The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-12-22


HANDSOME AcKNowLEpemEsTs.-T Washing
ton Hose Company of Philadelphia, whose visit to
the city during the summer will be remembered by
our citizens alike for their handsome appearance
and propriety of department, have, since their
turn home, caused to be prepared Autographed
card Of thanks which they have transmitted to the
Perseverance, Franklin, Union, and Anacostia Fire
Companies of this city for their attentions during
the visit. The cards were received yesterday by
Adams & Co.'s Express, and were deposited with
the President of the Perseverance Fire Company, by
whom we were gratified with view of the one sent
10 that company. The card is embellished with the
American coat of arms, surmounted by the head Of
Washington, "Pater Patia" Other national de-
coratons surround the following inscription;
washington Hose Company of Philadelphia pre-
sent their Acknowledgements to the officers and mem
bers OF the Perseverance Fire Company Tor the
many attentions conferred during the visit of the
' = JOHN d. FOX, President
A PRAIsEwoRTHy CHARIry.--Tho Ladies' Union
Benevolent and Employment Society, with view
to afford employment 70 the numerous INDECENT
respectable females of the city, upon whom the
wants of winter press with heavy hand, have
opened establishment in Brscoe's buildings,
Louisiana avenue near the Centre Market space,
for the sale Of clothing of all descriptions, made up
by needy females, to whom liberal prices paid
by the society. The store is in the charge of an
elderly matron, Mrs. Griffin, whose charitable
countenance betokens truly Christian heart, and
employment is afforded to thirty five poor fe-
males, who thereby obtain comfortable support.
The applications for work from others are very nu-
| merous; but the society, from their scantiness of
funds, and the dull sales yet of their made up
goods, are regret to say unable TO employ any
sbnu ba and onF cit
liens should, both by the purchase of their work
and by donations foster this institution that
| needy one should be turned away idle. The Off
| GERS of the society, at present, Mrs. Robert
Mills, lst directress Mrs. 0. b. Brown, ID drec-
trcss Mrs Munroe, treasurer; Mrs. Webb sec
rotary; with board of managers to whom the
donations of the charitable may be directed but,
| above every thing, it is urgently recommended
that every one should paronise the g Employment
Store for INDECENT Females" and purchase their
work.
| THE CARs-CHANGE OF HouRs.--t will be seen,
by the notice of the agent, that the half past ten
o'clock train for Baltimore will change its hour Of
departure, and leave at quarter past nine, M,
from Monday next. This will give longer time
for those who may have business in Baltimore which
they wish to transact in day, and do not like to
| leave in the six O'Clock train.
The THEArRE.-The Adelphi has been fully at
tended during the week, and the performances well
received. We understand that the managers have
variety of novelties in preparation for the holi-
days, now so near at hand. The bill for to- night
is good one.
| The NIGHTINGALE SERENADERs close their per-
formapces this evening at the Odeon, having played
to crowded houses for the last two weeks Tonight
the gems of their pieces will be sung, with lecture
on phrenology, and several Ellserian dances from
Master Floyd. The house will be crowded
! BAYNE's PANoRAMA.-An afternoon exhibition
of the Voyage to Europe will be given this after
noon, at four O'Clock, for the accommodation of the
1 children and those who do not like being out after
dark
! FATHER MATHEW took his departure from our
city this morning by the mail-boat for the South.
CRIMINAL CoURT-Friday, December 2l.-Uni
ted States Eeline Shaio, free negress, indicted
J for larceny. The trial of this case occupied the
entire day. At shutdown, when our reporter left
/ the court room, the district attorney making
his closing argument TO the jury. Ratclif and
Decker, for the defence