Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-26
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

clarke, In the chair; eight members present.
A communication was received from the
Mayor, announcing his having signed bill
for the relief of L. r. Skidmore; a bill pro-
yiding tor the payment Of interest upon the
deferred payment upon the purchase of Odd
Fellows Hall, Navy Yard bill supplying
Deficiencies in the appropriation for the Wash
ington Asylum; bill providing for the erec-
ton and completion Of the Western market,
and a bill for defraying the expenses of the
special election in the Fourth Ward.
The bill from the Council amend atory Of an
act providing for the establishment of board
Of health, the appointment of commissioner,
and prescribing his duties, and for the abate
ment and removal Of nuisances, was taken up,
and, on motion of Mr.. Busey, referred to the
special committee.
The bill from the Council providing for the
preservation Of order at public sssemblages,
WAS taken up, and after some discussion by
Messrs Busey and Smith, was referred to the
police committee.
The Council bill for the relief Of John N
Lovejoy was taken up, and referred to the
Improvements committee.
Mr.. Marks reported the bill making an ad-
ditiOnsl appropriation for the support of the
Washington Asylum passed over informally.
Mr. Pepper presented the petition of Thos
Owens; referred to claims committee.
Mr.. Pepper, from the improvements COM
mittee reported favorably in relation to the con-
struction Of an additional room for the use of
the City Collector, and also reported bill
making an appropriation of one hundred and
twenty five dollars to enable the Mayor to
have such room constructed.
Mr.. Busey expressed his willingness to vote
for such appropriation, but he wanted the
gum to be expended to be limited to the
amount specified, so that there should not be
three or four bills for extras coming in, and
he moved an amendment limiting the expen-
diture to the sum specified, which was accepted
by Mr.. Pepper.
Mr.. Smith stated that though on the COM
mittee on improvements he had heard nothing
of this bill, and he wanted to know where
this room was to be located.
Mr.. Pepper said the room was adjoining the
tax clerks room.
Some plessantries ensued between Messrs.
Pepper and Smith, and then the bill was
passed.
Mr. Marks obtained leave of absence for the
remainder Of the evening.
Mr. Houston, from the finance committee,
reported bill making appropriation for con
tingent expenses of the auxiliary guard
passed.
Mr.. Pepper presented the petition Of
Nicholas Acker and others, for having the
foot-vay paved in front Of square 6s5; re
ferred.
Mr.. Msgrudsr presented the petition Of
Valentine Harbaugh and others, in relation
to the bill regulating the sale of poisons; laid
on the table.
Mr.. Bayly introduced bill providing for
taking up and relaying cutters on the north
side Of II street, between Eleventh and
Twelfth, Second Ward, was passed.
And then the Board adjourned.
TIE NAIAD QUEEN has bewitched friend
of ours who saw it at Baltimore. He informs us
that although 1t was played for many nights
at the Museum in Baltimore but year since,
and during the present season to crowded
houses for three weeks past, it is now only
withdrawn from our sister city that Mr.. Jar
rstt may make good his announcement, (made
some months since,) that it should be perform.
ed before q Washington audience during his
lease Of the National Theatre, which, by the
by, expires this week
To say that the manager has done icsH in
the production Of this piece would scarcely
award him the full need of praise due; for
no expense has been spared in the getting up
Of dresses, the establishment Of scenery, and
appropriate properties, to render il the most
gorgeous spectacle Of the kind ever produced.
That We shall have its exact counterpart, in
every respect, In this city, cannot be doubted
as We understand that the same artists by
whom the several characters have been so
ably represented in Baltimore, will also ap-
pear here in their respective parts. Among
them We notice the names Of Mr. and Mrs.
Jefferson; Mr.. Howe, a promising actor :
kemble and Ellis, the old favorites Mr.
Adams, whose performance of the demon
"Amphibeo" is excellent; Miss Deylin as the
Naiad Queen the Misses Kemble. Parker,
and Devere, together with host of auxili sries,
as Maids, Fairies ANA IONS, DC all of whom
give assarance of excellence and proficiency.
With these advantages We may anticipate
from the opening scenes Of the moonlight
IF he he Rstb rs
Cavern Of Riches - to the last grand and
gorgeous one of "The Rainbow" succession
Of superb views Of Fairy Land, and beautiful
incidents rarely equalled. To all who can,
We therefore say go and if there be in our
midst any military spirits, We say to them
also, 90 and see this grand spectacle, if it be
for no other purpose than that of taking a
lesson from the precision and correctness with
which the host Of handsome female warriors
execute their military evolutions.
LEAP YEAR.-The following note, written
on dainty paper, in a delicate hand, wonder
fits unmortgaged?) merits serious considera-
ton. Meanwhile, we publish it for the bene-
fit Of our advisers, and solicit their councils /:
Mr.. Editor: We were much delighted with
your account Of the last Levee Itwas s'sweet,"
but alas, too short. You spoke of sober danes
and gay bellies; described their costume and
invoked the Muse s aid to write their charms.
This is all very we'll, if you mean the Star for
the sterner sex alone. But as this is Leap
Year, We, with Oliver Twist would like q little
more. We wish to see the handsome, capti-
vating and agreeable gentlemen noticed. We
wish TO know who has merit and who has not.
Where can We be better informed than in the
columns Of the Star?
The reports need not be long, taking a num-
Der Of persons every week you might get
through them all in a short time. And as
there would not be much to say about the cos
tune, the general appearance might be dwelt
on longer. For instance, We saw present Mr..
- from -, tall, fine looking, black curly
hair, and the daintiest little foot We have seen
for some time, much admired Next the in
tellsctual looking Mr.. from the sunny
South, handsome, and quite wealthy.
Should your kindness Of heart and wish to
oblige, prompt you to respond to this petition,
you will certainly gladden. the homes - many
Of Your FAIR REA6 rs