The national Republican., 1861-03-22
TIE CONCERT LAST EvESrNe.-The con.

Fellows Hall, Navy Yard, last night, was a
decided success. The hall was crowded to
overhowing at an early hour. Our military
companies were well represented by large del.
egations of the Washington Light Infantry,
Metropolitan Rifles, National Guard, Union
Regiment, and National Rifles. A large mum.
ber of the Zouave corps were also present, in
citizens dress.
The concert commenced by the perform.
ance of an overture, by well.selected corps
Of musicians. The chorus, "Tbe Gathering
of the Free" was finely sung. Mr.. Hodgson
sang "Let me like Soldier fall, in beautiful
style. The quartette, The Crimson Banner"
BY Messrs. Griffin, Smith, Simmons, and Ac.
ton, was loudly applauded. The applause at
the closing Of the song, Love the Free" by
the ever.popular Joseph L. Dawson, elected
repetition from the singer. " The Rock of
Liberty" was sung in fine style by Messrs.
Tabler, Ball, Hodgson, and Dawson.
Frank McNerhany, Esq, then advanced, and,
in very handsome and patriotic address, pre-
sented, on the part of the ladies Of the fifth and
sixth wards, the beautiful stand Of colors, which
we have already described, to the corps. Mr..
Men. was frequently interrupted by loud and
continued outbursts of applause.
Lieutenant McCathran, in a handsome reply,
received the gift, and promised, on the part OF
the company, that the honor Of the flag should
remain uutarnished while in the keeping of the
Washington Light Guard.
"Buena Vista's Bloody Field was then ad.
mirably sung, by Mr.. Acton. The quartette,
"Speed away, speed away" was well rendered.
Squall.r "The Dying Warrior" by Mr.. Grif.
fin brought down the house. The rendition of
sour Glorious Union" created the widest en-
thusiasm. The concert was under the direction
of Mr.. s. Cross, who performed his part in an
able manner. Mr.. John Esputa presided at
the piano with bis usual ability. The whole
affair was decided and complete success, re.
aecting the greatest credit upon all concerned.
PARADE Company I, second dragons,
were out parading yesterday morning, under
the command of Captain Magruder, and pre-.
sented fine appearance. As the company
was returning 10 their quarters, at Burch's
stable, about twelve o'clock, one of the men,
of the name of Dawson, fell from his horse.
He was taken into the drug store of Mr.. En-.
twisle, at the corner of Twelfth street, where
his injuries were found to consist Of only few
slight bruises.
CONFIDENCE GAME IN VOGUE ONCE MORE
As an elderly gentleman, a stranger in the city,
was walking round about the Capitol, on Wed
nesday, he was accosted by young man OF
quite genteel appearance, who volunteered to
show him around. On going through the
building, they came across another young man
Of quite prepossessing appearance, who
walked up to the old gentleman's companion
and offered to pay him a small sum Of money
alleged to have been due, at the same time
handing him bogus $25 bill, purportiug t.
be on the Bank of Columbia. The companion
pretended not to have change, and asked tn,
old gentleman to exchange it, and he woul'
give him current money for it when he reached
his hotel On the promise of his companion
the old gentleman passed over the "pewter,
and pocketed the "rag." The stranger thel
bid them good day, and in few moments after
wards the obging young man also sloped.
The old gentleman soon found that he hat
been duped, and it is to be hoped that the les
son taught may learn him to be wiser in future
HIGH WNDs.-During the greater part Q
last night, the wind hereabouts blew a perfec
hurricane. We hear of numerous signs, tree.
: awnings, &C., having been blown down, but tn
. damage done generally was rather slight, 5
far as known.
If you want to enjoy the luxury of goo
bath, hot or cold, call on Schafer, L street, net
. Seventh.
CENTRAL GUARDHoUsE.-Delia Mallory wt
arrested for stealing dress and hoop skirt fro
,, Catherine Christian, and released.
William Chase was arrested for an assau
, and battery on Washington Lee, and held
! bail to keep the peace for six months.