The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-05-13
LOCAL MATTERS.

which shall secure her rights not nurc her sister
States, and yet save the Union"
LOCAL MATTERS.
The MayorsIty.
From the annexed letter, written in answer to
an address signed by over two hundred citizens, it
will be seen that Col. SEATos declines being a
candidate for re- election TO the office of mayor of
the city.
From the Ne,os of Saturday.
'tWAsHINGroN, May 8, 1850
"GEsTLEmEN: am deeply sensible of the kind
ness to which you have given expression in your
address just presented to me, and if any thing
could induce me to forego the purpose long since
formed, of retiring from the mayoralty at the close
of the present term, it would be the wish gener
ally expressed, by friends to whom am under so
many obligations. But, gentlemen, ! crave relief
from the engrossing labors and anxieties of the
office; and, however your indulgence might be
disposed to dissent from the plea, feel that its
increasing duties require to be placed in younger
hands. 1t Is not without an effort, ] confess,
that resist an appeal from large a body
of my fellow citizens, but resist must, and i
pray you to excuse my adhering 70 the purpose
have indicated. have not words to thank you for
this signal proof of your appreciation at the end of
30 long term of service; and begging that this
ply may be accepted as an answer also to numer
Gus individuals and populations who have addressed
me personally to the same effect yourselves,
"W. W. SEATON.
''To 8. PLEAsoNToN, esq, and other gentlemen,
signers Of the address,"
The election takes places on the first Monday in
June next, and already have the following gentle
men been named, by their friends, candidates:
General Room C. WEIGHTMAN, Messrs. WALTER
LENox, Robert FARSHAM, GEORGE WATTERsToN,
SILAs H. Hill, DIR. WILLIAM b. MAoRuDrR, and
Major b. B. FRENCH
JUDICIARY DEMONSTRATIONS are in circulation
throughout the city, and being very numerously
signed, praying Congress for thorough reorgani
cation of the United States courts in the District of
Columbia. For the consideration of this subject,
we informed that public meeting has been
called on the Capitol Hill on Tuesday night, which
will be addressed, at the request of several citizens
of the Fifth ward, by HENRY MAY, esq, and others.
The MAY BALL AT CARusI's SALoos on Friday
evening brilliant, crowded, and agreeable.
More visitors could hardly have obtained admis-
sion, and it was with much difficulty, for time,
that the gay dancers could find room for the enjoy
ment of a waltz quadrille. The floral process
sion, consisting of a beautiful "Queen of the
May" and train Of ninety four charming young
misses, attired alike in white, trimmed with pink
ribbons, pleasant sight to look upon. The
GROWING Of the Queen being completed, the young
masters stepped forward with manly bearing, and,
selecting partners from the train, gratihed the
semblage with several new fancy dances, lately
introduced among Carusi's scholars by Signor
Nora. The first Of these dances was much ad-
mired. AT their conclusion, the visiters partici-
pated in the festivities, and dancing was kept up
with spirit until the commencement OF the small
hours Of Saturday. Carus has reason to be proud
M.xv hall f.rI nr 10 t.ffer
Mr.. Labbe's May ball takes place at jackson Hall.
The EuTERPEAs oPERA TRouPR.-This admira-
bic corps Of performers, belonging 10 this city,
having returned from a very successful tour
through the west, where their success has been so
hatteringly chronicled by the press Of Louisville,
Pittsburg, Cincinnati, &c, and from which they
have reaped a rich harvest, announce a series Of
their delightful entertainments during the present
week at Odd Fellows Hall. This announcement
will be hailed with pleasure by citizens, as the
Euterpeans rank deservedly high among US in
their line and reports of the correctness Of their de
pertinent and success while absent gave much sat
isfaction TO their friends. They will receive
warm greeting.
MISS JULIA DEAN.-This accomplished actress
has been engaged by the present spirited manager
Of the Adelph, and will perform for few nights in
some Of her best characters during the present
week. She will be heartily welcomed among our
play goers, with whom she is so decided avorite.
"GooD News ron THE CIry.-The Republic Of this
morning, in noticing under its head OF Local Mat
ters the appropriations for the city, says, the de-
hciency bill, which will probably become law
carly in the ensuing week, makes the following,
among other appropriations, in all one hundred
and forty thousand dollars The Republic seems
noon he House Of Representatives., and only requires
h< Presidenfs apprordl 10 become Iau.''-Wdsh-
ington Nesrs If Saturday.
II is our venerable and respected friend Of the
Noos who "seems not to be aware" Of the true
state Of the case The Senate has yet to act this
bill again; and then it will 'ony require the Presi-
dents approval 10 become a law" Yet we are by
no means ungrsteful for the correction our friend
would have made.
BAPrzrso.-An elderly gentleman was yester-
day immersed in the Potomac, the Long
Bridge, by the Rev. o. B. Brown. There was
large number Of spectators in attendance.
The CArrroL.-The Senate committee is giving
good attention TO the plans submitted for the extern
sion. II il a committee Of able and prudent men,
and their report will have weight and influence
upon all minds
The SxrrHsorfAS INsTITUTIoS.-We admire this
beautiful structure more than thought we
should. II progresses steadily TO completion; and
its halls are being appropriated TO their legitimate
uses. We long to the splendid forest OF trees
growing up around IL. Il will never be finished
without this. correspondent asks us TO publish
the report OF committee Of architects in relation
to this building. Ifsuch report has been made
VIC are ignorant of il. We arc sure we have never
seen IL.
Tue wAR DkpAnrMENT.-A very pretty cast
iron fence Is in Of erection around the cnclo
sures Of this building.
PATENT Orvrcr.--The centre building looks
somewhat sonbre, and appears 10 have borrowed
an old uortico that II 100 Largo for A. When the