Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-01-21
LOCAL INTELLISENCe.


tue frequent scientific lectures delivered AT the
Institution, a lecture on London would iesim.
ftar 10 a s'wnpie tune after the Performance of
some grand oratorio. He then enumerated va
5ioHs cities, both ancient aud modern and stated
she chief prculiartieS OF each Bnt aone of
Tees, ne said, ever presented such medley Of
human character rs is displayed in London
The plan Of the city il nearly circular and its
extent from two points named about nftrrn miles
Here he followed with a more detailed descrip-
uoh oI Some OF the streets their appearance, and
.ne various vehicles traversing Them. Among
the latter, the omaibuses were esppcia noticed
together with the striking characteristics " those
who avail themselves OF this method Of convey
Veyance between their places Of basinesS and
residences.
The national gallery Of fine arts sm, the various
specimens OF skill IL contains were briefly al
iuded to. The lecturer stated that this gallery
was free Of access TO all who choose to visit IT,
The street leading TO the Parliament House
and the house itself Were next partially de-
scribed. and the various historical events which
they recalled to the mind Of the lecturer when
visiting them, Were commented upon Here
also, said he, is Westminster Abbey where I'm
The unawakening sleep of death, lie the mighty
dead OF England. Men WHOSE names and the
record OF whose deeds fill a large space in her
history, and the recollection of whom still exerts
a siieht but powerful influence on her national
character. True ii is that we shall find hut few
mea ,n the present British Parliament equal in
tombs
The speaker then proceeded to notice various
statues contained in the avenues of the Parlia-
ment House, and particularly mentioned those of
Mansheld, Chatham, John Hampden, &c
The assembling of Parliament was the next
topic noticed, aud in this connection the most
csIebrated characters In both houses were rapidly
sketchcd The speaker, however, considers the
Anerlcan Congress more imposing Legislative
BODY, and regards the new hall Of the House Of
Representatives as superior in both aesthetics and
acoustics TO either the House of Commons OF
Lords. OF the manners of the members Of the
lower house he spoke in no very complimentary
terms When member is speaking, he said,
many OF the others would be reading. talking
&c, and those who desired to listen and applaud
would frequently interrupt the proceedings by
calling out I'm rapid utterance hear hear hear.
They are seated on long benches, instead of being
provided with separate seats and desks. as are
the members of the American Congress
Among the members of the lower House pho
tograPhed 10y the lecturer were Lord Palmerston.
Sir John Graham, Mr. Roebuck Lord John US
sell, DIsraeli, and Mr.. John Bright In alIud-
Ing to the House of Lords. pictures were drawn
OF Lord Shaftesbury, the Duke Of Argyle, Lord
Broush ham, and others.
Leaving the legislative body, the spea ker next
PIoceeded to sketch SONS striking peculiarities
Of the city, its public buildings, and inhabitants.
The area of the city was stated to be 10 square
miles the cost Of lighting it 1900, 900 the
length of gas pipe used'2, 20 miles The num-
per OF convicts, 600; of professional thieves,
$500; Of bawds, 40 600; of professional beggars,
SSeo; OF drinking houses, 10000. Mr.. C stated
THAT 220p,OU gallons of liquor and 43 ,OOO, 900
gallons beer are consumed annually in London.
The sewing women of London were spoken Of.
OF these, there are in London $1,000 In his al
fusion TO this class, as well to that Of the
abandoned, the speakers remarks were deeply
impressive, and the audience was considerably
anscSd by his eloquent rehearsals of Hoods
Bridge OF signs. y and the " Song Of the Shirt -
The speaker glanced next at the religion. por-
ton OF the community, and noticed particularly
the Young Mems Christian Association, and that
prodigy OF pulpit elOquence, Rev. MIR. Spurgeon.
He next proceeded to West End and described
Hyde Park and other localities in the vicinity of
the palace. Prince Albert and Queen Victoria
were pleasantly daguerreotyped as they appear
In public, and to the latter a high compliment
was paid on account of her womanly Qualities
Florence Nightingale was described as a modest
ana unosteniatlous lady, whose noble conduct in
me Crlmea entitled her. in the lecturers opinion,
20 the highest praise which he had at command
Several other notable characters and various
historical incidents were mentioned in rapid sue
cssslon, and the speaker concluded with a most
eloquent metaPhOTical allusion to the great town.
clock of London.
The audience frequently manifested their an
probation during the course of the lecture which
was certainly an Interesting and Instructive dis
course, TO which our limited sketch is Insufficient
TO do justice.
WARRINGTON THEArRE-The comfortable new
theatre was handsomely filed again last night
and again the performances ran of admirably
We commend MIR. Bonrcicanlt's persouation Of
Mons Troubillon, in % Bob Netiles :" to young
hlstilohists rs specimen Of quietly effective act
Ing worth study Ing. 10 was TefIeshinyy free
from rant or extravaganza gesticulation, and vet
did not fail to draw tears from those - albeit I'M
used 10 the melting mood
Miss Agnes Robertson as " Bob Nettles was
nrIlghffnl though apparently not quite Recovered
1:om her illness. MIR John Sloan was stupen-
donsly groteSque az :. Master W addiloye - in
deed the piece was well sustained altogether
Miss Robertson also appeared in BuckStope,s
tnterlude of " Milly,'' in which she sustained.
an charming style. the character of - Milly'
Sloan figured again richly IN I" Diccon :, Nr 4
II. Howe, new conner, took the part of % AIyer
mon" and, batting slight tendency to the spas.
modic, appears to be a valuable accession to the
company.
Tonight will be presented the ne,v svs.,c,
comedy, witten by BourcicauIt, entitled :. The
Lille OF an Actress" in which Miss Robertson
and Mr.. BOurccault both appear
Tomorrow night. - sed Up, will be repeated
by request, and also :. Bob Nettles''
The DISTRICT IN CONGREss-In the Senate
yesterday, memorial was presented by hr
Brown, from Henry Addison and Robert O,ld.
In behalf Of the citizens and corporate authorities
OF Georgetown, ID. G, urging the removal of the
Long Bridge over the Potomac river at Washing
ton, and the construction of a bridge above
Georgetown.
Also, from the trustees Of the public schools Of
the city OF Washington, asking that public
land may be granted or a donation from the q nj.
ted states Treasury, to aid in the support of the
public schools Of said city.
The memorials were appropriately referred.
CRIMINAL CoURT.-To-day the Court met pur-
suant to adjournment. The first case taken I'D
was that Of the United States rs Thomas Me
Many, In which the defendant stood charged
with an assault upon one Joseph Harris, in Sep
tember, lo57: The jury returned a verdict of
guilty as indicted.
ne next case taken mp was that of the United
states Is Thomas Hanson free negro charging
the prisoner with larceny Of three coats valued
al sl5, from The clothing store Of Ms.srs Wall
Stephens Co. on the l2th day of January, Is5o
This case was pending when our report closed.
! The NEw HOUSE LINE TELEGRAPH OFFIcs-
The House line has just established an office al
willards's Hotel for the greater convenience of
Of the uptown merchants, bankers, and the pub
lie Departments. The wires have been stretched
along street for this purpose. and all the mes
sages TO be delivered above Twelfth street in the
city will be sent from the new Office The adj
vantage OF the new onice TO the west end ban iny
houses and the different Government Offices will
De great In point OF facilitating their business
operations.
SUPREME -Wednesday-Georye Shin
lev, ESQ, Of w ashington, ID. C., was admitted