The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-02-10
Local Matters.

| Local Matters.
SMALL. CHAAGE.--It is unqucstionably true that
this article - at present inconveniently scarce in
this city. How long this inconvenience is to exist
we cannot say; but think it probable that, the
subsidence Of the small change panic, large guam
titles will b drawn from the hiding places TO
which the overcautious have of late consigned it.
! A Warrington letter in the Baltimore Clipper,
dated the 9Th instant, has the following para
graph:
al hear, from good authority, that the banking
house Of Selden, Withers & Co. have, thus far,
withstood the opportunities of tho mercantile and
trading community to issue twenty five and fifty
| cent notes, to supply the demand for change IF
the present scarcity of silver continues there is no
knowing whether they will be able to hold out, for
tits now almost impossible to get four quarters for
| dollar in any part of the city. II Congress would
repeal the gold laws Of 1884 and 1887 the present
| appreciation of silver gold would soon dis
appear, for the repeal Of these laws would restore
the two metals to their natural relations, which
| ought never to have been disturbed. The sin Of
| the disturbance lies at tho door of Mr.. Benton"
We know OF no banking house VIC would prefer
for such purpose, and We know of no gentlemen
we would rather deriving all the advantages to
proceed from such issue; but 1t 90 happens that
we have distinct and vived remembrance of the
small change currency Of bygone days, and do
not wish to sec any more oft. We would be will
ing to suffer all the disadvantages that pro-
coed from the existing rather than enter upon
the protracted ills that attend small note
currency. II surprises US that in community SO
lately familiar with this matter there should be
found any persons to importune either individuals
or companies to embark upon such an under
| taking. If we do not grossly msapprehend the
| sentiments Of the great of the business men
of Washington, they do not desire such an issue;
and we feel assured that the banking house named
would only accede to such requests when preferred
by at least decided majority Of those to be most
! seriously affected by the measure.
The dollar notes issued by this house are in ex-
tensive circulation, and at once convenient and
acceptable, but hope it will issue nothing less.
Mr. WMrNEy's IMIrArIoNs.-The name and
fame Of Mr.. Whitney arc familiar to u.s. He has
been, for several years. popular professor of clo
cution in this country of which we believe he is
| native, and also in Europe. His assumptions of
British, American, and Indian orators, are said to
be very perfect and it is probable that of our
great statesmen may stand out among the auditors
and listen to their own eloquence.
SsnTHsoNIAN INSTITUTION We see that the
structure and functions of nsects'' will form the
subject Of the lectures Of DR.. Goadby, of London.
An English lecturer should feel at home within this
hall, and his auditors will welcome his presence.
We look with pleasure upon the jealous and con-
slant attention given by the families of our COM
munity to the instructions OF this institution for
the fact not only affords evidence of the intelligence
of our people, but gives sure promise of further
advances in pursuits ~ cannot fail to elevate the
standard of taste and rary and scientific attain
ment amongst us. See advertisement.
ARREST OF JOHN RApy.-Officers Cox and Hill
ton returned to this city on Saturday night last,
bringing captive John Rady, young man well
known in this community for his participation in
scenes of disorder and violence. The offence for
which he has been apprehended is the murderous
attack made by him and Harry upon Messrs Todd
| and Wharton, one night last fall. Harry has al
ready been sent to the pententary for the term of
six years. Rady arrested at Salem, Roanoke
county Virginia, where he was engaged at his
business of coachsmthing. His trial will come on
at the March term, which is to commence on the
first Monday of that month
Rev. Ma. GIILIs's CRuRcH.-It is for the benefit
Of this church the ladies have gotten up their pretty
festival at the Odeon. They have devoted time,
labor, money and taste to the work, and always
| in attendance to wait upon their welcome visitors.
Have young gentlemen, and midde-aged gentle
men, and old gentlemen, no motives to prompt
to pass evening hour can nowhere be found, ex-
cept when the church itself is open.
Miss DAvENPoRT.-Miss Davenport has attract
ed crowded houses every night, thus far, during
her engagement at National Hall; and at her ben
eft on Saturday evening, the assembage SO
large that great numbers were unable to obtain
admission. 1t will be perceived, by reference to
our advertising columns, that this favorite actress
is to perform this evening the part of Meeta, in
Maid of Mariendorpht, which is said to be the char
acter in which she most excels
The NATIONAL HALL.-The strength of this
building thoroughly tested on Saturday even
Not only every seat was filed, but the aisles and
Hobbies were crowded with auditors.
A SHAMEFUL SPECTACLE IAN elderly, we'll
dressed man, yesterday arrested in the street,
by officer Martin while phrenzied with drink, and
confined in the watchhouse until somewhat So
bered. miserable looking negro, and white
man, equally wretched in appearance, were his
prison companions, both suffering violently from
delirium tremens, or a near approach to it.
Nh. FIsKE's LAST LEcTuREs-Mr. Fiske hav-
ing engaged to instruct class in Electro Biology
on Wednesday night, will lecture this and to- NOR
row evening only This evening he will give the
philosophy of curing diseases without the use of
medicine
Oy-11r. C. w. JAMES, No. Harrison street,
Cincinnati, Ohio, Is our General Travelling agent
for the Western States, assisted by J. r. Smith, j.