The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-01-19
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WAshiNofos THKAfss This model house for the
% the public is completely rthed, and
Is pleased to learn the food tide Of success
The most fashionable and distinguished of our citizens,
and the oojoues among are to be seen IN Its coy
boxes comfortable orchestra seats and the early hours
at which the performances terminated enables party
gcen TO pass the early part of the evening there and
then TO mngle in the gaietss Of the season The man
agement s the popular lin society because II Is
already evident that families witness the performances
with the certainty that nothing will be said done
the stage of exoeponabe character Excellent order
is also maintained among the audience and the perform
anccs proceed with the regularity Of clock work.
Last evening Agnes Robertson tho Fairy star Of the
theatrical armament again appeared before metropol
tan audience, who gave her enthusiastic welcome.
She indeed artist Of wonderful abilities and lis de
servedy fAvorite wherever she goes.
Mr. Boucicault also made his appearance Sir Charles
Colstream in his own clever comedy, Used Up, and
represented the ennuicd baronet with admirable fidelity
II Is very pleasing to witness the creator Of part per
form it, and the public will be pleased to learn that Mr.
Bouciult will appear In several Of the many excellent
plays which he has written. The crowded house last
night proof that the Washington paygocrs will pa
tronixe mertorious performances.
The bill for this evening is unusually attractive one
and win doubtless attract full house. Both Bourccault
and Agnes Robertson will appear
RkroRroHIAL AwAKp.-The United States Agricultural
Society having offered bronze medal TO the reporter who
would give the best and most graphic account Of the trial
reapcrs and at Syracuse in July last there
a warm competition among the gentlemen of the press
then and there in attendance Their reports refer
red the executive committee, who gave the reports
submitted them careful consideration and finally
were unanimous in deciding in favor of those written by
Henry s. Ocott esq, of New York
The medal accordingly awarded at the recent meet
ing of the society in this city, to Mr. Olcott, who proba
bly, owed his success to his having received thorough
scientific agricultural education which enabled him
describe the machines and their Of operating with
accuracy and precision.
A POLITICAL GEx.-Among other autographs souvenirs
left in the metropolis by Dr. Macay during his
VISIT the following delightful sonnet sent by him to
our accomplished contributor, Miss NJ J. windlc We
accidentally met with copy in the possession OF of
that adys friends ard have taken the liberty of trans
ferrng it to our columns
PRocRAsTINATIoN
Fortune, with a smiling face,
way,
when slml stoop pick them ups
Today, my lore, 10 doy
Put should she frovn with face Of care
Or talk Of coming sorrow
When shsl greve, If grove must'
10 morroS lore, to porrote!
NrNrsnArlcs We learn that Professor D T. Groux
who years past has resided in this CITY, intends
to leave in few weeks for Europe, to conclude his
rangements for the publication Of his g Numismatica
History of the United States, which will contain en-
cravings all the medals and struck in this
country with their histories Before leaving the Pro-
fessor intends offering his large collection of coins and
medals in a rattle, few chances in which vet remain
untaken.
RECEPTION OF THE RfsoLurr We regret to learn that
this magnificent painting will be removed from the city
few days and advise all who have not it TO lose
time in paying it visit The President several Of
the diplomatic corps, and many naval officers, with
citizens have subscribed for engayngs of this
memorable event admirably transferred to canvas
THs OLD HAII.-Ihe graphic historical sketch Of the
old hall of House of Representatives which appeared
in the Albany Evening Journal written 1--WE learn
from that paper by the Hon H. b Stanton, of Seneca
Falls New York. .ras
PROFESSOR HENRY of the Smithsonian Institution
present the annual meeting of the Albany Institute at
Albany New York. Wednesday last, and publicly
welcomed to his native city
CRIMINAL CouRT.-1he court met yesterday morning
and the sealed verdict in the Of the United States
able and William Moore for riot in the Fourth Ward in
October last read All of Them with exception
of Murphy, found guilty and were remanded for
sentence.
REv Mason NOBLE, who has for two years past been
absent chaplain to the rgatc Congress preached
Sunday in the Sixth Presbyterian Church. which he
! the pastor Of before his departure
THs HEALTH OF the city during the month of Deem
Der unusually good The commissioner of health
reports only fifty six deaths, Of which sixteen
| consumption.
Tx AsNIvERsARY CELEBRATION to-day of the Washing
ton Young Mems Christian Association promises to be OF
unusual interest 1t will be held at the Smithsonian In
sution and addresses will be delivered by the Rev r.
L. Cuyler, and X. C. Mccormick esq, of New York.
FlRE-There alarm of fire yesterday morning,
which proceeded from the burning of chimney the first
ward. No damage done
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