Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-01-24
COMMUNICATED.

ID.
The GAS CoMPANY.-We have refrained in
many instances from noticing the complaints
male to Us of the deficiencies of this company
In their supply Of gas TO their patrons, but we
are compelled at this time 70 notice the fact
that many Of our business men (and a number
that depend upon their night business have
sustained large losses by the failure of their
gas Why is ii % Certainly there has
been Al increase lately in the bills rendered
for gas consumed, and at the same time the
quality or brightness has scarcely been equal
10 our common fats" Many complain Of
water collecting in the pipes; others, again,
say thstif Is caused by tie condensation Of
gas in The pipes We are rather disposed to
believe that the last suppOsition is right, and
- fcOrrect, would ask if the consumer does not
pay for the gas so condensed We would sup
pose that If ii is the intention Of the company
10 do justice TO those who pay their money for
light, (gas.) that they would have the gas con-
densed before distributing to the consumer
We hope now th at il is intended to procure the
services Of a practical engineer to superintend
our city gas works, that no complaint as above
will be made.
HOP At WILLARDs' "A most delightful pGr-
I0I Eop came of again last night at W lizards,
and was attended by one Of the most fash
iOnahIe companies that has assembled to-
gether. These pleasant little affairs, origin
ally got up by the prOprietOrs twice 4 week
during the WINTER SSISOH LOT the guests vi the
house have now become SO popular that IN
stead Of dancing IN the ladies paTlOr o. here
tCfore one Of the spacious dining rooms had
u be used L. accommodate the guests and their
friends No Inconvenience is experienced by
the more sodate guests who retire carly, for
at twelve o'clock precisely " Yankee Doodle
il PLAYED, All the house beeames as quiet "a
if nothing had happened, and all hands arise
in the morning looking none the worse for
their previous nights dissipation
NATIONAL THEATRE.-The patrons Of this
establishment were again doomed to disap.
pOintment in not seeing Mr. Chanfrau last
night His father having died yesterday
morning, Mr. Chanfrau returned to New York
to pay the last sad tribute Of respect due to
deceased parent The performance went off
very well with Miss Albertine, and nothing
was left undOne that could promote the kind
ness Of an indulgent audience. We say moth
inS-but we were greatly mortified TO see such
an actor as Mr.. - read his part on the stage.
lie has an excellent reputation in this city,
but bids fair to lose il by repetition Of last
nights performance and he should not ap-
pear again under similar circumstances Mr.
Burnett last night surpassed any of his former
efforts, and gave evidence Of one of the best
stock actors in the country.
ELOPEHENT "A pair Of young lovers ar
rived in this city from the Old Dominion last
night They put up at Browns Hotel, where
the Rev. Mr.. Sunderland very soon tied the
fatal knot for them, and this morning they
left for home, seemingly very we'll satisfied
with their new state Of blizs.
PROFESSOR NUMBER had large delegation
Of the votaries of Terpsichore at his hall last
evening; tripping the light fantastic toe To
,enlivening strains Of good music. These soirees
of the Professor are spoken of in high terms by
those who have attended them.