The republic., 1851-01-24
Local Matters.

A CLAIM ON GovEnNmENT.-Wright, who IN
vented the beautiful mode Of making percussion
caps, now in at the arsenal near this city, il a
citizen of Washington. He has, we believe, per-
mitted the Government to and profit by his in
vention, under the hope that Congress would be
just, and reward him for the invaluable service.
But, while he still belicves in the justice of Con-
gress, he also believes in certain old proverb,
which indicates that justice is tardy. The French
Spolaton bill ia soon to become law, it appears;
and if Wright's claim will keep well those of
our citizens against France it is not unlikely his
grandchildren will reap the rewards Of his sagacty
and skill. He is going to Turkey and to Russia,
the governments of which countries, he has reason
to believe. will his machine, and reward him
for permitting them to do We trust he may
not be alienated from his native country, and per-
mitted to forego his citizenship; for If
Government will so long slight and pass over the
just claims of one OF its citizens, what would it not
do with those Of subject Of the Ottoman or Rus
sian empires?
The Alexandria Gazette of the 22d instant has
the following in relation to MIR. Wright and his
cap maker:
ing at the foundry of Messrs. t. w. & X. G.
Smith, of this place, machine for manufacturing e
percussion cape, invented and patented by Mr.
George Wright, formerly sergeant in tire United
ton arsenal. All who have seen this machine
struck with its simplicity and excellence, and with
the and rapidity with which it works. 1t turns
out about $500 caps in an hour, all perfect and
handsomely formed. We learn that Mr.. Wright
is now applying to Congress for compensation for
the of his invention by the Government, and
we trust that he will be successful, not only
count of the value of his invention but because it
will be doing service to most worthy man, Whose
circumstances will be bettered by having justice
done to him in the settlement of his claim Mr..
riobt into pda M at ho
London Worlds Fair, and it will be not the least
interesting of the manufactures of VirginiR shown
! there.
r. The PHILHARMoNIc.-The second concert of this
society, on Wednesday evening, grand en-
tertainment, and was listened to by crowded.
fashionable, and delighted audience.
Mrs. Holland greeted with loud applause, as
aso were the members of the Germania. ''lt is no
DREAM" "When the morning swcetly breaking"
the champagne gallop," &C., loudly
cored.
To Professor Berlyn and the members of this So
ciety the people of Washington are indebted for
one Of the most delightful entertainments Of the
season, and sincerely hope they may feel
couraged to proceed in their praiseworthy effort to
elevate the standard of musical taste amongst
The CAMPER CAsE.--The speech of Woodward
of counsel for the prosecution, Wednesday after
noon, of about two and half hours length
Radclif spoke for about three hours yesterday, on
behalf of the accused and was followed by May on
the same side The concluding argument will be
made to-day by Mr.. Fendall. verdict may pos
sibly be rendered this evening.
instructive and improving they entertain
ing, and we always take pleasure in the success
of their exhibitors.
/ The next to be presented TO our citizens is J.
Insco Wiiiiams Panorama Of The Bible. We are
informed that Mr. w. is citizen of Cincinnati
and artist OF highly cultivated taste and skill
that about five years ago he conceived the design of
describing canvass some of the principal events
recorded in the Old Testament, commencing with
the creation, and ending with the Baby ylonish Cap
tivity The scenes, we are assured, are thrilling
in interest. Jacobs Vision, the Burning Bush,
Moses Breaking the Tables of the Law the Isra-
elites Crossing the Red Sea, and others, de-
scribed as imprcssively beautiful.
The artist, we informed by critic, has par
ticuarly cxcclled in the perSpectipe, which throws
an enchanting illusion over the whole picture and
almost forces us to regard as real the scenic repre-
sentations as they pass before us. The anoral ef-
feet of such scenes cannot be otherwise than salu
tary and abiding.
NATioNAL HALL CiRcus.-Mr. Wallet the gen
tlemanly end intelligent clown who nightly holds
forth at the above establishment, takes a benefit
this evening. No doubt he will make unusual
ertions to give entire satisfaction; and make the
effort ia the precursor Of success.
Madame Caroline Logo will ride again she whose
pre- cminence has established itself in the minds
Of every one who has visited the circus. Baptiste
Loissct, in his principal act; Mons Loisset ia his
two-horse act; and the most astonishing rider of
the day, M. Eaton Stone, will participate. MIR.
Gardner in an historical scenic act. That little
chap Nj. Lee, will play with the iron balls. curry:
wonder if they the true grit? As usual, sup
pose, all the company will be present, and take
part in all that is going on.
We observe the management have arranged
portion of the gallery for coored persons This s
Just and proper; for there ia no good reason why
they should be deprived of the privilege of laugh
ing at the facctousness of the inimitable Wallet.
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