The republic., 1851-01-04
Local Matters.

A STEEPLE TO ST. MATTHEws' CHURcH.-It ap-
pears that church edifce itself cannot be compile
ted until the ladies grace il with their handiwork
ST. Matthews' has long stood forth ornament TO
our city, but has had seeple with capacious bel
| fry ard gded summit; and the ladies have deter
| mined to supply this desired ornament As n ne
cessary preliminary, they have gotten up a FAIR,
| at Carusi's, comprising display of almost every
thing We commanded not to worship, and them
| selves into the bargain. promenade amidst their
bright display of fances and realities ia enough to
| warm the blood Of the most frog like ascetic that
| ever burrowed in u mountain cave, moused his
life away in the spider fesooned actic of astudens
domcil. 1t fairly elevates ones conceptions of the
attributes Of humanity to how, under the joy
Gus influence of woman's smiles, the hearts and
purses of the swains date.
DEATH OF A SraANeER.-Mr. Francis Cory,
of New Jersey, aged about twenty eight years,
died at his lodgings III this city at noon ON Thurs
day. He had resided here about two months, en-
gagged in the daguerrean gallery Of MIR. Bennett.
He taken i'll Wednesday, the 25th ultimo,
and was attended by DIR. Green until the fifth or
sixth day, when DR.. May summoned for con-
sultation. He had visited some of the lodges of
Odd fellows, and made himself known brother
of the order and, his illness being made known
10 the lodge first opened after its occurrence, he
was at once taken in charge by that lodge, and
attended by them night and day throughout his ILL
ness. Upon his decease information was commu-
nicated to his relatives in New Jersey. Should no
countermanding orders be received from them in
reply, his remains will oday be conveyed to the
room of Washington Lodge, and Inferred tomorrow
with the usual solemnities of the order.
Mr. HuroHiNsoN, upon whom murderous as
| A. NM,
terday believed to be out OF danger. He describes
the occurrence as follows: The negro approached
him without making his purpose known, and struck
him on the head with IA slung shot and knocked
him down. He then threw himself upon him, with
his knees upon his breast and demanded his money.
Mr.. Hutchinson informed him in which pocket to
look for il, when the negro replied, "fou know
me!' and Immediately made an attempt to plunge
knife into one side of his throat; but It's point
dame in contact with the jaw bone. The other
cuts and stabs were inflicted on his head, which is
fearfully gashed. The black scoundrel has not
yet been apprehended.
FuNEuAL-We learn that Mr.. Henry Hager,
Master Armorer at the Marine Barracks in this
city, who was accidentally killed the railroad
track III Philadelphia last week. will be buried to-
morrow, by his brethren Of the Masonic Order and
of the Order of Red Men
GAs.-lIr. Items: The Republic of to-day con-
tains three several selections upon the subject OF
gas and the other daily papers have their share
also. infer, therefore, that the subject Is inter-
esting to the public, and will offer word or two
upon il.
Other cities are wholly lighted with gas, while
ours is but partially lighted Why is ths'
Alexandria is al the present moment preparing for
the general use of gas Has she more ample means
of doing than Washington possesses! Is there
not the means OF making gas cheap here as else
where or is 1t held at high price cannot an
swer these questions, and ask then solely for ntor
nation. II the thing cannot be well done 9TH
erwise. or if monopoly ID feared by any, cannot
the city itself take the matter in hand? The
city provides with paved streets, with wa
ter and with many other comforts. Can it
not give US light ALSO the city of Phila-
delphia has done 80 economically for its people,
and, as l believe Alexandria is about to do? An
these questions for the benefit of the public
| and of your constant reader,
| HYDROGEN
| JANUARY 3, 1850.
We cannot The subject ia one upon which we
are not at present prepared to throw any light. we
indeed need enlightenment ourselves. We turn
our catechist over to such of intelligent CORE
spondents may be willing to reply to his queries
| ELENA CoNcERT.-Luigi and Annibalc Elena are
soon to return to this city, and will give con
cert on Thursday evening next. We have hereto
| fore had occasion to commend their great artistic
skill and taste. The violin used by Luigi was pre-
sented to him by gentleman of Philadelphia, and
is said TO be genuine strddivarius Cremona, ''tht
| best violin SEEM as good Judge has pro
nounced it. Luigi has acquired the greatest pro-
| & ND init N
the human voice is perfect. We are assured tha
| they will be enabled to give one concert only.
MARRIED..