Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-04-30

There was an audience Of about 200 persons
present. The performances were conducted alter
nately by NessIs. Root and Bradbury. The cho-
FUSES Were performed in a truly superb manner
ootn as to time and expression Among the best
we notice, {" Great Is the Lord, {" composed by
Calcott;" sc Blessed are the people - "The God
Birth of Washington. " composed by M. Brad.
bury; and all the others Were well, nav exceed.
ingly well, sung, A beautiful contralto solo,
g. Dreams" sung by Miss Carrie Bradbury. a
daughter of Professor b., was one of the best
things in the concert. Miss b has contralto
voice, not very powerful, but sweet the irst
last man, (Calcott,) in his best STYLE also, Rus
sells supero crooked In the cradle of the deep,
MIR. Bradbury sung, also several beautiful pieces,
the names of which we do not recollect
Let us not forget the quartettes, all of which
were first rate, and among which we have noted
down. specialties, BeethOoven's world re-
nowned & hen DER the lonely hills at eve,
quartette SING by Messrs. ] w Coz. of Lebanon
Pa Mr.. Rheile, Mrs. King and Mrs BurcbelI
of this city; also, ''Mary of the vale - new corr
position by Prof Root, and sung by Misses l..
and Dr. Magee Of Warrenton, Va. A beautiful
chorus and echo was sung exceedingly we'll
THK HOMICIDE OF QUIGLKY.-Thisc ommun:ty :,
without distinction Of party has r, lived the an
nouncemen Of the state of the recently harged
jury in the case Of the trial of John Essex for the
murder Of Quigley, with surprise almost equal to
hhot Win Which tue dCQulttdl OF HERBERT OF Tue
charge Of the murder Of Heating struck all conser-
viive persons here and throup hout the enet tn and
breadth Of the land To Judge Crawford and
Mr.. District Attorney Key the thanks Of this COM
mnnity are justly due for the frnneSs and infisx-
Utility with which they discharged their several
duties in the course of this trial of ESSEX against
whom the charge Of most unprovoked case of
manslaughter was as clearly proved as ever
criminal case was proved up in this community
With such results-under such circumstances
OF criminal prosecutions here, the Criminal Court
81. -
for the suppression of the frie htful and mu der
Gus rowdyisIn I'm our midst, that has disgractd
Washington city ever since the memorable night
when Governor Wise was assailed with wells ard
violence, making night hdeous, in his efforts to
deliver speech from the balcony OF Browns
Hotel
(COMMuNIcArRD
The THEATRE.-Mss Jones had an apprecia-
tive and well filled house last MIC ht to witness
her performance Of Pauline in the "Lady of
Lyons" She surely acquitted herself well, and
established reputation among her audience as
the very best Pauline that has ever been pre-.
sented IN our city. Miss Jones looks the very
Embodiment Of luvelinesS, intelligence and race
and that she has genius no one can doubt W ho
has ever seen good acting and who has witnessed
hers. The remarkable volume ard sweetness of
voice win the ear and the heart, whilst her lust
and accurate conception Of what she performs
must please the Judgment Citizens Of Wash
ington, you have great actress in your midst
aud she Is your own child Give her crowded
house to-n night, and if you do not come away
with fearful eyes. then pronounce our opinion Of
her false. C.ruII
April Both.
SUPREME CoURr -Thursday-Go Bailey
Esq, of Alabama, was admitted an attorney and
counsellor of this court
Nos. and 9. The Ocean Tow Beat Company
owners, &c, appellants, rs the ship Ocean
Queen, &c. and Charles IIili ct al owners OF
the ship Ocean Queen, appellants rs the United
s.ates Mail Steamship Company, claimants, &c
The Te-argnment Of these causes was continued
Cy Mr. Cutting for the United States Mail Steam
ship Company. and concluded by Mr.. Benjamin
Tor the Ocean Tow Boat Company.
No. 81. James Marks, plaintiff in error rs
Michael Dickson and Elizabeth NJ Dickson
The Argument OF this cause was commenced by
MI Benjamin for the plaintiff in error, and con-
tlnued by Mr.. Taylor for the defendants in error.
Adjourned.
DIDN'T WANT TO WORK on FARM-Iast
night, several young gentlemen from an adjoin-
ing State, who are In Washington on visit, after
indulging very freely in cold drinks, got bois
ferrous and unruiy in the vicinity Of public places
as the Theatre, the Hotels. and Ball rooms
Their friends kept them in check until they were
hauled up by the police. A vivid description of
the City Faim, with Queens hoes, rakrs, and
spades in the foreground was brought before the
mind's-eye Of these young busters by the officers
and 80 humbled them that they meekly begged
off from limbo, and made themselves scarce with
exceeding promptitude.
MORE PISTOLS AT THE THEArRK.-Last night,
fast young man, who had probably paid pre-
vious visit TO some shop where liquor stimulants
are to be procured, dropped in at the Theatre
and, in exchange for ticket of admission, prof
frred SJ note on some Outlandish bank, which
was refused. The individual thereupon drew a
pistol which he pointed through The ticket
window, asking if that would pass This, too
was peremptorily declined not legal tender;
and, very shortly. 4 couple OF policemen waited
on the bellige cnt gentleman, and escorted him TO
the guard house.
GLIMOUNT PAvILIoN.-This new summer re-
sort, and which promises 10 be one OF the most
delig htfnl points upon the river will be opened
on the 25th of May. The proprietor, are pushing
forward their arrangements with infinite spirit.
and the public may count upon something well
adapted to its purpose as a resort for pressure
seekers, parties. schools, &c. Good taste and
good Judgment have been exercised i'm the selec-
ton OF this locality as il is both convenient and
beautiful. The reader will find the particulars
IN the advertisement In another column.
DANGEROUS QUARTERS About eleven O'Clock
last night the watchman In the Seventh Ward
came upon man who had made his bed in the
middle Of a street and was indulging in a quiet
slOoze. The officers aroused him, and he i'm.
mediately went TO work to whip the party
They took him TO the guard house, where il ap-
peared he was In no want Of coin, jewelrv, &c
u.
hr very willingly paid the amount of the fine and
costs, aud departed, thankful that his visit to
Washington cost so little.
Con- LAvALLErTE who for two years has been
stationed at the Washington Navy Yard, being
about to take command of the Mediterranean
squadron, the civil officers and heads Of DEPART
ments Of the Yard have addressed him a COM
munication expressive of their regard and well
wishes.
In his reply he expresses his regret at severiny
their pleasant association, and alndes to the per.
feet good understanding which has subsisted in
the various departments of the yard.
A PRAIsEwORTHY AND LIBERAL DONATION
We learn that Hon. Caleb Gushing, late Attorney
General of the United States, has recently pur-
chased large and valuable square Of ground I'm
this city, and donated the same to the Rev DIR
Harold and others, In trust. for the building OF a
large edlncr Tor church, &c, for the use OF the
II Andrews Episcopal Mission, an institution
OF charity, established year or so ago ia this
city by Rev. DR. Harold.
THIEVES ABoUr.-On Wednesday night some