The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-14

ances, wind and weather permitting, they will ac-
complish it, and they will do it we'll too
We have looked in upon the worklnen with no
little soiicitude; for we have great terror Of frail
buildings, and concern for the mutitudes who will
visit this. Al first we had some msgivings, as we
saw the workmen progressing with floor upon
which 5000 persons will be seated, supported by up
rights Of pine scantlng, with occasional pier Of
brick work. for not foot of this great floor is to
depend upon the old walls for support. Yesterday,
however, we were agreeably surprised, on findin g
that all this wood work was but temporary sup
port in order to facilitate the completion of the floor
and upper portions Of the building, and that the
men were steadily progressing with the most sub
stantial masonry on which the osts of this great
tioor are to rest. We were rejoced at this and
felt better reconciled than to the great fuss we
are about to have in this great capital of the
ton, all about poor singing girl who cannot
speak plain English
The raiters are in progress of construction in
front OF the Theatre, and worthy the nspec
OF such persons skilled in the architecture of
substantial wooden bridges They are stupendous
rafters, gratifying for all persons to look upon who
have not to perform the task of lifting them to
their places
We found Mr.. Willard inspecting each step in
the progress Of his great enterprise, and, as ever
polite and anxious hear the criticisms of his Wis
tiers.
The supervisor, and, we believe, the designer, of
this grand project, is MIR. Chopin, who lends a
stout arm to his men, and is ever at hand to ap-
prove or condemn each portion of the work.
The manner in which edifice of this kind is
erected is thing of no little moment to commu-
nifty and we would advise the authorities of this
city to visit this occasionally and satisfy them.
selves as to It's adaptcdness to the purposes for
which it is to be used. We would have them do
this for several the first, to insure the
public safety; the second, that people may en-
joy feeling of security within it; the third, that
the proprietors may deservedly derive profit from
the faithful performance of their duty toward the
public.
How SHOULD HoRsrs BE MATCHED we have
seen many noble animal sacrificed by being con-
demned to the companionship Of refractory or
imbecie fool, merely because they were alike in
color. Now, color is the last point of resen-
blance we should desire in span of horses. Size,
gait and disposition should be looked to first and
IT, by way of miracle, the color of two thus paired
should happen to be the same, 50 much The better,
of course. We perceive this is becoming the
popular view of the subject; but dear oh, how long
it has taken the world to arrive at it
TEA PARTY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE OaPHANs.-
We hope all our readers went to the tea party last
night, or those who did not go should not omit do
ing SO night, as this is positively the last night
Beside the unusual attractions of such places, good
music, refreshments, confectionery, &C., &C.,
served up by "the faircst Of the fair the fifty
phans of the Asylum will be present; and it will
cost only "levy" to meet large number of your
friends, and to have an agreeable promenade. But,
above all, to patronize of the beat charities in
the world you will not refuse the ladies'; you can
not refuse tho orphans. Don't forget Temperance
Hall, on street 1t is only levy, 30 take friend
with you.