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

! The CONCERT TO. SIGHT.-Thk is the concert OF
the season. II will afford such music as will make
every heart glad Three hundred little children,
who have been taught to sing well, will blend their
voices in singing about thirty eight new pieces,
such as anthems, iuct5, solos, rounds aud pieces
| in German and Frcuch, SC. II is a kind and hap
| Ply thought, that of MIR. Kemerer, To teach with
great assiduity and skill the children of our city,
and ask no recompense except what he may de-
rive from concert given by the pupils Of his
teaching! Music is becoming more generally un-
derstood amongst our people than il once was, and
we rejoice that il is. II exercises benign inhu-
ence every where, and merits fostering en-
couragement We regard Mr. Kemerer with a
great deal of thankfulness, He will prove. in the
prosecution of his plan, benefactor TO people,
and we hope he may be rewarded
But let Us say word more. Does any one
| suppose the entertainment this evening will not be
entertaining in itself? He is mistaken; and we
dare all to go who have such thoughts. They will
| change their opinions, we are sadly deceived.
Nay, they will hear pieces of music executed in
such manner as to excite their wonder and ad
miration Eight o'clock is the time appointed !;
but go early and procure good seats.
FRANKLIN LYcEUM.--This association is com
posed of young men who are induced by
mendable spirit to unite themselves together for
purposes Of mutual, moral, and intellectual i'm.
provenent; and we proud to state that they
prosecute the objects of their organization in a
highly praiseworthy manner. Their weekly meet
ings, at the Temperance Hall, are well conducted,
and debates often elected that develope talents
of high order.
We learn that, at the regular meeting on Tues
day evening, June 18th, the following gentlemen
were elected officers for the ensuing quarter, viz
William w. Orme, President; G. Clement Ven
| able, Vice Presidents Daniel A. Campbell Score
| tary; Richard Il. Bradford, Asst. Secretary; Mel
son Fitton, Treasurer; VIM. Wallace lngman, Ii
brarian, Peter j. Parent, Sergeant Arms; James
l.. Barbour, Marshal; Alexander II. Draper, Stand
| ard Bearer.
| WE have not word OF fault to find with any of
our city officers, past present or future; but
ner has set in upon us all of sudden, and il is de-
sirable to have the streets in very nice condition
| In our walks yesterday we some little matters
(not important to be sure) that ought to receive
attention.
DAN RIcE.-lt seems that has only to be-
| come distinguished in order TO become scandazed.
Thus it is said of Rice. that his horses laughed
at his ludicrous behaviour the other night. Now
| that is not true, although admit he caused
| good many horse laughs There covey
who couldn't get his mouth closed again until
somebody pulled his little forward Dan
thinks there is in clearing out of Washing
! ton, as the folks treat him the same way every
where But, if any accidents occur to his cachina-
tory visitors, Dan holds 10 the rule of all damages
being at the risk of the owners.
II will be seen that there two performances at
this establishment to-day one to please the chill
dren in he nd M h.
at night. This place commends itself to the sup
port of the public, for its neatness gentility, ele-
gance, humour
TIE NATIONAL ASSWERsARY.-This is the 9th
of June and the ith Of July is within little month
of How shall il be celebrated? Shall we fill
all our hollow with powder and fire it off,
fire to squibs, march in the hot sun, drink lemon
ade or something strongery' and 50 wear out the
day and ourselves' We hope not. This is the old
monotonous routine, and ought to grow obsolete.
Can some rational way not be agreed upon' Any
plan should comprehend resting at home, or in
shady and safe retreat, during the sury and sunny
hours. And every one should resolve not only TO
enjoy the day, but to learn something of his coun-
try and of his duty TO it. In humble judgment,
the day sumner of Boston, delivered his Grafton
the most profitable 18th of July country
ever saw, except the first in her annals. Let US
learn some good lesson that day in city, and
let all unite in its study Who has su suggestions
TO offer on this subject