Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-03-28

sas!y essaps BY retreat, or IL the iurv ss.i sa,'
sn.,s oe,eve .nat the prieoneY could not retreat
he S,d iney .hal believe from the evidence
- tney believe he reiterated ut ALI by fea-
oa OF me nercesess ofthe attack or BY surround
ing obstacles or impediments, then on the state
iac.s supposed In the prayer the instruction is
Inc second instruction WAS granted.
Mr. Davidge for defencs offered to submit
'ne case to the jury without argument.
cept the proposition.
Mr.. Key commenced addressing the jury at
twenty minutes past IL a m, reviewing the
evidence with great clearness and power, and
Is speaking as We 60 to press.
MUsIc.-We accord space to the following
communication because satisfied tn at the Q q.
cution of the Marine Band of this citv d.
serves even the high encomiums Ii therein
receives There Is no better band or company
OF instrumentalists In this country, than this
same Marine corps band:
Mr.. Editor: Our city of Washington is
olest with musicians of q very high order of
talent, who may really be considered among
the very best in the country
To satisfy oneself of this it is only necessary
TO attend one Of the many concerts, balls or
levees which occur almost nightly; or visit
the FAIR OF the Mechanics' Institu t., or, bet
One8elf
the vicinity OF sserenading party at which
they oficiate
=, Those who had the pleasure of listening to
inc admirable performance of the Marine
Band last night while ssrenadipe Mrs. PEN
dletou, q we'll merited compliment rendered
TO her by the Democracy of the Sixth Ward,
Will readily acknowledge the truth of these
remarks 1t was choice music; beautiful,
appropriate-and was no doubt duly appre-
cisted by the estimable lady for whom the
compliment was intended
The band, under the direction of their leader.
Mr. Scala, opened with the anvil chorus from
Ii Frovatore, and the solo, by Esputa, was
rendered in mastery manner Then fol.
lowed, what perhaps it is not too much to say,
was one of the finest fute solos ever heard in
Washington. the music from " Hsrnani," per.
formed by Mr. Fred. Prosperi
Then came in succession those brilliant
gems-the "Bird Waits, )" by Mr. Scala, which,
to be understood and appreciated. must be
heard, for its effect is difi,ult to describe, and
the Bridal Schottische," composed also by
Mr. Scala, and dedicated to Mrs. Senator
Douglas; and, finally, in all its glory, the.
Sleigh Polka" with Its bells and whip, not
an imitation OF the great master, bat the gen.
uine, real Julien.
Every one around was most highly gratifed
Tor there certainly has not been heard in this
city OF ours more splendid music That which
IS heard nightly at the Fair is fne, beautiful
but this was still finer, more beautiful, and,
indeed, it could not be otherwise; for the best
talent was engaged in performing pieces writ
tan by acknowledged masters,-the personnel
flower Of the celebrated U S. Marine Band.
march 70. - d. b
SANITARY ACTION If We have to WELD On,
common sense convictions to the garbled no.
uons OF pseudo scientific men, we shall find
tnat while they are arranging matters in the
columns OF the public press, in accord auce
with their views, We shall have permitted the
last and only opportunity to pass which will
enable rs to restore the city to its usual at.
mosphere and health.
Are we to be told that the sewers are not
The cause OF the trouble at the National Ho.
tel, and that the cause is yet to be discovered ?
what Is this intended to insinuate And are
We TO believe it, and trust our lives and he alth
70 such false reasoning, that a few NAV f,ure
In the peculiar language of science, while the
vitality OF the city is consuming? No. We
would rather abide by the knowledge which
10 the free gift to every man, enabling him by
his sense of smelling, TO avoid offensive odors
As Injurious to animal life. We know IN At To
pass the sewer openings on the avenue Is to
insure nausea to some individuals, and in Ger.
tam states OF the system, to others; that an
atmosphere thus affected is to be avoided if
the means can be obtained, no simple person
can doubt. When We have the evil rsmedisd.
let science pursue her true and sure course
and she will reach the results We have attain.
ed.
An lSoUIRr.-A fair correspondent requests
as 20 ascertain Why the usually gallant Com
missioner OF Public Buildings, proverbially
favorite with the sex, designs excluding the
ladies from Lafayette SGD e-as will posi-.
lively be accomplished if the iron posts Just
put up before the Gateways of the SQUARE are
suffered TO remain for 1t will be impossible
for damsel habited in hoops to pass through
them, without lifting her skirts at least waist
high-an act Of immodesty not to be dreamed
Of in these refined times.
TIE INSTITUTE AM. The CLOSING aad,.,.
will be delivered on Monday night by S, A.
Douglass. The Fair will, however, be kent
open on Tuesday for the benefit of tho am
ployees and Of the orchestra, who have labor
ed so successfully for the enjoyment Of visitors.
We imagine the Fair viii be crowded from
this time to its close Last night some $500
was taken at the door. The Fair has in fact
been triumph for the managers and for the
CITY rs we'll.
The CIRCUIT COURT this morning had be.
fore them the cases Of Thomas J. Jones and
and Thos. II Langly, an appeal from the de
cision OF magistrate IN fning them for fore.
stslling the market by purchasing poultry
lthey being hucksters) during market hours.
The Court sustained the decision of the mag.
istrate.
On Monday the jury will be called and the
regular docket taken mp.
TIE FAiB, during yesterday, was more large.
ly attended than on any previous day. The
following schools visited it Georgetown Male
and Female Public School; Hallowell's Female
Academy, Of Alexandra; the Private School
OF Mrs: Brown, also that of Mrs. Latimer
Catholic Mission, and Ebenezer (Methodistj
Sabbath Schools.
CHINA AID JAPAS.-Two magnificent series
OF views Of countries that christian civilized
nations are not very familiar with, were ex
hibited in Georgetown yesterday afternoon
and evening to good houses, and all expressed
delighted, both with the views and
the brief and clear explanatory lecture.
ACCIDENT "A SON of Mr. Lewis Wright,
while engaged yesterday at the Fair building
in handling tho hose cond ucting from the
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