The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-11-05
LOCAL MATTE RS.


neared up,n the public stand remarkably hand
so,ne and legant carriage constructed upon new
prnciple. without coupling pole below, which will
hear compa rison for safety and comfort with any
vet exhibited here. Upon inquiry, we were graft
Nod IN learn that il the manufacture OF Wash
yno,o, mechanics whose skill and energy seem to
keen mace with the advancing prosperity OF the
ay II WAS built for DIR. Dant, at the factory OF
McDermott & Sons, on Pennsylvania avenue, who
have four similar ones Ia progress, which VIII,
when finished equal, if not surpass the carriages
made nv northern manufacturers, and at prices
equally low.
Messrs. Haslup & Weeden have also recently
,,,nod ont from their mandatory very beautiful
carriage for Mr. John Fleming, an examination oil
which will fully sustain the previous remarks in
eoard 10 the advancing skill of Washington me-
,hanics.
We wish these and all enterprising city manu-
ac,urers every success, and see no reason why our
t;zens should GO abroad to purchase any article
- the carriage line when they can be 40 readily
nnnlied at their own doors with equally as good II
rot better articles, and at az fair prices.
F.uupr.-We learn that a tanner and currier,
,to has carried on for some years an extensive es
,blishrnent in georgetown, has failed 10 a consid
rable amount, which principally ialls upon th'
utcbers ofthis city Itappears he was in the hso
purchasing skins during the spring and sum
Ter, and settling in the fall; and they all had un
mited confidence in his credit He left tCwi
r the East about two weeks past and it is stated
AT he has sold ofhis entire stock. Most fthe butch
3 have been taken in by this new "confdenc.
nm >, In various sums, from 4 500 down; and we
ar of but one who smart enough TO have es-
ned his patronage, and to have disposed Of hi,
ins elsewhere.
TIE MUSICAL SoREE on Friday evening last, by
Rasche and Eberbach family, was remarkably
III attended The entertainment consisted o.
ngs, Duets, airs upon the piano, violin, and vio
,cello. The latter instrument played witt
ca, skill and effect by Professor Rascbe. The
rformances of the Masters Rascbe the piano
d violin were warmly appauded, and the man
in which the violin handled by the youth
artist gives great promise Of future excellence.
Mr.. PAHvrs, the blind vocalist, gave great de
ht by his fine singing of the "Ivy Green;" anc
westward Hor was very happy, and re
,ded us of the inimitable Russell in that difficult
ere of vocalsm. II is, perhaps, unnecessary e
any thing in commentator of the Eberbsci
dren their musical talents and accomplish
nts being so well known 10 citizens. They
o. at least with their usual effect, and wer
mly applauded. On the whole, the entertain
Mt, though rather long, gave great satisfaction
ne numerous and fashionable audience in attend
e.
uaoLARyv AND INcEsDfARisN.--The magis
e.. Office and store of J. Crandell. esq, Of tn
tn ward was broken into on Thursday nigh
by thieves, and robbed of quantity OF books
The burglars, after seizing such articles
could carry, made FIRE ON the floor, and de
,ped with their booty. Fortunately the hre wa
oyered soon after, and extingushed withou
,us damage. Pursuit .oon started tor To
yes. and the officers, in searching negro hu
,ss the eastern branch, discovered the stole
Ia: but, while employed, the thieves had dc
ned 10 the woods and are as yet at large
rocx sALE.-The Mcssrs. Dyers disposed :
ion ON Saturday afternoon, of the followin
s,ocls by order of the Orphans Court.
900 Cornora ton Washington stock Mt l0l
425 Metropolis Bank stock at 90!
200 Washington Rank stock at 64i.
La.en shares Franklin Fire Insurance stock
Der cent premium.
ose sales show an advance upon the form
bet prices Of these stocks