The republic., 1850-12-02
Local Matters.


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Local Matters.
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AaRIvEp.-We annex
lists of those who have made their abiding places al
the principal hotels. Those whom we know to
have their families with them are indicated by an
asterisly:
U'iHayds. ds.-Messrs. S. A. Eliot, Mass J. H. Clark,
r. l.; p. H. Sylvester, N. "; H. p. Alexander, N.
Y; David Rumsey, jr., N. y; E. Gilbert Califor-
MIA; Andrew Ewing, Tenn. M. p. Gentry, Tenn.
w. II. King, Ala; S. w. Inge, Ala. ID. Breck,*
KY; j. L. Johnson Ky.
Bropn's 's.-Messrs. Disney, Ohio; Levin, Pa;
Raymond, Va; Haralson, Ga; Harlan, Ind; Jones,
Tenn Morris, Ohio; Cobb, Ca; Johnson, Tenn;
johnson, Ark; Daniel, N. c.; Anderson, Tenn.
National --Messrs. X. X. Meade, Va; Strong,
Pa. Edmondson, Va; Bocock, Va; Rose, N Y;
Wellborn,@ Ala; King, r. l.; Hackett, Ga; Reed,
Pa. Hampton, Pa. Baldwin, Conn; McCler-
nand, III; Clingman. N. c.; Mann, Pa; Spaul-
ding,S N. Y; Wentworth,* H.; Cabell, Fla /;
Matteson,* N. Y; White;" Cleveland, Conn; Har-
ris; Robbins, Pa; Holiday, Va; Seddon; Va; Saw
age; Henry. VT; Carey, Pa; Hay, N. j. Bay,
Mo-. Cartier, Ohio; Wales Del; Berrien,* Ca
Phelps. Vt.
Gadsby's. Messrs. Mangum, N. c.; Stephens,
Ca; jackson, Ga; Potter, Ohio; Stevens, Pa; /;
Miller Ohio.
Lrring. NIessrs. Dickinson, N. Y; Upham, VI;
Peck, Vt; Hebard, VT; Williams. Tenn.
We perceive that Judge Woodbury., of the Su-
preme Court, and Judge Nelson and family, are
among the guests at Gadsby's Hotel.
A HOUSE or REFUaE.--Our readers will no doubt
recollect the announcement we recently made to
the effect that two citizens of Washington had prof
To-o a.. r. .l-zl l.
purpose ofcrecting edifce for this use. We have
now the pleasure of stating that w. W. Corcoran,
Esq, has apprized the Mayor of his readiness to
contribute, his mite, ten thousand dollars and an,
eligible lot Of ground!
SALE OF AVENUE PRoPERTy.-The lot at the
northwest corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th
street. forty feet the avenue, and about fifty on
9th street. upon which is double three story house,
the basement occupied as restaurant, the first
story by Jennings & Co., tailors, and Raymond,
exchange broker, sold on Saturday last, by Mr.
Charles W. Boteler auctioneer. 1t was part of the
estate of James Long, deceased. 1t was sold for
$4S 500-one- cash, the remainder in three an
nual instalments, with interest from the day Of
sale. Messrs. Samuel Caughy and Isaac Winston
the purchasers. geq 5
tached to buggy, in which Mr.. Thompson Nay
lor and Mr.. Butts riding, became alarmed
in the neighborhood of the National Hotel, and ran
off. He continued to run at a rapid rate until he
reached 10th street. Here Mr.. Butts lcaped or fell
out, and was somewhat cut the head He was
taken up and carried to the sidewalk, but in few
minutes got up and walked home. Mr.. Nay!or
kept his seat, and eventually stopped the angry
steod in safety.
Mn. STANTON, OF KENTucKY.-The workrnen of
the Patent Office presented their splendid gold
watch to Mr.. Stanton, at Browns Hotel, on Satur-
day evening. II offered by the hands Of Mr.
Lcnox, Mayor Of the city, who presided at the sup
per given on the occasion. He made chaste and
beautiful address, which responded to in a most
happy manner by Mr.. Stanton. Speeches were
made by General Bayly, (who responded to
with three hearty cheers,) r. w. Thompson,
Douglas Wallach, ID. c. Goddard, Mr.. Winter,
Mr. Brocchus, and Mr.. Buchanan. The Cynthian
Club gave some of their finest odes and gees. About
seventy persons were present. The whole enter
tainment was excelently conducted. At about II
O'Clock General Bayy insisted on the enforcement
Of the Fugitive law" there being number of de-
sertions; but, these could not be eclaimed and
Sunday morning about to open its eyes upon
the company, adjournment was agreed upon,
and all hands repaired to their homes well pleased
with the events of the festive night.
CRIMINAL CoUnT.-This tribunal will commence
it's December term to day. There are many cases
on its docket, that of Camper being probably the
most serious of them.
GALT's New SToRE, on the Avenue near 9th
street, will be opened this morning, where we ex
pect to sec brilliant display of watches, jewel
ry, &c.
SUDDEN DEATH.-John Gibson, a colored man,
aged about forty six years, fell dead on Friday
evening last. An inquest Saturday morning
elected verdict of death from n rupture of am
important blood vessel near the heart" He was n
most exemplary man, and had accumulated some
property.
TELEoRAPIuSo ny SouSD.-The Union of ye.
terday contains the following
"we informed that an experiment in tels
graphing by sound will be made on Monday epsn-
ing with the steam whistle, at the foundry on the
Island.
"Tbc invention is for the use of light. houses and
light ships. By means Of an immense steam whis-
tle the name Of the light ia 20 be telegraphed 10
vessels ON the coast enveloped in fog. No estimate
could be placed upon the value Of such invention,
as means OF saving life and property from ship
wreck on the coast, ifit can be made feasible and
that II can, some of our most scientific men have
been made perfectly satisfied. AZ il is a matter in
which our commercial and maritime interests arc
deeply interested, Congress will doubtless regard
IL literally.
Tho following is the alphabet for the word
Washington" Those who choose 10 listen TO the
sound will be enabled to spell It out
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DIoRAMfc YKws-We learn that some bcauu-
ful "sccnes in the Holy Land" painted by the eel.