Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-09-30
The DKBurANrK, Miss Coombs, was greeted

The DEBurANrK, Miss Coombs, was greeted,
last night, with a very fashionable and crowded
house, at the Washington Theatre. That her
rendition Of the role Of Lady Gay Spanker was
duly appreciated, was repeatedly testified from
the hands Of Ter Intelligent and critical audience
Her conception Of the character was refined ana
exceedingly natural So much So as almost m
cheat the beholdsr into the impression that be
was witnessing the arch play Of a fascinating
hoyden In ordinary society, rather than NAV on
the stage. She was ably seconded bv Mrs Tav-
leure and Mr.. Dawson, whose Grace Harkawav
and Dazzle were excellently rendered
Tonight she plays Margaret Gilmore I'm T ovs,.
Sacrince-a standard modern drama of great ma
thos, literary merit, and effectiveness Of dramatc
plot; The part will serve to test severely her ca
pacity to touch the heart Of the play-poer. of
which we believe she possesses larger share
than almost any actress Of the times.
REVIVAL MEETINGs.-The protracted meeting
at Fletcher Chapel, corner Of New York avenue
and Fourth street, is still in progressand contin.
ues to Increase In interest. At some of the meet
lngs recently, the altar was much too small to
accommodate the penitents who presented them
selves for the prayers of the church
during the week ''"'iiu'
AT the Methodist Protestant church, on Ninth
street, interesting meetings of the society and
congregation have been held at intervals durina
a few weeks past and arrangements are mstinSS
10 Protract Inc meetings after the coming Sabbath.
ADDRESSES AT THE SMITHSONIAN To-N1eHr
Inc intellectual entertainment with which the
gentlemen OF the Irving Lyceum are to favor the
community comes Off at the Smithsonian Insti
tuition tonight. The features of the celebration
consist OF lecture by VIM. J. Rose. Fac Of
New York, well known in the world Of letters
ana sha an address by T Jefferson Page, Esq of
E,an ntSfS
VIII be present, the excellence of which needs
no eulogy.
WAX DECLARED AGAINST THE ADMINIsrRA-
TIoN-The "Press" of this evening will contain.
In full, the manifesto of John w Forpey against
the Administration Of James Buchanan The
gauntlet has been thrown down, and henceforth
mourning out Wal TO the knife will appease the
vengeance OF rorney against the Administration
SoPies OF tbe Press, containing this manifesto to
he had At Shillington's book store Odeon huild
ing, corner Four-and "A half st. and Pa avenue
II.
FINAL CoNMITMENT.-Julius Baumgarten who
was committed a few days ago for further hear
Ing in case Of obtaining goods and money under
false pretences, by exhibiting false tokens and
fonr promissory notes which he subsequently, ad
hlued 10 be forged, was brought out for final
nearing last evening, before Justice Dom
hessrs Darlington and LLOYD appearing as conn
sci In the case. After a long and tedious erami
nation OF the witnesses, the Justice Committed
OF the Criminal Court. ~
L. y. U. F.-The Grand Master of the Distric,
OF Columbia (Dr. J. r. Piper) has notified the
subordinate Lodges in his Jurisdiction of the pro
posed visitations OF the Grand Lodge az foIIovs.
Beacon Lodge, October 4; Washington. Oct s.
Mechanlcs', Oct. o; Oriental, Oct. :; Central Oct
= Excelsior, Oct. ~; Union Oct IL: Friendsbin
Oct IA; Eastern, Oct Is; HARMONY Oct IL Cppl,
Oct. %. - covenant,
ODD-FRLLows' HALL.-A number of nentle
men have rendered complimentary benefit tn
Mr.. Paul Berger of the Virginia Serenaders
The benefit entertainment will take place to- MIGHT
anu anu VIII De me hrst OF new engagement of the
troupe Tor three nights. The negro oddities of
the company will therefore continue at Odd Fol
lows Hall until the close OF the week. and az
usual, crowds will attend and enjoy their enter
tanning advertisements
CALLED.-The Rev. J. X. Eckert, Of the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church in this CITY. has re-
eeived and accepted a call to a professorsb,p IN
lafayette College, at Easton Pa, and will take
leaVe OF his congregation next Sunday
Rev. A. III. II. Boyd, ID. d., of Wincbestsr
va has been called to the Passionate of the West,
ern Presbyterian church in this city.
The MARKET. this morning, was dull compar.
atively. The attendance of dealers was loss than
the average, and the gangways were not at all
crowded by purchasers. The provisions offered
were or excellent quality and the ouantitv moro
than equal to the demand. The stool in the bav
,n Aet was selling at prices VARYING from 65 to
CATFIsH.-Yesterday, while fishing at the
Long Bridge, J. w. LaEdis, the comedian of
Ihe virginia Serenaders, now performing at Odd
Fellows Hall, caught a catfish wei Ching five
pounds thirteen ounces.
REAL EsrATE.-McGuire & Co. auctioneers
sold lot No. II, in Davidson,s subdivision of
square l26 for 22K cents per foot-Alexander
Kibble, purchaser.
OUR FRIENDS buying groceries would do well
To give attention to the advertisement OF Murray
q Semmes, In another column Of to- days Star.
TRIALS AT THE GUARD HousK-Dennis Nc
Carthy, drunk and di,orderly; work house 80 DAYS.
George Bryan, do. do; ~ days
RELiGIous.-The Baltimore Presbvtery meet
on Tuesday, October 18th, at 7Kp.m I'm the
second Presbyterian Church, in this city
WE NOTICE at McLaughlin's, Penn avenue. a
very large assortment OF presents, suitable for
birth days and wedding DAYS.
The Daniel Kurtz mentioned in the trials Al
ScsltIudf, IN not w. Daniel
Kurtz.
PERSONS thar want TO see assortment of
heady made GaTmrnta, before puIchas ing should
20 TO WIEsENFELD's Grand G othlns Emporium.
corner OF IA street and Penn. avenue.
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DIS. HUNTER Il WILLIAMS
PhySIetdHSJOT Diseases Of THROAT and Lungs
5@7a North Charles street, Baltimore.
. Drs. n unter Williams will resume their pro-
tessIonal visits to Washing during the Fall and
w inter, the hrst Saturday IN every month.
IL The next visit will be on Saturday the Cd
October.
Office in w ASKING ton EGO Pa. avenue, over Mrs.
VOss's Jswelry Store. Sc g ST.
DIR. j. HOsTETTER's Celebrated Stomach Ri ters
one of the greatest strengthening preparations
Itant. IL IS especially adapted 10 those who are
afflicted with the Fever and que, any other DIS
ease arising from dIsordered condition of the di
gestlve organs. For the Fever and Ague there is
perhaps, no medicine In the world equal it, as NJ
enters puThes and rep enishes the BLOOD which Is
so important to bring about healthy action in dis
eases oil IRIS nature. The Bltters are now among
he most popular, and at the same time, yaluab,e
specifics In the medicinal world. In recommending
II To the public We are fully conscious of doing them
great service, knowing a. we do, their many ex-
ceilent quatIes, and sure and speedy action In all
cases where the disease caused by lrreguarIty OF