Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-22
The cosc.rr, given by the Musical Con.

HE CoNCERr, given by the Musical Con-
gress, last night, at the Smithsonian, for the
benefit of the poor, exceeded the most ardent
expectations of all concerned. The hall was
crowded to Its utmost capacity Every posi-
ton that could be occupied, whether on the
edge OF the gallery, on the stairs, in the aisles,
or anywhere else where a foothOld could be
obtained, was filed. There could not have
been less than two thousand paying hearers
present.
Of the concert we cannot say too much, con-
sdering the great rapidity with which the
ham and Ishmael' is from the pen Of Prof.
Woodbury. principally. Some of the choruses
are arranged from the old masters, and
adapted to the general style of the piece
Other choruses, and some of the most striking,
are the Professors composition. as are most of
the soil parts. The duet, Invocation to
Freedom" one of the finest pieces in the ora
| torio, was omitted on account of the sudden
indisposition of one Of the singers
Some Of the best amateurs Of this city were
among the performers, as we'll as many from
Baltimore, New York and other cities, who
took an active part.
The choruses, which were COTTON up under
the personal supervision of Prof. Woodbury.,
were performed excellently and the orches-
trail accomplishments by the Marine Band
added much to the effect of the choruses
very fine solos Miss Farnsworth, Of Connec.
| ticut, in two solos, was encored, and deserved
| ly too-such correctness of expression seldom
| being heard here Several solos were sung by
other members of the Congress in q manner
that drew storms of applause. Prof Cook, in a
| violin solo from De Beriot, surpassed even
the high expectations that had been enter
| tanned by those who knew of his high reputa-
| tion as violinist.
I Altogether, we think the concert was a
complete success, and as it was given for the
| benefit of the poor, all must heartily rejoice.
The WEArHER-Old Sol is returning from
his pilgrimage to the " Southern Gross, - and
| agains cheers US with his genial rays There
are as yet snow banks in our streets, and the
| broad Potomac is fast in the chilly embrace of
the Winter King, but it may safely be de-
clared that General Thaw is getting the better
| OF General Frost carrying away more by day
than can be solidifed at night. Truly may
We, in this Lent-en season, re-echo the song of
| Gen. Morris:
THANK God for pleasant weather.
Chant II, merry rillsl
| And clap your har DIS together,
Yeexulting hills
| "Thank Him, bud and birding
As We grow and sing
| Mfngle IN thanksgiving
Every living thing"
The ladies are especially jubilant, and come
| forth in full feather, sweeping the muddy pave
ments with their costly dresses, or displaying
dainty dimity- embroidered expressly to be
displayed. In New York, this ridiculous
custom of trailing skirts is given up, except by
the " snobs." You have made my dress too
| long, ma am" said a poHting beauty last
week. impossible, Miss" replied the dis
tinguished milliner. Chow % "See, the
pavement has worn off the skirt 20 In that
case, Miss, am not responsible. You have
walked! design only for those who keep a
carriage" Alas! poor Broadway!
| MUSICAL CoNGREsS.-The afternoon session
Of the fourth day was occupied in full re-
hearsal Of the programme for the evening con-
| cert.
The evening was occupied by the concert,
| as advertised.
| FIPTH DAY.
At the morning session, the chairmen of the
| various committees indicated their readiness
\ to hand in their reports.
| On motion, the business was deferred until
tomorrow, and the day was spent in preparing
for the concert of this evening.
| At the morning session tomorrow the con.
stitution will be acted on, the officers elected
for the ensuing year, and other business. The
last hour will be spent in singing, when the
Congress will adjourn.
DUCkS.-Although there is no luck of can
ards, las the French designate newspaper
| hes,i there is great scarcity of ducks in our
market. This is owing to the ice embargo on
| the feeding grounds of the Potomac and the
| Susquehanna, where the wild celery Is covered
by thick ice. Even on Gunpowdsr river, We
| are told by one who recently came from Phila-
delphis, there are no canvass.backs bagged
| On Benjer's Point, where, between daybreak
| and surise, We have SO often seen one skilful
sportsman bring down at least thirty brace OF
these birds-all looked desOlate.
Not crack was heard, nor a stoolers note
| As the cars O'ert the railroad bridge hurried
| Not QUICKER discharged single shot,
| O'er the ice where the waters buried
| SUPREME COURT Yesterday, Horace E.
Smith, Esq, Of New York, and Hon. Lucian
| Bar bour, of Indiana, were admitted Attorneys
and CounsellOrs Of this court.
No &C. Israel Kinsman and Colvin L. God
dard, appellants, as. Stephen K. Parkhurst.
| The argument of this cause was concluded by
Mr.. Keller for the appellants.
| No. 81. Michael Aliens executors ct al,
IHlaintifS IN error, Us. David Allen ct al The
| argument of this cause was commenced by
Mr.. Williams for the plaintiffs in error. Ad-
| journed.
| AFEsrIvAL.-OnS Sunday next the members
of the lsraelite congregation Of this city design
4 HoiuAnS Acotisdl dI hdll, III OIuef
to aid In raising funds for the purposes of their
church in this city. 1t will be conducted
wholly within their own denomina ton the
rules of the sect prohibiting them from invit-
| ing those not of the Hebrew faith, to partici-
pate with them even on such an occasion.
They will, doubtless, enjoy themselves greatly,
and all Of the Hebrew faith in Washington
| will, of course, In axe it point to be present,
as such a reunion Of their church rarely
| occurs.
| YET ANOTHER Reconnaissance gentlemen
were robbed Of their coats and hats last night
| which had been left but few moments pre-
| vious In the passage Of Judge Merrck's house,
! on street between Sixth and Seventh, where
| they were calling. They had enqured their
way thither of a couple of colored men who
were standing in the vicinity OF the house,
| and it is supposed these men followed them la
| and stole the coats As one coat of Judge
Msrrick was taken at the same time In the
pocket Of ono Of the coats was pocket boo k
| containing money and some papeIs Of raIue