The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-26

CoURTEsIEs AMONG THE FIREMEE.-A delegation
from the Washington Fire Company of Baltimore
visited the metropolis yesterday, for the purpose
of presenting to the Columbia Fire Company of this
city highly ornamented slst of members" Of the
Washington, beautifully printed satin, set in a
massive gilt frame, and surmounted by golden
eagle.
The presentation was made in the afternoon at the
Columbia engine house, Capitol HILL by the delega-
ton, through their chairman, Mr. It. j. Haskell, in
a neat and appropriate speech, which was responded
TO, on behalf of the Columbia, in a very happy man
ner, by Mr.. J. A. TAFT president OF that company.
After the presentation ceremonies were concluded,
those present sat down TO a sumpsuous collation.,
prepared by the Columbia, to which the numerous
company present did ample justice. The presidents
of various city fire companies were present as
guests; and during the evening, in response to
complimentary sentiments, speeches were made
by Mr.. Haskell, of the Washington company OF
Baltimore; MIR. Jonas b. Ellis, of the Anacostia;
Mr.. G. S. Gideon. of the Perseverance; Mr.. J. T.
Mitchell, of the Franklin; MIR. TAFT, of the Column
bia; Major b. b. French, of the Board OF Alder
men, and other gentlemen of this city.
This reunion a very pleasant one; and all
who were present enjoyed themselves heartily, and
were warm in their praises of the courtesy OF the
Columbia company, and of the excellent entertain
ment provided, which reflected much credit upon
the caterer, o. Harris, who proved himself per-
feet master of the culinary art
TRIAL OF PLouaH.-The new sSelf- sharpen
ing Plough" recently patented by Mr.. Reynolds,
of Ohio, tried yesterday the public mall, be-
tween It'll and 18th streets, in the presence OF the
President of the United States, number of mem
bers Of Congress, and other gentlemen. The
plough worked admirably, and those present ex-
pressed themselves much gratiied with its opera
ton. President Taylor entered into the trial with
much interest, and handled the plough with the
ease and skill of one accustomed to the ennobling
pursuit of agriculture Indeed, it was said that he
the most proficient of those on the field, and
had there been prizes allotted, he certainly would
have gained the first The rawness of the day,
doubtless, prevented the exhibition of the powers
of this plough from being witnessed by many as
would otherwise have been present.
LIBELoUs PUBLIcATIoNs.--A newspaper agent
named David Little, was yesterday committed by
Justice Morsell in default of 81 900, to al
the criminal court for the vending Of newspaper
published in Baltimore, called the "Tiper's Sting
and which, it is alleged, contains frequently libel
GUS articles, rejecting upon the character Of our
citizens, male and female. We are glad that some
steps to be taken to rid the city of the circula
| ton of such publications.
SMITHSONIAN LEcTUREs.-H is announced that
Professor Harvey WILL this evening at o'clock,
deliver additional lecture at the Smithsonian
Institution. The subject of the lecture is "vegeta-
BILE Morphology."
| PORTRAIT OF SPEAKER CoBB.-Mr c. Bohn, the
publisher, presented US yesterday with well exc
cuted and faithful likeness of Hon. Howell Cobb,
Speaker of the House Of Representatives. This
portrait is Autographed by F. D'Avignon, of New
York, from daguerreotype, and is for sale at Mr..
Bohn's book stand, at the Capitol.