Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-03-12

Growers THRATRR.-This is also announced
as positively the last night Of Mr. Edwin Booth,
who has been delighting the habitues at Mr..
he will appear in a prominent character in the
tragedy OF the "Apostate,' and as "Don Cesar"
in Don Cesar de Bazan."
CANTERBURy.- Miss Dora Dawson, the
double voiced singer, Miss Annie Bordwell,
the fine vocalist, aud nj lie Medea, the premier
danseuss, will appear tonight in conjunction
with the regular concert hall company in
splendid Dill OF song dance and Ethiopian &C.
Cen,ricity
EARiETIEs.-Mr. Fitzsimmons' comic drama,
ssThe StroillHg 1risnman,'' will be performed
tonight ag aln by the Varieties dramatic Gem
paDy. Besides this, all of the singers, dancers
and Ethops will appear in splendid bill.
The PATENT OFFICE FAIR-Despite the
driving rain last nj MT, the Odd Fellows turned
out in large force, to the number Of $50 or 800,
and with band OF music, (the band of the
Engineers Brigade, led by Prosperity visited
the great patriotic fair at the Patent Office.
The procession was led Off by the Grand
Marshal, George ". Calvert, and the following
Grand officers and Past Grand officers, with
the Grand Lodge: Jackson Edmonston, Grand
J, Master VIM m, r. .. Mclean Mel. Deputy Grand
retaryi Martin johnson, Grand Treasurer;
Past Grand Masters Fred. D. Stuart, Jeremiah
Hepburn, John Thaw, and George W: Robin
lett; Grand Representative John r. Piper, and
Past Grand Representative Danenhower, of
lhlnels " the Grand Encampment, Grand
Patriarch a Il. Gawler; Henry Urine, Grand
Senior W arden; +. B. Lord ST., Grand Treas.
ureri John I. Given, Grand Junior Warden:
an1 Fast Grand Patriarch VIM. S. Roberts.
Next came the Encampn1ents, followed by
the officers of subordinate Lodges; succeeded
by the membership in solid phaianx.
Had tie weather been fine, it was expected
mat at least one half of the membership of the
jurisdiction (Which is about fifteen hundred)
ueuI.
After marching through the room the line
was dissolved and the individuals composing
It were presently engaged in tour of inspec-
ton and urchase amongst the myriad objects
OF interest displayed; and not a few OF the Odd
Fellows soon managed to get themselves euen
in the way of a pleasant promenade with pref
~ Young ladies present.
This afternoon the Catholic orphans will
xisi. the Fair In company with their teachers,
and aisu Inc German Schools and German Re-
lief Association. -. -
Far from 70 m. to - n. m, and the Washing
ton brass band (colofed) will furnish the mu-
sic for the occasion.
Many choice articles worthy of inspection
have recently been added to the attraction
Amongst these are a couple of exquisite mod
els Of the celebrated Rodman gun (the largest
ever ade>, contributed by the Fort Pitt Foun-
dry. They are perfect cannon III themselves,
and will enable the pussessors TO do their own
salute firing on patriotic occasions.
At the same stand Mrs. Mayor Wallach's)
uCfice the beautiful India camers hair
shawl and scarf, from Stewards celebrated
estahlis hmen:, New York, and which are to
be rallied on Saturday night
At The stand of Mrs. Reuben Clark, we see,
in addition to the rich silver ware. photogra
Yhc albums, &c,a gra ceful miniature schooner
perfect in model and rig, the workmanship and
Eift of a brave District soldier. 1t will be just
the thing for present to some bright-eyed boy.
At tie stand of Mrs. Angus there is $500
silver tea and coffee set, which is beauty of
its kin d. and may be had by the investment of
dollar to this bene VIOLENT enterprise.
a the Public School stand, presided over 50
gracefully by the lady teachers, there are no
erd of articles of beauty and usefulness: A
beautiful miniature house attracts much at
teution here.
TIE DEAF, DUMB AND BLIND AT THE CAP
ITOL.-Un Thursday night in despite of the
storm, very interesting exhibition was given
in the Hall Of Representatives at the Capitol
by the pupils of the Government School for
Deaf aud Dumb and Blind Pupils, situated at
h ndalI Green. The exercises showed how
much can be done by teaching to penetrate the
veil thrown by nature or accident over the
most important senses. and to educate minds
to " ch knowledge has been forbidden to
enter " the enemies Of hearing and sight. The
school has now fifty-four pupils, and great
difficulties are experienced, it is said, from a
lack Of room. This difficulty will be much
increased in future. The school was estab-
Hshed seven years ago by law OF Congress, for
the benefit of the children Of soldiers Of the
UHitd States army and sailors OF the navy,
and as these organizations in future will be
greatly increased, the wants of the school will
increase correspondingly. 1t Is hoped that the
needed appropriation will be granted by Con-
ETeSs.
EoRD's NEW THEATER-The popular COM
edian. Mr. J. s Clarke, closes his brilliant and
successful engagement this evening, appearing
in three of his most laughable delneations,
viz: " The TOodles, /" Russian admiral" and
E.Our Country Cousin" Fun enough, in all
conscience to excite the ris5ilities Of the large
audience which will doubtless be in attend
ance to bid tarew ell 10 their favorite comedian.
On Monday next. the eminent American Actor.
MIR. Hackett, appears in his great rendition OF
Ealsrif, in ehaksfeare's play Of Henry the
Fourth. MIR. II. returns to Washington at toe
solicitation of the President and other distin-
RDished men, and brings with him to aid him
il his plays the celebrated actor, Ohas. KEN BILE
Mason, a nephew of the great Mrs. Siddons,
ard al actor of sterling ability. A gala week
may be looked FOR at this elegant thea.er
GOVERNOR HICKs.-This distinguished gen.
tleman, 20 whose unyieiding devotion to the
UulCn tie country is largely indebted, is ly
ing In critical condition. Eryspelas at
tackled his sprained limb and necessitated am
putaion below the knee. The operation was
performed Yesterday morning by Prof. Smith,
OF Baltimore, assisted by DIR. Bliss of this city
He was some what better at a late hour last
night, but his CONDITION is such as to make his
friends nxions. That the result may be ia.
Horable Is earnestly desired, not only by W ide
circle of psrsonal scquaintances, but by everg
admrer OF unialterlng Unionlsm Throughout
the land.
of citizens from New York waited upon Gem
Grant 1t the W FAR department yesterday, and
extended him an invitation of the leading citi.
zsTs 10 visit that city before he returned to ths
West. General Grant had made his arrange.
mepts TO leave in the evening train, and was
Tn, refoIe compelled TO decline the proffered
compliment. The correspondence viii shor "
be published. The General appeared to be
gTatifed with the invitation.
ASSAULTS Yesterday, John Ref was ar
Tpttrd tor an assault on Samuel I uId by officer
Burch The case was laid before Justice Kin.
sey, |ho held Reit to bail for peace. The ga ms
officer arrested VIM. Williams for an assault
on ArGustus Watkins. Williams is chief cool
ard atkins waiter at the II venue House
Watkins insulted Williams, who replied with
d blow Williams was held to bail for peace
by Justice Klnsey.
CHARGE OF GRAND LARCRNY.-Yesterda,
Officer BuIch arrested John Freeman who is
charged by Mrs. Ellen Kelly with stealing q
patent lever silver watch, Il gold ring with 8
led set snd a quantity Of clothing, from her
on or about the 2eth October last. Justice Kin.
sey required Freeman TO give bail for hearina
Tuesday