Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-14
LOCAL NEWS.
AMusKNENrs To-N;sHf.

appearance In three great Characters, a. ct homp-
son the Second" In 'FThe Two Thompsons;r as
"Achille Dufard, )" in "a Peep behind the scenes;n
and IS dMawworm," IN 'rTke Hypocrite, - with
such performers as Brink, Owens, and Miss su-
san Denim.
PHILHARMoNIc HALL-Reappearance and nrst
night Of the Campbell Milstrels. Dupont, Gay
lord, Malone, w. A. Cbristy, Warden, Fora,
Stuart, Locke, Nash, Kendall, Lyster, scnaner,
Claymore, Childs, and others, In brilliant pro
gramme Of songs, dances, and Ethiopian COM
icalites.
CANTERBURY HALL-Signor Rafaele Abecco,
Miss Duval, Butler. Ward, Armstrong, TAI,
bot, Parker and all the other stars, IN huge Dill
Of songs, dances, pantonmes, ourlesques, and
comicsiities. Grand matinee and presentation OF
silk dress tomorrow afternoon
CHRIsTY's-An original bill OF humor, songs,
and burlesoues by the entire company. George
Cbristy in new and spirited characters. Look out
for the afterpiece tonight.
KrSs,s AMPHIrHxATER -Odell In the melo-
dramatic scence, "Capt. Walker" Mile Heloise
as the GOODIES Of Liberty;' Kincade, Rivers,
ard smith In HFlying Bar" and Dan Gardiner
cs Time, with all the old favorites In brilliant
equestrian performances
SMITHSONIAN Fourteenth lecture before the
Washington Lecture Association by Rev DR..
Chesver subject-"Erskine,a and the battle Of
Freedom"
ORPHANs' FAN, corner Of Tenth and streets,
for the benefit OF 81. Vincents Female Orphan
Asylum. rare entertainment, attractive to every
lover Of genuine enjoyment.
SABBATH SCHOOL FESTIVAL, for the benefit Of
the Foundry(M T. sabbath School, at Franklin
Hall, corner Of Ninth and d streets. Don't iali
10 enjoy the delightful evenings entertainment
offered by The Foundry folks, by any manner OF
means The hall was crowded again last night,
and everybody delighted
TRMPERANcR HALL, E street, between Ninth
and Tenth streets Grand soiree OF Prof. G. F.
Barnes pleasant time may be anticipated.
ACADEMY OF MusIc-Free concerts at 4 O'Clock.
Excellent refreshments &c &c. Hall open all
day.
AwoRp ABOUT THE LECTURE ASSOCIATION
Editor Of Star: am a member Of the Washing
ton Lecture Association. l have paid my fee Of
membership, attended the lectures, Il do not sit
on the platform, } appauded when pleased and
kept silence when dspleased. Joined the Asso-
citation for the purpose Of aiding In aH0rding to
the citizens Of Washington a series Of lectures
varied In style and subjects political, scientific
and literary. i am anti-savery In feeling, and
desired to see the principle established that even
that-to some-odious topic could be discussed In
the Capital of the nation But did not expect
that the Association would be perverted to the
PRONUNCIATION Of that doctrine to the almost entire
exclusion Of all other subjects. The temperance
question 10 a good, moral, and important
But should we therefore in literary association
secure lecturers who run every topic into that
channel!
We are informed that the course proper has been
completed In fact, we have given one lecture
over in which the tickStholders Were highly
edited and the lecturer extensively adrsrtis.dh his
profession. We have also a second lecture
nounced from Rev. Geo. B. Cheever. I have lis
tened In vain f0r call Tor q meeting OF the Iull
association to listen TO report from the executive
committee and devise plans for the future.
As have no other way TO reach the officers OF
the association, would crave, through your COL
umns, the privilege Of asking them some ques-
lions. By what authority do they prolong or con-
tinue the course OF lectures7 By what warrant
do they engage for second lecture Mr.. Cheever
I" or any other man" and pay for the same out Of
the funds Of the association without FIRST consult
ing the association? For one 7 protest against
this assumption Of power on their part, and espe-
It'll To- - -
vauntingly proclaimed that " he was ashamed Of
the name Of American" and who villhed his
country when abroad. and whose every breath at
home 10 laden with abuse Of the Government, the
Administration and our commanding generals;
who has no words Of encouragement in the hour
Of peril but interminable harangues OF bitter in
vective and censure. Yours, AMERICAN.
TIE DIsTRIcT IN CoNoREss Yesterday, the
bill authorizing the pointment Of a warden of
the District Jail was reported back from the COM
mite, by Nj Grimes, with The recommendstion
that II pass. The salary Of the warden 10 fixed al
81 200 per annum; bonds in the penal sum Of
Is GO being required a surety for the faithful
performance Of the several duties.
The bill providing for the release Of certain per-
sons held to service In thu District was also re-
ported to the Senate, by Mr.. Morrill, from the
District committee, and It's passage recommended
n provides for the emancipation Of slaves In the
District, with just ompensation TO loval masters;
and says, among other things, that the confirm
snee Of q custom ofenHiye to the moral sense at
the common residence Of the ti diplomacy Of the
Christian nations, we'll the ANNUAL resort OF
the representatives. Of the people, partdkes Of the
quality Of public indecorum. Its repupnance
10 the sentiments OF most Of those who cfacfally
assemble here Is Of itself deemed adeu uate ground
for It's discontinuance.
EXCHANGE OF FooT-sELR John Reed. a sol.
der. who lodged with another soldier on Tuesday
night rose early next morning. in imitation Of
the bird which Is said to have caug ht the worm
John, thinking no doubt that his early rising de-
served a reward also, looked around for IL He
saw pair Of wornout worthless brogans near him:
they were his own. He saw fine pair Of new
boots alongside the reclining warrior, who was
still In dream land. These John quietly drew on
was pleased with the fit, and quietly chuckIinG
with satisfaction left the room. But a sudden re.
verse overlook him little later in the day He
YVES arrested and taken before Justice Waiter and
vas there confronted by the owner OF the boots
who described his astonishment aRaking at
finding his nice new boots gone, and a pair Of
tattered and mud stained brogans In their place
Reed was held for further hearing.
CRIMINAL CoURT-Yesterday afternoon. Felix
Mullen, soldier, tried for burglary in breaking
into the house OF Mr.. Adams, was found guilty
but recommended to the mercy Of the Court
Counsel for the defence moved for a new trial
but the Court would not grant It.
Cornelius Leonard, indicted for keepin0 a dis
orderly house, was acquitted
George Jones, colored, convicted on Wednes.
day last Of manSla9ghter, was sentenced to eight
years imprisonment In the Peni'en;lary.
POLICE The Third Ward patrol reported yes
tefday:-martha McCracken, for being drunk
and dissrderly; wOrkhouse 90 DAYS Thomas
Morris, for driving through funeral procession;
hned 81 Sc by Justice Barnaclo. George H. Cal
ton, arrested upon suspicion Of larceny, was dig
missed by Justice Clark
The Fourth Ward patrol reported Dennis
O'Connor, creating nuisance; dismissed Patrick
Foley, Morris sullivan, do do. 6 w Utttr-
mehle, keeping dog without license; do Miss
Sarah Austin, selling liquor without license. IA
Sarah Austin, do fined $40 Sc.
PARADE This morning a very handsome de-
taehment Of the FlIst Cavalry appeared upon the
Avenue, fully equipped, as II for long mach
and attracted much attention.
Soon after, q splendid battery Of brass pieces
passed down the Avenue. The cleanliness OF the
men, horses and trappings, and the brilliant pol
ish Of the guns, after the unfavorable weather
excited surprise They were parading for exer-
else.
They were succeeded by the Fifth u g. Cav
airy, also making good appearance.
FOURTH WARD STATION CAsRs-Befors Justice
Walter -Thos. slater and Abraham Smith were