The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-07-24

our local edltor 10 oil coursc presumed to know
nothing Of political affairs; but he has world of
knowledge in the way of city items: and it is on
his information state that the nomination of Ig-
natius Mudd, esq., as Commissioner of Public
Buildings, was yesterday confirmed by the Senate
GEoRGETowN.-We learn from the Aduocate that
John harbury, esq, has been appointed President
pro tenn. of the Farmers and Mechanics Bank vice
John Kurta, deceased and also of the Potomac In
surance Company, in the place of the same.
The annual exhibition of the Trinity church
(Roman Catholic) free school will take place to-
morrow, at 10 o'clock, a. IN.
MuLARD FILLMORE is the name of most beau
tiful omnibus just added to the Union Line Of
Messrs. Reside s. Vanderwerken 1t is really a
compliment to excellent President to have such
coach selected to bear his name. 1t is pleasure
to look Mt such coach. 1t is pleasure to ride in
such coach If must be upset, too it would
be pleasure to be upset in such coach We
wonder, now that We have seen it, that folks were
satisfied with any other kind of a coach
Newark, New Jersey. appears to get ahead of all
the rest of humanity in this business of building
pretty coaches II is not true, however, that Pha-
raoh's chariot built there.
GENERAL WooL.-This gallant and distinguish
officer was yesterday in the Senate chamber where
the warmest greetings were extended to him by
the many Senators and others who were introduced
to him. General w. looked firm and well, and APP
pearcd TO be in fine spirits.
Our friend Bibber s evidently chagrined that the
name Of his friend General Thundcrrumbe was
not put amongst the rumored appointments to the
Cabinet; "for," says he, "he stood quito good a
chance many whom rumor did nominate. But"
Major Bibbcr adds with Sigh, "modcsty cannot
now a-days find preierment. have been for many
years an applicant, first for place and then for
another, but have been constantly defeated, owing
entirely TO the modesty of my friends, who would
not make their recommendation as strong as truth
would warrant My friend" Major Bbber adds
with wicked eIpletiyc, "my friend shall not suffer
from such a cause!" Yet Major Bibber's friend
has been unsuccessful. We have made a covenant
with Major Bibber that he will not commend US nor
our cause.
The subject Of bountful supply Of pure and
Wholesome water is attracting the attention of the
citizens Of Charleston. The Euening Necs esti-
mates that only half million Of dollars will be
cessary 10 bring the water from the Edisto river
fifty miles distant-the intervening distance being
almost perfect level.
One-tenth of this sum would give to Washington
and Georgetown bountiful supply We do not
know how TO estimate the blessings within our
reach.
We have watched with much interest the pro-
ccedings Of the Washington Philharmonic Society,
and now feel that IL has assumed character and
standing TO entite II 10 the full patronage and en-
cOuragement OF all lovers Of music; yea, more-to
their cooperation TO the fullest extent with It's
members; but We especially claim for IT the earnest
attention and fostering care of our female anna
tours; they must not be backward with their con
tributons in respect TO their presence and talents;
and, as We observe by notice in another column,
calling this evening for a meeting Of the vocal de-
partment, we hope all will be present and con
tribute by their efforts to make II truly Phlhar-
monte Society, and OF that rank in point Of
spectability, intelligence and talent, that cannot
be anrnaaacd hv n m The Iltninn