The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-07-06
Local Matters.

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| The ANNIvERsARY.--Thc ceremonies at Monu.
lnent Place were conducted in highly creditabl,
manner. The Declaration of Independence wa.
read in an impressive manner by the Hon. Elisha
Whittesey; the GRAFTON Of Senator Foote was able
sensible, and patriotic; and the music discoursed
by Garcia's band highly inspiriting. The
President of the United States, the Vice President
the Mayor of the city, ex- Mayor Seaton, p. r
Fendall, the United States district attorney, and
other distinguished individuals were present
In the evening, the fireworks at the base of the
Monument very beautiful, and attracted a
large concourse of people.
Professor Grants calcium light was exhibited
from the west portco of the Capitol, and elected
general wonder and admiration. We are assured
by gentleman that at the distance of a mile he
was able to tell the time upon watch with gold
face and hands, there being no other light to aid
him.
Many parties left city to enjoy the day a,
different places, and VIC doubt not realized their
expectations.
At six o'clock in the morning the fine company
of Light Infantry, commanded by Captain Tate
were brcakfasted most sumptuousy by General
Mason. We learn that the lady of General M. "a
daughter of General Macomb, by the way) chccred
the occasion by her welcome presence. The scene
presented here was probably of the most graft
flying and delightful of the day.
REPORTED CHOLERA CAsE.-Rumor spread the
story far and wide yesterday that man had died
on the island Of cholera. The foundation Of this
story is as follows: Mr.. Goddard, laborcr at the
Smithsonian Institution, while over heated. Oh
Tuesday afternoon last, drank very freely of cold
water and was thereafter seized with cramps
lie retired to his home, at the Old Mansion House.
where his pains grew worse, accompanied with all
the symptoms of severe cholera morbus. We be-
lieve DR.. Melvin the physician first called in,
but no fewer than others visited the patient
during his illness. lie died Thursday. Tue
faithful and constant attention Of DR.. Melvin, rem
dered in this instance, has elected the admiration
and gratitude % all who witnessed hs bcnevolen
Iabors. The case, we believe, was one of cholera
morbus such we have ever had amongst us, All,
such the cause we have named well adaptcs
TO produce. Should any one, however, feel dispose,
TO become alarmed on the subject, u,
reasonable objection thereto. Indeed far j
would tend TO induce prudence, VIC would be graft
, fed at slight panic. We have long been blcssc,
with hcalthlulnoss beyond deserts; and on
immunity may render over confident. At tn
, same time beg 10 offer unprofessional ye
honest opinion that the Asatic cholera ia known il
Washington only to some ofthe elderly inhabitants
A SAD ACQUISITION Thursday morning tn
{ teachers and scholars Of the Fourth Presbyterian
church Sabbath school, to tire number Of two hun
drcd and fifty three hundred, went to Berry
woods to pass the day in rural SPORTS but, the
, were many minutes the ground, OF thei
company, Charles ID. Simonton, aged about fifteei
years. fell some thirty TO forty feet from the limb of
tree aud had his left arm fractured and laccratec
in a shoe king manner. He was brought to the resi-
dcnce Of his brother, James w. Simonton, esq.
Zone OF the Senate reporters for the Union) wher
: ne attended by Drs Stone, May, and Miller
II was found that the left wrist DEDICATED, tia
arm broken above the wrist, the elbow severed,
fractured and lscerstcd, and the single bone sbov
4 the elbow broken II was Mt once determined tina
amputation necessary, which operation wa
performed by DR.. stouc, assisted by the other med
G ical gentleman named, In most skilful and salts
factory manner, the patient being at the time undo
the influence Of ohloroform, and entirely uncon
scous of the operation. wesre grstfed to lear
that every thing promises well for his speedy re
> covery.
He Is from the city of New York, and is wei
/ known in this city the polite and intelligent me,
scngor of the official reporters for the Senate w
c saw him soon after his mshap and have heard tn
e particulars OF his subsequent demcanor; and it
g our opinion that never knew one, young or old
who could evince more true courage and fortitude
q Not groan, complaint, murmur escaped hi
4 lips nor has n contortion cloudcd his face. He hs
, expressed regret at the loss Of his arm, and ha
exhibited feeling for the anguish of his friends bu
betrays concern for the physical suffering he !
| called upon 10 endure We doubt not this cool
n ness and composure will facilitate his restoration
e Among his Sabbath school friends much anxiety
felt for him; and yesterday many of the Senators
all Of whom entertain high opinion of him, er
9 pressed their sympathy for HE misfortune.
DRowsrp.-It is our melancholy duty to rocor,
= the death, by drowning, Of Mr.. WIN. TrHAs
i second project Of Georgetown College. This even
: occurred on Thursday morning, at about O'Clock
I though his body was not recovered till two, D. m
/, Preparations had been made at the College for tn
# happy celebration of the day; bot where Joy ~s
It anticipated, nothing bot gloom and the deepc-
distress realized.
Mr.. Tehan was probably twenty five years old
y a gentleman Of fine abilities instructor, an
. of most amiabe and estimable character. We be
ID lieye he candidate for pricstly orders. A
r long ago as 1916. he was teaohor Of the Clsss c
n Poetry in the College. His classical attainment.
y we arc assured, were of very high order. III
home was Frederick Maryland.
. MIR. Tehsn was a good swimmer, and for four
e teen years in the habit of bathing in the par
y Of the river where he was finally drowned. II
e thought that be overcome by crsmp, hs
" injured his leg, and wac therefore unable to say
!. himself The place OF the disaster is near wbs
t are called "Thc Three Sisters" three large rock
> ON the Virginia side of the Potomac. He was ms
king the attempt to swim to them at the time.
@ will no doubt be remembered by many, that abou
\ four or five years ago. Urbehno de Avear, the soc