Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-06-24

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mer, Bale, Russell, and others; and wa ner
formed Throughout In style which dese,vestbs
highest encomiums from all true lovers of the
uNihe arr The best evidence of the excellence
OF the performance is the fact that all the ner
formers were repeatedly and persis,ently encored
curing the evening; and though such procedure
ava NOT warrant the courtesy which was exte pded
TO so meaere an auditory vet MANY of the nice
Were kindly repeated. Mr.. Guilnlette sang bet
Ter than We ever remember to have heard him
before. His pieces We're all of a reIioious ar
sentimental character, with the except,sn M iba
"Ship on Fire. yet Mr.. G =, on being called ont
gave with capital effect that funny burIetta tsTbe
nne old Irish Gentleman, ''and brought the house
Miss Milner exceeded all her former efforts.
and was thrice eco ed. She sang "Comin'
through The Iyen c3pitally, and, on being called
paniinent, in most finished style. Mr. and Mrs
Holman, In favorite duet, 't I've wandered I'm
DREAMS were enthusiastically encored Frazer
sang " The Bay of Biscay' wonderfully we'll:
bat the cIowning vocal performance Of the even,
Ing was the laughing trio, " Vadasi via di ona ,,
OF Martini, by Miss Milner, Mr. Frazer and Mr.
Guilmrtte, the rendering of which was inimifa-
bic, and the laugh went round with such a catch.
ing effect that il was only by repeating il that tine
audience could be restored to quiet Mr. Cooper
performed several solos on the violin In a manner
that convinced all present at On 20 of his sunerior
merits as artist His style is Just the right one.
graceful. and modest when before the public he
handles his instrument with a confidence and
nervous affection that thrills his whole soul, so
that, for the time, he becomes a new being: his
mild Eve lights up with new DO n iutelIiopnce
and The music rolls from the instrument with a
crisp decision which fills every fibre of his exist
ence. and who listens is swept along by the ire.
slstlble musica torrent; no other Influence can
have place in his mind be follows every caprice
OF the perfo:mer and is for the time an abirct
slave to his will. The crisp notes hy from the
instrument. from the bow, from the performers
fingers, with such force that the auditor instinct
lively lodges, FEARFUL OF damage by them; and i'm
the same instant becomes com pletely charmed by
their sweetness. Mr.. Cooper is the only violinist
we have ever heard who carries the listener be-
yond simply feeling the power and beauty of
music; but, in listening to his performance the
htarer catches himself trying to sec the sounds
themselves.
formed several overIurea with excellent GOOD
taste. Prof Beukert presided at the piano with
great skill. Those who missed the concert last
night, lost the best musical treat of the season
The EXCURSION TO CAPE HENRY-The num-
bers who will leave this city on the Fourth of
July and make pleasant hol day trip i'm hon.r
of our national independence, will be glad to
know that the usual excursion To the ChesapeaLe
Bay has not been forgotten this year but that
Captain Mitchell, with his characte- TIC energy
has made arrangements for the accommodated
OF his guests even more extensive and thorouuh
than those for former excursions. On Saturday
evening, the 3D. of July, the Powhatan will leave
her berth at the foot Of Sixth street, and make
the Potoma; merry az she PASSES, with the mus
of Marsolettis band. She will touch at AIexan-
dria, and pass on her way down all the interest
ing spots that make the Potomac river historical
a. wells in constant view of the lovely scenery
that adOTns its banks
On the morning of tue Ith. the exeursionists
viii arrive at Norfolk, and there spend the majo
portion of the day. In the afternoon the boat
starts out to catch the ocean breeze, visits Old
Point Comfort, runs out into tue bay, aud steam
ing towards the Atlantic, gives a view of Cane
Henry and the ocean beyond. Returning the
POwhatan leaves Norfolk on the morning Of tie
5ih, and, touching at Old Point and Piney Point
washington
This offers one of the finest and cheapest for
the chances Of eHjoyment) of the many pleasure
tiTpS that offered To readers during the
coming Independence HOLIDAYS. Dancing sea
bathing, fishing, &c >sre among the Inducements
offered, beside the line fare for which the Potomac
steamers are remarkable. IL will doubtless be
now, Is last year, the trip OF tue season.
VOLUNTEER ORGA NIZATIoN.- expectation
of visits from several military organizations or the
North and W est during this summer, has caused
some Of orr citizens to look around and consider
81 our Metropolis volunteer organization is in
condition TO receive them. Ii was seriously asked
by members of the old corps, ''have We any Orgar-
izitiOD'' To he sure have several ASSOCIATE ons
some OF them once In excellent condition, and
eTedi;alle 10 the city. But for want OF proper
encouragement, proper management. proper con-
cert. they have been allowed to languish until
they are mere skeletons. Some of the citizens
who have considered this matter, have determ-
iH0d 10 begin the formation OF q corps Of volun-
teeTs entirely Independent in its character. Such
COPS will be creditabie 10 the city, in all
Spects. Established on plan that Will
them from the Sickiy influence Of incompetent
and spiritless officers. The plan has just been
started and an attempt to perfect il will be made
only upon certain indications Of success.
LARcESy.-Last night, Richard Thomas anu
VIM. Rawlings alias Bill Monkey two colofed
individuals, well known to the police, were
taken TO tue guard house, charged with various
iarcenies; one Of which, the larceny of sets of
h.4Ffn NJ
The party. IL leaked out during the examination
that several others were concerned in those acts
and the guards went to work TO tnd them out
ana recover the property. Rawlings is intimate
iy acquainted with the internal arrangement of
the city and county prisons, is a sly darkev, and
In such cases as this generally operates with an
eve single to his own escape. The al a "Bil
MoHkey," Was not. OF his own selection. but ap-
pird To him by the Office $, long ago, because of
his close resemblance to the ourang -ontang
Bill and his pallArr were sent to iaii' 'A'e'S
Musical VIsITORs.-For several We ars past a
number Of ladies and gentlemen, of considerable
musical attainmeBts and capacity, have visited
Washington during the months Of Nav and
June. They have been accustomed ON those oc-
casions, Ia meet together aud pass their evenings
Ia social concerts, or what they have terme q
- Pot POurTi's" Their performances were treats
10 their friends and pheasant to themselves Be
lore sePdTating, after their last visit il was
agreed that their next prog ramme should be Sc
A'tbA Oy tue 1EIttrtidH VINO acted conductor.
and the party notified by letter, and the pieces
Iehear>ed before they meet again. Thus they
have perfected "A novel organization, and one that
VII anoid Them pleasure in lr59, should they
live to join in the concert
RKAL ESTATE SALEs.-YesteTday, A Green.
an@tloneeT, sold a life interest in house and lot
known ~ lot No. 10, ia square No 400 on Ioui
sIdnd avenue, between \ and 9th streets oppo-
site tue CITY Hall. 10 e Alexander for 50 GO.
LOIS No II and ~, In square No. 3@i, on south
u street between 9th aud 10 h street>.wes. were
purchased BY Charles 4. Uhinla for $50
Wall X Barnard, auctioneefs, sold yesteday
afternoon, on the premises, corner of -Four teeuIiI
and "a 81 north, in square 2lI. lot I, to r. Cruit,
Tor iO' lot = TO same, for - cents; lot 3 TO same
for : cents.
PLEASANT PARrY.--OH to- morrow, the Sab.
bath School attached 10 Grace (lsland) Church
will offer the public many inducements TO Join
with them in Il pleasant excursion to Arlington
SPing. All day long, The pavilion and the groves
OF the shaded locality will be merry with the