The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-02-27
Local Matters.


TIE LIGHT INFANTRY BALL. We are grathed to
hear from every source, proved highly successful
and satisfactory Among the guests by whom the
Infantry were honored were the Hon. Mr. Corwin,
Secretary Of the Treasury; the Hon. Mr.. Crtten-
den, Attorney General; another member of the
Cabinet, whose name we have not learned; Senator
Mason, of Virginia; Mr.. Wallach, the Marshal of
the District of Columbia; Mr.. Lenox, the Mayor Of
Washington; a lieutenant of the National Guards
Of Philadelphia, and several officers and members
of the Mount Vernon Guards Of Alexandria.
The LADIES holding fair at Carusi's, for the
benefit of st. Vincent Orphan Asylum, are doing
their utmost to crafty the public and accomplish
the purposes in view Will the gentlemen be
wanting in their duty7 The attractions are of the
highest character. Firstly, there are the ladies
themselves secondly, their beautiful goods are
most tastefully arranged and displayed thirdly,
a fine band of music lends its delightful strains
fourthly, the orphans, fifty two in number, visit it
nightly, and sing number Of pleasin & songs; and
filthy. the demands the presence and the aid
of all
MADAM ANNA Bishop CoMINe.-We are highly
gratifed to learn that this beautiful vocalist will
arrive in this city tomorrow, (Friday,) and that
opportunity will be afforded our citizens to hear
her delightful melody on Saturday evening.
A NEW BUILDING ASSOCIATION (the first, we be-
lieve) is about to be formed in Georgetown. These
associations gain upon the popular favor, and
many prudent and worthy man ia, by the faci-
ties they afford, providing himself with comfort
able homestead. We shall regard the law as a
righteous that will protect him and his in the
possession of it in all weathcrs The mmutable
title TO home, however humble, will prove
strong incentive to every man to love that home,
to adorn and embellish it, and to leave pure re.
putation additional legacy to the children
who will inherit it after him. We speak not of
mansion and its surrounding parks, but of cot
tage, its paled enclosure, and its modest little
shrubs and flowers.
A SrkKEr FIGHr.-It occurred yesterday morn
ing between two genteel and respectable looking
dogs. The crowd enjoyed it very much. The prin-
cipal damage was the backing the eye Of negro
fellow. This done by another gentleman of
sable hue. They had somewhat of bout, 10 be
sure; but it all incidental to the dog fight, the
prime feature in the mornings enjoyments.
PORTRAITS ny STUART.-The suggestion
tanned in the following communication is worthy
attention. The only painting in the Presiden-
tial mansion is full length portrait of Washing
ton, by Stuart. Do not those here spoken of merit
places there also? Authentic likenesses of Wash
ington, jefferson, and Madison, should indeed be
treasured IS precious relics:
Mr.. Items: Observing, by the papers, that three
ofStuarts finest porraitsthe original he ads of Mr.
and Mrs. MADISON and THOMAS JErrERsoN, which,
together with Trumbulps portrait of the elder
Adams, arc now to be seen at the rotunda OF the
Capito,) will be cold on Saturday next, at the sale
of Mrs. Madson's effects. cannot forbear sug-
costing that they should be purchased by the Gov
ernmont.
These pictures, incontcstibly among the very
finest ever painted by Americas best portrait
painter-two Of them being faithful and original
lkcnesses Of men whose fame is second only to
that of Washington-should never be permitted TO
pass into private hands. They invaluable
relics, which the Government should possess and
treasure, and sincerely hope that measures will
be devised for their purchase.
p. ST. learn that original portrait of WASH
INoToN, by Stuart, will also be sold above.
WAsHINGroN SEMINARY.-We learn that the
semi. annual exhibition Of this institution will be
held at the National Hall, on Friday. to- morrow,
commencing at o'clock, a. IN. The exercises are
always highly interesting, and will, this occa-
sion, be cnlivencd by good music. The premiums
will also be distributed.
WILLrANs's PAsoRAMA or THE BirLx.-0ur
citizens are enjoying most pleasing and instruc-
tive entertainment in the examination OF this
splendid exhibition of art at Odd Fellows Hall.
II is nightly receiving the attention Of crowds OF
admirers. There appears to be universal desire
among citizens to see this truly beautiful pa
norama before it is taken away. We trust that
the proprietor may be induced to remain while
longer, that everybody may have the pleasure
Of visiting bis painting.
A Boston paper, in speaking OF this painting,
says awe pity the citizen Who does not SEQ it. 1t
is, as il we're, n living picture of the important
early scenes in the history Of the world; and, 90
far from having the appearance Of mere painting,
one can hardly look upon IL, as its various scenes