The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-25
Local Matters.

formed between William Selden, late Treasurer OF
the United States, John Withcrs, of Alexandria
r. w. Latham, OF the city of Washington, and L.
P. Bayne, Of Baltimore, for the transaction Of a
general banking and exchange business, under the
above firm. These gentlemen well known to
community, and to the commercial and none
tary crcles of the Union II would be difficult to
group together four persons in whom are combined
more Of the qualities essential to the successful pro-
secuton of the important business upon which they
about to. enter, or in whom could be reposed
more thoroughly the public confidence. Pecuniary
responsibility, skill, sagacity, energy and probty,
all conspre to give assurance of success to the in
sttution they are to control, and Of accommoda-
ton to the business men of this and other commu-
mites. The business of this will be con
Quoted in the house heretofore occupied by Mr. La
tham's Exchange Bank, which is absorbed in the
new organization.
The GREys BALL.-The annual military and
civic ball of the National Greys will take place at
Odd Fellows Hall this evening; and we have rea-
to believe that it will be occasion of more
than ordinary interest. The arrangements have
been made in perfect manner. The services OF
Williams and Warren's band have been engaged;
the company will be out in full numbers; the youth
and beauty Of our city and its vicinity will be well
will by their presence add much to the delight and
| ioyousness Of the scene.
New AND Beautiful SToRE.--The store room,
under the eastern extension of the National Hotel
has been fitted up by Mr.. S. Parker in a most mag
nfcent style. The whole front is transparent, and
of glass of ponderous size; and within there is
! gorgeous array Of fancy goods, gloves, perfumery
and ten thousand ct ceteras. Mr.. Parker has also
Al.
rear portion of the store depot of millinery and
| French fashions. Ladies and gentlemen Of taste
and fashion should visit this attractive establish
ment
MORE MISCHIEF FROM THE New LIGHT Mrs.
| Cox, lady residing on street. was on Friday
night last iearfully burnt by the explosion of
a camphine or ETHEREAL oil lamp. With good
lamps and constant care these accidents will not
J occur; bat since good Tampa and constant care
cannot always be relied on, think good people
ought to set aside this kind of illuminating agent.
Severe and fatal accidents have become too frequent
! to longer tolerate its
| COMMISSION on CLAIMS AGAINST MExIco.--On
| Friday last there was full board. The memorial
of Andrew Fenton, claiming for thirty days deten
ton Of brigantine Ada Eliza, and for other dam
/ ages was submitted, examined, and ordered to be
received. The board then adjourned until O'Clock
! this morning.
FIar.-we regret to learn that the paper mill at
the Little Falls about four miles above Georgetown
was destroyed by fire on Saturday morning last
1t belonged to DIR. Linthicum, of Georgetown, and
was conducted by Mr. Hill.
| Ma MURpooK, THE AcroH.-we have recently
seen il stated, that, from paralysis of the brain,
! this gentleman had of late been unfortunately af
hictcd with temporary alteration Of mind. gen
tleman who answers the description of Mr.. NJ, and
| who writes his name Jas. III. Murdoch, arrived in
this city from Baltimore on Saturday night, with
out baggage, and put up at Browns Hotel. He APP
| pcared somewhat confused. and soon retired TO
bed, or rather to a bed chamber, for he acclaimed
aloud and in a vehement manner all the night, in
defiance Of the circumstances of the porter on
duty; and at FIVE O'Clock yesterday morning depart
ed for Baltimore again in the cars.
THE BRIo wAsHIsGroS.-The United States
| brig Washington, engaged in the service Of the
coss, survey, arrived here on Saturday, and has
anchored of the navy yard.
| EDucAuos.-We invite attention 10 the adver
tisement of the Messrs. Nourse. The extension Of
their school room, and their consequent ability TO
increase the number Of their pupils, will doubtless
| crafty many parents in our city who desire to
| place their sons in this institution.
TnE CoHcrsr Of the wALLAcfs at Georgetown,
and Of the GERMAsIA. at Casusi's, will both take
place this evening, and both worthy the atten-
| ton Of all lovers of music.
| "AsTonIA."-The notice We published on Satur-
day morning, and the advertisement in this morn
ings Republic, explain the character of the goods
manufactured by the "Astoria Manufacturing
Company" Of England. In naming Messrs. Sea
man Muir, of 32l Broadway, New York, we spoke
Of them manufacturers, instead Of agents. AZ
many persons, and especially invalids, will desire
to purchase the goods we have recommended, We
have thought this correction not unnecessary.
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