The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-03-07
Local Matters.

TaINIry (EPIscopAL) CHURCH, THIRD AND
STREETs.-On Sabbath next religious service will
be conducted in this edifice. II will not, how
ever be dedicated at present; will the pews be
sold before the first Of April. Its interior ia now
nearly completed, and presents very beautiful
spectacle. The style Of both the interior and exte-
rior il of the middle age, or decorated Gothic Of
which the naive Of Westminster furnishes a speci-
men. 1t il regarded the purest style of Gothic,
being consistent than the early or lancet and
not SO overloaded with ornament as the perpen-
dicular, which succeeded it.
The church is seventy six feet wide by ninety
four long, over all, the outside. In the centre
an octagonal lantern or clear story, forty five feet
in diameter, rises above the roof Of the main body,
and is finished with richly groined ceiling, and
lighted by eight stained glass windows. All the
windows are filled with richly stained and enam-
clcd glass and cmblematic designs.
The front of the edifice is divided into FIVE bays
or divisions, the two outer Of which are yet to be
carried up to form two towers one hundred and
fifteen feet high. Between these towers the several
bays terminate by gables, upon which will be placed
rich pinnncles and finals. The front of the church
and the towers arc of seneca-stone, and the sides
and rear Of brick, painted to correspond in color
with the front. and sanded to render the imitation
as complete as possible.
ingy beautiful. The pews and other furniture
are made of the choicest affections of Carolina yell
low-pinc, and not painted, but simply vanished
The pulpit is very small and behind il s ele-
waited screen of wood. In front of the pulpit, in
close contact with it, is white marble table; and
the desk at which the reader will be placed is against
the railing in front, while outside of this part Of the
railing is . marble baptsmal vase.
The pews in the gallery on both sidcs, are forty
two in number, while on the main floor there are
one hundred and Gfay. They are all being ele-
gantly cushioned by Mr.. George Wilmer. 1t is
estimated that twelve hundred persons be seated
in the whole building.
The organ Of the old church has been removed
to this by Mr.. Hilbus; and gas fixtures have been
introduced by Mr.. Thompson.
The interior presents q rich and picturesque APP
pearance, and will no doubt prove very convenient
and comfortable to the congregation; while the
beauty, elegance, and taste displayed, will also
minister to their qualification. The exterior will,
no doubt, be as effective when completed. When
that will be we do not know, but until then we be-
licvc the ceremonies of dedication will not take
place.
The whole cost Of this building will be in the
ncighborhood Of thirty thousand dollars The ar
chiect is James Rcnwck, jr., of New York; con-
tractor, Gilbert Cameron; carpenter, John Snifiin
bricklaycr. - Mackey; brickmakcr, Charles L.
Cotman.
The Rev. C. NJ. Butler. ID. D., ia the pastor.
DEATH or CHARLES WEBB, THE TRAGEnIAS.-
This unfortunate man was yesterday morning found
drowned in the canal, at the foot OF Third street.
whittier he had no doubt wandered on the proceed
ing night. An inquest WINS held over his body, but
ms little testimony was procured, except as
to the finding the body a verdict not rendered.
and the jury were directed to assemble again this
morning.
Mr. Webb was, we believe, from fortyiivc to
fifty years old. He was a man Of talent and cncr-
gy, and of considerable prominence in his profes-
sion. His remains were taken possession Of by Mr..
West, of the Steamboat hotel, at whose house be
had been stopping, and will by him be consigned,
with every respectful observance TO the last resting
place.
We are requested, by those who are interested,
to say that the street, or road, at the southwest
corner of the Presidents square, needs repairing
most sadly.
IMPROVEMENT IS DAsuEaREoryrEs.-Wc have
been gratifed with view Of two dagucrreo-
type likcnesses which have been recently pro-
duccd in a new style by MIR. BENNETT at his gal
lcry, one door from Gilman drug store, Penn
sylvania avenue the art Of which consists in i'm
parting a rosy tngc to the checks. and 70 the
ground Of the picture border Of blended blue
green, and yellow colors, that are produced entire
ly by chemical process without the aid Of color
SEQ loa be-