The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-31
Local matters.

SuGAR AND MoLAssEs. The cargo Of the brig
Fdelia, from New Orleans, consisting of 209 hogs
heads strictly prime sugar, l72 barrels prime mo-
lasscs and SO kegs oflard, belonging to F. & A. H.
Dodge, of Georgetown, was disposed Of at public
auction yesterday in front of their warehouse
water street. The sugar ranged from 50 As TO
SIS SIS per hundred; molasses 20 81 cents per
gallon, end the lard brought u. cents per pound
taken altogether, the sale was considered very
fair one.
The NosoEscRIPr's KExPER.-Thc owner or
keeper Of the Nondcscript horse said to have been
captured by Colonel Fremont. and now exhibiting
on Pennsylvania avenue, was yesterday ARRESTED
on the charge of obtaining money upon false pre-
fences by said exhibition, and held to bai by JUS
tce GoDDARD in the sum of $500, to appear at the
next session of our criminal court to answer the
charge.
LOOK Our---Thc grating over the sewer, at the
corner of 9th street and Pennsylvania avenue, is
in a very bad condition. broken is it. that,
should any one unfortunately step upon it. nothing
ess than fractured limbs would be the consequence
Whose duty is it to remedy the cvili
BAySE's PANoaAMA continues 10 attract crowded
audiences. A few more nights only remain for our
citizens view this splendid production of artist
cal genius Let neglect the opportunity
thus afforded.
SMITHsoSfAS LrcruREs.-The second lecture Of
Professor JOHNSTON, of the University of Durham,
England, Science applied TO Agriculture"
will take place this evening in the hall of the Insti
tute at o'clock, p m An hour cannot be more
proHtably spent than on attendance of thcs> lee
lures.
ApELPH THEATRE.-The play going part of our
community viii be agrecably entertained at the
Adclphi this evening. Where all act their part SO
we'll, il were invdous 10 discriminate.
sorREE.-Carusi's weekly assembly takes place
tonight These meetings Of those who love the
dance have become so popular and fashionable that
no word Of commentator is necessary, save the
preston Of hope that the number Of "bright aces
will be increased on this occasion.
Crrzrxs' BALL.-A ball will come off this evening
at Temperance Hall, gotten up by number Of
most respectable young men, and entrusted to the
direction Of the we'll known confectioncr of Seventh
street, Mr.. Columbus. We satisfied that the
ball will be pleasant one, and recommend IL 70
those who are fond OLA dance"
TKmPrnAxcE REvrvAL.-For the last three weeks,
the meetings at Temperance Hall have been un-
usually large and respectable. Mr., Van wag-
oncr, the Poughkccpsie blacksmith, has been the
principal speaker. On Sunday night last, the hall
was again crowded by both sexcs,-who were adj
dressed by Messrs. Fitzgerald Of Mixissippi, Cole
man, of Philadelphia, and Van Wagner. At the
conclusion Of the meeting, about sixty signed the
pledge, which, added 10 those who have signed ON
late occssions, makes the total number within the
past three weeks rather moro than two hum
drcd
LADIES FrsTrvAI.-The ladies Of St. Msry's
Catholic church, (Cormsn,) of which the Rev. Mr..
Alg is pastor, are holding fair during tho present
week at the odeon, for the purpose Of raising funds
for the completion OF their church. We trust they
will be literally patronised.
Tvs GxsmASrA.--A want Of room has prevented
a previous notice OF the delightful concert given
last Wednesday evening by the Gcrmania Musical
Association at Csrusis saloon. The Saloon was
crowded 10 excess and the audience were delighted
and lberalin their expressions Of qualification. On
Thursday night they performed at jackson Hall for
the second washington AsscmblyF which was
one of the gaycst and most fashionable that has
taken place. It lie TO be hoped that the sGcrmsna"
will favor the washingtonisns with another con-
cert during the season.
Foa BrAnpxp MEN, &c.--stevens. as agent for
the proprietor Mr. Isaac Rabbit, has, within the
asst few days. introduced TO dcjscns Of the metro
polls his unrvallod "Cythcrcan Cream Of Soap"
and "shsvine Powder" We cannot speak per-
sonally Of the merits Of the s'Powdcr;'' but sub
join the following notice Of these articles BY the
lively cditress Of The Pi,ssburg Visfsr-Mrs Swiss
helm,
sBsbbiTs Cyfh1ean Cream Of Soar;--It h supe-
rior to any thing in the soap line either soit OF
hard. H. is quito an acquisition 70 our toilette
and our larger half says the shaving powder " =
trcsure TO any one, who, like himself, has beard
that At two days growth resembles a wool card.
We shall owe Babbitt many thanks II his shaving
powder renders the shaving process 80 easy and
pleasant that Mr.. y. will Keep hs chin always