Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-03-24
EV ENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

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II throughout Christendom, in eommemoration
II NJ Christi resurrection from the dead and as
Il esusiOn to Paradise. Easter is so called from
Il the Saxon word oStsr, to rise, or, as some wri-
Il ,srs suppose, from one of the Saxon godesses,
e. led Easter, who was wOrshipped at this sea-
saa of the year. The fine musical perform
| apces drew an unprecedented audience to ST.
| Matthew'S Church. The alleys and passages
| Of the church, as well as the seats, and indeed
all the steps and approaches to it, were closely
crowded at an early hour The colored peo-
pie Of them who happened to come a little
late, were completely crowded out of their
l seats by the eager rush of white spectators.
Immediately after the tolling Of the last
bell, the orchestra and organ, under Mr..
Palmer's conductorship, performed beauti,
full selection from the Stab7t Mater, arranged
for the Germania Society, by Prof. LenschOw.
l The mass then proceeded with the usual
solemuity attending IT, and in which the vo-
\ raIists We'd with the instrumental performers
in carrying out the sublime ideas of the great
composer, Hummell. The whole mass was
| e1cellently performed, as well as the inciden-
| taI pieces. The grand Alleluhia Chorus"
by Beethoven, was magnificent, and the beau
j rful soprano solo of the "Alma Virgo" was
most eIquisitely sung; indeed, its execution
II could hardly have been surpassed.
| In short, the whole solemnity was most sac-
i eessful as the numerous congregation can tes-
i tfy Mr.. Palmer, at the same time conductor
\ ani Organist, reformed his arduous task sd
/ mirably. The gentlemen who composed the
/ orchester never played better, and in volun.
| teering their services as they did, they fully
received the grateful appreciation Of the con-
Il Greg alton. Much credit is due to those who
i we're instrumental in furnishing so rich mu-
steal treat on this occasion.
| At st Patrick's, st. Johns and other
churches there was also very fine musical per-
1 formances.
SATURDAY NIGHr, Mr. Grayson was struck
| in the face with whip by man named Har-
| risou. The accused was arrested by Officer
Wollard, and held for further hearing by
Il Cant Birch. The act was committed In front
| of the Kirkwood House, where Harrison was
/ waiting for employment as hackman. Com
plant was made against young man, not yet
arrested, for abusing his father and striking a
friend with a bar of door. A warrant was
issued Immediately.
Last evening, some few drunken women
4 were strolliDg about, and some were complain
II ing Of i'll treatment. They were sent to their
II homes A cOlOred man, named Washington
Hawkins, was arrested by Officer Mitchell fol
fighting and drunkenness. lie had been Sc
n yerely handled, and was committed for court
\ by Capt. Birch. -
n The NEW ORGAN, built by Erben, Of New
York, for St. Patrick's church, of this city
u va. in its place yesterday, and used in the
II services by the accomplished Organist, Mr.
W. P Williams. 1t has been tried by COM
petent Judges who agree that it is one of the
best Instruments Of the kind In this section oil
II the country. 1t is said to be rather large for
the church, the bass pipes being sixteen feet
in length. But as there is movement to-
wards the enlargement of the chapel, there is
no dissatisfaction in the gregatiOn, and all
appear to be greatly pleased with the new III
| strument.
LOOK OUT for spurious quarter eagles, which
| have made their appearance in Philadel phla
Baltimore. and this city. They are dated
1854 " and in point of execution ar" calcu
lated to deceive, though in color they are
as light as brass, as well as deficient in weight
The various shades of color of the genuine
coin will assist in the passing of the spurious
but when compared with the genuine the diff.
ference in weight is easily perceived. An ex
animation and comparison will cost but little
trouble, while it may prevent considerable
loss -
L SUPERB PiAsos Our esteemed fellow -citi
Iren Mr. Richard Davis, who has so long beer
4 identified with the music business in this city,
| has lust received number Of superb Chick
i ering pianos, of beautiful tone and workman
ship; also, some OF Brown Allen manu-
Il facture Of excellent tone and finish. We car
| confidently recommend those in want of good
! Instruments to Mr. Davis's establishment
where they will find what they are in ques
Of to a certainty.
THE METHODIST CONFERENCES having ad
| jounel, the ministers are moving to their
| stations The churches On their routes are
| generally supplied by the members of the
| Conferences, and the congregations are pleased
% listen to their old pastors The Rev. VIM.
| Collier agent of Madison College, preached
| IL the Methodist Protestant Church, on Ninth
street, yesterday, tn a very attentive congre-
| CATION Several able ministers of both Con-
ferenees were in the city yesterday.
BAD BoYs.-A gang Of young vagabonds
have made the vicinity of the gas house .
/ place Of nightly meeting, and it Is dangerous
TOR respectable females II pass near them
Several ladies have been insulted by them,
| and their yillainOus treatment of q woman
who fell into their hands few evenings since,
mas attracted the especial attention of the
AuIiliary Guard to them. If arrested they
vii be severely punished.
\ KEAN's CONCERT 1t will be perceived
that this talented lady gives another concert
on Tuesday evening next at the request Of a
number Of gentlemen, sojourners and citizens
| Of W ashingtOn. Her talents and musical &C
eOmplishments will, we take il, secure her a
full house Independent Of the interest added
TO the occasion by the compliment to her in
yolved in the invitation in response to which
STE /. to sing. -
NATIONAL THEArRE.-The bare announce
ment that Edwin Forrest is to appear to night
as the Willy Cardinal Richelieu, will doubt
less suffice TO fill the National from pit to
dome but the additional array Of talent pre-
tented seems to make confirmation douby
sure. The management deserve much credit
al entire success for the spirited manner in
" 'ch tLey have opened the camps ign.
GRACE CHURCH FAm.-Fairy forms, fairy
ike music, good fare snd all other desirable
Affairs will be found tonight at Grace church
Fair over Farnhams bookstore; so take a
fair one on each arm, march to the fair, pay
Iyour fare, 20 up the stairs and there you are.
and We guarantee all whs follow our advice q
psrticuIarly pleasant time. Can We say fair
L er than that
4 Tx COURrs.-The Criminal Court was oc-
] upyiug the Council chamber to-day, the Cir