The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-12-23
Local Matters.

roN.-An earnest effort is being made, with the
sanction and cooperation Of the eneral Assembly
of the Presby terian Church Gold school) in the
United States, the old and large Synod Of Phila-
delphia, the Presbytery of Baltimore, and the
Board Of Missions, to erect new house of worship
and organize new congregation IN the city Of
Washington The Rev. l.. II. CHRISTIAN has been
appointed by the Baltimore Presbytcry agent to
procure the Of etfecting this object; and
that Presbytery has also selected lot, 9th street.
between d and streets, as a suitable site on which
to their edificc.
il will be remembered that similar plan has
been proposed by the Rev. j. c. SMITH of this city
to the Constitutional Cor New SCHOOL, Presbytcri-
ans of the United States We are informed that it
has been favorably entertained, and that its con-
summation is very probable.
We rejoice to learn that two and beautiful
edifces thus to rise to adorn city, and
that two new religious congregations will be formed
in midst.
FuNERAL.-Mount Vernon Tent, of the Indepen-
dent Order of Rechabites, yesterday paraded, with
appropriate music, and consigned to the grave,
with the usual solemnities, the remains of their de-
ceased brother, Mr.. James Mount. The process
sion was large and imposing, and conducted in
highly becoming manner,
JENNY LIND AND HER WAsHrNoToN AUDIENcEs.
We quote the following from the Union Of Satur-
day last, for the purpose of expressing our APP
prevail of every word it contains We have attend.
cd six of the concerts of Jenny Lind in the United
States, and no where have witnessed better
der a better state Of feeling than was exhibited
in this city. Ii has been a common remark of
graduation with people that unpleasant
incident worthy of remark occurred throughout
the whole period of her stay in Washington. We
regret that the correspondent of the Intelligence has
30 misapprehended the facts of the case and still
more that his communication ever found It's way
into the columns Of journal 50 truly dignified
and reliable, and well calculated to give
thorty TO its unkind and groundless accusations:
1--WE we're a good deal surprised on the perusal
of a communication signed "a. H., in the InteiH-
gercer of yesterday. The writer complains OF the
misconduct of the audience, and imputcs to them
gross rudeness and inciviity during portion OF
the performance. We were present during this
entire concert, and occupied as eligible position
as any in the hall, to see what occurred on the
part of the audience. No doubt when Mr.. Clay,
Mr.. Fillmore, Mr.. Webster, Mr.. Foote, and other
distinguished public men entered, the crowd mani
tested high degree Of excited appreciation; but
this happened but on one occasion, during part
of the Instrumental performance; nor did aught
occur at any time 10 derogate from the profound
respect and exalted enthusiasm with which the
Queen of Song was hailed. At one moment alone,
ling upon the ears the dying cadence was lost by
outburst Of applause. Perhaps portion Of the gal
lery did too anSously insist upon hearing her in
imitable Echo Song; but great WAS the desire OF
every 10 hear her sing it, If II dld not too much
fatigue her, that the audience acquiesced; and
surely never any request more gracjously or
gracefully complied with than by Jenny Lind her
self Never in life did witness a more quiet,
attentive, and anxious audience 10 hear every note
that ielllr her lips during the whole concert The
demonstrations Of applause could not have been
more emphatic; nor did an audience ever retire more
perfectly satisfied and delighted. IL 10 true, as "a
H." says bench was overthrown in the gallery;
but this merely accidental, as might happen,
and daily does happen, in every crowded audience
that can assemble. This communication OF "A
u tends, though certainly II could not have been
designed 10 create prejudice against the citizens
of Washington, and 20 operate injuriOusly upon the
fair songetress herself Her best friends and most
thusastc admirers must have felt the greatest pOssi
Die qualification at her reception IN thus metropolis
and at this hattering compliment TO her brilliant
fame. Such an asscmblage AZ she appeared before
here has, perhaps, hardly ever been congreRated In
any country. To cay that she moro than equallcd
the highest expectation that had been formed Of her
skill and her genius IL a conclusive answer 10 all
that has been or be said in disparsgemcnt Of
her audience, or Of any thing else. We knOtC she
left this city under the deepest emotions Of graft
tude and Kindness for the bnlant-and II was
| more than brilliant Il was the heartielt-reccpton
which she experienced. Thankfulness was ever
| pouring forth from her grateful and sensitive
| utdfif hyl HlufiuAF VI DISAPPOINTMENT aIfN
her lips. We regret that the Intelligence has
deemed il proper 20 admit this indiscrect commu-
nication into its columns"
CAKES CHRIsrnAs. go Messrs. Havenner &
| Brothers, on street, in the Of the National
Hotel, who conduct ono Of the neatest and beet
ranged bakery and confectionery establishments
We have ever seen, have now on hand rich and
beautiful display Of cakes Of various kinds. The
frost- works with which they are ornamentod are
superb, fashioned after various tasty patterns and
,urmounted by imitation flowers wrought in sugar.
The skill with which these things are executed u
truly srtist-ke, and highly creditablo b the cs-
Enlistment Of the Messrs. H. Whether 10 pur-
chase to satisfy their curiosity, ladies and gen
tlemen will do we'll 10 call and inspect this attrac
tive display.
| a PoSpERoUs CAKE.-Mr. Eckardt, at the corner
Of and Ninth streets will to-day display for cS-
hibiton Of the most beautiful poundcakes and
choicest specimens Of ornate architecture our
whole city can boast. This cake is Ia graceful py-