The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-09-09
Local Matters.


a bright, lively, and joyous day in Washing
ton; and if we mistake not Items got his head
a little mudded upon the subjects discussed. Items,
in fact, has pretensons aspirations politically,
and when he is forced by circumstances attend to
such matters he frankly confesses that he can look
into but not through them. We asked him on Sat
urday afternoon what the fuss about and ne
replied that it because Texas was to receive ten
millions. "But," said We, edo they who pay it to
her rejoice too?" 'Eh-ch yes!" said he, with
confused look. "And why so, Items,' Eh-ch be-
cause" said he, refectingly 'becausc they havn't
to pay Ler twenty" every good, Items; very
good. Now, don't trouble your head any more
about the cause, and just keep bright eye for its
effects for any sort of burberry the boys may kick
up" Items of in pursuit of couple of
handsome brass cannon-beautiful six Founders
that Captain Buckingham and some of his men
were conducting up the Avenue.
On reaching the Island Just beyond I4th street
bridge, the two pieces of ordnance were unlim-
bered and it seldom that The echoes of the clouds
above and around Us have been so loud in their
sponses One hundred guns-or rather, az Items
prcc iscly relates it, two guns, fifty times each
shook every thing around Them except the patriot
ism of the people, which rosc higher and higher
with each successive BOOM When this over, il
was found that the and the tea tables set,
and there was silence for an hour; but twas the
dread silence that portends storm and presently
rocket after rocket was seen ascending from the
foot of 9th street. and then Professor rants Cal
cium light, from the wes front of the Capitol, shone
forth with such splendor to make the people i'm
agine that old Sol had risen with the first watch TO
sec the fun.
While all eyes were intent upon these woudrous
sights. there came stealing upon the the we'll
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along the Avenue with longer trail than any
comet ever wore; and hating in front of the Ma
tonal Hotel, (from every window of which poured
forth golden blaze Of gloryD up went the shout,
'Eurra, hurra, hurra for Senator GwINx, of Cali
formal" and this followed by the inspiriting
strains of the band. The serensding party next
proceeded TO the vicinity of the apartments Of
| HENRY CLAY, and in shouts and music manifested
/ their gratitude to the gallant old Statesman and
patriot Neither Of these gentlemen responded.
Mr. CLAY we learn, had left tho city for his
/ toned retreat, the private mansion Of MIR. CAL
ysaT, beyond Bladensburg.
Senator FoorE next visited, at his lodgings
at the corner Of Four and half and strects. lie
responded most eloqucntly and ardently, and drew
/ forth the hearty applause Of the multitude.
General CAss then visited, at the Potomac
House, and from him alec a fine address was ell
cited
Mr. CoBB Speaker OF the House Of Representa-
tives, at Gadsby's, also responded most appropri-
ntely.
Senator DOUGLAS, at his lodgings. opposite the
Potomac House, was next visited. His response
was thrillingly eloquent
| At Browns Hotel, Senators HoUsTos and RUsR
were greeted, and replied in warm and ardent
terms
Mr.. WEBSTER had dining party at his house.
He forth amidst the deafening applause Of the
multitude, and delivered one Of the most tcrsc,
vivid and eloquent little addresses that ever fell
| even from his lips.
MIR. HLLIARp, Of Alabama, was ono Of Mr.. Web.
sters guests, and recognised by the people,
when his name went up with shout Of delight
and enthusiasm; and TO say that he was himself is
10 say that he spoke eloqucntly, and as man of
warm heart and genuine patriotism.
There unanimity of sentiment amongst all
these speakers. They spoke men who loved
the union of the States, and as whosc hearts
full Of joy that the counscls had prevailed Of
those who could sacrifice every thing but honor for
! the welfare of their common country.
At an carly hour-ong before II o'clock-the
crowds had dispersed, the music was silent, and
all was ms still throughout the city as though an
approaching Sabbath we're waited for.
| YEsTERp ty was a clear, quiet, pleasant, and
peaceful Sabbath in Washington. How shall our
city be preserved so3 Ought not this to be the in
quiry Of every good citizen, and ought no: every
such citizen to Geek practical spence TO the in
qurys How shall our city be preserved in peace,
in quiet, in security? There is way. Who
amongst US will soek IL OUT
BARnARITy-We saw mulatto the other
day on 9th street, leading by halter fine young
dog whose ears were very bloody.
elias your dog been fighting 20 we inquired.
ono, sir" said the man; 81 have just had his
enrs cut OIL"
"ilis cara cut of For whatg
Because they were too long, sir"
We were amazed at this confession OF barbarity;
and regretted that the rascal could not be at once
apprehended and punished for his cruelty. Upon