The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-10-17
LOCAL MATTERS.

THANKSGIVING DAY.--The Board of Aldermen,
at their last session, recommended Thursday, the
18th November, day TO be set apart by our cti-
zens for Thanksgiving and praise to Divine Provi-
dence for his mercies throughout the past year. and
especially in averting from city the fatal cpl
demic which has afflicted so sorely large portion
Of the Union The Board of Common Council will,
we have no doubt, in the resolve and will
be approved by the Mayor. We trust to see il OBJ
served by all classes of our citizens.
The same day, we notice, has been selected by
the governors of several States fitting time for
thanksgiving.
PERFuMERY, &c.-S. Parker, at his fancy store,
a few doors east of the National Hotel advertises
the receipt of large and varied assortment of per-
fumery, gloves, and fancy goods Of all kinds which
he has selected in New York for the fall and winter
demand.
Mrs. S. Parker, at the same place, has also
ceved her supply of fall and winter millinery, bon
nets fancy goods, &C., TO the inspection of which
she invites the ladies Of Washington and visiting
strangers.
A JoKE-By BALLor.-At the election for police
magistrates in joint meeting of the city councils
Monday evening, in which two magistrates were
70 be chosen for each ward, opposition was
yed against one Of the candidates for the Fifth
ward, by another candidate (who is also alder
MANI and member Of the Common Council, both
Of the Fifth ward. The other members humored
the matter and promised support to the opposition.
The ballot was ordered, the candidate was little
uneasy, and the opposition were in high glee but,
upon counting the ballots, the laugh was turned,
il appeared that the great to-be- defeated had re-
ceived twenty three votes, (the largest number
cast in the meeting, every member having voted a
plumper for him except the two referred to- while
the opposing alderman himself received but two
votes The successful candidate delighted.
but the opposition laughed at quite heartily.
On a second ballot, however, the alderman re-
ceived eighteen votes, and was declared adjunct
magistrate for the Fifth ward
MRNAGEaIr.-The extensive collection Of wild
beasts, &c, belonging To the menagerie of Ray
mond 4 Co, will be exhibited to- day and to-lnor
in this city II embraces number Of rare
specimens Of the animal kingdom, which but
seldom seen in such exhibitions. Mr.. Pierce, the
celebrated lion tanner, accompanies the msnagerie
and will exhibit his fcats of daring at each e1hibi.
ton.
THE RAscnE FAMILY -- The concert of the Rssche
family, on Monday evening, at Carusis, attracted
very respectable audience, who manifested much
qualification at the entertainments. The perform.
the violin by Master Alfred Rasche (but
seven years old) was very fine, and drew forth
hearty plaudits The blind vocalist, MIR. Psrvin,
has voice of much sweetness and power, aud his
songs we're received with hearty favor.
Tue ETIuopiAs ssRrSApgRs, at Odd Fellows
Hail. seem to have 1ost nothing in public favor by
their absence and the performances Of rivals in
this city in the mean time as the concert-room is
crowded nightly, during their present visit, with
large and highly gratifed audiences.
THs RsD MES.--The Independent Order of Red
Men of the District will have grand procession in
this city Monday next, in which the various
tribes of the District, and number Of members Of
the Order fron adjoining cities, are expected to
participate. Should the weather be favorable they
will doubtless make fine display.