Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-25


all factions that would under
mine the Constitution and dismember the
Union. Let the Constitution and laws be our
guide and government. 1.-THE price OF liberty
is eternal vigilance, and if we would preserve
our freedom, we must be jealous of any en-
oroachment upon it.
To such Of you, my friends, as happened not
to have been born in this country, I would re-
specially suggest that, however natural 1t IL
to love your fatherland, it is your duty to Gull
tivats q warmer affection for the country that
adopts you, and which shelters and protects
you. Let me advise you to Americanise your.
selves as much as possible. Speak our Ian
guage, study our political institutions, and
learn to think and feel like an American No
matter where you were born, if you have
been naturalized, if you respect the Constitu-
ton and laws, if you regard the union of the
States as the bulwark Of our freedom, if you
feel flush of pride rising to your forehead
when you see the stars and stripes Haunting
in the breeze, you are as good an American rs
If you had been born in the very heart of
America.
l will not detain you any longer, and will
close by submitting the following sentiment
The Hon. Lewis Cas-, the patriot, states
man and scholar.-May he soon resume his
seat in the Senate, of which body he is light
and an ornament
Solomon Pibram, Esq responded to a sem
timent in German, and then an original poem
in the language of "fatherland" was read by
Mrs. N. A. Schloss, Of Georgetown. 1t was
spirited and humorous production, replete
with illusions to the occasion, and urging the
young men. who had neither wives or children
to support, to put their hands in their pockets
and contribute literally.
Joseph Fridenwald, Esq, President Of the
Association, made an eloquent response to q
complimentary sentiment. But few years
had elapsed, he said, since the Israelites in
the District could scarcely number the requi-
site number of ten to hold communication
they are over hundred and fifty streng. They
have regular worship, they are preparing to
erect Synagogue, they have regular schools,
they have literary and beneficial societies,
they have ladies' charitable association-in
short, they have everything which Judaism
teaches and which she demands. Mr.. Fri
denwald then went on to show that the United
States, of all other lands, is a pleasant home
for those of the Israelitish persuasion, where
they are neither pointed at with the finger of
scorn, or politically disqualified. They con-
sequently assimilate at once, and cling to the
land of their adoption, the cherished home of
Freedom.
Remarks were also made by Captain Luli,
Mr.. SchlOss, Mr.. Friedrich, and Mr.. l.. OPP
penheim, the treasurer of the association.
Letters were read from the Hon j. P. Bepja-
min, of Louisiana, and the Hon. P. A. Phil
lips, OF Alabama, the latter enclosing a check
for ten dollars.
Donations were then made for the purchase
of the &c Holy Law" by every one present, in
turn. As each one handed in his gift, the
Rabbi chaunted Hebrew prayer of thanks
giving, mentioning the donor and the amount,
and at the close the entire audience joined in
the response. This chanting appeared in
spring, and recalled the days when:
The harp the monarch minstrel swept,
The King Of men, the loved Of Heaven,
Which Music hallow'd while she wept
O'er tones her heart Of hearts had given,
Redoubled be her tears, its chords are riven
Ii softened men Of iron mould,
Ii gave them virtues not their own
No ear 80 dull, soul SO cold,
That felt not, fred not to the tone,
TIL David,s Tyre grew mightier than his
throne.n
After the gentlemen and the ladies had con-
tributed, donations were announced from the
Hebrew societies, and then by others in be-
half Of relatives now at sea- This public
Thanksgiving is considered a great blessing,
rendering the donors acceptable in the eyes
OF the God of Israel. The sum contributed
We are informed, was over two hundred
dollars.
When all had contributed, the second por-
ton OF the feast was served. Several young
gentlemen sang a German ballad, and there
WoS PloSPSSt Wucu VIC ltlI-dIuOSC ten
o'clock--that the pleasant interchange of
speech, song and sentiment, would be kept up
until a late hour. 1t was festival not easily
described, and which it is hardly possible even
to give an idea Of in the limits Of newspaper
article. But if any Of our readers ever have
an opportunity to assist at an Israelitish festi.
val, let them not fail to attend. Meanwhile,
success to the congregation, and may they soon
chaunt the Psalms of David in their Syna-
gogue
TIE NAIAD QUEEN.-This long anticipated
and anxiously expected spectacle, which, &C.
cording to the voices of the Baltimore press
and the expressed opinions of those who have
seen 1t, is the par excellence Of dramatic eff
fects, is to be performed for the first time In
our city on next Wednesday evening. From
the reports in regard to it, we may naturally
expect to see the National Theatre filed to its
utmost capacity, and furthermore if the splen-
doris come up to the praises and promises made,
the "spacious interior" will not present a
beggarly account of empty boxes during the
three nights devoted to its representations It's
merits are manifold; beautiful scenery, deli
cious music, graceful dances, startling COM
bats, humorous incidents, grand military evo-
buttons and martial maneuvers, liberal ap-
pointments, costly dresses, rich paraphernalia,
superb mountings," and withal a host of
young and pretty girls. 1t has been per-
lOIWou elSuty eiBnt CONSECUTIVE nights In the
Monumental City, and is alwsys,a "Sure card"
in any city in the Union
We learn that for the express accommoda-
ton of families, ladies, and children, and
persons residing at distance from the city,
Mr.. Jarrett will give special exhibition on
Thursday afternoon at II O'Clock.
The Printers Ballot the many full
and agreeable balls which have been given
in the metropolis during the present season,
none have equalled that projected and car
ried out by the typographical fraternity The
Washington Assembly room was throngsd by
a well-pleased and happy congregation of the
craft, while large array of the fair sex ele.
gantly attired, added to the brilliancy of the
festive scene Hon. j. T Towers, Mayor of
Washington, and A. g Seaman, Hsq., Super.
intendent of Public Printing, were among the
prominent members Of the Art preservative
of Arts" present. Esputa's fine band dis
coursed stirring strains, as the gay votaries of
Terpsichore threaded the mazes of the dance,
and nothing occurred to mar or diminish the
enjoyment of the evening. Vivs la Presss,
and NAV the printa hava MANY rnora halls