The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-09-18
CNA1s. MAIYr SATURDAY scnt. "a
Local Matters.

THr RAILROAD DEror.-what extensive inn
provements are being made but little way north
ward from the Capitol The whole valley will
soon be made level. street and Indiana avenue
come together at the famous stream that is indif-
fcrenty called Goose Creek and Tbcr, where
fine bridge Of mason-work is being built to let
them together to the other side. little
way above, New Jersey avenue aud ID street arc
TO invade the eastern shore by like means; and
the work of grading to the waters edge is also
progressing fast. Beyond the stream the lcvcling
is proceeding downwards and upwards in such
manner TO encourage the suppostion that hills
and valleys placed in contguty for the
purpose Of facilitating this very democratic opera
ton And all the streets and avenues are begin
ming to discover themselves, and almost TO deny
that they have hitherto been the abodcs only Of
frogs and water snakes beetles and fire. flee toads
agues and thistles.
What is producing all this mighty revolution,
Well may this question be asked by those who
have slept over the past summer. What could
produce such a change, Nothing, We answer,
except that which ha, done IT, Our city fathers
have said to the railroad, "Thus far shalt thou
come, and no hrthern' And the great iron ser
pent is about to coil up his superhuous length in
this vicinity.
Here, facing New Jersey avenue, will be the front
Of the beautiful brick building, one hundred feet
by sixty, that will mark the terminus Of the road
Behind il will extend three hundred and forty and
half feet, the capacious house. with project
ing roof, that will embrace under its protection,
right and left, as many will be used on the
same day for many years TO come. Around and
about all this, houses Of high and low degree will
spring up like the mushrooms Of past times, and soon
the shrill whistle Of the will call around this
erst solitary region as many whip-cracking jarvies
ever bcwildcred the wits Of timd gentlemen with
the shout Of "Rido, sir!'
All this will soon come to pass, VIC gay; even in
decd before the fret snow Of winter shall we zee
the beginning hereof, but Of the end no man know.
eth.
A PARRY TrSEMrNT.-It is the large edihces
that usually receive newspaper commentator,
and we fear unwisoly. We think the welfare and
beauty of a city dependent more upon the humber
abodes. We yesterday saw one OF this description,
that is very much to our liking. II lie neither too
large too small but IL just Of the size We should
select were TO judge, BY the exterior OF houses,
Of the amount Of happiness within, IL Is on +
street. between 9th and 9th, and is intended for Mr.
J, A. Ruff The design was made by Mr. Joseph
Bryan, and the work executed By Mr.. 8. 7 q,
Morsc who is also sole contractor Of the new express
building now in progress Of erection Tor Adams u
Co, and Of the beautiful building on d street, near
i,s junction with Louisiana avenue, now nearly
completed, and belonging to Johnson Helen, esq.
This tenement is but sixteen feet 'front.' three storie,
high, and contains six rooms, with kitchen and
kitchen chamber-quite large enough for any
young family, and otherwise adapted to the means
and tastes Of such are thrifty and tidy. The lot
is rs feet front by 100 in depth, and cost about
$500. The house will probably cost 8 ,aoo-mek'
ing $4,000. This, at 10 per cent, will give an
annual rent of $40, We doubt that, in so favor
able situation, house can be found in our whole
city Of equal capacity and equally tasteful in do
| sign and execution,