The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-07-29

invited by them, enjoyed pleasant time at Mr..
Custis's place, beyond the river, on Friday last.
They crossed over about O'Clock in the morning,
| and did not reach home again till at night. Their
supplies of edibles and drinkables choice and
abundant; the cool shades of Arlington, and the
cooler fountain, grateful and gorating, and
the warm and generous welcome given by Mr..
Gusts gave relish to all the enjoy ments of the day
Many beautiful pieces of music executed in
delightful manner, and all were merry, "withn
the limits of becoming mrth." The sports of the
day highly exharang, and the company
were often logging along" to the music of their
| own gladness.
DR. FREDERICK DAWES, who has been for several
days dangerously ill of dysentery, preva-
lent in this city, is at length convalescent. We
yesterday had the pleasure to learn that his
speedy restoration very confidently hoped for.
Throughout his illness lively interest in his con-
dition has been manifested in this community, by
a people who have long respected him for his kind
| ness and benevolencc, and highly priced him for
his skill and devotion to the duties of his profession
Amongst his professional confreres this feeling has
been evinced in the most decided manner and
their care and attention have been increasingly de-
| voted to him.
CHILD DRowSEp.-Robert Nugent, n little boy six
| years old, the of Mrs. Mary Nugent, on G be-
| tween 9th and 10th streets, was drowned on Sat
urday evening last, about o'clock lie was play
ing near the canal, opposite the gashouse and &C
cidentally fell in. His only companion his
brother, aged about ten years, who and shouted
for help. II was ten minutes, however, before the
little lad got out, and he of course quite
dead. The mother is poor woman, and came to
this city not long since from Port Tobacco, Mary
land
PHuHARMoNIc SocIETY.-We have Of late had
occasion to call the public attention to this excel
lent institution, which has just arisen in com
munity. II ia we'll organized, and its prospects
fattering in the highest degree. We have learned
with pleasure that the office of leader and conduct
Or 80 hatterngly rendered to Professor II. Berlyn,
has been accepted by that gentleman. We may
reasonably anticipate and brilliant era in the
| progress Of musical education in our city.
| LITERARY CATER.Rs--We mean the vendors Of
newspapers. Nay, do not smiles they are by no
| means an unimportant class Of persons, nor a use
less class. A gentleman Saturday last encoun-
tered our friend Lufi, in the midst Of the Centre
market. "What," he exclaimed, news and sau-
| sagesi literature and beef" Gwen 80" replied
Mr.. Lud. There Is scarcely stall in the market
~
also dispose of very large number of literary pc
riodicals here; and these papers and magazines are
carried hence TO the homes of all the market people
in at least the three counties Of Fairfax, MoHtgom-
cry, and Prince George" Such the vendors Of
butchers meats, vegetables and fruits in the mar.
kets Of Washington! Such the means Of bring
ing knowledge to the minds Of the people
PUDLIc ScHooLs.-To- morrow is the day for the
grand ceremonies, and all are the tipoc Of e1-
pectation. May clear skies and cool breczcs pre-.
vail.
The attention Of the public has been fully awak-
| cned 10 the subject, and many who have scarcely
known Of the existence Of these schools now
making inquiry about them. In some Inc stances
such persons have expressed their determination
TO send their children 10 them at the autumn com
mcncement Alas, wish they could be graft
fed but there scores Of youths awaiting an OPP
portunity to enter them. The means Of increasing
their capacity do not exist. The houses are small
and often poorly furnished. The first step to be
taken may be hence indicated-thc duty Of our cit
liens may be hence inferred.
The subjoined communication is from tho pen Of
gentleman who has for years labored nobly and
.uccossfully in behalf Of public scbools-of one
whose opinions and advice worthy our attention
and respect
Az OUTRAoE.-The advertisement in another
column reveals the perpc, ration Of an outrage more
despicable and contemplate than VIC believed any
being in community would commit. We
neatly hope the reward offered may lead to the
detection Of the grovcling culprit.
RoszTrEs AND SAsHEs for to-morrow's proces-
sion will be in great demand aud every ono should
4 - sr.g
rnsy be learned by reference to our advertising
| columns.
ALrxASpsrh.-A funeral sermon on the death
Of President Taylor was preached by the Rev Leo.
H1sser. Of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South,
last evening.
\ brilliant display of fireworks, prepared at
| great expense, is to be made at Ycates's Garden
| tomorrow night. A band Of music will be in at
| tendance Admit nc, 20 the Garden, for the
evening, twenty five cents, which will also pay
| for glass Of ice.crcam Or lemonads. This il a
somewhat unique arrangement, admitting the
possibility of but littlo to gentlemen disposed
! 70 invest.
MIR. Kelley, who unfortunately severely
injured by the falling Of a bank of earth upon him
some weeks since, died ON Friday last.
Notice is given through the Gasefte that a camp
meeting Of the Methodist Episcopal church will be
held on the land Of Mr. Fcbree, in Fairfax county,
about one mile from the Brick Church, 10 com
mence ON the 10th Of August next. The situation
is stated 10 be very desirable and tho water excel
lent and abundant. Preachers and brethren from
The adjoining stations and circuits invited TO at
tend
USfoN HorEL At GEoRorTowN - Our friend
Col. Tilley will soon retire from this hotel The
property has been purchased by Mossrs. Rccside &
vsnderwerken. The building ia to be extended
| and greatly improved, and an experienced, popu
lar, and highly efficient conductor Of another
establishment viii be transferred to this,