The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-04-20
Local Matters.

Local Matters.
The STEAMBOAT THohAs CoLLyER arrived at
our wharf yesterday. She is perfect duck of a
boat-symmetry itself.-and sits upon the water as
though she had notion to fly over its surface
long before Mr. Pennington's aerial flap its
wings. She is of one hundred and twenty five feet
keel, twenty two beam, and hold. Her en-
ginery, of forty horse power, is to our eye most
admirable specimen Of workmanship. The cabin
accommodations are perfect, furnished most splen-
didly with rich carpets, mirrors, &c. But, per-
haps, one Of the most pleasing features she pre-
sents to the lovers Of aquatic excursions consists in
full length promenade deck. Here, we will ven
ture to predict, music and festyity will often be
enjoyed, and the labors of the day will not excuse
the service of this boat in the moonlight summers
nights when loyers and maids would assent to the
poets advice, that
1.-THE beat of all ways
i To lengthen our days
| Is TO steal few hours from night"
The Collyer is designed to ply between this city
and Alexandria. OF her speed, cannot, Of
course, yet speak, though have no fear that she
will realize the expectations Of her constructor
| Captain COrson, who will command her, is gen
tleman Of urbane manners and great caution, and
strict attention to the duties of his position.
A New OMNIBUs.-A fine, large and elegant
concern, called by the name of the above boat,
capable of carrying thirty two persons, has re-
Gently introduced tselfto our people II is to run
constantly between the Capitol and the Steamboat
wharf, via Pennsylvania avenue, and, like the
steamer, at the lowest rate of charges.
So, then, it will be perceived that sister city
of Alexandria is brought still to us, whereat,
for good and friendly reasons, we greatly rejoice
took gentleman whose conversation with himself
seemed to us very uncomplimentary. "What,"
said he, me drunk drunk Drunk again !!
Well, it is come to pretty pass professional
man raised in good society educated in col
lege! Drunk again WE'LL well this d. old
trick ii be the death of me yet. Cerebral excite
ment-pulse high-tongue furrowed-hiccough-
deranged functions all come Of liquor Yes, |
am pretty sucker!'' This last expression was ut
tered the gentleman's hand rested against a
fence, and his chin fell upon his breast-in deep
contrition, of course. 60 pretty sucker ~
These the last words. How full of self accu-
sation, of humility, of penitence! al am pretty
suclkerp' Why, what an acknowledgment! What
clear and palpable view he had taken of his own
cohdition-of its utterly degraded and depraved
aspect 81 am pretty sucker 20 And this from a
professional man raised in good society ed
ucated in collegen Oh, horrible! " Drunk! drunk
again 20 Who fully realize it But good
society college will not preserve him from
ruin, what pity that he will not listen to the lee
lures of Mr.. Hawkins, at Temperance Hall !!
There's the place for who fear the Cd
old trick" will be the death of them.
DUEL-ALmosT.-Yeste his honor, the
Mayor of Washington, received from Fredercks-
burg, Virginia, a Geographic despatch informing
+ him that ]. S. Barbour, jr., esq, and John C..
Green, ESQ.,, would arrive here in steamer Balti-
more, having departed from Culpcper county, Vir-
gina, where they rival candidates for the State
Legislature, for the purpose Of fighting a duel.
He accordingly gave information to Captain God
dard, Of the police, who Immediately issued war
rants for the of the parties and placed them
in the hands of officers Handy and Barnaclo. These
gentlemen lost no time in repairing to the steam
boat landing, but were in time only TO ascertain
that their birds had flown. They returned to the
city, however and were but little while in finding
and capturing the beligerents, cunningly as these
had arranged things to delude them They were
examined at the Office of Captain Goddard last
night, between eight and nine O'Clock, and bound
in the of $1,000 each to keep the peace in
this District, and not 10 depart from itor the purpose
Of fighting duel Hon. j. S. Pendleton and Hon.
Jeremiah Morton became sureties for Mr.. Green,
and Edmond Henshaw, esq,, for Mr.. Barbour.
II. D.
communicative; and it is by some doubted that the
right Mr.. Barbour was apprehended, as his brother
Mr.. James Barbour, was in the city. The thing
however, is safe enough if one right man is bound
over and the other fed.
ADELPH THEATnE.-The performances To- night
the last of the season, will be for the benefit of Mrs
| Carman and the infant danseuse, La Petite Con.
4 way Carman. The talented authorizes and actress
, Mrs Carman, has rendered valuable services dur.
( ing the season, and il is hoped crowded house
will attest the appreciation of her services. good
bill is presented for the occasion.
STONE AND McCoLLUm's CIRcUs will enter Wash.
e inQton on Monday next, and exhibit in the eve
ming The site Of their tent, believe, lie on the
Island, east Of 7th street
II SMITHSONIAN ISsrITuTE.-Professor Beck last
. evening terminated his course Of lectures Hi,
subject was animal chemistry, which he rendered
exceedingly agreeable and instructive. Professor
A b. has good reason to congratulate himself ON the
number and character Of his auditors, and the very
high estimate they have formed OF his scientific pro-
fciency and skill a. a popular instructor. The mex
course will be upon the subject Of chemistry.
THERE was a false alarm of fire between and {
G o'clock last night.
SUDDEN DEATH.--A man by the name Of Thomp
son, laborer we believe, fell in the street ycster
day. He was Immediately taken 10 a dwell
ing, and Dr. Boyle called in; but death soon tool
place An inquest was held by the coroner, Tho
mas Woodward, esq, and verdict elected, to the
4 effect that his death was caused by congestion o
the brain, brought on by the incorporate o
! strong drink and exposure.
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