The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-07-01
Local Matters.

Local Matters.
LAYING THE CORNER STONE OF THE ADDITION
TO THE CAPIroL.-We learn that Mr.. Walach,
the United States marshal, has, by direction Of the
President of the United States, invited the Grand
Lodge of Masons Of this District to be present on
the occasion Of laying the stone of the addi
ton to the Capitol on the fourth instant, and to
perform their appropriate ceremonies. The Grand
Master b. b. French, esq. has, accordingly, in
vited the Masonic Fraternity Of Maryland, Vir-
ginia, and Pennsy vania, to participate with them
in the proceedings.
The Grand Master Mr.. French, in the perform
of the part which the usages Of the Order i'm
pose upon him, will, we learn, wear the same apron
which Washington wore, and make use OF the
same gavil which Washington made use Of more
than half century ago, when the Father OF his
Country in the capacity ofGrand Master, laid the
corner stone Of the Capitol
The City Councils yesterday evening passed the
following resolutions, viz:
Resolved, That the Mayor and the two Boards
and officers, and officers of the Corporation viii at
tend the laying Of the stone of the extension
Of the Capitol on the Fourth of July next.
ReSOlUed, That the Mayor and two members from
each Ward be a committee TO make arrangements
for carrying into effect the foregoing resolution,
on which committee shall be the Presidents OF the
respective Boards.
There is reason to believe that six eight of the
volunteer military companies of Baltimore will at
tend the laying of the corner stone.
OFFicERs OF THE CoRPoRArIoN.-The nomina-
tons made by the Mayor to the Board of Alder
men, on the 23d ultimo, "a list of which was pub
lished in the Republic a week ago,) were, with
few exceptions, confirmed. John Davis was nom
mated and confirmed-in addition TO Messrs. Burr
"a N Iice off of he Ward.
and the nomination of G.. II. McGluc, as scayen-
ger Of the First Ward, rejected.
POLICE MAdIsrRATKs.-The two Boards Of City
Councils, in joint meeting yesterday evening,
elected the following named police magistrates,
viz:
Fret District-Samuel Drury.
Second Distrct-John d. Clarke.
Third Dissatisfaction postponed
Fourth District--B. X. Morscn.
Fifth District-Wm. Thompson
Sixth Dstrict-Jamcs Crande
Seventh District-Craven Ashford.
WATcHHousEs.-M Thornley,, in the Board of
Aldermen yesterday, offered resolution that the
Mayor to be erected strong watchhouse for
the accommodation of the watchmen of the Fifth
and Sixth Wards, provided the cost of the Same
shall not exceed 5000. The resolution refer
red to the Committee on Police.
Mr.. Maury expressed the hope that the commit
tee would take into consideration the propriety of
erecting new watchhousc in the centre OF the
city; the present one being totally unfit for the
purpose.
POSTAGE AND POSTAL ACCOMMODATIONS day
the new law, reducing the rates of POSTAGE goes
into effect. Stamps have been prepared, and can
be procured, in any quantity, al the city post Of
flee.
1t should be borne in mind that the postage on
newspapers, sent to regular Subscribers, must be
paid by them quarterly in advance.
We anticipate large increase of matter to be
transmitted by the mails.
Citizens living in the Northern Liberties, on the
Island at the Navy Yard, Capitol Hill, and in the
Frst Ward, are decidedly in favor Of boxes being
placed in their neighborhoods for the reception Of
drop and mail letters, TO be called for by agents of
the post Office at stated intervals; and we repeat
the desire heretofore expressed, that such
rangement will, ere long, be effected. 1t would in
crease rather than diminish the revenue
SUDDEN DEATH.-An Irishman, named Timothy
Holden between thirty five and forty years of age.
| yesterday morning came to St. Patricls's Church
for the purpose of subscribing, before the pastor TO
| the podge of total abstinence The Rev. VIM Mat
thcws accompanied him into the church; but, just
as the pledge about to be administered, Holden
was seized with a strong fit He subsequently rail-
lied, and conducted to the yard, where he had
the benefit of an application to his head Of cold
ter from the pump. A physician was Immediately
sent for, and, when he arrived, bled the patient
But this did not recall the life that fast depart
! ing. And the poor man dicd-the blood rushing
! to his hoad, producing congestion of the brain.
The deceased, for some time past, had freely in
dulgod in strong drink; and, beside, he had ex
posed himself TO the excessive heat of the weather
These were probably the causes Of his sudden death
ANoTHER VIcTIM--Y esterday afternoon a man,
aged about thirty five years, obviously stranger
in this city, was taken from the corner of street
and brought Justice Morsell's office with view
that commitment might be made out to send him
to the workhouse, he being considered in a condi-
ton to warrant such course of proceedings. The
justice absent at the time and while the con-
stables were awaiting his return the died
having been seized with violent fit A coroner's
inquest was held and verdict rendered-"D Death
from intemperance and exposure
The name of the deceased could not be ascer-
tanned. He wore brown linen frock coat, red henanl
undershirt and white cotton plated overshirt blue
striped cassnet pantaloons blue cotton stockings,
and slippers Seven dollars and fifty cents
found in his pocket, including s bill the
Farmers and Droyers' Bank Of Wayne county
Pa. There were also in his possession Burng-
and Bristol ferry ticket, and four cards of "Our
House, Olives hotel, Baltimore, Maryland" He
had bundle of clean clothing and travelling
bag. We thus particular in enuneratng his
effects, as. by this means, he may be identified by
his friends.
NATIONAL MoNUMENr,-The following contrbu
tons were received at the National Monument Of
flee during the month of JUNG, viz;
From nineteen lodges and chapters of Free
and Accepted Masons. ................ $ls2 ~
From seven lodges off. o. o. F.......... 81 90
From thirty two divisions Of Sons of Tenn
perancc ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 247 90
From I.naksyilln ac,tinn No u @ Y " q = 90