Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-02-17
TEE coscEaf FOR TIE Pooh We have not


yet learned the pecuniary result of this under.
taxing, but apprehend it will fall far short of
the anticipstions Of its friends, owing to the
apathy OF citizens who might naturally have
Deen expected to take the warmest interest in
the undertaking. It must, however, be q
consolation TO the gentlemen with whom this
effort originated to feel that, at least, it was
fully appreciated by the highly respectable
audience which attended last evening at Ca
rusi's Saloon.
The orchestra acquitted itself very we'll in
the execution Of the really difficult ovsrtures
and concerted pieces which were selected for
the occasion; but Mr. VIM. II. PaJmer's tri-
umph IN that magnificent Concert Stuck, !"
by Weber, and in his I" Fantasia" on themes
from Mariana" was complete, and We have
no doubt had Thalberg been present that he
would have joined in the general applause
which our talented young pianist elected.
Iaen came our accomplished vocalist, Mr..
= N. Crouch, whom we never heard in better
voice or to greater advantage, in his grand
basso solo from the /" Stabat Mater" and in
his beautiful ballad, for which he received an
enthusiastic encore but what entities him TO
still further commentator is the fact that, in
oonseq uence Of the absence (from indsposition)
OF the violOncells player Of the orchestra, be
spontaneously took up the instrument snd
most efectually played the part throughout
very arduous duty, for which he received the
hearty thanks Of the orchestra, which COM
prised the best professional talent in our city,
and for its selection we are much indebted TO
MIR. Schutfer, the accom- plished first-fute
player, whose gratuitcus services and valu-
able musical aid on all such occasions entities
him to the thanks of our community We
really wish the Concert could be repeated,
but to an OVERLOOKING house, so that our local
al roifr hA, oil
ciated
The President of the United States was
among the number Of eminent personages
present last night, but, with the modesty Pc
cullar to him, he entered so quietly (taking a
Eat at the foot of the hall, instead of the seat
reserved for him. that his entrance was not at
first noticed. On his being recognized, the
full orchestra struck up Hail Colu 10 bia, with
brilliant effect, introducing it with the roll CT
drums and the thunder Of cannon.
NEW AssocIATIoN.-A meeting will be
held this evening in the Common Council
chamber, City Hall, at II O'clock, pursu ant to
a resolution adopted at previous meeting of
law students and members of tho profession
for the purpose of forming a permanent and
highly important association, when Theo.
Road, Esq being called to the chair, and the
objects OF the meeting fully discussed, the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions were unani-
mously adopted:
Whereas no law school or other means of in
struction apart from private study is afforded
the law student in this city, Ia blessing which
every other profession here enjoys,) and be-
Eeving that great benefit would accrue from
an association for developing legal knowledge,
exciting laudable ambition aud spirit of in
quiry, and improving its members In the art
OF public speaking and the duties of their
chosen forum, the bar
ReSotred, That we will form Law Associ.
alton, under such name and for such purpose
as may be hereafter provided in a constitution.
Resoicsd, That We will meet this evening at
the Council chamber to select a committee to
draught constitution and by laws, and to
adopt such other means as may best accom-
plish the objects had in view; and
ReSofUed, That not only students at law,
but members Of the profession generally are
respectfully invited to attend and cooperate
IN cur enterprise. It. +. GoULEY, Sec.
TIE BALL given by the Liberty Club, last
night, at Temperance Hall, was fne affair
the room having been most tastefully deco
rated for the occasion An interesting scene
occurred during the evening, being the pre-.
sentation to the President Of the Club Mr. O.
A. Newton, by Miss NJ. Z Shreeves, Of hand
some bog Jet; in the presentation and accept
ance OF which neat addresses were delivered.
The Liberty boys deserve much credit for the
admirable manner in which the ball was gotten
up, and for their endeaVOrs to contribute to
the enjoyment Of those present. May their
reunions always be as successful!
DAN RIcE.-This renowned lester. and con.
sidered the greatest wit Of the age, will make
his appearance in this city to morrow night,
when We presume general turn. out of Dams
friends will put gay aspect On the face Of
things at the Circus The most prominent
members Of Mr. Rices troupe are already
here; so are the horses, and Chem mules" Of
which 30 much has been said and written We
understand that since the Circus has boon
closed Mr. Shawen has completely renovated
aud reftted the interior Of the building, be-
sides placing new roof on it, thus rendering
it completely water proof.
DEAfH OF A NOTED INDIyIDUlL.-"S Ser.
geant Bob Lindsay" q colored man for many
years attached to the Marine Barracks as q
servant. died at the aims house in this city on
the l4th inst. Bob has been employed al the
barracks near forty years, and all the officers
and men who have known Bob longest bear
witness to his integrity and to the faithfulness
with which he discharged all his duties We
are informed by the Intendant of the Asylum
that Bob will be buried this afternoon at 4
o'clock, with military hOnors.
CENTRE MlRKEr.-This morning, tho mar
ket presented a more lively appearance than
1t has for many weeks. The stands in the
market were all occupied, and many wagons
and carts were placed on the avenue, from
Seventh to Ninth streets. The prices have not
changed materially in any Of the departments
Of the market.
The FAIR of st Paul's Lutheran Church,
at Metropolitan Hall, (next to the Star Build
ings,) the Orphans Fair at Iron Hall, and the
Presbyterian Fair, in Schneider's Building,
are now in full tide OF successful operation,
and are all deserving Of encouragement. An
excellent way to spend an evening is 20 devote
an hour to each fair. Try it.
ASSAULT AND BATTERY Yesterday, John
Donnell and Andrew jackson were arrested
by fficer Yeatman for an assault and battery
on u. Schadd and others. They were taken
before Justice Dom, and Donnell was held to
bail for court, and Jackson gave security to
keep the peace