The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-02-22
Local Matters.

"SPRISGTrME OF YEAR is CoMINo. They are
pruning the trees on the public grounds OF Wash
ington. The example may be safely initiated.
Graceful proportion must be observed-the green
foliage Of spring should cover neither rottenness
deformity. But il is mistake to suppose that
trees only graceful when erect. The pictur-
esqac beauty Of the forest is enhanced by the inc
qualities and irregularities contrived by the
derful ingenuity Of nature; and our parks and
lawns beautiful in their imitation of these va
garies- The art that would improve them must
be capable OF ooncealing itself. From the win
dow where we write there is a large and strong
tree that inclines westwardly at an angle of many
more degrees than does the leaning tower at Pisa.
and, when we close eyes, it is the only tree of
the grove whose image will como forth at the COM
mand of our will. 1t may be that shall love the
memory of that tree when it and all others shall
have faded from vision. Prune them, protect
them, cherish them; but let US not regret that
GAS the twig is bent the trees Inclined
set at naught in our pursuit of the beautiful,
the unerring laws Of the Great Author of beauty.
The LADIES AoAIN.-On Thursday evening
next will be commenced sale at the Odeon of
lots of beautiful things, by hosts Of beautiful la
dies, oil for the benefit Of F street Presbyterian
church. Bear il in mind.
EXCHANGE BANK.-We find the following quo
tation from Thompson's Bank Note and Commercial
Reporter in the Baltimore Clipper of Friday:
ExcHANGR BANK, WAsHrNaros, D. C.-This il
an individual bank in the hands of Selden, With
ers, & Co., which now embraces the following in
divduals:
William Seldcn, late Treasurer United States;
John Withers, Alexandria, Virginia; r. w. La
than, Washington city; L. p. Bayne, Baltimore,
Maryland.
add to the high standing of these gentlemen. Their
banking house is already the focus Of financial ope
rations and influence At the seat of Government.
We take pleasure in asserting to the commcnda-
ton here expressed. The gentlemen named have
the confidence and good will Of this community.
NATIONAL THaATRE.-Miss Davenport appears
this evening, for her benefit, in two leading char
acters-Letitia Hardy, in the fine old comedy Of
the Bellies Stratagem, and Christine, in the FARGO
of the Youthful Queen; and even if it was not the
last night Of the engagement of this fascinating
actress, this would draw OVERLOOKING house,
for never has there been in city greater ex-
element about any artistic. -
The ADELPM.--We invite especial attention to
the bill of fare presented by this attractive little
theatre. The selection of pieces are good. and
the casts superb.
The CELEBRATION of the birthnight Of Washing
ton, we are happy to nd 10 in full and active pre-
partition. No pains or expense have been spared
by the enterprising proprietor in rendering this
ono of the most attractive balls which has been
given on such an occasion for many years Under
the patronage of the most distinguished men of the
country, executive Legislative, judicial as well as
of the army and navy, and particularly the host OF
beauty and fashion who will grace the Saloon with
their presence and their smiles the celebration will
be one indeed worthy Of him to whose honor il is
intended.