The republic., 1851-02-19
Local Matters.

BlRrHNIGHr BALLs.-We perceive that the Inde.
pendent Greys, volunteer military company, in
Baltimore, will hold their annual ball at the Holi-
day Street Theatre on the Oath instant Their an
nouncement. as published in the Sun, contains the
names Of three hundred and thirty odd managers,
with white badges, and committee of reception with
red badges.
Baltimore has very dancing community, and
it may take many persons to receive and manage
them all; but we think perceive in the lists the
names Of some gentlemen who could not show to
advantage in either quadrie gallopade In
the theatre actors Of general utility" play many
parts often in the same drama. We remember
having once seen man drowned as sailor, and
killed soldier, who afterwards appeared as the
executioner Of the leader for whom he had twice
died. This was hardly worse than to make dane
ing managers of gentlemen who are already mill
tary officers, church elders, or dcacons, conscrpt
fathers, and grandpapas! England said
on memorable occasion, "requires every man to do
his duty In this she appears reasonable. when
we reflect upon the multiplication Of duties i'm
posed upon its citizens by her republican offspring.
Let no one suppose we have any thing to say
about any other balls than that aforementioned.
By means. Iftherc be dogs who have sagacity
enough to go abroad to commit trespasses, how
much more circumspcct will not Items be in his
nfractions ofpoliteness! Nevertheless we will have
splendid balls in Washington and hig hly respect
able committees of reception and management,
with white badges and red badges; and it will be
entertaining and instructive to see them in the
theatre Of their glory.
ALMOST A DrsAsTHR.-On Monday afternoon, as
| carriage containing four persons was descend
ing 18th street to the avenue the harness became
dsarranged as to deprive the horses of all con-
troll over the vehicle, and, from its rapid descent
| upon them, they took fright. and would no doubt
have injured themselves and put in jeopardy the
lives of the ladies and gentlemen Within but for
the timely service Of a gentleman who ran from
the sidewalk and seized their bride reins For a
time his own position one OF great difficulty
and peril, but he perscvered in his hold until the
terrified animals had rounded the avenue with the
carriage close upon them, where he succeeded in
turning their heads to the sidewalk, and thus effect
ually checking them This gentleman was JAMES
M. CUTTs, csq., Of the Treasury Department,
whose name make free to mention. because we
regard the incident as highly honorable to his
age and humanity.
CAuGHr-The first shad caught in the rs !omac
this season are to be served up at Aliens, may
be seen by his advertisement There will be plenty
before long for those who cannot bait sufficiently
well to catch the first. Yet epicurcs will enjoy
themselves and the shad delightfully."-. The spring
opens well for the observers of Lent and seine
haulers.
PARKER's.-A staggering fellow, about half
seas over, walked into this establishment under
the National, yesterday, and leaning rather hard
upon the glass case. inquired "What have you go.
for sale herc?" Parker, Yankee like, replied by
asking question-"What have We noti'' The
man rolled his eyes lazily around for while, and
when they again encountered the specs of MIR.
Parker, he cxclaimed-"Wcl I'm stumpt for this
wonstl'
NATIONAL HALL.-The houses Miss Davenport is
drawing are astonishing. Last night there a
splendid house to witness her in the Lady of Ly-
ons. Her acting is now we'll known that il doea
not require criticism. There is not seat to be
had unless it is secured during the day. We OBJ
served there Sir Henry Bulwer and lady, Mr.. Web
ster, and numerous ladies. ~