The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-11-22
LOCAL MATTERS.

THANKsGIvING.-Th Mayor, in pursuance of
the joint resolution passed by the City Councils,
has issued a proclamation recommending Thurs
day, the 10Th November, day of thanksgiving
and praise to almighty God, ''for the manifold
mercies with which he has favored our city during
the present year, in its exemption from pestilence
and famine, and especially in its merciful cxemp-
ton from that awful pesticnce which has, during
the year, spread death and terror in every CONT
nent and country of the world; in the continuance
of peace, and in the enjoyment of health and plen-
ty; to implore of Him continuance of these bless
mgs, and to vouchsafe to country the preserva-
ton of domestic tranquility and social order, and
the advancement Of public and private virtue" He
requests that all secular employment may be sus-
pended during thatday; and that all ministers of re-
igon and all citizens will assemble in their respec-
tive places of public worship to offer up their gra-
titudc and praise to the Creator Of the universe
These recommendations trust to see faithfully
observed.
The INDIANs.-The Usage delegation held talk
with the Commissioner of Indian Affairs yester
day. at the Indian Bureau, in which they expressed
their wishes to the government They desired to
be given cannon and numerous flags; and limited
at IA wish for more money than the treaty stipua-
tons allowed them. The Commissioner stated the
impossibility of yielding to their DESIRES and that
their Great Father, the President could not GO be-
yond the allowance of presents. The chief White
Hair, desired the uniform of General, which was
allowed him, and military coats ordered for
the other chiefs. They retired from the talk APP
parently satisfied that they could obtain nothing
further of the Commissioner.
UNITED STATES HoTEL-This large establish
mcnt has been leased to Mr.. Edwin III. Fuller, who
is favorably known hotel keeper in our city,
and he is now busily engaged in fitting it up for
the approaching session. The house will be newly
furnished throughout. Ii is the intention of Mr..
Fuller to reopen the United States the first Mon
day in December, the day of the meeting of Con-
gress, if possible.
CHEAP RIpING.-Sincc the introduction of Fos-
ter's new line of accommodation stages, the omni-
buses between Washington and Georgetown have
reduced their fare to six and quarter cents, and
from 9th street TO the Navy Yard to five cents.
Competitonis the life of business, and we in
clined TO think that the proprietors will make more
money at the low fare, the travel has been more
than trebled between these points since the reduc-
ton.
CARUsI's SALooS.-The gas company are now
engaged in extending their pipes TO, and putting up
fixtures in, Carusis Saloon which will hereafter,
balls, concerts, soirees, &c, be lighted with gas
Owing TO these Improvements the usual weekly
soiree will not take place this evening but will be
resumed for the season on next Thursday night.
RIoTous.-Thc disorderly and riotous conduct of
hackmen, boys, &C., black and white, upon the
arrival and departure Of the cars still continues
much so as TO have become positive nuisance, and
10 render the passage Of the Avenue on the north
side, between 2d and 3D. streets, excessively disa-
greeabe, especially TO the ladies' Cannot the city
authorities do something toward its abatement?
HOTEL THIEVES AND BURGLARs.-Thc approach
of Congress seems TO be attracting to the city the
attendance Of number of hotel thieves, pick
pockets, burglars, &C., for whom it behooves our
police and citizens TO keep a strict lookout An
individual was arrested at the cars on Tuesday
afternoon suspicion Of having robbed a trunk at
of principal hotels, but for want of sufli-
cient evidence was discharged. Another was dis
covered on the same day in the act of breaking
open trunk in tavern near the depot by the lady
OF the house, but before assistance could be sum-
moned he had escaped. black fellow found
by lady the Capitol Hill, Saturday, in
chamber of her dwelling, where he had bundled up
quantity of dresses, jewelry, &c. which he drop
ped upon the alarm, and made off with only
50 so gold piece for his booty. These examples
sufficient TO induce housekcepers TO be on their
guard, and should call for active vigilance on
the part Of the police.