The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-12
Local Matters.

AN IMPORTANT SuooEsrioN,--During the pres
erce OF an infectious or contagious disease in a
community, the dwellings Of the afflicted are often
deserted by the many friehds who, under other
circunistsites. would be prompt to visit then and
to render every service in their power to bestow
This ia unfortunately unavoidable; for while indi-
viduals would often be willing to expose them
selves to danger, they are unwilling to endanger
those who dwell at their own homes But after the
death of patient from such disease his family is
panied at perccivng the necessity OF a hurried in
ternent with few to witness it or to perform the
rtee required by the usages of society or the reli
gion of the deceased. This need not be- The
means Of preventing all danger, and OF giving
tire confidence to such are disposed TO attend the
funeral, are very simple. As soon after death
possible, place the body in metallic coffin and hrmet
icaLy seal il; then open the windows and purify
the house usual. Should any persons still fear
to enter the house, they have no cause TO fear
uniting with the procession, and accompanying it
to the church or TO the grave nor will haste be
needed
Plain metallic collins, adapted to this rse, with
partial glass tops should in every city be kept for
sale; and we not sure that they would not be
appropriately applied in every case of death.
present abiding in our city; where he presides
the Naval Board IN sestion. He appearance
is indicative at once of great frmness and spright
liness such as are seldom witnessed in one of his
years and hard experience He is fluent and agree
able in conversation, and appears to be a most
prompt and efficient man Of business. Having
dined with the President few days ago, he
marked that he had had the honor Of at least amin
| terview with every President our Government had
known; except the amented Taylor.
The Frost. On Sunday morning we had very
heavy frost in this locality, and ice thicker than
boot was formed upon the surface of still wa
tors. gentleman, who has up to this time per-
formed his morning ablutions in Rock Creek. re-
marked that it was, on this occason rather COOL
FuEL-Four dollars a cord for pine and five for
oak have been the usual prices of fire. wood of late
but last week an advance of fifty cents per cord
was asked. This we believe is the fist time it has
ascended to 30 high mark in anticipation of win
| ter.
| On Sunday afternoon four canal boats lay at
Georgetown well-laden with Cumberland coal.
What will be the effects of this article upon the
comfort and conveniences of people? Can it
| not be brought down at such price as in a mea-
| ket.
The CHAPLIN CAsE.-Yesterday the frst
day Of the Fall Term of the Montgomery county
court, and many persons were attracted to Rock
vile to witness its proceedings, and especially the
trial of Mr. Chaplin for an alleged murderous as-
sault upon several police officers and others who
were attempting to arrest him while aiding the
cape of slaves from this city, few months ago.
At the hour when our informant left Rockville, yes
terday afternoon, the grand jury had not made its
presentment, but were engaged in the investiga-
ton of the case
The witnesses from this city we're required to en-
ter bail in the Of $500 each for their appear
ance this morning. Mr.. Richardson, the Attorney
General for the State, was present to conduct the
| prosecution. The counsel for the defence, un-
derstand, to be Mr.. Pitts of Baltimore, Mr.. Brewer
of Montgomery, and Messrs. Radcliffe and J. l..
Smith of Washington.