The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-11-22
LOCAL MATTERS.

The HOTEL OF THE MEssRs. BnowN, the build |
ing of which was commenced about six months |
ago, (Mr Haviland, of Philadelphia, architect,) |
s nearly completed and will be open, we
learn for the reception of guests towards the close
of the next week. II is six stories in height, and
in length one hundred and ninety feet fronting on
Pennsylvania avenue, between Sixth and Seventh
streets The facing of this much ad mred struc
ture is white marble Among the exterior adorn
ments is portico, Grecian Doric style, ffty-two
feet in length, supported by eight pillars, of tho
same material On either side of it is an iron bal
cony, accessible from the saloon windows of the
second story, and intended for the accommodation
of ladies, especially during the summer.
There eight spacious and beautiful stores on
the street lines and on the extreme east of the
hotel is the ladies' private entrance.
In the centre OF the building ID a rotundo, with
double flights of stairs from the lower floor to the
highest, giving easy access to every story. The
entire building is surmounted by very rich panel
dome. The rotundo serves TO ventilate the build
ing, and admit light, which Is mellowed by its
passage through the stained glass of the windows.
The Office of the clerk is arranged that he can
see all who enter and retire from the main build
ing, being in full view of the stairway on either
side of the hall, which has marble floor, and will
be handsomely furnished. In this vicinity is a
modations to be desired. In fact, every thing, no
matter how minute, has been .'well- ordered"
But our object in writing this notice was not to
indulge in particulars, but to speak in general
terms of great public improvement and house of
accommodation Therefore, will merely state
that the whole number of rooms in this hotel is two
hundred and twenty. Many of them have marble
manties-iashonable Italian-mouldings enriched
corniccs TO the doors and windows, centre flowers,
&C., with sliding doors. The floors counter
coated with plaster 10 deaden sound as well as 10
afford protection against fire.
The ladies' drawing room is in size iifty-two by
twenty six feet, and will be furnished in elegant
style.
For the parors rich velvet carpets, of beautiful
patterns, have been procured; splendid mantel
and pier glasses, chandeliers lighted with gas;
brochaelle curtains, costing one hundred dollars
for each window and the furniture generally will
be in accordance with these arrangements
The ladies' ordinary adjoins that of the gentle
mems. The two can be thrown into one on great
occasions, when a continuous line of tables ex-
tending one hundred and fifty five feet can be
spread.
We must not forget to make the important
nouncement that there will be two bridal chambers
in this establishment the furniture for each Of
which cost ST., 900,
heated with steam and lighted with gas Lines of
magnetic telegraph wires run through the house,
communicating to the Office below, instead of the
old fashioned method of bell ringing.
In brief all the modern impi ovements have been
introduced; among them those for bathing, drying,
and cooking. Nothing that ingenuity or comfort
could suggest, with view to good accommodation,
has been neglected, while no expense has been
spared to render complete an establishment which
cannot fail to receive very large share of the pub
lie patronage.
Coon OLD AaE.-We have heard of the death
(Which occurred the 18th instantly of Lucinda
Dorsey, colored, in the hundred and twelfth
year of her age She had been for long, long
time, in the family Of the late Thomas Compton,
esq She lived to behold tho fifth generation of de-
scendants, all of whom regarded her as a pattern
of good works IL is said that she lived as Chris
tan should, and sunk into death without sigh or
struggle.
DEATH OF Ma. PIcKRELL.--The flags of the ship
ping in Georgetown harbor at half-mas yes
terday, in token of respect to the memory of MIR.
John Pickrell, an old and much eseemed citizen,
who died on Friday night
THANKseIvINe DAY.-Fhe Mayor of Washing
ton mas puDH5ncu MS ioI BOHCiai
Thanksgiving on Thursday next, to be observed by
n suspension OF all secular business and by public
worship. We heartily approve the concluding
recommendation, that collections be at that time
taken up in aid of the suffering poor of our city,
and trust that the destitute may be made to rejoice
in consequence of Christian liberality. They who
are truly thankful to God will not refuse to con-
tribute for such laudable purpose.
THE RoTusDo OF THE CAPIToL.-We heretofore
mentioned that over each Of the eight panels in
the rotundo had been placed beautiful bracket,
the point representing eagles beak, holding
horizontally rod, in which gas burners were
arranged Several nights since they were lighted,
as an experiment, and illumincd every crevicc Of
the rotundo, disspating oil shadows. As a relief
to tho brackets, we learn that they are to be
adorned with glass drops.
Mr.. THOMAS +. WANNALL is on a visit TO this
his native city after absence of some years-the
latter portion of which spent in California
whittier he went overland from st. Louis New.
has preserved from his pile few Jumps of the yell
low stuff, of which is Of very respectable size