The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-04-15
Local Matters.

rising rapidly, and beginning 10 give ihuicauonS Vi
the beauty and staeliness that WILL we think, char
acterize its appearance and render 1t the subject OF
universal admiration. The style of this structure
is the middle age, or decorated Gothic, OF which
the naive of Yorkminster furnishes specimen.
This is considered the purest style of Gothic, being
more consistent than the early lancet, and not 80
overloaded with ornament as the perpendicular
which succeeded il. The Church is seventy-six
feet wide by ninety four long, over all, on the out
side. In the centre, an octagonal lantern or clear
story forty five feet in diameter, will rise above the
roof of the main body, and will be finished with
richly groined ceiling, and lighted by eight stained
glass windows. All the windows are to be filled
with richly stained and enameled glass. The front
of the edifce is divided into five bays, divisions,
the two outer ones of which will be carried up to
form two towers one hundred and fifteen feet high.
Between these towers the several bays will be ter
minated by gables with rich pinnacles and finals.
The front of the Church and the towers to be Of
stone and the sides and rear OF brick paint
ed to correspond in color with the front, and sanded
to render the imitation complete as possible.
The arrangements of the interior will be corre-
spondingly beautiful. The pews and other furni-
ture will be made of the choicest selections of Caro-
lima yellow pine, and will not be painted, but sim
ply vanished.
The architect Of this building is James Renwick,
jr., of New York; contractor, Gilbert Cameron;
carpenter, John Sniffen; bricklayer, - Mackey;
brickmaker Charles L. Coltman.
FIRE.-The frame twostory building, at the cor
ner of E and Sixth streets. owned by G. c. Gram
mar, ESQ.,, (and insured, we have been informed)
and occupied by Mr.. Kaibel, cabinet. maker, was
discovered to be on fire yesterday afternoon at two
O'Clock. The fire originated on the outside of the
roof, which had been ignited by the descent of
burning shavings that had escaped from the chin
ney of that a contiguous building. The firemen
were prompt in their attendance, but, to their
vexation, were compelled to look upon the flames,
as the winds famed them, without the ability to
procure water to subdue them Had this been ac-
cessible, we believe that nothing but portion OF
the roof would have been injured; but half an hour
passed before the engines could do any execution,
and the building was more than half destroyed.
The furniture of Mr.. Kaibel, working tools, &C.,
were saved in tolerable state.
The smaller frame building adjoining, occupied
as an Office by Governor Van Ness, was somewhat
| injured; and we fear that gentleman's books and
papers were thrown into dire confusion.
The next house to this, also wood, was once or
| twice ignted, but sustained no material damage
! from the fire. AS il was in danger, however, its
windows were taken out, and the furniture Of Mr..
| Adolph, it's tenant, was removed, in mode too
| summary for entire safety.
We admired the cool intrepidity of our excellent
remen on this occasion; and could not fail to con-
trast it with the Dragging and swaggering exhibit
tons of make believe heroes, who ever will
obtrude themselves upon the companies.
The SERENApE.-The weather on Thursday
night proved unfavorable for the purpose, and the
serenade in honor of the seventy anniversary
Of Mr.. CLAWS birthday, was deferred till Friday
night. 1t proved a brilliant affair. The music
was delightful and the crowd Of citizens assembled
| immense. Mr. CLAY came forth and offered his
thanks for the honor conferred upon him. The mu.
sic, he said beautiful and its strains had the
richer melody when he remembered that they were
breathed forth in kindly greeting as the voice o.
| his friends of Washington city, amongst whom
had been passed 80 many years of the long life they
| were thus disposed to honor. He alluded to hi
presence here in this the evening of his days, ant
said that it his mission to endeavor to pcrpetu
ate the bond of national union, and to promote
the future happiness and prosperity of our common
country.
We have never seen a multitude moved by
spirit of more hearty enthusiasm than evincet
by the Wings of Warrington on this occasion.
ARRIvALs.-wc observe on the books of the Ma
tional Hotel the names Of Messrs. C. G.. Memmen
GER Alfred Huger, and Daniel Ravenel, of the city
| Of Charleston, South Carolina. These gentlemen
are a committee appointed by the authorities o
that city to cooperate with the committee of the
| United States Senate and others, in making ar
rangements for conveying home the remains o
! Mr.. Calhoun.
Mr.. HUpsos.-This gentleman, il will be per
ceived, will appear this evening at the Adelph
theatre, whittier the lovers of good music, wit, anC
laughter, will doubtless repair in multitudes. W.
refer readers TO the advertisement.
The REMAINS of Mr.. Campbell, late Clerk of tn,
House Of Representatives, (whose death is an
nounced in another column,) yesterday departed
for his home in Tennessee in the custody of friends
They were quietly and unostentatiously conveyed
to the depot, accompanied only by few persons
Mr.. M. M. White had supplied one of Fish & Ray.
mond's metallic burial cascs. in which the body
was on Saturday deposited.
| HANDSOME FRosT-The store Of Mr. Bastianelli
next to Browns hotel, on the avenue, has for som,
time been the subject Of general admiration. A
new projecting front OF wood work is made TO the
lower story, and affords a very pretty specimen Of
the fsnciful architecture of the Elizabethan
is painted pure white, and, with its just proper
tons, and the tasteful arrangements Of the interior
presents a very beautiful aspect. The single glass
windows are each about five feet in width, by six
and half in height.
Acknowledging the above, Mr.. Stevens
Hat store has been fitted up in a style varying
somewhat from the above, yet very attractive. His
windows are Of the same size, and the wood work
painted most delicate green.
We think that others should emulate the excel
lent example of the above named gentlemen.
CIRcus.-Robinson and Eldred's New York Cir.
Gus occupies the space the Union Buiidings AT
the junction Of the avenue and 18th street. Their
tents look well, and the huzzas Of the spectators
on Thursday night indicated that the lovers Of
sport had good provocation for laughter.
.WAsHrSeToS AspALExANDRIA.-Th new steam
boat Thomas Collyer is expected to leave New York
for Washington city to-day; and she will forthwith
be placed on the route between this city and Alex
andris. She is described an admirable boat, and
Of good speed.