The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-25
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LOCAL ATTER S

New CENTRE MARKET.-Several plans have been
prepared and laid before the Mayor of Washing
ton for new structure, to cost from $75, 900 to
100000, which would furnish ample accommo-
dations for largely Increased population, with
range Of stores upon Pennsylvania avenue, and ca
pacious halls, with several Offices in the second
story. 1t is presumed that daily market would
then be established, and that from such building
an annual revenue of $4,000 would be obtained.
The Mayor, in his annual communication to the
City Councils, earnestly pressed this matter upon
their attention; but, as yet, no notice has been
taken of it by either branch. joint committee,
| however, should be appointed to consider all the
| facts and suggestions with regard to the subject.
II is we'll known that the present market house
ia not sufficiently large and commodious, and that
many country people, in consequence, sell their
entire produce to huoksters class of vendors who
have obtained almost the general control of prices.
| There are other why the work should not
| be longer postponed.
| AS to the "ways and MEANS" the Corporation
| will not be compelled to incur, directly one cent
Of expense; for liberal and enterprsing citizen,
we learn, is willing to advance the necessary
amount on the credit of the Corporation, and look
to the revenue from the market, the necessary
current expenses, for repayment Anew market
house would soon pay for itself; and we cannot
conceive why the proper authorities should for
moment delay this important work.
| ALExANDER's HISTORICAL PANoRAMA.-Therc ia
now exhibiting, at Caruss Saloon, Aexander's
| Historical Panorama of the Antediuvian World,
1 together with the Scenes of the Lords Supper and
the Resurrection. We have not yet seen the pan
Drama, but many of the southern papers speak of
it magnificent and instructive work, and de-
serving of the public patronage.
| THE LAW GREYs, of Baltimore who visited
| Washington and the District on the 18th instant
| have published 'sa card of thanks" in which,
among other things, they say that they feel deeply
| gratified and highly complmented by the very
| great and untiring exertions that were made by
our citizens and military to render their sojourn
with them continued succession of pleasure
and enjoyment, and they sincerely their
friends in this city that their unwearied efforts
were crowned in every respect with tho most COM
| pete success.
The Greys desire TO convey the most sincere
surance of their high appreciation and regard for
the President of the United States for his "very
| fattering reception at the Executive mansion, and
for the distinguished honor conferred upon them
| by reviewing the company, and his exceedingly
complimentary remarks in the East ROOM And
they conclude by speaking of the Washington
Light Infantry: "Truy language is too insignif-
cant to convey the thrilling emotions which our
bosoms vainly labor to express; the warmest place
in our hearts is devoted to them; the remembrance
of their profuse attentions and magnificent hospi-
| tality shall ever endure while the Law Greys have
hearts to appreciate such noble-souled generosity
memory left to treasure up their recollection of
them"
| The MoNPLAIsIR TRoUpE.-Thore large
and highly respectable concourse in the National
Hall on Tuesday evening to receive this ballet
company, and their performances were well cal
culated to strengthen the favorable opinions which
had been formed with regard to them. The enter
tainment opened with comic ballet, called "Fri-
sac, or the Duellist," which was succeeded by one
of greater length and higher pretensions, entitled
| "The Caliph of Bagdad, or the Slave" Both in
clrded good deal Of pretty grouping and effective
| though silent acting, with more or Ices dancing
The second piece presented Adele Monpaisir in
the we'll known Pas de Fascination, which she
danced gracefully and well. MIR. Corby, with
Misses Bandeau and Bulau, appeared in Pos de
Trois, which called forth general plaudis; but the
crowning effort of the evening was the final pas,
danced by Adele and Mr. Ii. Mopplaisir. the former
OF whom exerted herself with even more than her
| wonted success. aughabe farce was afterwards
performed by dramatic corps who accompany
the troupe. The entire getting up of all the pieces
reflected credit the taste, and showed favorably
the resources of the managers, who will, we hope,
receive substantial marks of popular approval be-
fore the close of their visit. The orchestra, 1t
should be added, is complete and well directed.
The CosTINENTAL GUARDs.-A the first meet
ing, on Tuesday night, in the Seventh Ward,
| twenty seven gentlemen enrolled their names as
members of new military company to bear this
name There is every prospect of obtaining large
increase.
FRE.-The carpenter shop on the Smithsonian
Institution grounds was last night consumed by
fire, doubtless the work of an incendiary.
The NATIONAL HALL has, we learn, been leased
by one Of the most distinguished theatrical mana
gers Of the country. In the course of few days
the interior arrangements will be improved under
the direction Of Mr.. Haviland, the architect and,
with new scenery and decorations and fine COM
pany, the winter theatrical campaign will be- COM
menced,