Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-15
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Fine SERENADE AND ENTERTAINMENT
About eight o'clock on Saturday evening
very beautiful and interesting scene was Wit
messed at the residence of Senator Douglas
The Marine band in full force, under the d.
rection of Professor Scala, complimented that
distinguished statesman and his accomplished
bride who had Just returned to Washlngton,)
With a serenade, comprising the following
pieces: ur.
puett. from opera Lucrezis Borgia; Ameile
Waltz Duett, from opera Masnadlere; o'ar
SpangIed Banner and Hail Columbia
During an interval in the above musical
perfo~ nances, the doors OF the hosPltaoie man
sion o. Judge ID. were thrown open to the MEM
bsrs Of the band and to several prominent
citizens in attendance, who, having been in
troduced to the family of the eminent Senator,
v.rs addressed by him in words of cordial
welcome, and invited to psrtake Of an elegant
and courteous repast.
By request of the company, and in their
behalf, Mr.. F. McNerhany responded to the
remarks Of Judge Douglas, thanking him Tor
a reception so kind and generous. They had
come (said Mr.. Men to congratulate him
upon the happy auspices under which ne mad
returned 10 the National Metropolis, the scene
of bis nOblest labors and proudest achieve
ments; and their friendly feelings-the joy
Gus emotions with which they hailed his re-
turn and that of his amiable bride-had fifty
found expression in music's sweetest strains.
1t was, indeed, peculiarly appropriate that
National Bsnd-one whose celebrity pervaded
the whole Union-should thus hail, with eX-
ultant notes, the return OF him who had so
proudly kept step TO the music, and so heroic
ally carried the Flag Of the Union! Of that
Union he was one Of the ablest and most elo-
auent champions; of its capital he was true
ard powerful friend; and he had signally
honored il In his social relations He was,
therefore, thrice endeared and thrice welcome
20 the Metropolis. Mr.. Men. concluded by
expressing the hope that the pathway Of
Judge D., whilst conducting him to the high
est honors Of the Republic, might ever be
illumined by the beaming smiles Of beauty,
and that the new Union Of Hearts that Ee had
so recently helped to form, might endure for
ever, serenely and happily, with the Union OF
States which he had so CALAMITY and success
fully helped to maintain.
Senator Douglas replied, remarking that he
and his family appreciated very highly the
compliment which had been paid them; they
had been delighted with the music, and with
all the incidents Of the occasion lie was
happy to mingle with such kind friends, and
TO bid them welcome to his festive board. He
was friend to the Constitution and the Union,
and, thank God, the Flag of the Union was
still waving. He was a friend TO the city Of
Washington. TWAS adorned with noble mon
uments of the greatness and glory OF the
Union he beheld here, on every hand, proud
evidero.s Of the growing power Of the Repub
lie. Although he had entered into union of
a more tender and delicate character-one
based upon the warmest affections Of our ma
ture-he still was none the less devoted to the
Union Of these States. He was prepared TO
battle for il, whenever and wherever assailed;
1t was priceless heritage, and he would main
tain and preserve it in its purity and integri-
ty, for ourselves and our posterity. Judge
Douglas concluded by again rendering the
thanks Of his family and the Inequalities Of
his house.
After spending upwards Of an hour in the
exchange Of cOngratulatory sentiments and
pleasant conversation, the company retired,
bearing with them the most gratifying remem-
brsnces Of the occasion.
TIE UNION CHOIR AssOcIATIoN-All Of our
readers who feel an interest in the improve
ment Of church music, land who does not p
will be grati6ed to learn that the Union Choir
Association, consisting Of some eighteen or
twenty Of our church chOirs, are at present
industriously engaged in the promotion of the
important object for which the Association
was formed, and hold rehearsals weekly at
Temperance Hall. At one Of their recent re-
hearsals we were agreeably surprised at the
spirited manner and general correctness with
which some of the most difficult and classical
choruses from the oratorios of Handel, Hydn,
Mendelssohn, and other great masters, were
taken up and carried through. Among the
pieces with which we were particularly pleased
we will only mention a trio and chorus from
Neukemm's oratorio Of " The Ascension" and
a solo and chorus from Kings oratorio of
- The Intercession. The execution Of these
pieces reflected much credit on all who took
part in them, and We have no doubt that
great deal Of this success may be attributed
TO the efficiency of tne conductor and TO the
assistance Of the instruments which accom-
panied and sustained the voices.
This association has been accustomed every
winter 10 give one or more concerts for the
benefit Of the poor OF this city. Whether they
have that object in view at the present time,
We are not informed, but we have no doubt
they would cheerfully respond to such an ap-
peal, and thus at the same time render eff
Gent aid TO q praiseuorthy object and afford
their numerous friends an opportunity, which
seldom Sccurs, Of hearing the combined must
cal talent Of this city, and Of listening to some
Of those sublime and soul-eleyating choruses
which can only be properly rendered by
large number OF voices.
ASSAULT WITH A SLUNG SHor.-We have
received a communist tion from a respectable
citizen Of the Northern Liberties, complain
ing Of rowdyism and disturbances in that
noighborhOod, and from which We make the
following extract:
"WAsHIsGToS, Dec l3, 1856.
Mr.. Editor: Last evening, about seven
O'Clock, quiet, orderly man was passing op-
posite the Northern market when he was set
upon by band Of rowdies, who infest that
neighbOrhoOd, and knocked down by a sluDg-
shot, and cut very severely under the eye by
the same. This outrageous conduct is becom-
Ing quite common in that locality of late, and
one would suppose: from the quantity of gun
powder let Of IN that part Of the city, that
there was a constant !cuerJtLLG warfare going
On IN defiance Of the proclamation Of the
Chief Of Police"
The writer complains that the officers, with
some exceptions, appear TO be afraid to execute
the law against such evil-dOers, and expresses
the hope that our worthy Mayor, who goes
In for reforming abuses and putting th,right
man In the right place" without regard to
those who may be IN ofice or out Of it, will
give this matter little Of his attention"
ASSAULT Saturday night, a man named
stephen Dorsey made an attack on Mr.. VIM.
j. Herbert in the First Ward Officers NAV