The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-07-03
LOCAL MATTERS.


FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION.
A programme Of the order Of the Proceedings.
The ceremonies will take place in the East Park
of the Capital, to commence at IL o'clock, in the
following order:
Selections from Washington's Farewell Address
will be read by the Hon. Elisha Whittlesey
An address will be delivered by P. R. Fendall,
esq.
A statement Of the progress and financial cond-
ton of the Washington National Monument So
ciety will be read by G. Watterston, esq, Secre-
,ary; and to be closed by benediction.
A band of music will be in attendance.
Upon the Chief Marshal, r. WalIach, esq, and
his aids will devolve the duty of assigning proper
positions to the ladies' the military, other associa-
TONS and the public.
A. HENDERSON,
W. w. SEXTON,
THO. CARBERY,
J. b. HI. SMITH,
WALTER LENoX-
Committee Of arrangements.
Tax WAsHMeroS LlGHr INFANTRY leave this
morning in the new steamer Baltimore, to spend
the 9Th of July with the hospitable inhabitants Of
fredericksburg
TIE STEAMER OscEoLA also will start this morn
ing, with large party for Piney Point to unite in
the celebration of the anniversary at the Potomac
Pavilion returning early on Friday morning.
Tickets for the trip IS.
TpE STEAMER COLUMBIA will make an excursion
down the Potomac on the fourth, stopping at Fort
Washington, and passing in view Of Mount Vernon,
reu,rning in time for view OF the fireworks at the
Presidents Mansion in the evening.
THr s.HBArH SCHOOLS, we learn, will generally
pass the fourth in appropriate exercises IN some OF
the beautiful groves near the city. We should es-
TEEN il favor to be furnished with sketch Of the
proceedings of each school, from teacher or other
source, for publication on Friday morning, as, not
possessing the power Of ubiquty however desirable
il might be- il will be impossible to prepare notice
Of each Of their proceedings
TIE Sra SrRIse at Bladensburg, Rock Creek
Chapel, and Mount Weby, opposite Alexandra,
preseni attractions for delightful drive from the
city during to-day and to-monow--the ladies Of
churches located in those vicintes notifying visit
ants Of the sale Of fancy articles and refreshments
the proceeds to be applied to Christian purposes
Assr Crurrxsr.-we learn that the vestry Of
the parish OF Rock Creek and some pubIic-spirited
individuals residing in that neghborhood, have the
establishment ola cemetery, or city for the dead,
in contemplation, and that a meeting was held on
last Wednesday at the parish church, and the I'M
iatory steps taken in the matter The spot selected
!. one of the most beautiful in the neighsorhood
OF the city, its proximity and the picturesque repo't
ofits scenery will strsct to il the attention Of oui
citizens. a. most desirable place for the ntermen
or deceased members Of their families and friends.
The wr.rHrs.-A very marked change has oc
CURED in the weather since Sunday, bringing clotf
COATS, &C., again into requsition The thermome
ter yesterday, at ~ m, only reached 70 degrees
ArpoursENrs.-The Inspectors Of the Peniten
,isrv Of the District OF Columbia have reinstatet
DIR. NopIr You've, as the Physician Of that inst
tuition. in the place of Or. B. s Bohrer Of George
town. who supplsnted DR.. Young IN ls4s; and sp
pointed Mr.. wnLrAm Towns as the clerk, in tn
place Of Craven Ashford.
Tps LrAsssp BrRps.-Signor Spincto, with hi
really curious exhibition of learned o'ros, mas con
cludeed to remain for two days longer. at the ODD
Fellows Hall. On Wednesday. the 4th OF July
he wiD give an exhibition in the morning and al
tsrnocn, thus affordng an opportunity for parent
and children to witness the interesting Performance
Of the little birds,