The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-29
Local Matters.

Cry CoUNcILs.-The councils held their usual
weekly meetings yesterday afternoon. The Board
OF Aldermen had no business Of special importance
before them. In the Common Council Mr.. j. W.
Jones, of the Seventh Ward, introduced resolu-
ton directing the committee schools to report a
bill establishing by law an adequate permanent
fund for the support of public schools, to be levied
as special tax" Mr.. g. s. Gideon, of the Fourth
Ward, offered resolution instructng the commit
tee police to report bill requiring the names Of
the streets and avenues to be placed the corners
thereof. Both resolutions were adopted; and after
the consideration of other business of gen.
cral interest, The council adjourned.
SUDDEN CHANGEs.-A more beautiful day we
have seldom witnessed than that of Sunday last.
II seemed il old Boreas had retrcatcd to his icy
cells in the north; and, bidding adieu for the
son, Nay had suddenly burst upon us Nothing
was wanting but springs carly songsters to pro-
claim her early advent. The dc-waIks Of Penn
sylvania avenue, from the Capitol to Georgetown,
were redolent with life; and all seemed to enjoy
the genial breath Of May in mid-winter. Yester
day, however, very decided change percepti-
BILE, making cloaks and shawls any thing but I'M
comfortable; and, ere another twenty -FOUR hours
old mother Earth may be dressed off in her garni-
ure of white. II is highly important, in view Of
the variabcness of our climate, citizens should
always have cloaks and shawls at hand to guard
against pleurisy and sore throats.
ApELPHI THEATRE.-On Saturday night last, we
learn, Mr.. Marshall concluded his first engagement
at the Adelphi, which occasion he appeared as
Damon, in Shells very justly celebrated play of
Damon and Pythias, and sustained that character
in mastery manner. Indeed, the whole perform
ance gave general satisfaction, and frequently
drew from the audience, a very large and respecta
BILE one, "plaodits long and loud"
BAySE's PASoRAMA.-This beautiful work of
art will certainly close on Saturday next. We
cannot but press upon the notice Of our citizens,
who have not visited, to do so Immediately There
will be afternoon exhibition TO- morrow, and an
other ON Saturday. Parents and guardians. and
those having charge Of schools, should not LET pass
the opportunity the last that will present itself Of
viewing this grand panorama.
The NATIONAL wAsHrsoros MoSumEsr.-The
Grand Division of the Sons Of Temperance, at their
late session, unanimously determined 10 present
block of marble towards the construction Of the
above edifce Not more durable will be the mar
bile than is the fame and love for him whose virtues
and services It tends TO perpetuatc TO admiring
world.
BEAUTIFUL PaISrrScs-we we're gratified with
the inspection, day two past, Of some very life
like portraits, and several elegant fancy pieces at
the studio Of the young American artist, Mr.. Fran
els. of Pennsylvania, who has taken nj
Gibbs's, between 9th and 10th streets The pro-
auctions Of his pencil there exhibited stamp him as
an artist of high order of talent, on whom the pub
lie patronage should be literally bestowed. SIEVE
raj fancy print pieces which he exhibited at the late
Philadelphia Art Union exhibition, received warm
encomiums from connoisseurs and judges Of art,
and are truly fautlcss. A visit to bis rooms will
repay well any admirer Of fine painting.
LEcTuRE.--Thc Hon. Joseph n. Chandler twill
deliver lecture this evening in Georgetown before
Literary Society Of that town, which, from the
known character and ability of that gentleman,
WILL doubt not, be instructive and interesting
all who hear him. The place Of delivery il men
toned in the official notice.
SMITHSONIAN LEcTUREs.-The first of a new
course Of lectures at the Smithsonian Institution,
will be delivered this evening in the hall Of the In
s,itution by Professor James r. w Johnston. Of the
University Of Durham, England. The lecture will
commence at O'Clock; and ON Thursday and Sat
urdsy evenings at the same hour.