The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-17
THE REPUBLIC.
LOCAL MATTERS.

WIErEa Is COMING The continued activity
among many of our citizena to provide themselves
with stoves and the several kinds Of fuel TO heat
them; the extensive purchases Of woolen goods
the decaying vegetable productions, and other
signs, remind US that the autumn has far adj
vanced. and that stern winter is rapidly approach
ing. They who have comfortable homes, with the
pecuniary to crafty their desires, can con-
template, without single sigh, the delight OF the
freside, and the gayety attendant on the proxl-
mate season The ball, the hop, the social party
to be enjoyed; the theatre and other places of
amusement TO be literally patronized; and thou
sands of dollars expended for entertainments which
frequently confer no substantial good. But while
much gold and silver will be thus scattered, there
will, as heretofore, be Undesirable suffering
among the extremely poor the houseless, the hun
cry, the naked, the hclpless-whose hearts can be
made to rejoice only by the gentle influence of
charty--or love, it's true Specification.
Amid worldly selfshness, il is a pleasing renec
lion that there arc peraons interested in the good
work Of relieving the distressed. But "the labor
ers are few" and the field extensive. "Be ye fed
and be ye clothed" will not suffice; therefore, in
view of winter and all its rgors, it is reasonable TO
suppose that the benevolent will at once redouble
their zeal, and prepare the means indispensable to
act more efficiently than ever in their heaven
pleased and heaven. required work
A premium FoR WIT.--The New Orleans opera
troupe offer splendid silver cup for the best origi
nal conuudrum, as an inducement for full audi
ence at Odd Fellows Hall this evening. Contest
ants for the prize required to send in their CO.
nundrums prior to four O'Clock in the afternoon,
that the committee may select the ten best. The
audience must decide upon the merits Of the one
to take the cup.
New OmNIBUs ARRANeEnEsr.--W learn that
Mr.. Gilbert yanderwercken, Monday, pur-
chased of the owners of the Citizens Line their six
omnbuses, having previously become the sole pro
prietor of the Union Line. The omnibuses of Mr.
Nailor arc Withdrawn. Therefore Mr.. Wander
wercken has the entire control of this mode OF con-
veyance between the Capitol and Georgetown.
FLoun AND GRAIN-From three to four hundred
barrels OF -four good brands, passed hands in
Georgetown on Wednesday, at So 81; prime
wheat 76a7 Is cents; corn, yellow and white, 50 q
90 cents.
THE BALTIMORE PREsBYTERY, 60. SD which
held its session in Georgetown, commencing on
Tuesday last, has adjourned, to meet upon the cal
OF the Moderator. The proceedings were charac-
terized by great harmony.
SALE OF REAL EsTATE.-Dyer and MEG ure sold
at public auction yesterday afternoon the lot stu
ated two doors west of their auction rooms. on L
street north between Tenth and Eleventh streets
west, fronting Pennsylvania avenue twenty five
feet, with depth of one hundred feet The i'm
provements consist of one-story front and two
story rear brick buildings. The property was dis
posed of subject lease of three years from the
fifth of November. Mr. G. Woodward was the
purchaser; price, SO, 100