOR: Your theatrical correspond
emit Of yesterday has expressed wish to learn
the 4" Spectators" opinion of Miss Agnes Rob-
ertson. His very laudable and natural de-
sire may be gratifed by reference to a critiqus
on her style Of acting, published in the "Spec.
tator' during her first engagement here this
winter.
Whether we are, or are not, entitled to the
prerogatives Of "Sir Oracle" it is not for us
to judge. Our opinions have always been
candidly expressed; and criticism, after all,
can only be a matter Of opinion. 1t is we'll to
power of some auditors may be as small as
the merit of some performers. NJ. B.
WILD GOOSE CHASE We were a little sur.
prised last night to meet a young gentleman
hunting for his wife, Several years ago he
was on the chase for her, and finally caught
her and tied her in the bonds of matrimony
Now she has escaped from her bonds, and is
playing at ''hide and seek :" with him We
think he had as well try to find {" a needle in
hay stack" rs the lady in Washington The
advice given by one of the guards to "let her
Co." met with his approval, and he went home
to mind the little ones.
NATIONAL THEATRE.-An attractive bill i.
afforded at the National tonight. Miss Agnes
Robertson appears as Leander in the musica a.
piece of " The Invisible Prince and sustain,
Ave different characters in The Young Ac
tress." Jefferson appears in the side-splittine
character of Pillicoddy, in the Capital farce Of
that name. -
ELIAS LoMAX was arrested yesterday by
officers Tanning and Stewart and taken be
fore Justice CLARK for assaulting the house g
Teresa Ferguson and breaking the door alst
for destroying lot of oysters belonging t.
George Williams. After hearing the testi
mony, the Justice made Elias give security
for better behavior in future. The parties
were colored.
ASSAULT AND BATTERY.-Last night young
man went to the guard house, and complained
that he bad been seriously beaten by one Pat
rick Kelly. The complaint was a long one
| and included the loss of a pocket book and
twenty-seven dollars. Kelly came in a shor
time after, and voluntarily placing himself il
the hands of the officers, had his case set fol
trial to-day.
CONFERENCE.-The Senate have confirmed
| the following gentlemen who have been re.
| trict Of Columbia, viz: Hamilton Loughbo
| rough, Geo. w. Riggs, jr., 2 K. Offutt, C w
| c. Huntington, and S. Ii. Huntington, Esqs
Their new commissions bear date March 25th
EARLY last night the gas lights on the Av.
enue, above the Presidents Mansion, expired
almost instantly. Those in the central Dor
ton Of the city gave but feeble light at a
| later hour. 1t was thought that some acct
| dent had occurred at the works which caused
the turning off of the gas.
SOMETHING BURNT Last night, about II
O'Clock a fire in the woods, on the Virgins
| shore Of the Potomac, attracted the attention
| Of the pedestrians on the avenue. All agreed
| as to its location, but were divided in opinion
| as to what it was. 1t burnt steadily for nea,
an hour.
LECTURE.-Rev. Andrew B. Gro s, who ha,
figured somewhat extensively in Baltimore as
| controversialist, lectures at Tempera nce
Hall to night, it will be seen, o1Sthe Convent
system.
I'll. c. PURDY offers some superior segars
tobacco, and snuff at his establishment OF
Pennsylvania avenue, near Third street. Give
him a call.
WATCH RETURSs.-The only case disposed
posed of at the central guard house this morn
ing was George Miller, drunk workhouse
thirty days. George promised yesterday to
leave the city. He tried, but after travelling
few minutes, had to return to get drink
and see his old friends.
MARRIED,
In Buffalo, on the I'd instant, by the Rev Mr.
Smith, DR.. CHARLES l.. HAVEN TO Miss Alb