Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-03-25
portion of the fall, and asked IL such a struc.

portion of the fall, and asked If such struc-
ture was to be retained, to the ruin of the
Of Georgetown and detri to
the health Of Washington?
Mr. Hunter replied that the city was quite
as healthful now, and more so, than it was in
preceding years, and that the channel had not
been affected by the bridge; that the river
was becoming shallower at Georgetown as at
other places. In days by gone large ships had
been loaded with tob acco at Dumfries, and at
and at other ports.
The question was taken on the amendment
of Mr.. Hunter, and decided in the negative,
as was an amendment offered by Mr.. Pratt
appropriating five thousand dollars for the re-
pair Of the Navy Yard and Eastern Branch
bridges. -
NATIONAL THEArRE.-As we Anticipated,
tho appearance of Mr.. Forrest, last night, in
the part of Richelieu, draw a very large au-
dience to the Theatre. As the Theatre is
likely to be crowded during Mr.. Forests en-
the prOpriety of having larger outlet for the
audience a. the end of the first piece Last
night, when probably three fourths of the
audience passed out at the end of Richelieu,
they were detained unpleasantly long by the
narrow single-hle exit, which precludes the
of rapid disagreement There was
much grumbling among the goers out at the
delay, and the opinion was generally expressed
that 1t would be terrible position, so cooped
up, in case Of FIRE. This, however, was an
unnecessary alarm, as we learn that the
means of exit are really very abundant il
case Of necessity; but the public will scarcely
realize this fact under present appearances,
and the spirited managers of the Theatre will,
we have no doubt, apply speedy remedy for
the evil.
Mr. Forrest sustained the part of the crafty
Cardinal with his usual power; and, with
some few exceptions, was very adequately
sustained.
Tonight, Mr.. Forrest takes the part of
Hamlet. There has been a great deal of dis
eussion as to the merits of Mr. IS perform.
ance of this strictly Intellectual Character,
and we apprehend that the public curiosity
will lead to another very full house tonight
CRIMINAL CoURT.-On Saturday, Richard
Maryman was found guilty of malicious mis-
chief; sentenced to two months in Jail. Ne
groes Lewis Travers and Guss Trayers were
found guilty; two months in jail Samuel
Posey, free negro, assault with intent to COM
nit rape On Eliza Chase, was found guilty
of an assault only; sentenced to five months
in Jail.
On Monday, John Anderson, found guilty
Of larceny; one year in Jail. Negro William
to one year in the penitentiary Negro Caleb
Barton, found guilty of petit larceny; three
months in Jail. Caleb Barton, guilty of grand
larceny; sentenced to one year in the peni-
tertiary, to take effect after the expiration of
the sentence in Jail. Michael McLamarra,
larceny; not guilty. Negroes Eleanor Davis
and Elizabeth Bell, larceny not guilty. The
jury In the Poudrette case came into court
and were discharged The case is to brought
before the court to-day.
COMMUNICATED
Mr.. EDITOR SRA complimentary card
which appeared in your paper of last week,
clearly showing US that we have gentlemen
among US who appreciate music las we hum.
bly, think of high order, having been kindly
and readily met by the lady and gentlena an,
Miss Clara Kean and Mr.. Camoens, accom-
panied by Prof. Foertsch on the piano. only
hope that it will be cheerfully met by full
house this evening. There are two or three
pieces would mention 1 should like a rere-
titlon Of, If agreeable: The romanza from
Robert II DiayolO, ""Man the life boat, > by
Henry Russell and "Then you'll remember
me-" by Balfe Prof. Foertsch would oblige
Us with repetition Of his solo, can Italian
Screnade," by Alfred Jaell, and if the music
Of 'Old Mad Tom" can be had Mr.. Camoens
would oblige us by singing it; and if Miss
kean would favor US with I've been roam
ing" we should feel still more obliged. Yours
respectfully, b,
GEoRGEfowS, D. c., March 25, 1856.
LECTURE OF BISHOP IVES IN GEORGETOWN
Inns distinguished divine lectures at Forrest
Hall tomorrow night, before the Young Cath
Ollie Friends. Society. From the prominence
which he has occupied lately before the public,
In consequence Of his adherence to Catholicism
and from the interest manifested to see and
near him. we presume the attendance will be
large, and will include many from this city.
COLUMBIA FIRE COMPANYs BALL.-We con-
graduate our columbia - friends ON the
success of their ball last night, and must also
give them credit for the excellent order pre-
served, and the general efficiency with which
the arrangements were carried out When
We left at an early hour this morning, the
happy assembly were in the full tide enjoy.
ment.
We LEARN from good authority that the
loss (SlO, OOO) sustained in the destruction by
lire few nights since, Of the two fine brick
dwellings on Twenty second street, between
and q streets west, has been promptly paid
by the Insurance Company Of North America,
at Philadelphia.
PILFERERs.-Persons residing near the The
atre have to be very watchful to protect their
property from the petty thieves who hover
about that neighborhood. frequently the
gang operates in the Theatre iSzelf The off
GERS would do we'll to break up the entire gang.
CONCERT AT TEMPERANCE HALL To-NIGHr.
We hope that the deserving giyer of this cor
cert, Mr.. III. S. Beavers, who is blind, ill
receive generous support from the W ashing-
ton public. The concert will consist Of choice
selections of vocal and instrumental music.
ALARNs.-The fremen were called out
twice during last night. At z o'clock there
was no cause for alarm, and we did not learn
that there was any reason for the second, at
later hour.
CHARMING CLARA KEAg takes her commit.
mentary benefit tonight at Carusi's Saloon.
Note the rich bill offered in the advertise.
ment.
TEE GRACE CHURCH FAIR continues to be
one Of the most delightful and attractive re-
sorts in the city. Drop in and see for your
selves.
To JAII-Wm Rohhina uas orra,toa 80.