The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-02
Local Matters.

MARCH WISp-DEsTRrcTIoS Of PROPERTY
March set in yesterday with regular blow from
the northwest, tearing down fences, uprooting
trees, and nnroofing houses. The most considera-
BILE damage we have witnessed has been TO the build
ing known as WIsDER's, imHediatcy opposite tirc
Navy Department, which has been partially un-
rooted, and every chimney blown down. Pieces
of timber twenty feet long and three inches thick
were snapped like pipe-stems. A large portion Of
the roof carried the street, and but for
one Of the trees in front Of the Navy Department,
which was broken down by the mass Of falling tim
Der, serious damage would have been done to the
front Of that building. The remaining part of the
roof Of that part Of the building fronting on 18th
street has been lifted from its proper position, and
now projects fully three feet the front, and, as
the coping is very heavy, renders Il more than
probable the whole mass will find its level on the
street In addition TO the loss Of the roof the south
east corner Of the building has been cracked from
the base TO the top, rendering IL more than probable
this portion Of the edhcc will have TO come down.
As this building Is occupied by the Government,
partly for the of the Department of the Interior,
and partly by other departments and bureaus, other
arrangements must be Immediately made for the
prompt transaction Of the business Of these depart
ments. An examination made yesterday, i'm.
mediately after the destruction occurred, by COM
petent engineer, who pronounced against its fur
Their occupancy.
large portion Of tho falling ruins was carried
into the enclosure Of the Navy Department, break
ing down trees and small section Of the fence and
wall. No damage of consequence was done to that
part Of Mr.. wNoKR's building fronting G
street. The clerks in this part Of the building re-
sumed their avocations after recovering from the
fright into which they were thrown by the jar the
building received from the falling roofand chin.
ncys.
We have learned from source entitled to respect,
that this accidents not attributable to any defect in
the building itself but was the result Of indie
Greet opening Of trapdo in the roof bya couple
Of workmen, who, becoming alarmed at the terrific
violence Of the wind, off. leaving tho trap door
open, and the building consequently exposed to the
injury which cnsucd.
On accounto Of the supposed insecurity Of remain
ing in this building the clerks in the Second Audi
tors Office, and all others in the part Of the building
most injured, were relieved from duty yesterday.
Should the wind lull il is probable the balance Of
the roof may be restored TO it, proper position in
day or two, although VIC would not be surprised TO
find the roof and front Of the building in the street
this morning.
DWhk ehN oioN Jcsteluoy P"'NN " VIZ
roof, temporarily erected over the National Monu-
ment, TO secure that structure from the weather
during the winter months, was carried away no
damage, however, has been done TO the monument.
ALARM or FrRr.-Thc alarm Of fire yesterday af-
tcrnoon about four O'Clock caused by the burn
ing Of a chimney on between llth and 18th
streets. Heads Of families should be careful 10 have
clean chimneys during the windy months Of March,
and sweep. masters who refuse TO attend 10 their
duty should be fined.
Mrss JACQUES LAST NIoHr.--The accomplished
Miss Rosa Jacques, whose delightful singing has
given such unbounded qualification TO visitcrs at
the Adelphi during the present week, will make
her last appearance his srening. This Is positively
the last opportunity afforded citizens TO hear
this gifted vocalist and witness her spirited acting,
as she leaves on Monday for the south; and we
suggest 70 our readers who delight in such enter
tainmcnts not TO neglect this opportunity.
ADDITIONAL CRY CoLLEcroRs.--A bill passed
the Common Council, ut their meeting on Mon
day last, by which the City Collector win be
bled to employ additional collectors, whose pro-
vince IL will be TO call upon the citizens for their
taxes, instead Of. ne heretofore, their being com
PEELED TO settle at the Collectors office. City Hall
This will be great accommodation 10 many, who
can i'll afford TO spare the necessary time, and will
be the means Of increasing the receipts Of the city
treasury.