The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-12-16
Local Matters.

The CoNcERr.-A great and wonderful voco'ist
is to be heard in Washington this evening. and a.
most all people evince deep interest in the
event. We believe that, Of all the vocasts orators,
and other distinguished persons who have ever ira
versed this country, there has been no one who
could so excite the popular enthusiasm.
There may not be wanting those who ridicue
or condemn this seemingly extravagsnt tendency
of the public taste but have not found them
capable of thwartng impeding ts course. Such
persons may be wise; and yet it has been thought
by others that there lisa wisdom differing from that
which prompts to the impracticable-a wisdom that
would guide Alright what it cannot subdue.
JENNY LISD arrived in this city last evening, and
repaired TO the elegant apartments in readiness for
her at Wizards Hotel.
The new National Hall was opened for the public
inspection Saturday night brilliantly illunina-
ted with gas. IL visited by many thousands,
and elected expression of universal approval.
We learn that the President Of the United States,
the members of his Cabinet, the Hon. Henry Clay,
and many other distinguished persons. will attend
the concert this evening. All who desire to be pre-
sent and have not secured seats, should make early
application. We are assured that the arrange
ments made will totally prevent embarrassment
and misrepresentation
II will be perceived by the advertisement that the
second and last concert will take place on wcdnes-
day evening. We learn that this admits Of no
change, as a concert is announced to be given in
Richmond on Friday evening.
"THE PooR ALWAYS w HAvR WITH YoU."--lt j.
earnestly hoped that the citizens of Washington
will turn their attention to the subject of relief for
the poor, and that their plans will contemplate a
permanent mode Of operating. The tcH and the
rneans as we said on late occasion, arc not want
ing; TIE ,oay only requires to be opened
We have heretofore submitted our plan, and will
now repeat Il. "The Mayor should annually nomi-
nate, and the Councils approve, guardian Of
the poor for each ward. These should elect their
President; also, in person, agent and sec
rotary, by whom all accounts should be kept, and
all property held. He alone should receive a sal.
airy. This Board should every month appoint for
each ward one male and ono female soliciting
agent, and two male and two female visiting com
mittees. These persons should, at the end Of each
month"; render reports (the printed forms Of which
should be furnished thc,n) of their operations. No
aims should be bestowed by the visitors Of any
ward Except where severe and immediate neccs-
sity demands it) but with the assent Of at least
two members Of tho Board of G uardinns. 4 room
should be provided in which 10 deposit all goods
procured Tor the poor and which would also serve
as the Office ofth Agent, and the meeting place Of
the Board"
The persons who may embark upon this enter
prise will be asonished at the facility with which
money, clothing, fuel and food can be procured;
but il must be done by the personal solicitation OF
active agents, and at the homes Of those whose
aims are desired. Occasional public meetings and
speeches may be Of service bot the poor will suffer
| long before the be obtained from the
| pockets of those who attend them. We call atten-
ton to these things, and present our suggestions.
\ Here our duty ceases. Arc there none to take up
the matter at this point, and oonsummate IT,
There is special project now before the public
that will prove an important auxiliary in this ON
dertaking. II originated about year ago, in the
philanthropy ola number of the ladies Of this city,
and has ever since been prosecuted in manner
| highly crcdablo TO them. Yet their means arc
limited, Of course their benefits must be; and an
appeal in their behalf is now made. We here
quote IL from the National InisLgncp:
| Tie Female Union Benepoienf and Employment So
| cicty Of Washington.
| The undersigned, in pursuance OF n rosJlL
adopted by the Managers Of this Society, l,e.