The Washington union., 1858-02-16
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Cmr COUNCILS Board Of Ahsraea But little business
transacted and about eight clock the board ad-
journed
Cinnamon co.aea IA petition presented of certain
citizens of the First Ward asking the of the public
SCHOOL, the Observatory for Sunday school pur
poses referred to the committee public schools
The bill authorizing the mayor to remit tolls en-
roneously paid reported from the committee with
amendments.
Bills for street improvements were passed
Mr. Lloyd offered the following resolution
Resolved That the committee police be- and heyare
hereby instructed take into consideration the proprey
of amending the present laws of the corporation relating
to free negroes muatoes and slaves so as 70 Ds the
various enactments into with such needu alterations
may in their judgment be deemed necessary anu 10
report with the least possible delay, by bill or other
wise.
Mr. Wallace offered joint resolution authorizing the
joint committee to ask appropriation from Congress
for improving and lighting New Jersey avenue with gas
Mr. Ome offered similar resolution, asking an ap-
preparation from Congress for the improvement oi Mass
chusetts avenue from 18th street to Rock creek
The Joint resolution in relation to tho appropriation OF
S25 900 from Congress with "a condition that similar
amount should be levied and collected by this city, was
passed.
Mr. Brown presented a bill authorizing the mayor to
appoint superintendent of public schools which was
referred to the committee on public schools
Adjourned
LITERARY RKcREArloSs.--It may be well, perhaps to
remind many of our fair and youthful readers now that
the enten season may expected to moderate the flood
of gayety which has somewhat overfowed its customary
bounds in Washington during the last three monhs)
of the literary recreations which they may enjoy Du-
ring all this festive time very large yet choice repre-
sentaton of the young ladies of this Distrctand not
a few vsants from different States-haye rescued AN
hour day. a least several hours in each week. from
the seductions of metropolitan society by attending
the morning lectures of Professor Macleod on English
Literature. They arc delivered Mondays, Wednes-
days. and Fridays at his private lectureroom, 800
street and the division of the for the spring
prses the writer's of the 18th and 10th centuries.
On Friday evening last the customary literary enter
tainmens of Professor Macleod monthly receptions
vved by the presentation of prizes respectively
by young lady of Washington and young lady of
Georgetown for excellence in composition theme
prescribed being 1he Uses and Pleasures of Literature
THEATRicAL.--,rhe announcement that Miss Heron was
to play the part of Camille in the play of the name
adapted from the famous production of the younger AL
exandre Dumas attracted large audience to the theatre
last night. The piece put upon the stage in Mana
ger Etynges best manner and the properties display
ed excellent taste. Camille (thc life and soul of the
drama) was, of course, Miss Heron Armund Duyal Mr.
j. B. Howe; Monsieur Duval, his father) Mr. Whiting;
CASTOR Rieux Mr.. j. b. Dawson Count de Varvle,
Mr.. f. Bangs Glstave, Mr.. G. Howard Messenger,
Mr.. Newton; Arthur Mr.. j. Whiting Madame Pru-
dence Mrs ii. p. Grattan Nichette, Mrs e. Warden
Nanne, Mrs. Stoneall Olympic, Mrs Howe.
We have not time tonight to crtcise Miss Hcrons
mastery delineaon of the life of the fair Partisan
quette which won the hearts of the audience who tes
tilted their appreciation by frequent and aparous ap-
plause Whatever may be thought Of the moral effect OF
the play tho acting Of Miss Heron is continuous tri
umph and has added laurels to her already bright
fame as tragediennc Go and see her Camille, by
all means.
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION N--Dr Wynnc delivered the
concluding lecture of his at the Smithsonian In
stitution last evening, the effect of occupation upon
health There but slender attendance. The lee
turer instanced the poets Byron Cowper and Burns as
examples OF the temperament which is apt in the ab-
scnco of jucous mental and corporea regimen to de-
generate into morbid melancholy. Of prose writer's
johnson and Walter Scott contrasted and the diff
ference of their habits described The scope of the lee
turc to nculcatc that although something depends
on temperament much may be done by cultivation to-
wards attaining the copore which is con-
ducive to length of days.
The New CopE yesterday submitted to the people
for ratification and they very decidedly rejected it, There
no excitement at the polls and but little apparent
interest was manifested. We had not received all the
at the time of going to press but those received
show very decided majority against the codeor per-
haps might rather say, against making it subject of
congressional discussion.
CiEoRarrowN PARAGRAPHS Crawford has offered
reward of hundred dollars for the conviction of the
ncendary who set fire to the carpenter shop burned
last week The custom house is much improved by
the balustrade erected around the roof volunteer
patrol of fire detectives is talked Of Some ice has been
gathered but it is of an inferior quality
PosTpoNEMENT. The great sale of rare old wines and
liquors. which to have taken place at Botelers auc
ton-room Iron Hail. Saturday evening" postponed
until to-day at noon The assortment is well selected
and we'll worthy the attention of the public
onaby attended ball at the National Hotel last evening
The dancing hall filled with guests, and an excellent
supper added to the festivities of the evening.
TnE AMosKEAG VETERANS, of Manchester, New Hamp
SHIRE who visited this metropolis two years ago. are to
have grand parade on the 22d inst followed by din
ner and dance.
CAnp ENoRAvISo is well and promptly executed by
Dempsey, at No. 322 Pennsylvania avenue. He also
prints cards from plates furnished, cuts seals and en-
graves on silver-ware and jewelry.
Nv A. GREEN. AucfiOnccr.