The republic., 1851-01-29
Local Matters.

ing establishment, the steamboat wharf, two
handsome canal boats in progress Of construc-
ton for Messrs. Smart & Bentley, OF the :" hi g
Spring Mills" on the Chesapeake and Ohio canal,
near Leesburg. These boats ench eighty feet
in length by eleven in width, and Of eight hundred
barrels capacity. They will. think, be supc-
rior in strength, nish and durability, any other
boats for like purposes have seen. Mr.. Lam
bell is known a skilful and enterprising con.
structor and builder, and the product of his esab-
shment always bears the stamp of swell done !"
but in the present instance, he is working for
who have theskill the enterprise and the berality
to purchase, without reference TO cost. whatever
will prove best adapted to their uses They proba-
bly, buy much wheat, make much and good
flour, and clear much money, MS any other con
cern sending grain -four to the markets of the
three cities. 81 adhere in practice to the old
sailor supersttions," Mr.. Lambell remarked
TO us, :" and ] never call "a boat or vessel
after unlucky man. built little craft Of
eighty tons, and called il John p. Smart It's
first trips were to New York, and its course was
like that of an arrow from its bow. then sold il
TO the American consul at Laguna. who put il on
the route between that port and New Orleans,
where it has sailed during war and peace for more
than four years. and its fortunes have always been
the same. Short trips and good profits always at.
tend her." We admit there is much virtue in a
good name; but there is also some in the iniati
of the good qualities of straightforward industry
and enterprise by which it ia attained. One cir
cumstance that induces US to think well of the
gacity of Smart and Bentley is their selection of
boat builder in Washington, where such work is
always done we'll and chcaply
EXTRAORDINARY DEvHLoPRMHT OF NATIVE
TALENT.-The most remarkable instance of forge
ry of which we have lately heard has transpircd
within few days past in this city. A gentleman
ambitious Of place under Government, and fail
ing to obtain an appointment in the regular way,
stole, took procured from the desk of Secretary
Stuarts Office. the skeleton form of appointment
to the Census Office Mr.. Stuart's name was al
ready appended to it, and the aspirant had but to
insert his name and few other items interest
ing to himself. Thus fortified. he presented him.
self to Mr.. Kennedy, who had him sworn in, as
signed him desk, and set him to work at simple
addition, 30 much practiced in this office Mr.. X,
who has himself gone much farther in the arith-
metc, brought to bear upon his new clerk and his
credentials such powers of analysis as soon led him
to conclude that there screw loose some
where; and only few words with the Secretary
were required to make the very clear one.
|. How it came to pass that the novice got wind of
the detection do not know; but this we do know,
that when sought for after he could not be
found. lie had exhibited cerkly talent and bust
ness knowledge of high order, and was too mo-
dest TO await the measure Of approval they were
destined 70 bring him.
Several cities boast Of having given birth to the
inventor art oi printing and the human family,
therefore, continue in somewhat Of quandary on
the subject. Lest this should be the also with
reference to the parsonage who has at this time
signally illustrated himself, embrace this occa-
sion cay that he belongs city already dis
tnguished the theatre of Colonel Pluck's glory
the city of Philadelphia.
Mr. DEMrsrER.--The concert Of this gentleman,
at Carusi's Saloon, last evening, was attended by
quite large audience. Mr. Dempster was in fine
voice, and sang the favorite ballads on the pro-
gramme in that peculiar style Of excellence for
which he is so justly celebrated. He was received
with much applause
"SIc TRANSIT GLORIA MUSDI.''-A claim agent
skilful, industrious, and persevering as many of
them are-had a few days since a roll of soldiers of
IL AMI IA, entitled to bounty land under the late
act; but he could not find the men, though he had
sought for them diligently. As last and hopeless
resort, he went to the almshouse in his pursuit, and
successfuit
CRIMINAL CouRT.-Hillary Hutchins, alias Hill
larry Fowler, was yesterday found guilty of an g.
gravated assault and battery upon officer Glasco
Mace Bell was convicted of the unjewish crime of
stealing pigs and somebody else was tried for
stealing cabbages.
FRE.-Mr. VIM. Wilson, a butcher, well known
in the Centre market, was unfortunate enough to
lose his stable. slaughter house, and two horses by
fire, at about one o'clock yesterday morning His
establishment lies in northeastward direction from
the Capitol, beyond the suburbs OF the city
CtRcUs AT THE NATIONAL HALL.-The approach
of the benefit nights foretes the closing fthe sea-
son. Tonight Madame Caroline will have hers
and the great and deservedly famous French troupe
will appear in some of their best scenes Madame
will ride two of her most highly trained dancing
horses, May Fly'' and " Juno' Her feats have
elicted an unparalleled amount of praise from as
large and fashionable audiences as ever assembled
within the walls of any place Of amusement The
exploits of Baptiste-hs fiery speed, elegant STYLE
astounding leaps through small hoops and daring
greeted Losset will ride his faithful delincation
OF the outlaw and Stone, in whose anatomical
construction gutta-per seems to have been a
large Ingredient for he cngs tenaciously to the
animas back in various hair breadth attitudes nd
again rebounds TO earth, over gates and bars with
such consummate accuracy and speed, that all np-
prehension Tor his personal safety is oblitera ted
from our minds by surprise and admiration. Wal
lett, the clown, exceeds all other clowns in the va
riety, originality and spirit Of his jesting The
Hall shouid be crowded tonight