Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-12-24


times ball. but whatever Il Is the affair is sure
90 be good of It's kind. The fact is, that printers
have becoming pride in their calling and also
IN their organization, and have always carried
through their anniversary demonstrations with
the view of doing themselves credit rather than
to merely make money: Thus, for years, their
annual festivals have been eagerly attended by
classes Of our citizens who very rarely partici-
pate In similar entertainments This year the
society gives Promenade Concert and Ball, the
programme for which evening includes also some
>hoTt and pithy addresses; the delivery Of an
original poem; and some vocal music by an ex-
Gellent amateur qusrtette club An address will
be delivered by Henry King, Esq Assistant
Postmaster General; another Git is expected) by
Hon. simon Cameron, OF Pa and an original
ode will be recited by Frank McNerhany, Esq
all practical printers, II will be remembered and
therefore competent to speak knowingly upon
the art that immOrtaliZes.
Schroeder's brass and string band has been
engaged, and the other departments of the festi.
val have been put into competent hands. In fact
II is quite certain that the committee will secure
the best to be had, in all connected with their
Anniversary Ball. -
wEDDISG AT TRINIrY CHURCH -Alarge oath
srlng assembled at Trinity Church yesterday af-
ternoon 10 witness one of those little ceremonies
which, unlike most other Kinds of public excite
ment, never comes out of season, viz wedding.
The bride was Miss Mary f. Peyton Torbert,
n,er OF one OF our well known citizens; the
the omciating clergyman the Rev. w. L. Chids,
pastor Of Rock Greek Episcopal Parish. The
and Miss Taylor, and the groomsmen Drs. Lip
Pet, Tucker Blake, and Mr.. Grymrs. As the
bridal party entered the church. The organ pealtd
forth jOyously the beautiful wedding song of
Mendelssohn's; and that portion of the audience
VINO were not fortunate enough to have seats near
TIE central aisle rose simultaneously 20 obtain
glimpse Of the bride elect. The little procession
moved down to the chancel where the reverend
clergyman stood ready to pronounce the words
OF the ceremony. The observed Of all observers
the Flushing bride-as well as the brides
m ate fra val inu
wrappers and plain bonnets But few minutes
sUtnced to unite the two living hearts in the
s siiken bonds OF wedlock; and the numerous
friends poured in on every side to offer congratu
latfons- The afternoon train conveyed the happy
patty to northern city, where they propose TO
spend the first portion Of a honeymoon which
ties sincerely hopes may last for life.
BALTIMORE AND POIoMAc RAILROAD The
stockholders Of the contemplated railroad be-
tween Baltimore and point opposite Aqua
Creek, held meeting on Saturday last at Upper
Marlborough. A large number Of gentlemen in
terSstd, wee present, from Prince George
Charles, Anne Arundel, and ST. Mary's counties
The object Of the meeting was TO elect seven di-
Iectors to manage the affairs Of the company
during The ensuing year according to the pIoviS-
ions Of the charter On behalf Of the Board Of
Commissioners, Hon. + F. Bowie presented the
subscription books, which, with the report OF
the COmpanYis agent, Mr.. Robert Bowie showed
that sixty seven thousand dollars had been SUBJ
scrioed, and that there had been only about one
Y, q
10 run, cdnvassed. After the transaction Of some
ordinary business, the members went into IN
election, which resulted in the electing Of the
following gentlemen directors for the next en-
suing year: Edwin Robinson of Virginia J. :
sellman Of Anne Arundel, Edmond J. PIowden
Of 81. Mary's, John w Jenkins Of Charles
P'nt ssr c Mlens.l Q, cSs'ie, w Bowie Of
Georges. The Board of Commissioners having
completed its duties was then dissolved.
The DIsrRIcr IL Co>epEs.-I, the ssnat.
yesterday, Mr.. Brown, from the committee or
the District Of Columbia, to which was referred
the bill TO authorize the city Of Washington to
distribute and use the water soon 10 be intro
oucea rom tne Potomac nver, asked to be dis
enarged from It's further consideration, and that
% be referred to the committee on Public Build
ihgs and Grounds, which was agreed to
Mr.. Brown also presented petition from citi-
Zsns Of the District OF Columbia urging the en-
actment Of a law to prevent maIiciou. m'sch
and Protec: property in laid District; which va
appropriately referred.
In the HOGs-. Mr.. Smith of Va Introduced ,
Dill IN relation TO the Alexandria and Washing
ton Railroad Company, authorizing the compa-
ny TO extend their road across the Long Bride
TO the Baltimore and Ohio railroad demo. in tbis
city; referred
The DYING GLADIATOR.-This splendid work
Of art attracts much attention In the Smithsonian
building. We are informed that II is in Cauara
marble and Is copy one Of the most celebrated
statues OF antiquity. The copy, which is said to
DC the only one in marble in existence has bsen
deposited there by its owner, r. w Risoue ESQ
OF the District Of Columbia, to whom the pubIic
81 thls country Is Indebted for his iberaity In
the purchase and free exhibition of so costly and
interesting specimen OF art. IL is by J0seph
1o'L, an English sculptor Of high reputation and
Its faithfulneSs, a representation of the oTi0-
inal, is vOuched by a certificate among Others
ford
THE CHILDREN Of the mission schools Of the
Young Mems Christian Association will have
II
O'Clock In the afternoon, at the rooms of IN.
Association, opposite Browns Hotel Friends
or the cause are invited to send In donations Of
cakes. fruits, CONNECTIONS, &c, o-day IL is e..
cepting the schoois) will take with them xom.
contribution for the comfort Of the poor hildren
Hats, caps, shoes, shirts, blankets material for
making up into garments, groceries &c &c
will be thankfully received and properly annIied
Will not our rich and philanthropic ci,izrns
give the Psor children grand donation party to
morrow.
LONDON PUBLISHER named Routledoe has
been reVolutioniZln2 the book trade of England
by issuing cheap editions Of popular works. and
his handsome green and crimson covered hook,
are rapidly making their way in this count,y
AZ lilneton,s W. see tempting display Of
holiday books, which, for beauty, cbeapnexs
profuseness Of illustration, &c surpass ANYTHING
Of the kind we have seen lately. He has also ali
the new holiday books issued by the northern
publishing houses; IN fact, the display on his
counters Is rather bewildering in its tempting
profusion.
The "USLT CLUB'' "a great msnomer, the
ladies saw give a grand Christmas eve ball to-
night, at Odd Fellows Hall, Navy Yard What
ever name the noble aud gallant fellows that
compose this Club may see 1T to call them,elye.
BY, one thing Is certain-that the ladies with
whom thew associate are most emphaticaIIy m.
Pretty Club and'while you will md the ladies
most amiable and agreeable, you will find the
geaLIemen, however ugly they may hatter them
selves 10 be, at least capable Of doing the hand
some thing. Do not fail to drop In.
e0PkENE COURT Yesterday, Richard Butler,
Esq, of Mich, was admitted an attorney and
counsellor of this court
No 81 Frederick l.. Barreda 4 Rro nl,,,
tins Ia error, agt Benjamin II SiIsber % - IT..
dIgument OF thls cause was continued by Mes,r,
Bruno and Reverdy Johnson for the ds,snts,
In error, and by Mr.. Nelson for the plainiIs, in