Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-04-11
OPERA ExcIrENENT.-The sale of seats for

rapidly, and all the indications are that the
season of six nights will be a most brilliant
success. We hope 80, most sincerely, both for
the credit of the musical taste of the city and
for the sake of the worthy and enterprising
management of the Theatre, who have shown
such hberality in catering for the amusement
of our citizens. We learn that the operas
will be given with all possible completeness,
and with unusual care paid to details and ac-
cessories.
We see by the Louisville and W estern pa
pers that the Pyne and Harrison troupe had
ably successful tour in that section Of
the Union, and we cannot doubt that a Wash
ington public will give them an equally cor
dial reception. -
NEW ARTILLERY CoMPANr-We are glad
to learn that a movement is making to estab-
lish what is so much needed in Washington,
viz new Artillery company. At present
there is no such company in the District, and
the want of one is felt for the completion of
the regiment, and for the purpose of firing
national salutes. A meeting is called Of those
favorable to forming such a company on Mon
day evening, l4th inst, at u o'clock, at
American Hall, on Seventh street. and it is
hoped that the call will be fully responded to.
BATHING.-0n Wednesday afternoon, a
number of boys were bathing in the Washing
| ton canal. They were not afraid of cold
water, and cared but little for persons passing
by. We now give persons warning, that
bathing in certain parts of the AnacOstia,
Potomac, Rock Creek, Tiber, and the canal,
between sun rise and sun set, is prohibited by
| the Corporation law, and every offender is
| liable to fine of two dollars or Imprisonment
| ten days in the workhouse.
MUSICAL Beginnings There are many
new musical associations springing into exis-
Il -,sf %hoo Loa
quartette clubs, chorus parties, &c. The old
associations are improving, and efforts are
| making to increase the number of their per.
| formers. We may expect to hear them before
long in some one Of the sacred oratorios, or Sc
| lections from the works of the great composers
| The coming of Parodi, and the English Opera
| Troupe, We hope, will increase their zeal.
COURT OF CLAIMs.-Yesterday the case of
III G Carson, administrator, rs The United
| States, was argued on the facts by Mr.. Bax-
| ter for the claimant, and by the Solicitor, for
| the Government. This was a claim for the
payment OF O " final settlement certificate"
| from Benjamin Stelle, commissioner for set
| thing debts due by the United States in the
| State of Pennsylvania. The certificate was
dated January 5th, 1874, and was for the sum
of 81, $50 Sc, with interest.
| The CIRCUs.-The large ampitheatre was
| filled again last night to its capacity, and the
| performances went off with augmented eclat
We regret not having space to speak more
particularly of the graceful Hernandez, the
| dashing Robinson, the transcendent Magilton,
and all the other brilliant equestrian stars,
there congregated, and advise all to 20 and
see for themselves.
| FIRENEN's PARADE Yesterday, the Amer.
lean Hook and Ladder Company received
their new and handsome truck, with complete
| equipments. They were escorted through the
| city by the Columbia, Union, Northern Liber-
ties, Western Hose, and Metropolitan Hook
and Ladder companies.
| the UGLY CLUB have elected the following
| officers for the semi-annual term: W. G. Dru-
| ~, president; Thos. S. Denham, vice presi-
dent; W. Waters, recording secretary; w.
Howell, financial secretary; B. Berkly, trea-
| surer.
| PARoDI IESrHUsIAsM.-The Parodi grand
concert on Tuesday next will be the mos t
brilliant ever given in this city before. Seats
are already secured by our most distinguished
| citizens and strangers present in town.
FIGHr.-A great row came off last night on
Capitol Hill. The parties were arrested by
officers Simonds and Wise, and disposed of by
Justice Hollingshead.
| DRAWING kNIFR.-Thos. F. Owens, for
| assaulting Nathaniel Ashly, was sent to Jail
yesterday by Justice Daniel Smith
/ WATCH RETURNs.-Aside from the burglary
| cases there was but one person in the cells,
John Brown, drunk and disorderly in the cir
Gus, dismissed. Lodgers few.