The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-09

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'Thc of raising the revenue necessary for the
erection of suitable buildings is matter for public
thought and discussion and the board of trustees simply
present the subject for that purpose, with the suggestion
that the question be discussed in ward other meetings,
in order that general plan be adopted to
the end in view One branch of the national legislature
has already passed bill Of relief and there is every
to hope for its before the other but
less seconded by united aud earnest efforts the
benefits accring to from the final passage of this bill
will be but partial In calling upon Hercules for assist
ance should first put shoulder to the wheel
In presenting this address to their ellowcitizens,
the Trustees actuated solely by Of their official
responsibilities guardians of the interests Of the public
schools They feel that it indispensable at this time
to urge upon their fcIow-czens the necessity for
prompt action in behalf Of the of iubc instruction,
and they seek to them to just appreciation of
it's advantages and to induce them to take greater in
terest in its objects
THEATRICAL We have noticed in our exchanges MI
merous complimentary criticisms the acting Of Mr..
Barry Sullivan, who is to appear at the Washington The
atrc Saturd y. The New York Sunday Times says Of
him
'.Mr Sullivan is fine, intellectual actor He has the
boldncss to mark out for himself instead Of fol-
lowing the beaten track of his predecessors He has
studied Shakespeare with scholarly devotion, and been
governed by his Judgment instead Of adopting the
ideas of others. Consequently, there Is freshness and
originality in his efforts which invest them with peculiar
interest he fails to the attention of his aud
itors and to crafty them by the highly artistic manner
IN which every thing is accomplished. His performance
of Hamlet rcpete with beauties, and there many
points of exceeding excellence. His scene with the
ghost deeply impressive and the closet scene with
the Queen we have never seen more powerfully rendered
In Macbeth, too, he sometimes truly great. He
desccn to mediocrity and in the cooquia part
particularly his perfect naturaness is in itself most
effective point He is in fact, natural actor. There is
evident motive for everything he does He acts in
such way to satisfy his Judgment and carefully
avoids every species Of capap and never besS for ap
plause.
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YouSG MENs CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. The rooms
occupied by this association Pennsylvania avenue OPP
posite Browns Hotel dedicated last evening with
appropriate exercises. There crowded audience
large number of persons being unable to obtain seats So
great the pressure that the members of the Choir
Union unable to get together and the singing which
promised part Of the entertainment was conse-
quently omitted After prayer and reading of the Scrip
lures addresses of interesting character deliver
cd by Rev. Byron Sunderland, joseph H. Bradley esq,
Rev. Mcssrs. Nada and Morsel and Mr.. Watkins OF
Richmond, Va. These centrally situated and
are very neatly furnished with books, pamphlets, and
newspapers to render them attractive resort to young
THIS AFTERNOON at three clock, the Old Folks are to
give one OF their unique vocal and Instrumental
at Philharmonic Hall The excellence with which these
famed performers render the old religious melodies and
the spirit stirring national anthems, is well known
Nor the young people be better amused and edited
than by giving them sight at the old costumes in which
the company appear We anticipate great rush Of
young America to hear and to the sold Folks.
PERSONAL Hon L. f. Grover of Oregon, is at Browns
Hotel Hon. A. Johnson, of Tennessee, aud Hon John
NJ Elliott Of Kentucky Mt the United States Hotel
Hon John J. Crttendcn and lady, of Kentucky Hon.
f. G. Cabe Of Florida Hon, James Goodman, of Tcn
nesscc and Hon. David S. Walbridgc, OF Michigan are
at the National Hotel G. w Bradley, U, s. consul to
China Col stcpoe U. s. army aud Com keaney, U,
s. navy, are at Willards Hotel.
Ton AND JERRY PR,NKs.--A party OF young gentlemen
from New York who here on visit recently, were
detected in the act OF removing sign at late hour of
the night They begged OF " but subsequently sue
ceedei in obtaining several other trophies, which
sent TO adorn m,lseum' in the commercial metrop
oils
THG YEAu 1858 is in his dotage but It is we'll said
that he is caprcous youthful April aud thousand
times disagreeabe. Yesterday morning the rain
poured down in torrents, in the afternoon there n
glimpse of sunshine aud at night it clear and cool
gaddening the hearts of dealers in furs.
ANOTHER FAIR. The ladies of the First Unitarian
Church have been fortunate in securing the store recety
nue. for fair and festival the proceeds OF which arc
to be devoted to liquidation of the church debt See
advertisement
The GREAT REruBIIc We have received from the
Washington agents Mcssrs Waite Goggin No IT7l
Pennsylvania avenue, the War department the
initial number Of this acknowledgement magazine 1t
is coiousy illustrated, and contains great variety of
interesting articles
CHRISTMAS GIFTS will soon be needed and we see that
many CT our merchants providing themselves with
supplies. Those who wish to know where the largest
and most attractive assortments to be found will keen
eye the advertising columns of the Daily Union
TnANKsP Pedestrians who pass up the avenue towards
Georgetown just now thanking Dr. Blake the encr.
gec Commissioner Of Public Buildings, for having or
dercd certain needed repairs to the sidewalks
Ipr Arr ASSOCIATION held meeting Tuesday even
ing at its hail. Vice President Hnskins in the chair In
erestng remarks made by Professor Henry Charles
1Iaskins, esq, md Mr.. Bruh.
LEcruRr. We hear that DR. Rae the famous overland
Arctic explorer, will long lecture in this city ON The
probable fate of Sir John Franklin