Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-21

AFISE PIcrURK.--None of the Stars read
ers, who are lovers and students of the fine arts,
will suffer the opportunity now offered to es-
cape them OF visiting copy Of the celebrated
bens. .rI.s ..
Sir Joshua Reynolds speaks Of the original
as hnely eolored and we'll composed" and
adds that 1t was then offered at q 600 gull
ders, (about Sl0,600.) The picture is fair
type of the works of this eminent master
The scene animated, the grouping skillfully
managed, and the coloring exquisite--the
whole Rubens. The artist, whose animals
are always to be admired, has introduced sew
eral spirited equestrian figures. The copy
retains much of the master spirit.
As the picture is for sale, it will probably
remain on exhibition but short time. There
fore, visit the rotunda without delay, nor for.
get to bestow glance on the promising pro-
duction of our young townsman near by.
Coon TINE CoNING.-There is a certain
degree of uncertainty attending all earthly
affairs, especially in the weather line, this
winter; but we are certainly inclined to be-
lieve that what Professor Merriam calls the
"oold term" is passing away, and that we
are going to have some delightful balmy, May
like weather. At any rate, 1t is pleasant to
contemplate the possibility Of such vista
ton, and we shall certainly indulge it, even
at the risk Of "hollering before we are out of
the woods"
COURT OF cLAMs.-Yesterday the hearing
of the case of James Therue and others was
resumed. Mr.. Rockwell finished his opening
argument. The Solicitor replied in behalf Of
the government; and Mr. Rockwell commenced
his concluding argument.
David Clopton and Thos. Nuckolls, of Tus-
kogee, Alabama, and VIM. johnson Sinclair,
OF New York, were appointed commissioners.
The court adjourned.
Chow TO EcoNoMIzE.,'-Thea article in the
Star day or two since under this head has
aNraced some attention, and lest the prices
mentioned in the "quoted" portion of the
article should mislead, we would say that
they, as was mentioned, were calculated for
another meridian! The design in quoting it
was to show the comparative cheapness and
usefulness of some articles of food over others
when all are dear.
The CONCERT To-NIGHT.-The lovers of
good music and the charitably disposed will
Lot forget that tonight the Musical Conyen-
ton give their concert for the benefit of the
poor. The selections for the occasion consist
of the oratorio of abraham and Ishmael, !"
and solos, quartettes, &c.
The REMAINS of Rev. Peter B. O'Flanagan,
s. j., reached this city by the eleven o'clock
train from Baltimore, and were conveyed to
Georgetown for interment in the Cemetery of
Georgetown College. There was no process
sien, but the remains were followed to their
| final resting place by quite number of people.
CONcERr.-In these days of musical hum
bug 1t is refreshing to learn that genuine
vocalist is among u.s." and will give a con-
cert on Monday evening next The abilities
of Mr.. Dempster as a composer and as q
| vocalist need no praise from US, and we but
direct attention to his programme.
SUPREME CoURr.-Yesterday-N Sc. Is
rael kinsman and Colvin L. Goddard, appel.
lants, as. Stephen r. Parkhurst. The argu.
ment of this cause was commenced by Mr..
Keller for the appellants, and continued by
Mr.. Clifford for the appellee. Adjourned
KUNKEL's MINsrRELs.-The performances
of these Ethiopian warblers are Of a highly
diversified and attractive description. Crowds
attend, and all go away delighted with the
entertainment.
HARBINsER OF SPRNG.-A..blue bird was
heard singing this morning in the vicinity of
centre market.
The BLooMER was at the Musical Conven.
ton last night and the L" observed of all OBJ
| servers F"
WA1CH RErURNs.-There were few dodgers
at the guard-house last night and no other
cases.