The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-03-01
Local Matters.

GALAXY OF BEAUTY AND GrsIus.-A large
number Of beautiful pictures has been recently add
ded to the extensive collection exhibiting at the
Daguerrean gallery of Mr. Whitehurst, in Lane &
fuckers building, and among them are lfe-ke
portraits Of General Paez; John Howard Payne,
author of the world-renowned song Of "Home.
Sweet Home;" Grace Greenwood; Appolonia ia
gelio, the Hungarian heroine; and host of other
distinguished individuals Many of our city bellies
also to be there in most perfect 'counter-
felt presentment.'
This beautiful and interesting gallery is becom-
ing one Of the most popular places of resort in
Washington for the admirers of art, as well as for
those desiring faithful and wel-executed portraits
A New PAPER.-We are informed that Mcssrs.
Winner & McGill, the proprietors Of the Mer-
chants Journal, clever little weekly recently
tablished in this city, will this morning announce
in the Journal their purpose Of commencing, in
connection with another gentleman, afternoon
two cent paper.
Mn. ITEMS; This is tho last night OF the Or
phans' Fair at Carusi's Saloon. If any of your
readers have not yet patronized the ladies engaged
in good cause, please tell them to 60 early to-
night. as there will be a crowd there, and every
thing on the tables will be sold at some price. F.
Our readers will please take due notice, and re-
pair to the scene Of action.
The UNITED STATES HOTEL is doing hourishing
business under the management of Mr.. Judkins-
| . most prudent and skilful conductor. Time and
the pressure of business prevented the renova-
ton it would have lately received; but during the
approaching summer it will be greatly enlarged
and improved.
The MARKETS are very good in Washington
just now. Poultry is to be sure, little high, tur
keys varying from one to two dollars, and chickens
from sixty-two TO eighty seven cents pair; but
| what Of that when beef, pork, and mutton are
| cheap, abundant, and excellent, and fresh shad,
| behring's, pike, rock, and perch, are expanding
their rosy gills SO temptngly. quarter will
provide splendid dinner of these for family Of
half dozen persons. Eggs plenty at levy
dozen, potatoes at quarter a peck, sweet ditto
three levies, turnips levy, apples three to four
levies, &c.
AN AGREEABLE LEcrURE.-L. F. THOMAS, esq,
we are informed, will on Monday evening next
deliver lecture Mt Temperance Hall, on the sub
ject Of Poets and Poetry, and will rocite from many
| authors in illustration. Mr.. Thomas is competent
to perform this task in such manner to instruct
and delight any auditory. and we hope he may be
favored with the presence of full attendance of
such ns can appreciate poetry and cloquence.
This hall is, in opinion, Of the best adapt
ed for lectures in Washington, and has been re-
Gently fitted up in handsome style.
WAsHiNGroN SEMINARY ExHIBrTIoS--Thc pro-
cesson Of this institution with its streaming BAN
ners and spirit stirring music, appeared to great
advantage upon our streets yesterday. AtNation-
al Hall the exercises in defamation, the music,
and the brilliant assembly present, were all de
ightful to witness; and the Joy OF those who part-
cipated in the ceremonies shone forth in their eyes,
while the frst dawning Of ambition was realized in
many youthful heart
MADAME ANNA BrsHoP's CoNcsRT will take
place at Jackson Hall this evening, and the lovers
of melody will attend. She is assisted by Signor
Novelli, distinguished vocalist, and by Professor
BayIey, also distinguished in the musical world
BIBLE PANoRAMA.-Mr. Items The great popu-
larty Of this painting, wherever it has been exhb-
tied, is but just tribute to the judgment and &C.
Mus Of the artist. Tho subject il popular one,
and the scenes and events depicted simple,
truthful, and beautiful, that they at once find re-
Spouse in every lively imagination-we say imagi-
nation. for who read the narrative Of scenes in
the Bible without imagining, or Picturing them to
the eye Of the mindi So, when the painting un
folds the beauties of the garden Of Eden, with its
flowers and landscapes, its bowers and waterfalls.
the spectator can hardly avoid exclaiming aloud,
"Thats it how beautiful! that is just AZ ! always
pictured Paradise in my mind II is this sym
patty with the feelings Of the popular mind. and the
great artistic skill Of the painter in representing
of beauty TO the eye, that must command for
this exhibition as il has hitherto commanded, the d
miration Of the public sentiment wherever IL goes
The writer has other interest in IL than that Of
visitor or spectator, and will not, therefore. DO
charged with interested views in these remarks.
He first witnessed il last winter in Boston, and
peatcd visits since its exhibition in this city have
confirmed the opinion then formed Of its great cx-
cclcnce as work of art, we'll as ih utility, es-
pccially to the young, in leaving upon the mind
vivid, moral impressions. Everybody should see
il who can, and every Sabbath school scholar may
obtain useful instructions from IL, to carry with
him through life. w.
FESTIVAL At THE OproS.-The iades--always
foremost in acts Of benevoencc-are now holding
a festival for the benefit OF the street Presbyte-
ran Church, of which the venerable DR.. Laurie IL
the pastor and II bright eyes. smiling faces. and
pleasing manners, combined with bsasty, taste, and
occomp'tsAmsnss, Of any avail, they cannot fail