Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-28
LOCAL NEWS.
AMusErENTs To-NIsHf

great Leoni Pantomime Troupe with the Minstrel
and Canterbury companies, In an immense bill OF
attractons-concludlng with the capital panto-
mime Gle Statue Blanehe. Grand matinee Tor
ladies and families, with distribution OF vaiu-
able gifts, including superb silk dress, 'o-mor-
row afternoon.
PHILHARMONIC HAIL-Barnum's wonderful
''wbat 10 it' and the Albino family, until six p.
m, and at night in conjunction with the original
Colbert, Pascal, Malone, and other stars, In a
brilliant bill Of Ethiopian comicalities, songs,
and dances. Tomorrow afternoon grand mat
inee, with host Of attractions.
SMITHSONIAN Lecture by 9. w. Fisher, Pres
ident Of Hamilton College, before the Washing
ton Lecture Association, upon "The Great Rebel
lion"
TEMPERANCE HALL, E street, between Ninth
and Tenth streets. Fifth cotlloQ partyIof Prof.
C.. F. Barnes. A grand time Is In anticipation.
KINs's AMPIrHKArKR Gardiner, Tom King,
Smith, Kincade, Whitaker, Baldwin, Mile He
loise, and others, in a novel programme OF ampi-
theatrical performances, the "Steeple Chase"
"Maypole Dance, " and other attractions.
MUSICAL HALL, corner of Pennsylvania avenue
and Sixth street Free concerts at O'Clock, ex-
cellent refreshments, &c. Hall open all day.
ACADEMY OF Music, Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween Ninth and Tenth streets-Hall open all
daY, superior refreshments, free concerts at
O'Clock, and other attractions.
An INFORMAL MEETING OF THE CORPORATE
AUTHORITIEs-Prtrdts and Con fdsnttdI-The
Board Of Common Couscil, at the regular meet
Ing on Monday evening last, adjourned to meet
yesterday at ~ O'Clock p. m.
Mr. Richards president Of the Board) announced
to the members who had assembled that there
could be no lawful meeting Of the Board without
the concurrence Of the Board Of Aldermen. He,
however, had been requested to invite the men,
bers to join number Of members Of the upper
Board In the Aldermen's chamber, for an inter-
change Of views on a subject Of Interest TO the
Corporation (understood to be the Washington
and Alexandria Railroad question-Rsp. y w hich
IL was impolitic TO make public at this time
Most OF the members present availed themselves
Of the invitation.
In the Aldermen's chamber, meanwhile, one or
two newspaper reporters had assembled, but
being courteously informed that the meeting was
merely an Informal one, they retired to the Coun
ell chamber IL may be mentioned incidentally
that a metropolitan policeman was stationed in
each chamber. Several members Of bot6 Boards
now approached the reporters and requested them
10 remain, as said members would resist any
privacy IN the proceedings. Accordingly, three
OF the press-gang remained, and went up stdiSs
with the members of the lower Board. Arrived
Al the top Of the stirway. they perceived hercu-
lean patrolman stationed Just outside Of the cham
Der. This guardian Of the law was instructed In
bis duty by an east-end Alderman, whose good
natured countenance beamed through the narrow
aperture OF the slightly open door.
Members Of the boards were squeezed In as
they approached; but when the repOrtorial squad
appeared, the blue-coated officer Of the law struck
donr-come-a-nigh-mea attitude, which caused
them to halt Receiving a slight but still cour-
teous intimation from the alderman at the door
that their services might be dispensed with, they
bowed and retired for consultation the result Of
which elaboration was a note to an alderman in
side, asking IL II was settled among themselves
whether the meeting was to be private one, and
asking an Immediate answer, as the representa-
uves Of the press wished TO spread themselves in
some other direction, II the answer was an AFFIRM
alive one.
himself would prefer an open meeting, but that
II seemed to be the disposition Of those present to
make this a private one.
The reporters, feeling that they had acquitted
themselves Of their whole duty to the press and
the public, thereupon retired
None Of ths officers Of either board, secretaries
or messengers, were admitted.
LECTURE BIT JOIN JAY, OF Nxw YoRx.-Mr.
John Jay Is pleasant-looking, well preserved
nicely-cosrumed gentleman, who reads his lecture
quite gtnteelly in fawn colored gloves
Gle appeared before the Washington Lecture
association last night; Subject, The Rebellion,
us moral character and Its political consequences.
he said, we have now more diricult task to
perform than the mere exercise Of military might.
We have not only to crush rebellion, but the
cause Of 10. We want indemnify for the past,
and security fer tie future ("
There 10 this hopeful view Of the case, that the
nation Is young and vigorous; and il the power
that threatens our overthrow has grown to gigan-
tic proportions the virtue to overcome II Ii Of yet
stetelier growth.
Proceeding to notice the various motives for
secession, attributed by European writers, as the
tarir, difference Of race, &c, the lecturer urged
that, by the admission Of the rebel leaders them
selves, slavery alone was the cause Of the rebel.
lion. IL 10 the death struggle OF irreconcileable
systems-slayery and freedom.
Mr.. Jay proceeded 10 recount a long list Of ex-
manning In the Union. when they found power
slipping frsm their grasp then occurred their
open treason.
fiction Of the northern democracy, who had so
long submitted to their exactlons nd usurpetion
and from whom they expected sympathy in their
rebellion But on the echo Of the first gun from
Sumter, the democrats Of the north and the East
rallied side by side with the republicans In sup
port Of their country, and Of q President whose
election they had opposed. Indeed, the nost
those proposed by Gen. Butler, John Cochr,ne
and Others not heretofore Identified with the re-
publican party.
Summers resolutions, declaring slavery eItin-
guished by the act Of rebellion. Mr.. Seward had
said wears ago that slavery was entitled 20 Its
nS y. ~ Ii 1s e o'a% one at0P OF Dooa
OF the best blood Of the nation had been shed by
slavery and It's doom should now be sealed.
EXTRACT OF CoTBzE.-Among the incidents Of
the war is the introduction among us OF an ex-
tact OF coffee, manufactured by T.. l.. Szadeczky
OF New York (sold by A. Bininger Co, oppo-
site wilIard'sI. which is rapidly coming Into
general family use, as well a. that Of the army
In navor 10 10 surely that Of the best lava coffee
anu It's CoN - muCn less tndn tndt OF any gOOd
coffee that can be prepared In families-say cent
cup when made strong, and less In proportion
20 Its strength. Three teaspoonful make a very
strong cup. We have used II for some time, and
md IL equal 70 any other coffee (however made)
In flavor, and Infinitely more economical and
convenient
SWORDS FOR PREsRNTArIoN.-Ohicers Of the
Army and Navy, and especially those contempla-
ting sword presentations, should not fail to ex-
anime the advertisement Of Tiffany Il CO., Nos
$50 and $50 Broadway, New York Their as.
sortment Of staff dress and other styles Of swords
includes the most superior blades Of European
manufacture, the mountings In all ceses executed
in any design, however rich, 70 suit the fancy.
All swords. sabres, &c man ufactured by Tiffany
Co. are subjected 10 seyerer tests than those
enjoined by Government, and are furnished at the
most liberal terms For particulars see advertise
ment.
TIE wEIsHI OF EvIDENcE.-Some days since
man was brought before one Of our magistrates
on the complaint Of person who stated that the
arrested peTty bad assaulted him by kick The
complainant brought three witnesses who testi.
Sd hat fhav the kfekfn0 ha