The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-04
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

IIK CAPITOL Ii again thfonged ny Nhitofs, anu many
the improvements made during the recess are highly
praised The old hall Of the House. from which the
Speaker platform has been removed looks neat and
cleanthe chandeliers have been roged and the hall is
now heated by furnaces Tho vestbue leading into the
south extension with its tile floor and large Windows,
will form fine 10 the new hail. and the broad
marble stacases either side of the hall far enough
advanced TO be used. The magnificent bronze ratings
for the private stcases being pat up and il IS
to be regretted that there will not be more light for the
examination of their elaborate designs.
The new hall and its furniture have been thoroughly
put in order under the direction OF the officers of the
House, and we were glad notice the old Speakers
chair newly trimmed upon the platform. The carved
desks been vanished and the arrangements fol- the
accommodation OF the members have been much Inn
proved An additional number OF COMMITTEES rooms are
ready for occupation and the telegraph operators are TO
have the of tho anteroom to the reporter saloon
which has been fitted up for their There two
handsome tables, made by T. w Hutchings, OF New
York and furnished with registers and magnets made by
the Brothers Chester of the city The instruments
communicate with the main lines by subtenanean wires
about three. quarters Of mile in length They OF
No IA copper wire encased in halfinch circular
ing of gutta pecha The post Office has also been re-
painted and put in complete order.
The new Senate chamber is far advanced but will not
be ready for occupation before the holidays Ii less
gaudy decorated than the House hail. and as IL Is
necessarily large the obbies and corridors are
more spacious
TnE SECOND GRAND CONCERT by the galaxy of musical
talent under the direction OF NJ Srakosch of last
night at Philharmonic Hall and the performers. one and
ALL seemed determined TO excel themselves The weather
being favorable, the hall was densely crowded. and the
utmost enthusiasm prevailed Not only were the audi
encc almost unanimous demanding encore for near
| y every pece--whch frequently accorded-bnt
many among them could not repcss their admiration,
and sometimes commenced appaudng before the fair vo
caist had concluded which somewhat mared the beauty
Of the performance Apart from this whether we consider
the character of the pieces the which they were
rendered these concerts may be regarded decided
l the brilliant musical entertainments with which
| our citizens have ever been favored.
BY reference to another column it win be seen that Mr.
Straosch has yielded to the solicitations of his friends
and consented to give another Of his unrvaed concerts
1 on Monday night
CHKss CLUB We understand that arrangements in
progress for the formation of chess club in this city
All those interested in this movement and DESTROYS Of
Joining such club invited to call at the store of Ford
| s. Brother at the of Pennsylvania avenue and
18th street this evening at seven clock, where the
matter will be discussed and should the number present
warrant it, the preliminary steps will be taken for per-
manent organization,
TnK CHRsrMAs HEnALp "A neatly printed little sheet
bearing the above title has been laid table 1t is
published for the benefit Of the Fair being held at
Odd Fellows Hall in aid of the funds of st. Matthews
church. and edited by Mrs Anna II. Dorsey, lady of
wellknown literary qualifications The number before
us contains variety of interesting and instructive read
ing matter and trust this enterprise will meet all the
success that praiseworhy an object deserves,
/ Couar MARITAL The Presidents Mounted Guard had
their regular monthly meeting Thursday evening, and
made some changes in their organization Samuel s.
Bein and Charles Wise have been broke by court martial
Fourth Corporal William s. Teel has been promoted to
be second corporal Henry Martin has been elected third
corporal and Robert Iaskey fourth corporal.
| Peterson LADIES NATIONAL MAGAZINE for January is
out and is beautiful number Besides ample guam
tity of reading matter from the pens of of the
most accomplished writer's Of this country it contains
steel plate engravngs fashion plates, embroidery pat
terms &C. in almost endless variety No lady can af-
| ford to do without this magazine.
| Mps ELLEN Kgy BLuYT of this city, lady OF rare &c
Mus and accomplishments, to have given reading
from the poets at Milwaukee on Wednesday evening
last Her talents pleased to learn have been APP
preciaed during her present tour through the West
Tng TEACHERS ASSOCIATION will hold their regular
monthly meeting at the Smithsonian Institution this
morning at ten clock when the subject Of arithmetic
will up for discussion These meetings open
the public, and generally very interesting.
/ hey SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, New York
enuc 18th and l4th streeThe Rev G. Hammer,
preach sabbath
tho morning 81 the afternoon. The public invited
+. Dec
bag NOTICE. The regular monthly meeting of the
Friends Society will DO held Sunday
9Th instant st. Matthews Church