Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-27


obtain seats The exercises having been opened
with prayer by Rev. Mr. Morgan, Of Georgetown.
short address explanatory Of the system of in
Mr. 6allaudet. The deaf mutes were then ex,
amined In the formation Of sentences, in compo-
sluon, and in arithmetic. After whictAone of the
assistant teachers described in their sign language
the duel between Alexsnd Hamilton and Aaron
Burr: The performance upon the piano by the
blind was exceedingly interesting, and several
pieces were sung by the same with great effect.
L he singing Of delicate little blind girl, with
basket Of beautiful flowers, was particularly
affecting, and made deep impression upon the
audience. The exercises were closed with sing
Ing by the blind pupils Of .'My Country tits Of
thee with the deaf mutes all arranged in a semi
circle upon the stage. The exhibition reflects
much credit upon the instructors Of the institu-
ton, and bears evidence Of the high attachments
which may be acquired by those from whom
nature has concealed so much.
One or two incidents In the exhibition Were Of
pleasing character, and show that the pupils dre
well instructed In religious duties, and well ac-
quainted with passing events. Thus the word
" resolved being given to a class Of deaf mutes
each one formed a sentence containing that word
.pne wrote, Some people Of the South resolved
to take Fort Sumter, but failed" The word
despise" being given, one wrote, d" Some men
despise the Bible and the religion Of Jesus Christ;
! call them foolsn The word "sweet'' being
given; one wrote, /" Some people sing sweet songs
OF praise to God" And thus, }" said Mr.. Gallau-
Diet. :" he writes Of what he never heardn
We regret that so few members Of Congress
were present, as their hearts would probably have
been touched by these unfoftunates and thew
would have been more ready to respond to the
concluding sentences of the superintendent last
annual report which are as follows: 'sIt is mat
ter Of national pride that nearly all the States in
the Union make liberal provisions for the edu-
cation Of the blind and deaf within their respec-
tive limits. In view Of this fact and that private
oenencence has already contributed largely to the
support OF this institution, II is to be hoped that
Congress will soon supply its remaining wants,
ana secure to the afflicted children Of the District
all the advantages which their more fortunate
neigh ors have for MANY yeas enjoyed"
we noticed on the platform the venerable and
patriotic Amos Kendall, the president and patron
Of the institution, to whose bounty and exertions
In its behalf much Of its prosperity Is owing He
i, inc warm friend Of the pupils, and they esteem
him almost as much as the efficient superintend-
emit, who Is the worthy son Of an illustrious SIRE
his father being the frst to establish the cause of
the education of deaf mutes on firm basis In this
country.
THE NEW ORLEANS AND METROPOLITAN OPERA
TROUPE, OF Duprez and Green's, is drawing ire
continue TO do 30, We dare say for any length Of
time they stay, as they certainly unrivaled in
Iheir profession The whole programme last
night was good, but among the "big things" Of
the evening was Green's Knocking Bird Song"
Donnelly's fancy dances, Little NJ aster Charley's
champion jig dances, Green's astounding 'scheek
music" and the rich mesmeric performance Of
Messrs Slocum, Seymour, and Bovee. Tonight
tney have an entire change of programme. The
company is no. only the largest but undoubtedly
the best Ethiopian troupe now travelling.
LAND WARRANTS AND MoNEY-Transaction
In land warrants and money are rather slow at
present The prices Of land warrants average
about as at the close of last week-warrants of 100
to 50 acres buying at SIS selling at 65 cents ner
acre; 40 acre warrants, IS and 81 The exchange
Is ABOUT the sarne-New York city banks par
state, = per cent; New Jersey, Delaware, Mary,
land, Estate, Kentucky, = per ct Baltimore city
ks Ohio and Louisiana, 3; Pennsylvania az:
Virginia and Indiana, 5; Tennessee and North
lima, 10.
THE CORRESPONDENT of the Charleston Mercury,
writing from this city, tckles the Of his read
ers as follows q Those in the middle classes who
have access to the soldiers now chartered here
and who are on intimate terms with them assure
me that they are just anxious as the citizens
themselves that matters should be amicablv ad-
Justeo Many OF them-sOme say a majority
afhrm that when the worst comes to the worst
they will not fight against the South Those who
can resign, will do so; those who cannot will de-
sert.n
CoTToN AND ToBAcco.-There arrived in this
Railroad, together with a large amount Of Other
freight, three car loads Of Cotton and Tobacco
from Lynchburg. The expected arrival Of this
cotton we have announced before. 1t is the first
OF LOT OF 2OOO bales to arrive and will be shipped
In the New York and Virginia screw steamship
Compan's 1ne steamers to New York-ALr
Gazette.
THE ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT Of the Medical
Department Of Georgetown College takes place at
the College Buildings there on Tomorrow after
noon, and the exercises will undoubtedlv be 81
much interest. The graduates are Louis c.
Hootee, Mo; J. NJ Buckley, Ohio; w. w.
Hays. Md ; A. r. Barry, Md Chas Mccormick,
ID. q; Charles Allen, Va; w. II. Gardner, N.
C.; J. ii. Porter, ID. C..
lScENDrARIsM Last Sunday morning, between
nd dAN lf.rhN
dwelling on | street, between Fifteenth and Six
tenth streets-the lower story occupied by Mr.
VIM lIinkins as provision store, the upper part
unoccupied, and belonging to II. NJ p King
Esq.-was set on fire and totally DESTROYED Messrs
Linkins and King were each insured for a small
amount
ZouAvEs. This company met last night at
their aTmory, Thorn's building, for business pur-
poses A uniform was adopted-consisting Of full
Zouave jacket and buff trimmings. light-biue
pants with buff stripe, tea-green shirt with en-
broidered front buckskin leggings, and infantry
cap. number Of new members were elected,
and the company proceeded to drill for some time.
EvANs's, 476 Pennsylvania avenue seems to be
the center Of attraction for citizens and strangers
Notwithstanding the hard times Their windows
and cases are fairly replenshed with rich jewelry
for one dollar;-and their supply of books seems
inexhaustible. IL anybody wants a nice book or
beautiful set Of jewelry, 90 to Evans's at once
and invest dollar.
CENTRAL GuARD.HousE.-Justies C7ark-Mary
Ann Brown, disorderly and profane, fined 81 %,
and In defanlt Of security and costs was sent to
the workho for 80 DAYS. Joseph Turner, do
do also committed for 80 days Joseph Jones,
do. do; fined sl4. Charles Hoover, do. do;
sent to the workhouse for 80 days.
REsIssArIoSs.-CaptA z. Allen, of the Me-
tropolitan Rifles, has resigned his commission as
captain. Capt. r. III Henderson, Of the Hender-
son Guard, has also resigned bis command Of that
company, and Jas q. l.. Foxwell has been elected
to his place.
The INAUGURATION UNION CoNcKRr-We hear
that the principal members Of the Germana So
ciety have been engaged for this concert, under
Mr.. Charles Lenshow, their popular director, who
will conduct the whole orchestra. The affair
promises TO be an exceedingly brilliant one.
PARpoSEp James Sterland, who was tried and
convicted at the May term, 1858, In the Criminal
Court, Of robbing the United States mail, and
sentenced to imprisonment for ten years, at hard
labor, in the U. 8. penitentiary in this city,
Pardoned this morning by President Buchanan.
MEMBERS OF THE THIRTY-sIxrH CONGRESS can
obtain photographs Of themselves at w hitehurst's
Gallery, No. i34 Pennsylvania avenue, for one
dollar a copy. See his Photographic visiting
cards, now all the rage. 81