Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-02-23
THE PLArroRx-Thati is, the platform 70 ac-

thh IL, TIC pfhIyorfu W &c.
commodate the thousands who will assemble at
the foot Of the east front of the Capitol, on the
tth prox to witness the inauguration cere-
monies conveniently and comfortably, Is being
rapidly erected. It's erection Is made neces-
sary by the fact that the space usually ocou-
pied by the crowd on such occasions 10 now
covered by Heterogeneous mass OF marble
blocks, many Of them delicately ornamented,
indeed, which must be thus protected from in
jury from the hands and feet CT the twenty or
thirty thousand curious and eager persons
who on that occasion will be moving around,
among and on them. The erection Of this i'm
mepse platform will enable Ito see the cere-
monies much better than ever before. Its
supports are evidently ample, though q fall
from 1t could do no injury; as it is not more
than three feet from the ground, if so high.
TIE ATTENTION Of the benevolent and kind
hearted citizens and strangers now in W ash f.
ington, is asked to the fair at the old Assem-.
bly, Rooms, on Louisiana avenue. If a mo-
tive of benevolence and charity could be or.
hsDcsd By any considerations beyond its OBJ
ject, 1t should be stimulated on this occasion,
when it is known that this fair is gotten ND
and conducted by the little children of the
Sunday School of Trinity Parish, in this city,
and is designed to raise funds to defray the
expense of erecting, in the Northern Liberties
in connection with Trinity Parish, a small
house of worship for the religious instruction
of the INDECENT poor, who are unable to bear
the expense that but too commonly attends,
in pOpulous cities, the privi eye of listening to
the Word Of God.
The HEBREW BALL 1t must not be forgot
ten that the second annual ball of the Hebrew
Literary Association takes place at the As.
ssmbly Rooms on the night of the 81 prox
Their last ANIMAL hoII oc
pleasant ever given in Washington, and was
Of course graced by the presence Of large
number of beautiful young ladies, the race be-
ing famous the world over for the production
of beautiful women. On this occasion, the
association have made extraordinary efforts to
give ball worthy Of the season-immediately
before the inauguration-when there will be
thousands here from distance anxious to be
present at such an entertainment
IT WILL be perceived by reference to our
advertising columns that Mr. Rufus Dawes of
this city, whose reputation as an able thinker
and vigorous writer needs no comment from
US, will deliver the opening lecture before the
members of the Washington Art Association
as the Smithsonian Institution on Tuesday
evening next at a o'clock. His subject is a
peculiarly interesting one, and we doubt not
the lecture will attract full audience
Hon. Il. Tyson, who was to have deliver
ed the first lecture Of the course, but who from
the pressing nature of his public duties will be
unable to do So, has consented, We understand,
to deliver the closing address.
WAsHInGToS's BIRTH DAr.-The Alexan-
drlsns celebrate the birthday of Warrington
today 1.-THE ed falling on Sunday by q mil
itary parade, a procession, the reading of
Washington's farewell address, and an ora
ton also, by public dinner and ball at
night. We wish we could say so much for the
city named after Washington. The Light In
tantry company of this city DO not mean, how
ever, to let the occasion pass altogether un-
celebrated, and their drill and ball will be
the great points of attraction tonight.
The Orphans FAIR, at Iron Hall, is, we
believe, to close tonight, and We warmly
recommend last visit. Go, citizens, and
complete your own good work, crown your
own charity, enjoy the closing scenes of profit
able pleasure in which you have found such a
relish Tor the past two weeks. Are there yet
some who have not visited the Orphans Fair?
Perheps SO Well be sure to 90 tonight.
With to night passes the present opportunity
OF helping the cause of the little orphan boys
and girls.
JERUSALEM AND IT'S ESvIRoNs, is the inter.
esting subject of ths Rev Mr.. Dannipg's lac
ture this evening, at the Rev. Mr. Carothers's
church. These lectures thus far have been Of
the deepest interest, and that of to- night prom.
lses to be the most valuable Of the series
Those who love to see curiosities will be graft
fed with specidens-s1ch as water from the
Dead Sea, porcelain from the mosque of Omar,
relics from the cave at Observation-Disclosures
scorpion, &C., &c. Go!
WASHINGTON Circus DAN RICs's BENZ.
Fr.-The talking horse, Excelsior" the
Mexican pony, Eureka" and the comic
mules appear tonight on the occasion of Dan
Rice's benefit. Dan will undoubtedly exsrt
himself to the utmos: tonight to make his per-
fornsnces satisfactory, and when be does de-
vslop his resources, the public well know that
rich entertainment is the result.
POISONING SwINF-Last week, O number Of
hogs belonging to various citizens of the Sew
enth Ward, were poisoned by some malicious
persons Capt. Thornton, in order to satisfy
himself as to the cause Of the death Of his
hogs, had them opened, and found hat they
had been poisoned with oxalic acid. He sup
poses 1t was done for revenge, but does not
suspect any particular person
ARREST OF DIER-OHicer J. r. King ar.
rived in this city on last Saturday from Phil
adeiphia, bringing with him German named
DER, who was charged with robbing Mr. J.
Miller of $500. He arrested DER in Phila-
delphia and recovered $50 81 in money and
lot OF clothing. DER has been placed in the
county Jail for hearing tomorrow.
ELoQUENTIA LIBERTATI DEvISCTA. "a
fine literary treat may be anticipated at the
celebration to be given this afternoon (con-
mencing at half-past three o'clock by the
Philodemic Society Of Georgetown College.
The orator for the occasion is Henry A. Bow
ling, Of Md and the reader j. O'F,ynn of
Michigan.
ALARM OF FIRE Yesterday about l o'clock
an alarm of fire was caused by a trimmer joist
In room Of the Dexter House catching fire
from cooking stove, or range 1t was speed.
lily extinguished, with little damage to the
property.
THE MAYOR gratefully acknowledges the re-
celpt Of one hundred and twenty dollars and
Fifty cents from Mr.. w. H. Palmer, for the re-
lief Of the poor, that sum being the proceeds
Of the concert got up by that gentleman.