Evening star., 1869-04-13

THE LECTURE by Rabbi H. z Sueersohn, OF
Jerusalem, last night, as the b all Of the Law
buiioirG 3, attracted q folf house. The speaker
was dressed IN the costume of his country and
ms order, and depicted The condition OF the
boiy Land, its ancient glories and its present
woes. A native Of Russia, his life from early
enhdhood has been among the Arabians, wht Sc
language Is therefore vernacular 70 him. Hi
description Of the country and its people. the
condition Of Jerusalem, its innabitants, the
manners and customs of Syrian, TUX, ana
Arab, Hebrew and q rntile, was very graphic
The audience comprised n large number OF our
most cultivated people outside of the Hebrew
faith, including gentlemen Of all the literal
professions, and scholars IN all vocatious: and
we are glad to know that the distinguis nad
Orieniai,st has been solicired To give another
lecture before departing from the city, som
years ago he went from Jerusalem 10 p ,le,tine
10 raise funds for erecting hospit for the ponr
in the holy city, and IL was that visit that he
learned 10 speak the English tongue. His visit
20 this country rs In behalf Of his people, and
his errano, as well as hIs discourse comm .uds
him 70 the co.sIde rattan Of all who found their
iaitn IN the Bible, both Hebrew and GENTLE
ROBBERY OF Dry 3oops SroRr-rbe drv
Rooos ana fancy store of MIR. Brett on 9Th, near
street. was broken into ana robbed on Suu.
Gay last q q large amount OF valuable aT'i cles
consisting OF rolls OF cloth, stockings, ladies
garments, handkerchiefs, &c, valued at $50
InIoI mation OF the fact was comma o Gated TO
tne police, and Messrs. Thompson and Nc
examining the premises, concluded that the
thif hsd effected an entrance to the store by a
rap Door LEADING TO thu cellar, and upon search
ing further discovered that the cellar conuec,ad
win mat OF the Herndon House. next door
subsequently the inlet was traced 10 a hou- q
on u street, between 9Th and 7th. who turned
out 10 De colnTed man named John Tyler
Formerly waiter at the Herndon House. The
goods were recovered and Tyler taken il, 70
custCcy, and afterwards, upon IN vestigation OF
the facts OF the case before a justice Of the
hA yuQ ..la<N .,,I
ton OF the Criminal Court. Great credit IS due
10 D-iectiv.s Thompson and McDeyitt for their
sk'ilful management of this case, whieh dds
another To the many successes of this firm In
tracing up thieves and their spoiis.
The POTOMAC FRONT-The steamer w w
Colt, Wilson, left Bsrry's wharf this morning
Tor Baltimore and intermediate landings, with
large freight and good list of passengers and
the steamer WaWaset, Fawke, nads her usuaI
trip TO Currioman and way points, with mer-
chandize Tor country merchants and pas,en.
gers. Atten O'Clock the stesm mer Arrow STACK
pole. left her wharf for Mount Vernon and
Marshalis Landing, with passengers and
mails.
RHeys Wharf.-Arrived-S Schoouers Cuba
Barnes, from Huntlng Greek; Signal. Shreves
from Rappahannock river; sloop Fara way,
smith, from Cone river, with oysters for Tur-
ner x Son. Sailed-Schr. Eastern Light, Rob.
erts, for Annamessex, light.
Carriers WAR ived-Schr. r. II. Kemp,
Seward, from Havre.de-9race, with lumber
for r. =. Bhiz Il Go. Sailed-Steamer Guiding
Star, Wilson, for Alexandria, light; Schooners
Cherub, Layman; Diamond State, Bennett,
light.
THE GRAND JURY.-The Grand Jury OF the
Criminal Court for the March terms concl uded
their labors yesterday. and were discharged
by Judge Wylie with the thanks Of the Court.
They have been in session thirty six days. du-
ring which time they nave examined 4O6 wit
Desses and returned as true bills, 81 indictments,
OF which one was for murder, tMillie Gaines
James "A \ X md hat
tery and intent to kill, u assault aud battery.
l3 grand larceny, SIS Petit larceny, malfeas.
ance in once, against county constable,) 1
nuisance, highway robbery, 4 bribery a, eiec.
hons, pigamy,an each for burglary, swind-
ling, picking pocket, robbing vault, keeping
ahouse OF prostitution, renting house for ba wdy
purposes, false arrest and bastardy. After their
a6i2uypmen' they proceeded to Johns restau-
rant, and partook 0. tine collation..
SKIFF GAYLoKD's MtNsreKLs gave their
first entertainment at Odd Fellows Hall lasi
night 10 a large audience. This troupe con.
tains some excellent vocalists and Ethiopian
performers and their programme Is diversi-
fed and well calculated to please In addition
to their music they nightly present series or
dissolving views OF Scriptural, foreign and
American sceueryof great beauty and these form
a very attractive part OF the entertainments.
The entertainments of this troupe are conduct
ed with the stIictest propriety and attended by
the best classes. Tickets may be obtained at
the music store OF John +. Ellis on the
avenue.
LECTURE ON THE JArANEsR.-An opportu-
nifty is afforded TO hear an interesting lecture
on the Japanese and at the same time aid a
worthy cause by attending the lecture Of Colo
mel George s. Fisher at the Metropolitan M f.
church, corner ~ and streets, on Thursday
evening next. Colonel Fisher has spent over
four years In Japan, and is thoroughly
quaint.d with the manners and customs OF this
curious people. The proceeds will De de voted
To the purchase of n library for the Sabbatb
at
Sunday.
terry meeting of the National Association for
relief of colOred orphans and aged women was
held at the house OF the Treasurer al II o'clock
this morning The President being absent
Mrs. w +. Nelson called the meeting TO order,
and the report OF the Treas urer Us presented
showing as follows ON hand January Ist,
1869. S6j297; receipts, Si:c.50; expenses, S60o;
balance on hand, >I73.i7. Number OF children
now in the home, e.; number of women, 10.
The report was accepted and the meeting ad.
Jonrned.
FIRElN PRINCE RoRGEs. About L. O'Clock
on Sunday night the house known as the
Round House, about eight miles from this city,
on the Marlboro road, was set on fire and
burned 10 the ground. MIR. Muegish had
teen taxing care OF the place until several days
ago, when be left and placed the keys in the
bands OF Lewis Brown, cclored, living near by.
The less Is from four TO five thousand dollars
The properly belongs 10 +. Jones, a clerk IN
the Treasury Department, who has it insured
III several companies.
MARIEI's MAY FESTIVAL.-The annual
May festival OF the pupils OF Prof. Mariurs
dancing academy will take place on Monday
evening. May 3, al the National Theatre, ami
viii, no doubt, prove as great success that
OF lastyear. The secured seats in the theatre
are being rapidly disposed of, and those who
desire to obtain a good view OF the spectacle
should take note of The fact. Prof. Marin has
decided 10 place the price Of tic kets at 81 which
is 81 less than last year.
THIS Is POSITIVELY the last week of Prot
Risley's Japanese Troupe in this city, and no
one should fail TO see them. They had a good
house last night. On Friday next, the chief of
the troupe. Count Den kicni, will take his FIRST
benefit in Washington. To morrow and sat