The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-12-10
Local Matters.

a PooR OLD MAS.-There was a tall old man
lying on the pavement in Seventh street, yesterday
afternoon, whose hair was thin and white. The
boys and negroes stopped to look at him. and some of
them appeared to think him quite comcal sight
Ladies and gentlemen passed along, but they
seemed to pity him they walked by, and some
of them indeed said "Poor old fellow' He was
lifted up bya couple OF constaDles and taken to
Squire Donn's office We here learned that he was
printer, and that his name was John w Robin
son; that he good workman generally con-
Quoting himself like worthy man, and having
the esteem of many. AS we looked upon him, ly-
ing on wheelbarrow, subject of compassion or
of ridicule for all, felt deeply for both himself
him and them would let his pass by unno-
ticed; but just then remarked,
"Foor fellow he will die in this condition be-
fore long" This determined US, and we re-
solved that the very sensibities we had sup
posed him to possess and had half resolved to avoid
wounding, should, if possible be so operated upon
to save him from the fearful and disgraceful end
to which lac appeared TO tending. Can 1t be that,
with the remembrance of this shameful degrade
ton upon his mind, he can ever again yield him
self up slave to base and grovelling appetite 2
Can it be that with the consciousness that the pen
atty of his self indulgence is to receive the compass
sion and contempt of all who look upon him. he can
again resign his reason and his selfrespect sac
rifice to the inebriating bowl?
There may be others also to whom these inquiries
may well be addressed
SALE or AVENUE PRoPERTY.-The three story
brick house on Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th
and 10th Streets belonging to the estate of the late
Edward Stabler, sold yesterday at public sale,
nv for
S. Williams was the purchaser. The company was
large and the bidding spirited
The FRANKLIN LYcEUM.-We learn that this
institution, Tuesday evening last, selected
the following persons officers for the ensuing
quarter, to wit X. S. SpRoULE, President; j. J.
McELHoNE, Vice Presidents ID. F. MURPHY, Re-
cordng Secretary; TYLER SoUTnALL, Assistant
Secretary; G. III. JOHNSON, Corresponding Secre-
tary j. H. CUNSISGHAM, Treasurer; r. N. Dun
BAR, Sergeant at arms; and S. w. TAYLOR, Libra
rian. The meetings are now held at the Medical
College at half past seven O'Clock on Tuesday eve
ming of each week The question for discussion
this evening is, "Can any act of Congress Justify
dissolution of the Union" 20 The debate on this
question has been able and interesting. evincing no
little shrewdness and ability the part Of those
engaged in the discussion.
The "JEsNY LIND is new and splendid ON
nibus of the Union Line. 1t ia just from the manu-
factory of vanderwerken, at Newark, and reflects
great credit upon the skill Of his workmen, and
pecially of the ornamental painter, who has repre-
sented the features of the great vocalist upon all its
sides. TheAmerican and Swedish banners are grace
fully blended, and wreaths Of flowers surround the
features of the reigning queen of song. 1t was re-
marked that every one who rode in this vehicle
yesterday stepped out humming chanting
most exquisite music.
DISTRICT Court.-ln this Court, yesterday, de-
| cision was given by Judge Cranch sustaining the
presentment by the Grand Jury Flames Matthews,
Ecles Richend, and John Fitzpatrick, charged with
mutiny on board the brig Ann Elizabeth, whilst on
her passage from Georgetown to Boston in October
last The court then adjourned until Friday, on
which day we presume the trial will be COM
menced.