The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-11-19

The SUPREME CouRT.-Therooms of the Supreme
Court of the United States in the Capitol are, by
the direction of the Marshal of the District and to
be in keeping with the other departments of the
building, undergoing thorough renovation and
retting, preparatory 10 the approaching session Of
that august tribunal. number of workmen are
now employed in fitting curtains, carpets, &C., in
the various rooms, under the direction Of Mr. Alex
ander, Upholsterer, whose skill and taste in such
matters are in high repute, and, judging from the
evidences thereof lately exhibited in the various
Executive Departments, very deservedly SO. The
curtains, drapery, and carpets are OF the richest
material, and handsome patterns; and the court
room will be rendered much more comfortable and
pleasant when the Improvements now in progress
are completed.
The ApELPHI THEATRE, we learn, will be opened
o-nighVwith a very effective stock company,
secured by the essees, Messrs. Cartlitch & Brown,
for the ensuing season, among whom we recognise
the names of several tavorites OF the Washington
community. Arrangements have also been made
or are in progress with most of the prominent the
atrical talent of the country, who will appear dur
ing the season. for the qualification OF the public.
The Adephi presents now an elegant and tasteful
appearance in the interior, and evidences that the
essees have spared no expense in the preparations
for the winter campaign. We wish them every
success
CRY ORDINANCES. -Among the laws recently
passed by the Corporation, and published by au-
thority is appropriation of S 100 for procuring
and causing to be prepared, with an appropriate
inscription under the direction of the superintend-
ent of the National Monument, suitable block of
marble, to be placed in the monument in the course
of erection to the founder of the city,
A CouRT CosTUME.-Owen Son, Pennsylva-
MIA avenue, near Wizards, have just completed q
very handsome court dress for the Hon. II. p.
Letcher of Kentucky, U. S. Minister to Mexico.
The coat is of deep blue navy cloth, trimmed with
heavy gold lace, and lined throughout with quilted
white satin The pantaloons are OF the same ma
terial, trimmed with gold lace. The vest is of rich
white CASHMERE with U. S. buttons Several hand
some uniforms for U. $. Typographical and other
army officers, lately finished, are also exhibited at
the same establishment.
CIRCUIT CoURT.-The argument in the case OF
the contested will of the late Dr. Kerr having been
concluded Friday, it was given to the jury, who
retired to their room, and at late hour Sunday
afternoon had not agreed upon verdict.
THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT Grand Panorama OF
the Mammoth Cave of Kentucky, Niagara Falls,
the River Nile, Sc, now exhibiting at Odd Eel
lows Hail. will positively close to morrow night
the room being engaged for other purposes. 1t has
| attracted daily and nightly crowded assemblages,
who express themselves in unqualified terms of de-
and by those familiar with the originals as most per-
| feet copies of nature. Let all who have not wit
messed them profit by the opportunity left during
| these two days. Afternoon exhibitions will bs
| given on each day at three o'clock, and the nigh
exhibitions commence at half past seven o'clock
Professor Walter presides at the piano on each ex
hibition