The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-22

richest and most attractive daguerrsotypes wejhavs
ever seen. These consist Of tho likenesses Of the
President Of the United States and the members Of
his Cabinet, and the members OF the Senate Of the
United States, all taken upon plates eight inches
wide and ten long. Each Of these plates 10 sur
rounded by splendid gilded frame, and each six
Of them comprise a group encompassed by large
and magnificently gilded frame Of corresponding
appearance. We understand IL 10 be Mr. Ben
netps purpose 10 take our national Executive Off
GERS and Senate, in this guise, to the Worlds Ex
hibiton at London. They will, beyond doubt
prove most acceptable feature in the great spec
tacle.
WAsHIsoros CIrY.--We perceive around US
every indication Of prosperity. Our grocers, dry
goodsmen. and other merchants. are very active;
builders are exceedingly busy; many manufactur-
ers are at work from dawn till midnight; hotel
keepers can barely find time between the sessions
TO refit to their liking; and editors. (who Of course
expect nothing for thcmselves,) seeming 10 sympA-
thize in the glow Of joyousnea that pervades the
hearts Of others, enraptured at the prosperity
that surrounds them. Happy privileges
"REMEMBxR THE Pooa. The following article
is copied from the National Infsliigenco. We
commend the subject II suggests to the earnest and
serious attention Of every citizen Of Washington.
II reveals fact that is a reprosoh upon our
good name. Let US cndeayor no longer 10 deserve
this:
"Your correspondent happened 10 be present at a
meeting Of the Ladies Union Benevolent and EN-
ployment Society Friday evening last. The
meeting was announced through the columns Of
the Naiondl Inteilisenc0 and the Republic. aud yet
there could not have been more than fifty or seventy
five persons present; most Of whom, ! suppose,
were members Of the Society. was greatly sur
prsed to find so small number Of pcrsons present
on such an occasion, and was more surprised 10
hear distinguished gentleman, who spoke elo-
quentiy in the cause say that II was not usual to
see larger assembiage answering 10 such call ia
this city. This is indeed, strange! The time is
near at hand when there must be great distress
amongst the poor unless means provided by
private contributions for their comfort. While
are enjoying the blessings Of Providence, should
not forget that there are many who must soon suffer
for want of fire, raiment, and food.
ga number Of gentlemen were appointed ut the
meeting above referred to, whose duty il 10 To settle
upon some plan of organization, and the cause was
continued until a special term, which will be held
place will be given through the pulpis OF the diff
fercnt churches, and it is to be hoped that the
munity generally will turn out and lend the occa-
sion the influence of their personal presence and
their pecunary donations, however small the latter
may be. The report Of the Ladies' Union Benevo-
lent and Employment Society will be read on the
occasion, showing the great good they have been
doing, and appropriate addresses will be delivered
This Is a cause which appeals to the sympathy Of
all, and it ia earnestly hoped it will not be neg
lected. HUMANITY"