Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-03-26
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respondents complain on account of the price
charged for admission to hear the lecture of
the Hon. Edward Everett, it being twice the
price charged elsewhere for seats at his lee
lures for the same public spirited object.
In explanation, We have to say, that the
committee of citizens who are charged with
the task of raising money in this city to swell
the fund for the purchase Of Mount Vernon,
placed the price at a dollar, because, after
consultation among themselves, they came to
the conclusion that at that price quite as
many tickets would be sold as Will NIL the
hall with auditors. If their Judgment Is cor
rect, of course they have done well Tor their
trust, which is TO raise as much money for the
object as possible Mr.. Everett receives no
eompensation Whatever for his lecture other
than the thanks and commentator of the
public. We do not hold that the commit ee
are blameable for the adoption of any price
that will raise the most money. If they could
sell every ticket for ten dollars each, Of course
1t would be their duty to their trust so to do
their object being simply to raise as much
money as possible.
PROF. JOHNSON AND FRosr's CONCERT -
By reference to the advertisement it will be
seen that Professors johnson and Frost having
to pass through Washington on their way TO
attend several Musical Conventions in Vir-
ginia, will give a concert tonight at Carusis
Saloon, assisted by Miss Whitehouse and Miss
Briggs. Our readers will remember Miss
Whitehouse as having very beautiful and
highly cultivated soprano voice Miss Briggs
too made a very pleasing impression upon our
citizens. prof. Frost is tenor, having a voice
of much lexibility and beauty, and Mr.. John.
son though very unpretending in his style, is
really good performer, getting through every
thing he undertakes handsomely, and throw
ing over all dash Of quiet humor which
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the only night they can perform in w ashing-
ton our music-loving population will doubt
less avail themselves of the opportunity.
THREE IN BED.-Three genteel looking
persons entered the central guard house about
| one o'clock this morning, and without asking
| permission took possession of settee and laid
down to sleep, piled one on another. The Of
| fcer In charge inquired what they wanted,
and was told that they could get in no where
| else, and thought they had best step in there
| The officer asked their names, that he might
register them. But the gents suspecting that
their names might appear in the Star this
evening, gave that as an excuse for a swift
| retreat
To THE CHARITABLE Several benevolent
individuals have started a subscription to raise
a sum sufficient to establish the widow of the
unfortunate fireman Anderson in some bust
ness that will enable her to support her family
| of four small children. This afflicted family
have peculiar claims upon the community,
| and we hope that sufficient amount for the
required purpose may be promptly realized
The subscription paper has been left at this
| office, and we shall be happy to take charge of
any donation the charitable may feel disposed
to make.
FIGHrING "A short fight came off last night
on Seventh street between two gentlemen who
might have settled their differences in a more
quiet way. We learn that both whipped
A row occurred among the colored inhabit-
ants of Grow Hill, near N and Fifth streets.
1t was caused by children fighting at pump,
| the parents taking sides with them. Two Of
| the principal actors were arrested by Officer
| Stewart, and held to bail for court by Justice
| Goddard
DANGEROUS MANIAc.-A few days since, a
| man named Knowles was sent to the county
| jail as u maniac. The evidence Of a physi-
clan was given, proving that he is dangerous
| maniac; and we are informed that it il ne
| cessary to obtain certificates from two physi-
clans to have him removed to the Asylum
where bis friends will have to pay his board
| weekly. II this is not done the poor man
Just be released by the next Grand Jury.
| CAPITAL OrsrEEs.-The very best oysters
we have ever seen in this city, are a large
cargo of the bivalves from Mosquito Creek, a
| tributary of the Chesapeake, a few miles be-
low the mouth of the Potomac. Benter & Du.
bant were the fortunate purchasers of nearly
the whole load, we hear. We presume tn at
| they will have them on hand for some time
| yet.
| RECOVERY OF STOLEN GoODs.-Yesterday
| oftcer Reese obtained from q bl acksmith
named Rogers, lot Of iron articles, which
| had been stolen from the American Hotel
| Rogers, though the purchaser, loses nothing
| by returning the goods; he having suspected
| them to have been stolen, did not pay the
money to the colOred man who sold them, and
| has not been arrested
| GERMAN MASQUERADE Last evening ball
| was given at the Assembly rooms, by a num-
/ Der OF our German citizens who had subscribed
for the purpose. A large and very respecta-
1 bio party were assembled, and We learn that
| the arrangements were such that nothing
could occur to mar the pleasure of the even.
| ing. 1t was not generally known that such a
ball was to be given, and Of course the COM
pany passed the time happily.
ABOLITION Pow wow.-The "Republicans"
mustered at Temperance Hall last night to
| the number of fifty five persons, all told, in
Guiding five females, with the exception of
here and there dropper-in through curiosity,
the gathering consisted VIGOROUSLY Of northern
| abolitiOnists. An address was read by Mr..
Weston.
THREArs.-Julia Grant and Mary Brown
| (colored) were arrested this morning by officer
Burr, For threatening Elizabeth Grant, wit
ness in the Criminal Court against their
friends who were convicted. They were taken
before Captain Birch, who held them to bail
to keep tho peace. Elizabeth Grant was also
ordered to give security for peace.
MERCURY announces the reading lat the
Medical commencement last night of the CO m
mission authorizing Georgetown College to
confer the degree Of Doctor in Medicine by
Professor Dean the comforting of degrees by
Barnard A Magtnnte with music by the
Murine Band. Pretty good for a guess!
ACCIDENT Yesterday, son of George D.
Spencer, Esq broke his arm while playing
with several of his friends. We are told that
this youth has been unfortunate with his arms
they having been broken or injured several
times by various accidents He is thought to