Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-02-24
LOCAL INTELLTGENOE.

the citizens of Washington, and the strangers
within our gates" have an opportunity Of see
ing such q collection of statuary and sculp-
tured works of art as are now exhibited at
McGuire's auction rooms. Just imported di-
rectly from Europe, where they were evidently
selected with refined taste, they richly repay
the trouble Of a visit from all who can appre-
ciate beauty Of design and exquisiteness Of
finish.
Prominent among the many elegant objects,
is miniature copy of the &c Greek Stare"
that master piece of American artistic genius
1t is placed on an deliberately decorated pedes-
tai, ornamented with fine TeIsiUos, and is pro-
nOunced the most exquisite fac-simile Of the
original ever imported. Retaining the purity
Of outline IS well as the graceful contour OF
POuerss unequaled creation, it invites the
admiration of all who see it, telling Its own
sad story eloquently yet persuasiVely
The statuettes of "Pand0rG" and Of PSy-
che" in Parian marble, are beautifully exc
cuted, and each is perfect type of its mythc-
logical subject Although classicalin arrange
ment, they are clothed with veil of the
purest ideality, and evince the most delicate
appreciation Of the beautiful
Different in character, yet equally attractive,
is the ststuette of the "CrcaSsiaH Warrior"
every detail Of his mailed attire deliberately
worked out
A pair Of Grecisn "Bzcchants Vases" with
Favn handles, are said to be the only pair in
Of BardigiO stone are equally admired. There
are several patterns and size. Of vases, some
Of thsm well calculated for mantle ornaments
Exquisite CasEetS can but be attractive to
the fair sex, especially one made of tortoise
shell, and ornamented with antique canoes
All these, with other works Of art, are TO be
sold by Mr.. McGuire, at auction, on Friday
morning, Feb p, at ten O'Clock, and at the
sane time he will sell beautiful assortment
of chased and silver plated ware, consisting of
TsoaSstS, Pitchers, SGivsrS, GobLstS, Fruit
Stands, &c. 1t will oe 9 rare chance for our
Congressional friends and others to purchase
gOuVentTS to leave behind them here, and
presents to carry home. Such exquisite works
Of art have only to be seen to be admired, and
merit place in every psrlor, a. any one will
say who will call and examine them.
LIGHT INFANTRY BALL.-We expected to
End a handsome attendance at Csrusis Sa-
loon last night but certainly had no expecta-
ton Of seeing such a gathering as was pre-
sented to the eye on entering about nine
o'clock. Six or seven hundred persons at
least were present, deserved compliment to
this fine old corps. The full dress parade Of
the company was universally admitted, we be-
lisve, by old military stagers, to have fully
e9uslied, if not surpassed, anything Of the
kind ever seen in this city Esch movement
was executed with precision which called
forth the heartest applause.
Upon the conclusion of the parade the floor
was speedily occupied by an eager host of
dancers, who inspired by the strains Of With
ers's capital band permitted not moment of
good dancing time to be wasted.
Not only the young and gay were present
but We noticed not few Of our grave old citi
Eens who Elbeit unused to the ball going mood
made an exception in favor of the Light In
fantry.
The Infantry have reason to be proud of
their guests last night, and the city to be
proud Of the Infantry.
ESCORT FOR THE President ELECr.-The
Lancaster Fencibles'' have rendered their
services TO the President elect, as an escort of
honor on the occasion Of the Inauguration, and
have written TO this city to ascertain if they
can obtain quarters IN the event of their COM
ing Oar cinZsns will remember the previous
visit Of this fine company here, and Of its re-
ception by Mr.. Buchanan, then Secretary Of
State
CIRCUs.-Dan Rice again appears tonight
with all his trick horses, mules, &c Messrs.
Murray and Hollsnd, the Roman Brothers
also make their FIRST appearance before
Arlington audience. As this is the last
week Of Mr.. Rics's engagement We anticipate
rush to see him before it is too late. To-
morrow AFTERNOON performance will be given
for the amusement Of families and the "littEe
OHsS" at q o'clock.
a TREAr.-Ths proposed concert Of the
Tyne and Harrison troupe, soon to be given in
Alexandra, will prove great treat to the in
nabltants OF that city, thOus ands of whom have
az yet had no opportunity TO hear them. We
predict tor.them an overlooking house, for the
Alexandrians are famous for souls for the en-
joyment Of really good music.
VIVIAN, chief of asgicians, will sstonish
the natives by his wonderful feats of dia-
blere AZ Old Fellows Hall tonight. He is
not only at the head Of his profession, but he
Is gentleman and a scholar" which goes
to account for bis uniform success wherever he
visits.
GzoRGErovN COLLEGE CADErs.-The Az
enue was enliyened this morning by the ap-
pesrance OF the Georgetown College Cadets,
who dine this afternoon, By invitation with
DIR Gathrie, the Secretary OF the Treasury.
Inc Cadets, as usual, made a fue display
They were accompanied By Withers' band
VISITING FIRENES.-We learn that Howard
Engine Company, No. "a, Of New York CITY,
will be the guests Of the Northern Liberties
Ere company during their stay in this city
Tue howard VIII doubtless be we'll taken care
Of, and be we'll pleased with their visit here.
as NO. never DO anything by halves.
FEsTIvAL.-We would call particular At
tention 70 the fine Festival OF the Ladies' Mite
VI OniOh Sh4Pei, now oelng held at
Iron Han A fne display of attractive and
useful OBJECTS is presented, and the object of
me FESTIVAL Is every way deserving.
4HE ATTENTION Of those concerned is called
20 the advertisement, in another column. of
Ihe meeting to nigh Of the committee to re-
oelEs the Twelfth Ward Democratic Associa-
ton Of Philadelphia
JkRusALE4 AND IT'S ESyIRoSs The last
Of the interesting course Of lectures mon Te.
rusalem, by Rev. Mr. Dunning, will be de-
hTered ut Rev. Mr.. Carothers's church to.
night.
,hHEhsER that the opening lecture before |
tne washington Art Union Association. will
oe gwen to night by Rufus Dawes. ESQ al
The Smithsonian Institution.