Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-09-10
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.


TIE SMITHSONIAN MUsEUN.-The work of
preparing the Museum at the Smithsonian Insti-
.fufien Is progressing steadily and rapidly
circumstances and the nature Of the work will
permit. The preparation of the specimens re-
4nires the exercise of great skill and patience;
and their proper arrangement for exhibition calls
tne wits and mechanical ingenuity Of the ar
rangers frequently TO the test. SO far much has
been done In the Museum, and many interesting
specimens have been arranged In the cases The
arrangement is much better than formerly at the
Patent Once. There the cases were so tall and
the specimens so closely packed in them that IL
was very difficult to inspect clos ly any article In
the upper sections Here the specimens
ranged to afford the visitor opportunity to inspect
each separately; for, in addition to the fact that
the articles are not crowded together, after the
visitor has examined all in the lower cases, be
may ascend to a gallery constructed around the
cases, about mid height Of the hall, and closely
inspect all in the upper cases.
To-day, a curiosity which will attract much
attention Will be adjusted in in the hall
this IS the dress worn by DR.. Kane while in the
Arctic regi ions. IL is a curious suit of clothing
made of the thick son fur Of various animals ne
culiar to that frozen CLINE. The suit was made
evidently, with view to comfort only and
face, neck hands feet, all being clad in the warm
skins-the face being indicated by an ordinary
mask. Great care and patience were necessary TO
get this relic In condition at for exhibition.
The destructive moth had made considerable
havoc with IT, but ID is hoped that in its present
condition, in the sealed case prepared for it, il
may De preserved ten wears longer.
SANKEY'S splendid gallery of Indian portraits
has been rearranged and is now ready for exbibi-
ton. Catalogues will soon be prepared for this
very interesting hall Of the Institution, which
VIII doubtless be more attractive than ever after
the last arrangement.
This Important work cannot be done hurriedly.
Prof Henry and his able assistants would hardly
be willing To permit the work to be hurried il
there Is any danger of its being improperly COM
pleted-consequently the work will progress
steadily and surely and il is probable that by the
middle OF December the museum will be in a
condition to attract visitors from all sections of
the country.
TIE AsRIcuLIURAL FAIR AT ROCKVILLE
This fair opened yesterday morning at ockvilIe,
and was attended by the entire agricultural COM
TnanitY of the surrounding country and a large
number Of visitors from this city and county and
from Virginia. IL is estimated that between q We
ana six thousand persons were present, among
: whom were many ladies. Richard J. Bowie,
Esq called the assembly to order and made
some brief remarks, after which he introduced
Judge n Collins Lee, Of Baltimore, who ad-
dressed the audience, in the necessary absence
I or Robert Ould, Esq, of Georgetown, who was
Z. expected to deliver the opening address Judge
{ Lee spoke for half hour, in a style Of elo.
Quence for which be Is so Justly noted Mr. Ould
arrived about an hour after the meeting had
opened, and the President announced that be
would deliver bis expected address in the after.
neon. accordingly, at , O'Clock Mr.. ouId de-
livercd his address, which was in his usual pow
effUlly thong htful and happy style, and was
listened to with marked attention by all present
On It's conclusion, Mr.. Jos ii Bradley moved
that the address be reserved for publication
which was ordered. Mr.. Charles B. Calvert OF
Biadsnsburg, was then called upon, and gave a
very spirited account of the Maryland Agricul-
turdl college, which appeared to be highly sat
lsfactory to his bearers. The aSsemblaye then
dispersed over the grounds and looked on with
sdmlIation TO the exercises of a large collection
CT saddle and draft horses in the ring. The En-
tire day was one of quiet pleasure To all present
The fair continues throughout to day.
The FESTIVAL AT HUNTER CHArEL.-A large
and agreeable company were assembled at Hun
ter Chapel last evening, and the ladies in attend
ance were assiduous in their endeavors to max,
everything as entertaining as possible All the
ifults OF the season loaded the tables, while the
usual CONNECTIONS and the more substantial reaIi.
iles one looks for after pleasant drive, Were moi
Forgotten. Vocal music. by quartette of two
ladies' and two gentlemen, contributed to the
pleasures of the evening, and the gIee % When
lar from the town L take my way sung
WITH peculiar Zest and animation. "Happy We
spread pleasant smile on each counlenance
while Hail, smiling morn ~ seemed at ont
time to serve only as an introduction to that an
clent melody which has been a fayOrite
with all "gOod fellows';-" We won't 90 home
I'LL morning" The attendance last evening was
so large an increase over that of the preceding
evenings, that IL was determined TO continue the
festiv.i on this and tomorrow evenings As the
OBJECT is to complete the Chapel, and as the
DIVE is NEST delightful one of only two or
tu'ec h.iics HOil the Long Br1dge, we advise
our readers 10 avail themselves of this opportu-
hlty 10 spend very agreeable evening, while
al the same time, they contribute TO a noble and
deserving object.
WAsHINsTON THEArRE.-Last night, Mr. Ed.
win Booth achieved new honors by his spirited
delineation OF the part Of Sir Edward Mortimer
In the Iron Chest. The audience was good and
theplaY pleased them well las was demonstrated
by the frequent and hearty applause with which
1ts PRESERVATION was received. The company all
dld theIr best To sustain him in his iticut mart
ana The performance throughout was of a char
acter TO Justify the high enccmums with which
all We're greeted at the close Miss PartinDton
astOnlshed, delighted, aud fascinated the audi
enee In pas seEl, which she had to repent
dawson shone conspicuous in that Hphunny
pbarce "A Kiss in the Dark"
Tonight, MIR. Booth receives a benefit and
VIII De receive d, we feel assured, by a crowded
house. The play OF Hamlet which cbarsc,er
MI Booth takes tonight, is a fayorite will
washington theatre goers-the most of whom
have sat sPell-bOund under the magic yoic, and
manner OF the lamented father of Mr. Booth I'm
this character, will hail the announcement 10,
tonight with pleasure Mr.. III. F. DAILY MAY,
we Ghost Nj. NJ. FiSke the GTave-dio GER and
MISS fdrker, Opbelia-an admirable cast wbic b
promises an unusually weiIarranged entertain.
ment for the audience
IHs WEArHER.-Hange Of the thermometer
for one week, beginning at noon OF THURSDAY
September ,. and ending this