The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-13

LOCAL MATTERS.

AaERicAN MARBLEs.-S Several days ago, while
at Monument Place, we had an opportunity OF sec
ing, in the room, which is open to the public,
a number Of the blocks Of stone which have been
forwarded from the several States to be placed in
the monument to Washington. which has now
reached the height Of one hundred feet.
Among the pieces noticed but one which was
procured from distant land-that Of the American
Wing Society, Of Princeton College, New Jersey,
which is Of Italian marble, snowwhite and highly
polished In proximity to this are specimens OF
similar material, quarred our own soil, and
of different degrees of quality and which, it is well
known, although inferior in appearance to the for
eign, can better endure the severely variable eli
mate of this country and superior for building
purposes. Notwithstanding the general preference
Of the Italian marble for artistic designs,
assured by the superintendent that the marble Of
Alabama is fully equal it., in all particulars, for
any purpose; and block Of it has already been
placed in the shaft.
In addition TO the marbles and the granites,
there fine specimens of the shell Limestone,
from Ohio and Kentucky--dove- colorei; and, from
Pennsylvania much-admired white and blue
clouded marble. Tennessee furnishes variega-
ted marble, different shades Of white and brown,
and presenting beautiful polish as the Egyp-
tan or Italian, and, to our view, it ia handsomer
than either The block of black marble from
Glenn's Falls, New York, is rival beauty; and
this material. we learn, is extensively manuiac-
tured into chimney pieces.
We have merely glanced at the moro prominent
prepared stones to be seen in the vicinity Of the
National Monument; and these are not only to be
admired as geological productions, but for the
talent displayed in their superior establishment
with the chiscl
MILITARY.-We have now three fine military
companies - the Light Infantry, the National
Greys, and the Walker pshooters- which
in good parade and drill condition. The Cont
mental Guards not yet uniformed On Tues
day evening public meeting is to be held at Cas-
pariss, Capitol Hill, for the purpose of organic
ing mounted company (Which will be creditabe
to the metropolis
THE MARINE BAND, who for the past three
four months have performed twice week for the
entertainment of the public-alternately at the
Presdcnts and the Capitol grounds-closed their
series of concerts for the on Saturday after
noon. The weather being pleasant, large num-
Der of ladies and gentlemen and Juveniles were at
the Presidents to enjoy the promenade and the
music.
CAPTAIN ROBERT ELLIS has, we learn, arrived in
this city from Cuba.
CONTINENTAL GuARDs,--At a meeting of this
new military corps, held on Friday night, Lieu
tenant Ephraim Wheeler unanimously elected
Captain, in the place of Colonel Alexander, who
resigned. Captain Thornton is First Lieutenant;
John l.. Smith, Second Lieutenant; John ii Bird,
Third Lieutenant; r. w. Allen, Orderly Sergeant;
Robert Il. Knight Ensign; DR.. J. E. Morgan,
Surgeon; and ID. B. Clarke, Quarermaster.
SIGNoR BLITz closed his one weeks perform
ances in this city on Saturday While he was in
our midst he delighted thousands with his ma gic,
ventriloqusm, and canary birds, and made many
friends. He not only gladdencd the hearts of the
children of the two Orphan Asylums of the city by
entertaining them gratuitousy, but divided fifty
dollars among these two institutions and the La
dies Union Benevolent Society.
Mn KINKEL-This distinguished German poet
was entertained at supper on Saturday evening,
by party of his fellow countrymen, at the Irving
Hotel TIE proceedings lasted until midnight,
and were characterized by harmony and spirit.
SNwAN QUILLS, cured in England. Several
- different sizes, of the finest qualities, Just re-
| ceved by FRANCK TAYLOR.
Oct Is
FEMALE EDUCATION AT WASHINGTON.
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