The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-02-06

CHvaoH RoBBxnY.-On Tuesday night, or pro-
baby yesterday morning, St. Matthew'S (Roman
Catholic church entered at window at the north
side, and robbed of large silver plated cruciix.
An attempt made to force open the sacristy,
or little closet in the centre of the altar but it is
thought the thief became alarmed while making
this attempt and fed Had he succeeded he would
have been disappointed in his hopes Of plumber, as
the costly vessels used at the altar not left in
this depository at night.
The FAIR.-The entertainments at the ODEoN
are amongst the most agreeable now presented to
the public. The display of goods is rich and beau
tiful, the refreshments choice and delicious,
and the ladies agreeable they pretty,
which comparison involves very superlative dec
laration. The object Of these ladies is to aid the
Church of the Ascension street, episcopal,
Rev. Mr.. ellis, pastor,) and we hope efficient
aid may be procured. If any gentleman thinks he
cannot here derive as much enjoyment from the
expenditure of dollar or two and an hour or two,
as at any other show, fair festival concert, opera,
theatre, circus, and forth, ever opened in this
city, we dare him TO make single experiment.
He will make the second without banter.
NATIONAL THEArnr.-The crowd and the cnthu-
sasm at this establishment still continue. We have
seen nothing like it since the "good old days" of
Jefferson. Long before the curtain rises the seats
are full and it has been found necessary to open
the doors at an earlier hour than usual. Our most
distinguished citizens, who have for years
manned in retirement, far regards the theatre
again appear among the audience, and wear the
familiar smile of other years. On Tuesday night
Miss Davenport entertained US with the noble play
Of "Thc Lady Of Lyons in which she performed
the part of Pauline most cxquisitcly. Certain slight
faults, which some persons discovered In her acting
of the evening previous, vanished this occasion,
| and we heard but one opinion expressed, that Of
| appreciation. MIR. Fenno we'll sustained the char
actcr OF Claude Mslnotts, Pauline's romantic, gene
| rous lover; and Col. Dumas ably represented
by Mr.. Gilbert, who is excellent in all his persona
tons. We might mention with deserved praise
various other actors and actresses, but space will
not permit; altogether, however, the National is
worthy of the encouragement it 30 fully receives.
BIBLE PANoRAMA.-Let no one hesitate for mo-
ment, but call and this magnificent painting at
Odd Fellows Hall. All who have witnessed are
delighted with it, and urge their friends to it by
all mcans.
| The PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF ELECTRO BoLo
| aY.-The following letter. from medical gentle
man who stands deservedly high in his profession,
is copied from the Quebec Morning Chronicle =
"Having been INTERCEPTED lately, almost hourly,
respecting surgical operation performed last
week under the influence of electro biology, will
briefly state the for the information of your
readers at distance as well as here. On We'd
nesday last, William Corrigen, farmer, Of valcar-
tier, came to town for the purpose OF having tu-
NOR removed from the lower jawbone BY the
knife. Having great dread of being unable to bear
the operation, which is most painful ope, placed
"a. olc
Thursday morning, whilst in that state, the opera
ton was performed by DR.. James Douglas, in the
presence of number of persons, professional and
others.) without the patient feeling the very slight
est pain. The operation consisted in few words,
in cutting and saving out large portion of the
lower awbone, and this effected ioifhout pain,
and almost without loss of blood. On the patient
being told the operation was completed, ne rose up
briskly without help, and walked toshis bed room,
declaring that che felt no pain at all, although he
knew and saw all that was doing, and knew that a
tooth was drawing, and saw and heard the saving
out of the bone"
"There was no unconsciousness or loss OF memory,
sleep, stupor, want Of feeling in any part OF
body excepting the part operated on where alone
the feeling completely destroyed. In conclusion,
l am convinced that biology is destined to
become of the greatest blessings Of the age and
its use in nervous and other painful diseases, under
judcious management, will be omnipotcnt, as
well as in surgical operations. am also of opinion
from my own private experiments that the Voltaic
influence impression is much more extensively
applicable than the public experiments which we
have witnessed would lead US to suppose.
"For such as desire more minute particulars
touching this case, refer them to the forthcoming
number of the Montreal British american Medical
and Physical Journal. where it will be found re-
ported at length
81 am, sir, &C.,
'W. MARSDEN. M. D., No. 6 Ann street.
"QuEBEc, 18th Dec, 1882
FIRE CoMpANIEs.--As an item Of interest TO our
citizens, we extract the following from the pub
lished proceedings Of the Franklin Fire Company,
at it, annual meeting, held ON the Sd instant:
"Whereas the main points relied upon in the lie.
gislation of Congress for producing and maintain
ing an efficient, responsible, and permanent Fire
Department for this city and Georgetown having