The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-09-17
LOCAL MATTERS.

PROBABLE MURDER.-We are informed that the
body of white man found in Virginia on Sat
urday last, in the neghborhood of a country tav-
ern, about five miles from this city, with his throat
cut from TO ear He did not appear to have
long expired. He is supposed to be the young
painter from Virginia, recently employed upon the
repainting of the Presidents House, but who left
the city on Friday for home, having received some
$50 on that day from his employers here Our
information is rather vague and indefinite; but
shall endeavor to obtain further particulars to-
row. -
ANcHoRs.-Wc are pleased to learn that order
has been received at the Washington navy yard
lately, from the Navy Department, directing the
construction of large number of anchors for the
navy, which will afford employment To the worthy
'sons of the forge" there employed for long
time. Such is the character of the mechanism
manufactured at navy yard, that commenda-
tons daily received in the proper quarters,
speaking in the highest terms of the superior quail
ity of the workmanship sent from thence to the
different navy yards and stations
DECREASE POPULATION IN IRELAND.-A let
ter read in of our city churches yesterday,
from the pastor of parish in Ireland, stating the
alarming fact, that the population of his parish has
decreased, in four years. fully one half! The
Der of persons in his parish in ls45 exceeded 5000
souls; while, by census recently and accurately
taken, the number found to be only $500.
This great falling off lie attributed famine
walton, or consequent disease while but very
small number have been able TO escape these mis-.
cries, or the sight of them, by emigration. I'm
happy Irelandl
HEAT.-The heat Of the sun, yesterday, was very
oppressive; equalling that of some of the warmest
days Of July.
FREs.-The alarm Of fire OH Friday night was
occasioned by the burning Of a frame stable at
tached TO the bakery the corner Of Maryland
and 10th street, ION the Island,) which was
totally destroyed Our fire companies were prompt
ly on the spot, and succeeded in preventing the
flames from spreading to any of the adjacent build
ings.
The firemen were called out again on Saturday
night; the bells rang, and the apparatus Of the diff
ferent companies were quickly on the way; but the
alarm proved To be caused by the burning Of a lot
of shavings from carpenters shop near the nail
road depot, and the companies returned TO their
engine houses.
PAVING GUTTERs.--It IL suggested TO the Ward
commissioners that the paving of the centre of the
street cutters with brick, and not all with round
stone now prsctised, would prevent the standing
Of water in them, and have tendency to keep
them always clean. The gutter ON the east side Of
Seventh, between f and = streets, Is paved, and
is remarkable for its cleanliness. We learn that
proposition instructing the commissioners was
lately introduced into the councils, but do not
know that il has become law. If not, il should
speedily be, so that any gutter paving which is yet
TO be done during the present should conform
thereto.
Very SERIOUS AccIDENT.-A white YOUTH named
George Davis about fifteen years old employed a.
the despatch carrier at the Western telegraph Of
flee in this city, Friday Last, while endeavoring
10 jump from the front of a furniture car opposite
the city post Office caught by the rcins around
the body, which threw him under the car; and the
jerking Of the rens caused the horse TO back so as
10 bring his leg in Of the front wheels between
the spokes The wheels rcvolyed several times,
producing most severe and dangerous fracture of
theleg. The post Office clerks rushed to his assist
ance, and extricated him from his perilous
dition.
DR.. Elliott was summoned to his aid, who rem.
dcred all proper surgical assistance The fracture
just above the knee joint, which was also dis
placed. The boy stood the surgical operation
most heroically. II was supposed that amputstion
would be neccssaryj but we gratifed that his
condition late last evening was much improved.
and it is to be hoped that such step will not be- ne
ccssary.
LEcTURE.-By request Of the trustees of the pub.
lie schools, Rev. Dr. McGurrIe, Professor of Moral
Philosophy in the University Of virginia, will de.
liver lecture this evening at O'Clock, At the
street Baptist church. Professor McGuffie's repu-
tation as an eloquent speaker, and his successful
connexion with the system of education now in
operation in Ohio and almost the entire west. will
undoubtedly insure a full house.
A rcnnrt of the dca al nf Sior,or RIitz haa hoo..