Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-02-27
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.


press, and others, at private exhibition given
In the Picture Gallery of the Smithsonian In
stitution, Of two pictures by Mr.. VIM. Heine,
(the accomplished artise Of the Japan Expe-
ditiop) representing " Lake Nicaragua" and
the 9 Gulf Of Fonsecs " Aside from the ex-
traneous interest attached at this juncture to
views of Nicarsguan scenery, these pictures
have intrinsic merit sufficient to make them
noteworthy objects.
The view Of Lake Nicaragua is taken from
the Ssndoval estate, recently acquired by Mr..
Soule. 10 the lake is seen the volcanic island
OF Onetepec, tie scene Of the recent slaugh-
ter, and in the distant perspective across the
lake Is the province of New Segovia- To the
lett is seen the outskirts Of the city of Grana-
da; in the foreground is an indigo plantation
and factory, and to the right grove Of man
go trees, indigenous 10 the country.
The next picture represents the Cult OF
Fonseca, with distant view of Tiger Island,
point Of recent diplomatic interest The
view is taken from PortillO de la Victoria
The local coIoring in both pictures is ad-
mirable, and they have the merit Of being
strict portraits Of the scenes represented.
Judging from these pictures, the natives can
not well be blamed for fighting for so lovely a
country.
PIcKPoCKErs.-ThOsew who have never had
practical demonstration of the adroitness of
these gentry cannot appreciate the danger to
be apprehended when they are about
gentleman Of this city. who says he would
never believe half the stories told in the news
papers about them,' while getting his mail at
the post Office window last evening, had his
PortemOnnaie taken from a worry deep pocket
. in his pantalooDs, so " sleekly'' that no did
not suspect anything wrong until he stepped
back from the crowd His recollection of the
incidents as they occurred convince him that
tie act required the services of plurality of
of l
back with such force as to cause his sense of
feeling to centre in that part Of bis body, while
another relieved him ola FIVE dollar Latham
note, I've postage stamps, bank notice and
medical prescription. He does not doubt
that pair of tOngs, or some long and slender
instrument, was used al the act. Had the
perpetratOr dove deeper he would have found
some change; and had he tried another pocket
ne would have found a land warrant, duly
assigned in blank which had been paid for a
Anew minutes before, mostly from the contents
OF the same portemonnaie.
This Is only one case among hundreds of the
same kind which may be expected within the
next two weeks.
PASSAGE THIEVES The operations of these
persons may be expected IN every case where
an opportunity offers. They are a bold set
and have very cunning ways Of carrying on
their WORK and OF escaping detection and even
suspicion If discovered before, or sometimes
while committing their depredations Several
cases have come 10 light quite recently-one
at Lieut.. Boyle's house, in the First Ward
where the fellow, finding himself discovered
put Cd quite an air of simple innocence, b9r-
derlng closely upon idiocy. He found, how
ever, in the Lieutenant, who was fortunately
"at home, customer " no could not be hum
eugged, As the chap, when discovered. had
not committed any depreciation, he was Let off
by being I" let out" little faster than his
own vOlition could carry him. No stranger
nor doubtful person should be permitted to get
OF remain inside house without some other
person being present with them. Those who
expect to leave their houses unoccupied at
any time during the next fortnight, or only in
the charge Of servants, should first make sure
OF having double fastenings to doors and win.
dovs.
Ma. w. III. PALHER's CONCsRr az Carusi's
on Saturday next, will be a brilliant affair
ana IN the present pOpulous condition Of the
city there Is little doubt that the saloon will
be nAed to overlooking. The concert has been
got up at the request of many leading citi-
zens who could not attend the late beneft for
the poor, and who have been made to regret
The glorious musical treat they lost in copse.
quence. Many fine pieces Of music are an
nounced, and we are particularly advised tn at
JuilIen's Drum Polka, which made such a
mons al the last concert will be repeated, and
on Palmer's wonderful spirit drum. If we
remember rightly this drum is suspended in
The centre Of the hall to a chandelier and at
the proper moment the most alarming and re-
msrkable drum beating is heard on il, with
out any person being near to manipulate in
any way Who the mischief plays it? we
certainly don believe in spirits. However
the concert is bound TO be bumper.
The BEAUTIFUL THISGs Persons of refined
taste among Us should be sure to visit the ex
qulsite works Of art Of Vito Viii 4 Sons. now
being exhibited at the auction rooms of Mr.
James Z. NcGuire. (which are TO be sold to-mor-
row afternoon, TO which we called their attep.
ton day or two ago. This sale Affords To all
Inc Opportunity Of obtaining, for a song. COM
paratlEely, beautiful copies Of some Of the most
celebrated works Of art Of ancient and modern
times, as well as originals scarcely less val
liable Go Tar as the skill, taste and gepius
with which they are executed is concerned
nought tends mO:e TO cultivate popular taste
IN the right direction than the diffusion Of
such gems-their pOpulariz alton, as il were
we therefore SINCERELY hope that not one Of
the gems Of the collection will leave the Dis
trict Oh columbia, but that, wherever one ma
turn within It's limits, some portion of then
may serve TO refine and soothe the spirit Of the
behJlder - w
FOR THE FAIR.-ConsiderabIe interest was
eyInced yesterday in a marble column that
was being carried along Pennsylvania avenue
towards the Mechanics Fair On inquiry
We learned that IL was one Of those colnmn.
tnat are being turned in a lathe from solid
1locks, at the Capitol, under the superinten.
aence Of Capt. N G Moigs, and that are to
De erected at the General Post Office building
ms one was for deposit at the Fair BY
capt " Ii is Of Italian marble, is 20 feet 81
inches IN length and feet inche, in diane.
yer In It's progress up the avenue on arriy-
ing al Sixth street, the wheels of the truck
SUNK 80 as that the column rested on the
ground Assistance was soon obtained from
me capitol, and by skillful management the
H y. .% 10 very snort time deposited his load
at the east end Of the Fair building on Louis.
lana avenue.
VIVIAN, TIE ISIKIrABLE. still banus On, HI.
banner at Odd Fellows Hail, where he nightly
delights and astonishes the crowds of visitor
VINO are just naturally bound to flock TO his