Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-11-13

DEAD.-The printers, especially, in this city,
will grieve TO learn of the death of the late John
Al. Trenholm, announced elsewhere in the Stars
columns to- day. He was not only one of the first
craftsmen-printers-in the land but a gentle
man Of extensive and varied literary, classical
and scientific attainments, rendering him an
ornament to society, to whom none has been more
useful in his sphere.
He leaves a bersaved widow and two orphans,
to whom bis wide spread reputation for kind
ness Of heart, unyarying integrity, intelligence,
and attainments, far beyond the average of the
times, will be some consolation, we trust for
their heavy bereavement involved in his demise
The SMITHsON!AS MUsEUM.-Thisi Interesting
department of the Smithsonian Institution 4. des-
tined to be one of the chief attractions of visitors
to the Metropolis; and the work of preparation
for speedy exhibition Of all the collections to
the public at az early period as possible is pro-
crossing as rapidly as the proper arrangement Of
the specimens will permit
We have before referred to the fact that the new
Arrangement and classification OF the specimens
Is vastly different from the arrangement At the
Patent Office; and, in addition to he room n
gives Tor the display OF many specimens and col
tectlons never before exhibited IL affords the Wis
'or ample opportunity to thoroughly examine
each particular article without diticulty Up to
This time, the cases for exhibition are those uDon
the floor OF the hall; and many visitors have been
deligh with the contemplation of the very ia
teresting collections they contain. The complete
arrangement of the galleries will add greatly TO
the Interest Of the museum; since in them will
De arranged large collections never before ex
hall. 'O0''' ia 'Ne 0'u
1t is the desire CT Professor Henry ,b,, tho "a,
lerles shall be ready for the inspection of the
Puoic early In December, and we learn from
good authority that his desire will be gratifed
Nv the III nlment Of his directions TO that end
The cl ASST hcation will be made by Prof Bayard .
tue talented Naturalist OF the Institution whose
wei known energy is a sure guaranty that all his
rh.nto VIII pe accomplished In time and the me-
rhdhcal arrangements being assigned to Mr.
John Warden, who for years has been engaged i'm
tnls peculiar business, principally in the National
being ready at the desired time
once In while evidence is left at the Institu
luton tnat lll-bred creatures sneak into he build
ing when II Is open TO the public
., An instance recently occurred Just before Gen
zachary Taylor was confined by his last Illness
Nanderwort, the artist, took sketch of him for
porralt, but before he could complete it, the ar
tne sketch was deposited for preservation in in.
diminished state. The painting was nIacrd a
DAYS ago, IN the corridor leading 10 the libra
Nl Upon the moor, to await the preparation Of
suItioIe place for II. One of those iIl-hred crsa
lures passing 1t, squrted from his filthy laws a
stIedh OF tobacco juice upon the face disfiyurino
"a, AZ entire Painting. The painting was take by
MI warden, and considerable time was spent NJ
him In cleansing it; out the difficulty of Teurov
Ing the hlthy blur, woald almost induce one TO
peleve that TIE poison of the fell WIS heart had
Infected his laws W
But of the galleries. The cases in the northern
gallery are now being prepared, and the advan
'dSe oil the new arrangement will be perceived
a. once oy those who remember the crowded
SohoiIlon OF the japanese collection, of Commo-
uoFe Perry, when in the National Gallery. when
tney see u In It's present condition, So arranged
'aSt each article may be perfectly examined
Lieutenant Herndon's collection of the natural
productions OF the country adjacent 70 the AM
ION river, and the specimens Of the manufactures
OF the inhabitants, which has never been exhib
lIeo since It's receipt In the Metropolis, now
occupies position in the gallery and is very
tastefully and conveniently arranged and will
doubtless attract much attention from the scien
= nnc as well as the curious visitor. The speci-
mems OF minerals, gums, woods, in their naturaI
state; are numerous and perfect, while those OF
the manufactures are various, and some of them
very ingenious and curious, well worth long
walk for examination
Inc African collection, deposited by Rev Dr
X X Gurley, formerly the Secretary of m.
American Colonization Society, is lust being
PlaCeu an Posltlon This collection also has
never been exposed since its arrival here. Some
years ago The curiosities of this collection con-
sist prlDci pallY Of the useful and ornsmantaI
arneles manufactured by the natives, in some of
which great ingenuity has been di splayed by the
SABLE artisans Water jars, baskets bags curi.
ously ofnamented gouTdS, cloth pines clothes
&c; among these we noticed haversack so
skillfally wrought that We az first doubted ix
manufacture By native A rud,. harm used b,
the natives Will attract the attention and excite
smile with those who are acquainted with tbe
history OF that musical instrument md know Tire
perfection 10 which ID has attained Two h,axs
coins, the one Of about the value Of 81 so. the
othef -, are among the specimens Fh, size
aau WelSht Oh them would lead one not cquainted
20 suppose them anything else than money
There are many specimens Of the charms 5r
gre gees which the ignorant natives super
sutlously believe will confer on the wesrer
hedNb, prosperity, long life, good luck or aDy
blessing be may desire. The hammocks usds
by tue natives are excellent specimens Of their
ingenuity. - N'
chaniCal skIil Of the uncivilized Africans We an
Proaeh nSafer TO civilization, ana proceed IN in
spect The work CT the cOlonists at Liberia The
an a GsPosltd are shoes, bricks, soap, palm
give evidence of their ability provide for their
own comfort with the material obtained in thai
country The Specimens illustrative Of the ma
tuTaI history Of the country are not So numerous
but are very Interesting.
We would rema, K, in conclusion. that the orni
biological specimens in the HerndOn collection
are not yet ready for final arraH9 ement COM
Plete classification Of this department is to b..
made by an experienced oTnithoIogist who will
soon arrive ard begin this important WORK The
pathological collection deposited by Iientenant
HefndOn j. very be aOtifnl, and will when fnII,J
prepared, attract much attention
The taste and industry DISPLAYED by Professor
hChig anu the Scltutlnc corps connected with the
Institution in the prosecution OF the arduous du
Ties devolying upon them, will not fail to be per
ee,yed and commended by the thousands of sci
ehtifc and intelligent visitors TO Wasbinoton
who will spend much of their time in the halls
OF that magnificent and world renowned institu
tOI.
THE THEATRE-Tke great historical drama CT
" The Iron Mask the performance of which
was postponed from Friday evening in conse
quence OF the illness OF Miss Parker will GER
tainly be rendered tonight that Young lady
having Sumclenily recovered from her sudden
and severe attack. The effort, we need scaTcelv
remind our reading public, is one CT the most
brilliant and effective recorded among the recent
triumPhs of tbs histrOnic art. So perfect is the
stimulation of Mr. Waliack in this Extraordinary
production that the ELECT borders upon reality.
and u - difficult for the auditor TO divest his
mind OF the belief that the oppressed and grief
worn heiI 10 the Crown Of France stands befae
them In the person Of Mr.. Wallack. The play
Is ably cast, and will create a sensation.
On Monday night Mr.. w. r. Burton, the
greatest Of living comedians, will make his ut
appearance in our city since the burning of the
old National Theatre Of which be was Al the