The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-04
Local Matters.


MISrAruRE PAIsrrso.- Miniatures ON ivory arc
one 80 difficult and In which 20 few excel, that we
feel peculiar pleasure in announcing to our readers
the arrival Of Mr.. T. S. Officer from New York, a
gentleman who stands confesscdly at the head of
his profession.
For several years past Mr.. O.'s miniatures have
formed attractive features in the annual exhibitions
of the National Academy Of Design, and have clio
tied, dcscrvedly, the highest encomiums for GER
tainly, IL we except some Of the finer productions
Of Malone, they unsurpassed in that rare COM
binstion Of delicacy and force-elsborate and cx-
quiste finish, with great vigor Of color Mr. Off,
GERS room is at Mrs wise's boarding house, corner
Of 18th and f streets, where specimens Of his art
may be seen.
TIE ApELrm.-The performances at this thea
tire are got up in very spirited manner. The
stock company are excellent; besides which they
have most always one or more stars on hand. Last
week Mr.. Marshall went through an engagement
very ereditably. He is a fne-looking man, and
destined, think, 10 reach-if he has not already
done so-thc highest rank in his profession. This
week VIC arc TO have Barney Williams, the ccle-
brated delincator Of Irish character. We are glad
to see that the greatest order and dcoorum prevail
at this theatre.
vuw or wAsHrSeToS.--we have received copy
Of very beautiful Autograph View Of Washing
ton, seen from the west portico Of the Capitol.
The view is bordercd with graphic representations
Of some Of our public buildings, monuments, stat
uary, &C. The view is published by Mr. Casimir
Bohn. and may be obtained Of him at his stand in
the Capitol.
BAvNK's voyAer TO EuRoPr.--such has been
the unprecedented success Of the exhibition Of this
beautiful panorama, during the past SIX weeks. that
the artist s compelled 10 remain in Washington for
few days longer. Large parties are continually
arriving in Washington 10 view this great work.
There are many yet who have not seen Il, and who
should improve the present opportunity.
We have much pleasure in announcing 10 the citi-
zens Of Washington that Luigi Elins and his bro
tbcr Annibslc have arrived, and intend giving a
concert carly in the week. We can confidently
recommend them to the patronage Of the public,
from our knowledge Of their talents given us
through our contemporaries Of Baltimore, where
they have been most thoroughly appreciated.
ExHrsrrroS.-Therc will be an exhibition. we
learn, by the pupils Of the Washington Sc minsry,
under the charge Of the Rev Mr.. Blox, at Csrusi's
Saloon, this evening, at half past five O'Clock.
ssarovs CHs aeK.--A man named Booley, or Bor-
ley, committed 10 Jail on Thursday last ON q
charge Of having attempted violence on the person
OF a white woman. and Of afterwards having as
saulted her husband. On the next day he fully
examined before Justice Grub, assisted by Justices
Goddard and Thompson, and in default OF bail was
committed 70 answer both Of the charges at the
next term Of the criminal court.
Fnr.--ycsterdsy afternoon the roof Of q back
building attached 10 the house occupied BY Mr..
Wimsatt, ON Pennsylvania avenue near Four and
| s-hslf street. caught FIRE, but was speedily extin-
| guished by the prompt action Of the hrcmen- The
damage was trfhing