Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-01-27

FIsK-AL.-" Now, gentlemen" said Jim Fisk
as he bowed hinself out Of the Banking Com
mittee room. where he had palavered and per-
spired for four hong hours, Now, gentlemen,
when you come to New York send me your
cards, and come and dine with me, and I'll
show you round sRd take you to my grand opera
house," "Thanks, Mr.. Fisk, for your kind Of
fers," blandly responded the chairman, (Gen.
Garfield "and permit me to express the con-
victi0n that q frst-class actor was lost to the
world when YOU became the business man
ager -" The committee Uttered, and a per-
picked expression fitted athwart the sunny
countenance'of Prince Jim as he gently closed
the door behind him.
MISS LAURA KEENR is sparing no effort to
please the lovers of amusement in the Federal
metropolis, and brought out Boucicault's new
play, " Mercy Dodd," last night-the first time
it has been performed here. The piece has
many of the merits and some OF the faults for
which its author is noted but in spite of adverse
criticism, it, like most of his plays. is-in stage
parlance-''efiective," and will ''draw we'll" 1t
is hardly necessary to say that the piece was
well mounted, and performed in good style, be-
cause nothing less was expected from this care
full company. Miss Keene appeared to good ad-
vantage in "Mercy DOdd," and also in the
comedetta, "Two Can Play at That Came"
The same bill is offered tonight.
NoNINATIoNs.-The President sent the fol-
lowing nominations to the Senate to-day:
James L; Jennings to be Receiver of Public
John Eaton, dr., of Tennessee, to be Commits
sioner ef Education vice Henry Barnard.
Israel s. Adams to be Collector of Customs at
Great Egg Harbor, n. j.
Jarvis Fl. Bartlett to be Collector of Customs
at Little Egg HarbOr, n. j.
VIM: g: Williams to be Postmaster at Water
Bruce johnson to be Postmaster at Shelby
Vile, Ind.
Hampden Aulick to be Assistant Surgeon U.
). N, to fill vacancy; Lieut.. Samuel l.. Will
son to be Lieut.. Commander; 1st Lieut.. H. b.
Lowry to be Capt. Marine Corps; I'd Lieut. r. r.
Neill to be LIST Lieut.. Marine Corps.
The KOfERA.-Another crowded house greeted
the Maretzek Italian Opera Troupe last night
at the National. Signor Lefranc as ArnOldo
seemed to excite less enthusiasm than he did in
TrOrctore on Monday last. In the first two acts
he was very fine, but as this opera is particularly
severe on the tenor, he became less secure in
the two last acts, and consequently his upper c
did not appear with the ease of last MONDAYS
performance. Signor X aynas 8 Tell pleased the
audience much. He was very good in his solos,
as well as in the concerted parts, agreeably
disappointing our expectations. Mademoiselles
Canissa and Lami were not as effective
as was desirable, yet they performed their
respective parts creditably. Signor Colleti as
Walter and Barili as Gessler were only passable.
Some of the choruses were very good, while 9TH
ers were defective. The prayer in the first act
was somewhat out of time. The oath scene on the
Grudli Mountain was very well rendered. This
opera requires large chorus and orchestra, to
be effective. Taking this into consideration,
the opera was satisfactorily performed. The
audience were SO taken up with the Prince, who
appeared after the second act, that they re-
mained cold during the most effective scenes
=. Tonight we have the brilliant opera Of "Cris-
pino, }" with Kellogg and Ronconi.
SocIETY-The parlors Of Secretary Cox were
filled last evening by an assemblage of friends
who availed themselves of the reception occa-
sion to pay their respects to the courteous head
of the Interior Department and his accomplished
wife. The attendance included many distin-
guished people Of both sexes, in Official as we'll
as private life. Among those present were
Secretary and Mrs. Fish, Secretary and Mrs.
Belknap; Gen. Mcdowell; Gov. Campbell, Of
Wyoming; Senators Cole, Norton, and POmeroy
and ladies; Judges Holt and Cartier, Mr.. j. G..
G. Kennedy and daughter; Mrs. Grace Green
wood LippincOtt; Representatives FarnswOrth,
Winans and wife, Maynard, Duvall, Ward and
wife, and a number of others; Hon. W. NJ.
Evarts; Prof. Wilcox; Commissioners Parker,
Wilson, and Fisher and ladies; Gen. Poe and
wife; Judge BARLEY and wife; Comprollers
Taylor and Broadhead and wives, and many
others equally well known.
As usual in Washington assemblages, the
dressing was remarkably fine, both in respect to
display and good taste; and notwithstanding the
pressure, ices, cake, and punches were con-
stantly In course Of circulation through the
reception rooms during the evening, while tea
and other refreshments were served in the din
ing room; SO that while the other senses were
abundantly gratifed that Of taste was amply
cared for.
The regular afternoon reception Of Mrs.
Speaker Blaine yesterday was q brilliant affair,
and attended as usual by the elite Of Washington
society.
WoRKNEN AT THE NAVY YARDS TO BE
DIsCHARGKD.-Orders have been issued from
the Navy Department to suspend all work at
the various navy yards under the Bureau Of
Construction and Bureau Of Steam Engineer