Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-01-07

dour. The second act of this famed opera
contains the Gipsey song, known as the can
vii Chorus 1t Is sung in Gipsey camp by
the wild Bohemians there assembled, and de-
ri7es Its name from the use OF several snyils.
upon which the arnorers of the gang are re-
pairing their arms. During the concerted i
piece, they strike on these in harmony with
the air, making the time, and forming an ac-
compartment to the voice as melodious as it Is
original: The whole of this scene is thoroughly
bonenaln In character, and the airs which
form the ground work of the solos and con-
certed pieces, are-the native melodies of the
country of the Zingari. Those who have read
Borrow's " Billie in SPAIN" will find many
familiar scenes, and the whole is in the well
known style of " Verdi
The concerted piece The Miserere," in
the fourth act, Is far more strictly classical
composition. MAESTRO Verdi had long desired
to give the world proof that he could emulate
the famous "Misereres" of Pergolesi and Don
izetti, so continually performed in the Catho-
lis services of Italy, and which have become
renowned throughout Europe as models of
composition, but hitherto the opportunity had
been denied him but in " III Trovatore," he
was determined to introduce on the stage,
with the additional accessories of dressed and
mise en-, scene, what he had been precluded
from doing elsewhere. The result has been
the production Of work which, from solemn
grandeur and thrilling effect, stands unri-
vailed, and which has done more to establish
the composers reputation than almost any
other OF his works. His treatment of the sub
Ject is in keeping with his character for origi-
nal1ty, for 1T will be observed that three sspa
rate themes and three distinct actions are bro
crossing at the same time, each independent
OF the other, and yet SO skillfully combined
that the ensemble is unique and perfect
The BOOMERS RAP over our Local
knuckles may be found on our first page, and
1t must be confessed that she argues we'll even
though she would unsex herself, and convince
the world that small portion of Gods crea-
ton-a ribs equal to the perfect man Adam,
from whence it was taken. We doubt not
that Doctor Sayer is all that Doctor Hunt
thought she was-a ull-hearted woman, with
hrm tread, and a strong desire to be useful
We doubt not that, in the practice of her pro-
fession, she can relieve the sick strengthen
the ary-hearted, raise the fallen, soothe the
SorrowiDg, comfort the oppressed, and thus
exercise true woman-like influence But her
heart, like her skirts, needs further develop
ment, and when she returns to her quiet home
from her lionizing excursion, and lies down
like lamb beneath the benignant influence
of some man who can command her respect,
she will see through other mental glasses
Then she will think Martha Washington a
better model woman than Lucy Stone
then she will rejoice that man was made
stronger that he might protect her, and find
that her power lies in her very weakness.
And if the wee ones" bless her married
home, investing it with an especial charm,
depend upon it the proud matron, as she looks
back with wonder upon her present position,
will admit that Locals" was not far out of
the way.
KEEP that W. rbipo
ton wants town clock, Is there another city
in the known world Of the size of Washington
that has no public clock
We are even retrograding. Formerly there
were time pieces in front Of MASKS and Key
worth's Jewelry stores, pro bono patblteo, but
even these have passed from " time to eterni-
ty." We continue to regulate our watches,
somehow, by the sliding scale Of steam whis-
ties and by the ball at the Observatory, but
these are but poor substitutes for what is
needed. Will not somebody, or some body
corporate or incorporate-make move in the
matter, and immortalize himself, itself, or
themselves, besides earning the daily and
hourly thanks of fifty thousand people? The
m ain tower of the Smithsonian Institute would
afford good position for town clock, the
City Hall another, and many of our city
churches also. Let's have the clock,
CRIMINAL CoURT.-On Saturday, after we
left the following cases were tried Robert
Holloway, (colored } for an assault was found
guilty, and sentenced to three months in Jail
Bradley, jr., for defence. Louisa Brooks,
(colored, for assault, was submitted, and SEN
fenced to pay fine Of 81 and costs; Radcliffe
for defence. Susan Wise, (colored,) for as
sault, was submitted and sentenced to be i'm
prisoned one week in Jail Radcliffe for de-
fence. Thomas Butler, (colored,) for larceny
in four cases, was found guilty in each, and
sentenced 10 be imprisoned in jail for three
months on each, making in all one year J. S.
Devlin, jr, for defence.
To-day, they were trying John T. Russell
for forgery on Hen. JEFF. Davis, in June last
Thompson and Darlington for defence. Mr.
Davis was testifying as We left.
TIE UNION GUARDs.-We admire the pat
riotic spirit of the Union Guards" which
has led them to volunteer an escort to the s'OId
Defender" tomorrow morning. Capt Reese
is ever on the 9ut ere, and, although Junior
captain, he will soon render his corps one of
the foremost In the evening of tomorrow
they will give a grand ball, which will un-
deubtedly be brilliant affair, worthy of the
anniversary of the battle of New Orleans.
The executive committee have been untirinc
in their labors, and every department is in
the hands of experienced persons, (the con
fectionery in particularly. There will be n
number of visiting military, and also the HOld
Defenders. Capt. Esputa's brass band per-
form for them, both on the parade and at the
ball.
DoN'T FORGET the concert tonight at Ca
rusi's Saloon. The programme is q rich one,
containing things classical and things comical
to suit all tastes; and Messrs. johnson and
Frsst, with Misses Whitehouse and Briggs,
are just the performers to do justice to such
programme.
WHITE Boy named Collins was found
nearly dead from cold and exposure on Satur-
day near the Fourteenth street bridge. Dr.
Carmichael was called in, and all tn at medical
skill could do was done, but without avail, and
he soon died.
SLEIGHING FOR THE MILLION -Vanderwer-
ken, keeping up with the spirit of the day,
has got out some omnibus sleighs, and "we'll
all take a ride"
We LEARN that the celebrated curiosity, the
beGT tcOman, who has created such a sensa-
tion In Baltimore and Philadelphia is to be
IN Washington in day or two to astonish all