Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-03-22
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The lecturer introduced several episodes rela.
i've tive to Washingtons portraits AFTER his death.
he was likewise personally acquainted and, in
conclusion, he cited several letters establishing
the authenticity of his portraits, and pronouncing
In favor of their merits.
He illustrated his lecture with FIVE different
portraits of Washington, one Of Mrs. Martha
Washington, and a colossal representation of
Houdon's bust of Washington, with the defect
alluded to above corrected
On Tuesday evening next, DIR. Bellows. of New
York, will deliver an address before the Conven
ton, in the same place.
ELECTION OF OFFICERs-At the animal meet.
ing of the Catholic Beneficial Total Abstinence
Society, held on Sunday evening at the Society,s
hall on street, the following gentlemen were
unanimouly reelected for the ensuing wear:
Rev. i O'Toole, President; III C McLaupb
lin, LIST Vice President; DR.. Jos Walsh ID Vice
President; George Savage, Treasurer The e,sc'
ton OF secretary was postponed to the next meet.
ing
Votes Of thanks were, on motion of jeremiah
McCa'tny, unanimously Passed to the officer, of
the society for their faithful services durino the
past year to Mrs. r Draine for the presentstion
OF beautiful dag; to the Hibernia Club and the
Montgomery Guards-the former for the u.e Of
their flag, and the latter of their banner. on the
society
iuis society mas been In existence only one
year, and already numbers nearly five hundred
members-seventeen new members having been
admitted at the meeting on Sunday evening
RECRUITING AND FIGHTINs.-There was some
" recruiting for Utah''-so said a witness-poing
on at Flint's Hotel on Saturday night, and while
the drummer was inviting volunteers by the
tempting prospect of a campaign among the
saints, young man named Chas Conbove, WI
was looking on, got pugilistic and pitched into
Nj rhn nofN r-sulxs
The moderated man, endeavored to evade him
but was finally compelled, in self defence to
throw him upon the pavement and hold him
there The parties were arrested by Watchmen
Ward and Norris, and taken to the guard house
Conbove was very bloody, and somewhat cut
and bruised. Justice Dom thought the punish
ment sufficient, and held him to security for
peace Mr.. Topping was dismissed
ARLINGTON SPRINGS. A company of Young
gentlemen Of this city have leased the shore and
spring at Arlington-the Gusts estate-for MANY
years the principal summer resort Of our Young
friends in oil sections OF the District and intend
hitting IL up in manner to accommodate all who
desire hereafter to escape the heat and dust of the
city during the hot days Of the summer months
The pavilion will be rebuilt, and clear floor of
seventy feet secured for those who enjoy the CO.
tlilon and hop;'' the wharf i'll he refltted and
regulations will be provided 10 prevent any clash
ING Of parties, and for the preservation Of good
order.
comedian, Charles Mathews, is followed by the
Irish comedian, John Brougham both first-class
representatives Of their respective nationalitjes
Tonight, Mr.. Broug ham opens HMr Gerald
Eitzmaurice" in the comedy (origna) "a Gen.
tleman from Ireland and az the rolickinp
Captain Murphy MaGuire" in Barnett,s comedy
Of "The Serious FamilyD
II Look out foI Brougham's Burlesoue of
"Po-ca- hon-tas," one of the richest things ever
put upon the stage, and which is now in rehear-
sal.
THIS EVENING, Ii will be seen, Miss Lizzie
Petit will give Shakspearean readings at Phil
harmonic Hall. A specimen reading of hers,
given lately before circle of frisnds in the
drawing room of the National Hotel. is said to
have been exceedingly successful She has the
advantage Of countenaDce OF great beauty and in
tellectual expression and a voice Of that softness
mentioned by the author she illustrates as q an
excellent thing in woman"
FIRE.-Saturday night, a stable near WendelI,s
printing Office in the Fourth Ward was fred and
burned. Two hogs were burned but a horse in
the stable was removed before il was fired II
was the property OF r O'Callaghan strong
wind at the time, carried the burning Goals to
three frame dwellings which took fire and were
destroyed. These belonged to Patrick Topping
and were insured by Philadelphia company
for $500.
Hon. ;. s. Cox, Of Ohio, will lecture before
the Metropolitan Literary Association and the
public at the Smithsonian Institution Tomorrow
night. His subject is ''lrsh Humor'' to which
he can do rich Justice as those who heard his
lecture upon american Humor'' will be apt to
believe.
The ALEXANDRIA EXPRESS. - Osborne's ex-
press wagon, which runs daily between Wash
ington City and Alexandria calling anywhere i'm
ei:hcr city, also delivering anywhere in either
city, proves great convenience. The proprietor
keeps slate at the Star Office for orders aud at
tends promptly and faithfully to them.
unsuccessful attempt was made to enter the
dwelling of MIR J. Hsnnicutt. on c between Sd
and x streets. Mr. H. had drawn several hun
dTed dollars from bank and the robbers were
10 doubt, aware Of the fact.
INCENDTARY ArrEMPT-Iast nipbt three mon
were seen in the act of applying matches to the
carpenter and paint shops OF Messrs. Williams
aud Riggs on 18th street west. They were DUR
sued, but succeeded in making their escape.
RECRUITs--Saturdaya detachment of twenty
recruits left the station in this city, in charge of
a sergeant, and departed in the cars for fort Nc
Henry at O'Clock, p. III.
REAL EsTArE-J. Mcclure, auctioneer. sold
on Saturday lots II and IL, in square 539 for
5a5 cts: per foot lots 81 and 2s for 4xai1 cts
lots b and for 34a3B cts.
MoHAMMED PAcHA and suite are on a visit to
the senate chamber to-day.
WATCH RETURNS. Central Guayd-houM
John q. Thomas, coiored, ID. c., threats; Jail for
Court N III. Topping, N. Y 81, assault; dismiss
ed. Charles ConbOye, n. Y, do Of. security for
peace. Henrietta Butler, coIored. ID. C.. disor-
derby; workhouse 30 days John Fitzgerald Ire
land, fighting and drunk; Jail for court Eight
cen dodgers; nOn-residents.
Western Lock-up.-FrankJ Immersion. colored
ID { BUSY Glasco. ID. C., William Gibbs, COL
ODD IN hnu
days; Charles Hussurd, attempt at robbery, Jail
for court. VIM. Streeks, ID. c., drunk; work
house 30 days. AlPhPus Kane, fugitive from the
workhouse; sent back Nineteen dodgers; one
resident.
The Boor AND SHOE STOKE on Pa. avenue, be-
tween 18th and 18th streets, north side, No. a62 is
for sale. IL Is the best stand IN the city, bargain