Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-11-03
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BURIAL OF "sAM." -
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BYoNR OF I'm.
Not State had he got, nor Electoral vote,
And he looked confoundedly Hurried
Then wilted-dried up-snd kinder gin eout,
As we Hindoos around him hurried.
We buried him darkly, that Tuesday night
(For we feared he'd not keep until mornine)
By the struggling moonbeams misty light,
And dark-lantern dimly burning.
No useless coffin enclosed his breast,
In a sheet Of the Organ we wound him;
Everlasting, we guess, will be his rest
With so sleepy print around him
Few, and short, were the prayers we said
But we cussed some, In bitter sorrow,
As we thought how through Ellis Co. we'd
And the bets that were due on the morrow.
We thought, rs we followed his oozy bed
In q culvert that runs by " The Willows''
That Sag NIGHTS and strangers would tread DER
And we up the Salt River pillows.
Lightly they'll tank Of the spirit that's gone,
And DER his split ash cart upbraid him
With the bloodshed he caused and the churches
he burned
Before the Democracy laid him.
Not the half Of our heavy task was done
We heard the report Of laundering gun
That the DENIES were joyously fling.
sadly, but promptly, we dropped him down
In the peculiar feld OF his glory;
We carved not a line, we raised not stone,
Fer We knew twas a mighty dark story
ST MATHEWS CHURCH As faithful ohron-
iclers OF passing events, We should. as a matter
Of course, notice the services last evening in
this beautiful church, on the occasion Of " All
Souls Eve" but how shall we begin to de-
scribe these granily imposing ceremonies, sur
passing even the highest wrought Gnticira-
lion.
The church interior dem anded attention on
entering; the coup d'GH it presented With
its overlooking congregation was of itself
spectacle long to be remembered. The chssts
and elegant altar. the whole sanctuary in
deed, the extensive and magnificent choir
and organ brought out in bold relief by the
artistic excellence Of the fresco painting were,
from the very onset, subjects Of general admi-
ration. though We thought tina. the upper part
Of the church and sanctuary required
stronger light
The services commenced with a funeral
dirgs by the great Beethoven, for organ, flute,
violin and vi9lincello, or rather it was an ar
rangement from one of his symphonies by the
great master. Hummel. Then Immediately
upon the entrance Of the Priests into the sane
tuary, the excellent choir, aided by 4 most
efficient orchestra, commenced that grand chef
G0Hvrs Of Mozart, ''The Requiem never
before performed in Washington. Prayers
followed the requiem and kyrie Eleison, and
these were succeeded by the whole of the
Dies Irae," C"The Day Of Wrath that
Dreadful Day. the performance Of which
has never been excelled or we doubt even
equallsd in this country.
The sermon which followed by Rev. Father
Mcguire, upon the doctrine of the Purgatory,
mad 70 Iii md okf
which evidenced the public appreciation Of
his high merits
The choir and orchestra Immediately after
wards resumed their duties, and the % Cuj Is
Anima' and Pro Peccstis,' the gems Of
Rossini's |" Stabat Mater" were rendered in
every way worthy of the great maestro, and
much to the credit of the distinguished solo
performers. The usual benedictiOn was then
given by Rev. Father Donelan, and the csre-
monies closed with that startling soprano colo,
the - Inhsumatus," most exquisitely rendered
by the prima donna of the choir, and the
grand Amen chorus from the " Stabat Mater, -
the execution of which by all concerned was
admirable in the extreme.
We did not intend to individualize, but
having noticed the solos, We cannot refrain
from expressing our admiration at the effective
manner in which the distinguished and well
known organist, host in himself, presided,
and the gentlsmanly vocal director conducted
proud Of them, and We sincerely hope they
may ever be found together united in their
harmonious efforts.
The gratitude Of our citizens is due to the
very energetic and distinguished pastor of the
church and his amiable and popular assistant
for their encouragement OF the noble art Of
music -
Tas PoOLKsvILLE DEMOCRATIC BARBECUE,
On Saturday last, was attended by about 1--WE
hundred citizens Of Montgomery and Frederick
md counties, aud one hundred ladies. Col
Dade Of Montgomery county, presided, assist
ed by the usual number Of vice presidents and
secretaries The dinner was spread out in an
orchard on the outskirts of the village, and
was disposed Of ere the speaking commenced.
There was a bountiful supply for all present
The voters marched in procession around the
village, marshaled by Colonel Leonard, and
preceded by a fine brass band, obtained from
among the musicians of the United States ma
rlne corps. At one p. IN. W. ID. Wallsch
Esq took the stand and discu ssed the candi-
dates and principles Of the three parties He
followed by Michael Ciuskey, Esq and
Alexander Kngour, Esq of Montgomery eoun.
y, a veteran Old Line Wing The efforts of
these gentlemen were listened to with gre at
attention for nearly Ave hours, when the meet
ing adjourned. Great enthusiasm was mani.
feited by the Democrats present, and their OPP
pOnents-maDy Of whom were there-remained
among the auditory during the whole Of the
speaking. The best feeling was manifested on
all hands, and the Democrats retired at night.
fall from the ground, highly delighted indsed
with the success Of their barbecue.
STORE BRKAKIsG. Saturday night, some
person or persons entered the drug store of Mr.
CaIlan, on the corner Of and Seventh streets
and attempted 10 rob the iron chest containing
the books, papers, and other valuables The
noise alarmed the proprietor, who hastened to
the store, but not in time to catch the burglar
The manner in which the burglar operated
indicated thorough acquaintance with the
premises. de had possession of KEYS not in
use for years, and which had been hid knew
where the wax .matches could be found, and
used one while operating on the iron che.t
the key Of which had been concealed, but was
found by the thief, and which was in the door
Of the chest when the proprietor entered.