The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-08-27
LOCAL MATTERS.

WAsHINeToN HOSE CoMPASy.-lntellgence has
been received by the committee Of the Perseverance
fire company having charge of the arrangements
for their reception that they will arrive here from
Philadelphia on the 10th Of September, and will re-
main in this city until the 14th. The Union Frank
lin Columbia, Northern Liberty, and Anacostia in
tend uniting with the Perseverance (whose special
guests the +" Washingtons" are) in giving the Wis,
ting iremen a cordial and hearty reception, and
fitting entertainment during their stay among us.
We learn that quarters have been engaged for
the % Washington" at Kings hotel, Pennsylvania
Avenue.
TArUM,s STUDro.-A casual visit TO the studio of
this gifted young artist, in the Capitol, near the
Congressional Library was made on Saturday, and
we were extremely gratfed with view OF two lne
naintinps by that artist, which he is compet
ing and which he designs exhibiting in the rotun-
do when finished, an evidence of his skill. One
of them is a portrait of " Washington" well exc
cuted. and the other a fancy sketch, "The Belle of
Mississippi" which, for elegance of finish and
beauty OF coloring, deserves high praise.
ST. IoNArIus CHAPEL-The corner stone of this
Catholic chapel, to be erected in Prince George
county Maryland was laid on Thursday last, with
appropriate ceremonies, by the Rev Mr. Finotti, of
Georgetown College, in the absence of the Rev.
Archbishop Of Baltimore. large number OF per,
sons of both sexes were In attendance ms chapel
IL about six miles distant from the city, and about
shree miles from the ferry opposite Alexandria.
THE FouNpRy.-This time honored place of pub.
lie worship of the Methodist Episcopal church. after
undergoing extensive enlargement, and other
iudicious repairs reopened for divine worship
Yesterday morning, on which occasion an elo-
uent and well-digested sermon delivered by
tbe Rev DIR. Kennedy, of Philadelphia. The rev.
erend gentleman selected for his text the coca
sou the lth and 9Th verses of the 9th chapter OF
Psalms in the following words:
cone thing have desired of the LOAD, that will
seek after that may dwell in the house of the
a. a a ~
Loan all the days OF my life, to behold the beauty
of the Loan, and 10 inquire in his temple.
"For in the time Of trouble he shall hide me in
his PAVILION: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he
hide me; he shall set me upon u rock"
Upon the conclusion of the sermon liberal col
lection was taken in aid of the church. The now
capacious Foundry crowded TO the utmost
numbers having 10 leave, unable to obtain seats
The Foundry choir, under the direction Of Messrs
Riggs and Club. added by their fine singing to the
interest of the reopening.
THE SERENADERs.-The Nightingale Screnadcr
had an overlooking audience ~ the Adelphi on Sat
,rday evening, and their performances were re-
ceiyed with the liveest appreciation. Many o
ther pieces were encorcd, especially kunkeli
adaptation Of the new popular French song, clean
nett and Joannott," which was executed by him il
an admirable style and met the hcarticst paudits
The Fanny Ellslcr" dance Of Master Floyd wa
.xecuted with considerable skill, so much so as I,
eclipse many dansn,sss whom we have witnessed
an the stage. Mr.. Goodalls imitation Of Forres
As Jack 1a0e War pSIi''Nf hlu We dilloW IAN
cicd ve saw the great American tragedan" be
fore us on the boards Of the little Adelphi, Tn
Nightin gales give three more concerts
CONFERENCE.-The sacrament ol confirmation
was administeredat st. Mary's German Catholic
church, Rev. Mr.. Alg, pastor, yesterday morn
ing by the Rev. Mr.. Ecceston, Archbishop OF Bal
timorc TO twenty six persons, many OF whom wer
adults. The Rev. Archbishop delivered an impress
sive discourse before proceeding 10 the confrma
ton A solemn high Chnnted by IN
Rev. Father Brocbar, Provincial of the Jcsuits
assisted by effective choir
DEpIcArioN.--Th German Lutheran church II
the First Ward, Rev. Mr.. Finkel pastor, havini
purchased lot of ground in the eastern portion q
the city for grave yard, i was socnnly dcdica
ted yesterday afternoon for the reception of tn
dead. with appropriate religious exercises Tn
German Beneficial Society, accompanied with mu
sic attended the dedication in body. They ha
out about one hundred and fly members.