Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-10-19

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the occasions Of enjoyment, with Esputa and
Wlthers being transferred from the open pavil-
ions OF Arlington and Glymont, to the well pro-
tected halls OF the city, where the dancers may en-
JOY themselves to the top OF theif bent, and defy
Jack Frostn to check the bounding blood that
gives color to the cheek life to the heart, and
light TO the eye.
Tonight, the Union Fire Companv have do
teImlned to show that the Islaad stands no
chance, in the way of pretty girlS9 when West
End Is mentioned. We must say we have a dis
position to believe the Island, next to paradise
but the blooming bellies that are making ready
to attend the Union Ball have made ms half
hereto on the Island subject Those who want
to compare would do well To spend the earlier
hours Of the evening at the Island Fair, and the
later hours, where they will be sure 10 enjoy
themselves, at the Union Ball, Washington As.
Sembly Rooms, amid the sweet smiles, the fine
music and delicious refreshments that are sure
to be there.
The National Club, too, periodically celebrate
the surrender OF Yorktown, by an assembly at
Thorn's Building. The arrangements for enioy-
hent haze been made upon an ample scale aud
We doubt not, lots OF fun la store for such as
participate.
The rHEAIRK-The comedy Of " Extremes. -
with Davidge as Mark Mayberry, attracted last
night the largest and most brilliant audience of
the season. IL was exceedingly well rendered In
every respect. Ddvidge surprised even those
most familiar with his versatility by his admi-
rable rendering Of MayberTy NJ was an easy
however, told fully and edrctualy Each of the
remaining Characters were very well given MIR
FafleuTe. as the arch widow, adding Iatvely TO
her popularity, while Dawson Hanley, Ian ,gan
Mrs. Proctor, aud other favorites acquitted them
selves with accustomed ability and effect To-
night, " Extremes" will be given for the last
time positively and We urge all who would en-
Joy diveIt!ng entertainment to be present The
Presidents Mounted Gnard, accompanied nv a
full stan Of officers and a military band will lie
present on the occasion Their band will durin
the evening, discourse a number of spirited airs
TME UNION PRAYER NESTING, Yesterday after
great interest Rev. Mr.. Morsell presided, and
prayers Were offered by Rev. Messrs. Mcdaniel,
Bittinger, Ball, and MIR. Conn.
Rev. Mr.. MorseH spoke at length OF his recent
visit To Baltimore, and the gratifying reports
from the various churches Of the Episcopal de-
nomination Of increase and success.
Alter the benedictiOB, the congregation was
oismissed 10 meet every afternoon at TX O'Clock
MAILS TO CALlFoRsIA.-Our readers are re-
ierFed 10 the odicial notice of the Postmaster Of
washington, In another column, respecting the
mails 70 California. Mail matter 10 he sent nv
either route Is despa,c he'd from The nosf ono. In
thus city every day as IL is receiyed-that by the
PandHna Toa to New oTk, by the CIV .rIsnd mail
TO ~ Louis, and 10y the Tehuantenec ronte ,o
New Orleans In this way, an accidental detrn-
lion a' an Intermediate Points not likely to Cause
letters or papers forwarded by these roItes IN he
too late for the first opportunity.
For COURI.--This morning, Alexander Ion,,
ster was arrested by Oficer Snit for an a.s,ult
AID battery. He was taken before Justice Damn
snd comniited 70 ibe county jail. n q, - :
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