Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-08
NATIONAL THEArRH.-Tbs house was finely

NATIONAL THBAfRE.-The house was nnely
filled again last night, and the performances
of the Rsvels were received as on the previous
night, with wondering delight. People g.
prepared to expect all sorts of impossibilities
achieved by the Rasels; and last night, We
dare say, the slight incongruity exhibited in
the stage scene of "Jocko," whore Brazilian
foreground, with tropical vegetation, hay
makers at work &c, was set off by a marine
background representing immense ice fields
and icebergs-in fact, the Identical arctic
scene used in the Sea of Ice"-was looked
upon by . portion of the spectators as one of
the marvels of the pantomime.
Tonight an attractive bill is offered, in the
shape Of two comic pantomimes, farce and
ballet advertisement.
The INAUGURATION CERENONIRs.-The fol.
lowing is the Committee appointed at the
meeting (of citizens) at Temperance Hall, on
Tuesday night last, to make the necessary
preparations for the Inauguration Ball, viz
DR.. Cornelius Boyle, T. j. Gait, John T.
Coyle, James q. Berrett, r. s. Sproule, Luz
cier Peyton, Charles S Wallach, Cornelius
Wendell, VIM f. Bayly, VIM. T. Dove, Rob't
Guild. Hugh Chperton. David Mahon, Thomas
J. Fisher, VIM. Il. Wallace, Alfred Shocking,
James W Irwin, nj. W. Cluskey, VIM n.
Thomas, and John d. Brandt.
TIE WEATHER, clear and cold, is more
severe to-day in exposed situations than we
have experienced itfor years past On no occa-
sion, in passing the Long Bridge in the course
OF the last seven years have we felt the cold
so sensibly; in all which time we have been
accustomed to cross it very often at this season
The height and force of the keen north wind
this morning was terrific on the exposed por
tions Of the bridge, frost biting all who were
compelled TO face it there without extra pre-
cautions against the effect of the cold.
WASHINGTON CIRcUs.-Quite a respectable
audience assembled last night at this place of
amusement, Notwithstanding the extreme cold
weather, and We were surprised to find the
house SO warm and comfortable The graceful
riding Of Madame Tourniaire, the famous ac.
| robatic exploits of the Ferranti children, and
the merry jokes Of the clowns made the welkin
| ring with shouts of joy.
A splendid bill is offered tonight, replete
with new scenes and novelties.
| SUDDEN DEAIH-This morning, Mr.. James
w. Dorset, citizen Of tie First Ward of this
| city, aged about 30 years, a son of Fielder
Dorsett, Waterman in the War Department,
fell dead on street, as is supposed from a
disease of the heart. A coroner's Jury set
upon the case We could not learn what heir
verdict was ere we went to press. The de-
Codeeu, WHO WAS respectable ana worthy
man, leaves a widow and four children.
FIRE-Last night, about seven O'Clock, an
alarm Of fire was caused by some clothing
placed near stove, in house on Seventh,
| near q street. taking fire The fire companies
were out promptly, but the fire was extin
guished by the neighbors without much diff
Guilty, before the apparatus arrived at the
house.
CRIMINAL COURT.-Harman Carman was
tried yesterday on a charge Of assault and ac-
Quilted. Charles Heslinger and WIN Heslin.
ger were found guilty of assault and fined IS
and costs.
ACCIDENT Last evening, the horse of Pat
rick Keenan,, who was hauling ice from the
Canal at Fifteenth street, backed over into
the water and was drowned.
PHILBRICK has Just returned from NewYork
with more new books and an entirely new list
Of presents. Call and buy a book, and he
will give you splendid present.
CARUsI's Eighth of January Ball will doubt
less draw together large assemblage of the
gay and fashionable of the metropolis.
Look OUT for the Grand Ball and Supper of
the Journeymen Book binders on Monday