The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-09-23
Local Matters.

YESTERDAY was one Of the best behaved Of days.
The and the Sunday school teachers all in
good time, and the mists and the misters and all
the little misses were prompt to their mathis. And
the sun shonc all day. and ut times quite intensely
and at length rolled down the great western gulf,
leaving clouds tinged with gold and with bright
Furnished copper, And all the world in Wash
ington was quiet and decorous.
Now, these things are somewhat wonderful,
when we remember the tendency about this time
OF the sun and the Abolitonsts to cross the lines
of the Equinox and Mason and Dixon. Whether
VIC are to be surprised by future outbreaks or not
We cannot tell, but willing to wait in submis-
sion for the evils to come TO ask the kind inter
ference of Professor Espy and General Foote.
VISIT 70 TIE TURKISH ENvov.-On Saturday
afternoon last the Turkish minister, AaiIs Bgy re-
CELLO, the Polish and Hungarian heroine Mr.
TYssowzKl, late Dictator of the Republic Of Ora
COW, and Major G.. TocHMAN. The purpose Of
these visers to express their thanks and graf
itude, through his distinguished representative
the Sublime Porte for the protection and berality
extended TO the Polish and Hungarian refugees
who sought an asylum within his dominions. They
were received by him with courtesy, and then in
troduccd by Dr.. BRowN to his wife and mother
who also arrived with the minister from CONSTANT
nople.
The ladies said they had learned SO much Of Miss
JAoELLo's devotion to the Hungarian cause, and of
her exploits, that on leaving Constantinoplc they
had rejoiced at the anticipated pleasure of seeing
and greeting her in the United States.
Nearly an hour passed in conversation upon
various incidents relating to the late struggle in
Hungary, in the course of which Mrs. Brown, (thc
mother Of DR.. b. alluded to the friendship enter
tanned by the patriot Kossuth for Governor Ujha-
zy, whom Miss Jagello had accompanied to this
country. The interview was evidently Of mutual
pleasure.
The lsLAND.-At7l o'clock this evening meet
ing will be held at the Public School house, 9th
street, to determine upon the size and location of
the contemplated "Souhera Liberties Hall" This
ia project of importance to thatsecton of the city,
and worthy the attention of all it's inhabitants.
The past experience will afford indication of the
Of this hail. nor of it's adaptation the public
convenience Such an edificc has been needed to
attract to that region the lecturers and exhibitions
OF various kinds that would have commanded the
public attention. Moreover, the improvements
there will hcnceforh be very considerable and the
increase Of population will probably be greater
than in any other portion ofthe city. The compile.
ton OF the Smithsonian Institution, the adornment
of the grounds around it, and OF the other public
grounds the business advantages of it's contguity TO
the river, and the great healthfulness consequent
upon these improvements, all present the mselvee
to give assurance of the prosperity predict. A
large and substantial hall will therefore be de-
manded by the public convenience, and il will in
small degree contribute to the general prosperity
that calls II into existence.
We have heard that the design is in part 10 &C
commodate one or more religious societies with
place of Worship. but THE, think, can only
prove temporary arrangement.
SWOLLEN HEAD, AND THE MANNER OF TREAT
ING IT.-Smith and Rogers good looking, mid
dle.aged gentlemen, and very clever, worthy, and
talented fellows, too and tolerably prosperous in
the affairs OF the world; but, strange TO tell they
will occasionally get out bit of a lark without
the advice and consent OF their constitutional adj
visers-id est, their wives. Now, it happened last
week that, after "making night of it, together,
and INDUCING in brief morning nap, they met at
the barber's.
"Good morning, smith," said Rogers. Chow do
you find yourself?"
pretty bright, Rogers, said smith-"head
little queer, though"
"Ah, indeed" said Rogers. "Fact-does look a
little queer"
"What!" said Smith, LOOK little queer! What
do you mean by that;'
"Why, Smith, don't mean any offence. only
think your head does look a little queer. think
it's swciled some"
Smiths face was well lathered, clear up to the
temples, and his long hair, brushed backwards,
hung over the chair. He suddenly leant forward,
and, dropping the towel from his neck, and looking
into the serious face Of Rogers with amazemsnt ex-
claimed:
You don't mean TO say that"
"But do, though" said Roger; "yet It may be
only notion Of mine"
"oh"' said Smith; and he threw his head back
again, and the lathering process went on.
By this time Rogers had completed the insertion
around Smiths hat, under the leather lining, where
it fife the head, Of copy ofthe Baltimore Sun, which
he showed TO Robinson, a friend who Just then
stepped in, at the time placing the point finger
of the right hand alongside Of his nose and casting
a ely glance towards Smith.
Good morning, Smith," said Robinson; chow
do you find yourself this morning, old friend"
pretty bright, Robinson" said Smith 81 hope
you well, my friend"
"Quito well. thanke. smith-quite we'll. But
how, what-eh, your head, MIR. Smith; isn't Itch,
ch--swcllcd some"
"swelled some 3" exclaimed Smith; "sweed
some Eh how-eh! Robinson, what do you
mean !"
"oh, nothing, Smith, nothing. / did think-but
ips nothing, suppose. thought there was a lit
tic tension Of the acknowledgement Of thc--a
swelling, in fact butt suppose it's a."
"You suppose it's what 90
Nothing, Oh nothing, only just notion Of mine,
smith," said Robinson. ''It couldn't b. that 3
mans head could spread out Of sudden, should
think"
81 should think not" said Smith. The barber
wac now done with him. 81 should think not :"
And he repaired 10 the glass to put on his cravst.
81 should think not, indeed =" and as he surveyed
his polished face and sleek hair, he was evidently
pleased. "No, no, my boys" he said with asmio.
'smith has a hard head; Smiths head don't swell
for single frolic !''and Smith laughed glad kind
oflaugh which seemed TO indica te an agreeable con
dition Of the inward man, such a realizes
when he s pleased with himself and the rest Of his
race.
The barber gently piled the wisp to Smiths back,
and Smiths gloves we're neatly drawn on. and the