The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-11-11
LOCAL MATTERS.

from time to time, noticed the movements among
many of enterprising citizens, having in
view plank road from Washington to the Dis
trict line, thence to be continued far into Mary
land. From the following proceedings, II will be
seen that the farmers living along the line have
taken the important subject into consideration;
and these, combined with gentlemen of this city,
will no doubt soon make all the necessary ar
engagements for at once commencing and complct-
ing the important work In many of the States
plank roads not only yield handsome dividends 10
the stockholders, but afford far greater travelling
advantages than the old fashioned turnpikes, be-
sides opening up markets to tillers Of the soil,
and traders generally:
A meeting of the farmers living along the line of
the Washington and Rockville turnpike within
the District of Columbia, held in the school
room attached TO the Emory church. on Friday
evening, November 7, 1851, for the purpose of
certaining who, and how many of them, would be
willing to aid in the construction of the contem
plated plank road on the site of the turnpike.
On motion, Mr.. THOMAS FlTNAM was unani-
mousy called to the chair, and Mr. ARCHIBALD
WHITE to perform the duties of secretary
letter received by the latter gentleman from
the President of the Plank Road Company was then
read, soliciting information preparatory to fur
Their organization of the company. Quite an elab-
crate discussion ensued, ec'tng some statistics
on the subject, evincing an ardent desire on the
part OF those present acquire all the information
TO be CLEANED from any source. For the accom-
plshment of which committee, consisting of
Thomas Fitnam, Archibald White, A. c. p. Shoe
maker and Smith Thompson, was appointed to
confer with those not present and the company; to
procure further information, and report the result
of their conference at the next meeting to be held
at the same place, on Wednesday evening Nov.
18th, at hall. past seven O'Clock, at which time
general and punctual attendance is requested, in
order that the preparatory steps may be taken for
the furtherance of 80 necessary and desirable an
object. By order:
THOMAS FITNAM, Chairman.
ARCHIBALD WHITE, Sec'y.
COOP NEws For PEDEsTRIANs.-Th Board Of
Aldermen, last night, passed bill approprating
enc hundred and fifty dollars, to be paid out of the
general fund, for the purpose of making plank
along G street north from Second street
west to the railroad station and for erecting and
Ii lighting, during the winter such number oflamps.
not exceeding five, which the Mayor may cause to
be erected. This is the street most usually travel
led to and from the station; and from former expe
rience in wading through mud, especially during
the darkness of night, the improvement will be
hailed public blessing.
CIRcUrr CoURr-G Gardner va. SmiM-This was
an action of replevin for horse. The plaintiff
claimed under deed of trust from one Gardner
Green the defendant claimed under sale by
Gardner Green, and relied upon certain facts given
in evidence by him to prove assent to the sale
by the plaintiff. The Court instructed the Jury
that if they found the assent proved they must find
for the defendant; otherwise, for the plaintiff
The Jury (last weekly had the matter under con-
sideration for about twenty four hours, and, not
being able TO agree, were discharged. Bradley
and Radcliffe for the plaintiff; Carlisle and Redn
for the defendant
DUR VS.. Walker. This was action of assump-
sit for balance due for work and labor and mater
ais in building house for the defendant The
Jury found verdict for plantiffof S753 46. Car
Isle and Swami for plaintiff; Bradley and Wal
ZACH for defendant.
LIGHTING THE CRY WITH GAs.-The Board of
Common Council, last night, passed bill to the
effect that, the application Of majority of the
owners of real estate on any avenue or street, or
any portion of an avenue or street, not less than
square, it shall be the duty of the Mayor to cause
lamp. posts to be erected, with lamps of the same
description as those on Pennsylvania avenue, and
to be lighted with gas, provided the expense shall
not exceed that paid by the United States. The
commissioner Of the ward is TO assess the expenses
of the same on the property fronting on said ave-
nue. and street, and the tax is to be collected as
that paid for footways.
SALE OF SrEAMBoATs.-Yes Yesterday, at noon, in
Alexandria, Virginia the steamboats, tPhenix"
and "Joseph Johnson were sold al public auction
"to close a concern"
The Phoenix is 100 feet long, is feet wide and 4
feet depth of hold, has a As no rse power beam en-
ginc in her. built by Waterman & Bratt
The Joseph Johnson is 100 feet long, is feet
wide, feet depth of hold, has 40 horse power en-
CINE in her, built by the same firm.
The Joseph Johnson was sold for s 500, and tho
Phsnx S2,705 The terms were one fourth cash,
the balance in six, nine, and twelve months, with
interest.
NORTHERN LIBERTIES MARKET- HOUSE The adj
dtion on the west not long since authorized by the
corporate authorities, was commenced last week,
ard already the larger part of the stone foundation
has been laid.
]. o. O. FAT the meeting of the Grand Lodge
last night the following named gentlemen were
elected officers for the ensuing year, namely:
Anthony Buckley, Grand Master.
VIM. P. Ferguson, Deputy Grand Master.
j. #. Clements, Grand Warden.
VIM. NJ. Perry, Grand Secretary.
Martin Johnson, Grand Treasurer.
J. Finley Hunt was elected Grand Representa-
tive to the Grand Lodge OF the United States.
WAsHiHGToSIANs IN CALIFoRNIA.-The Wash
ngton correspondent of the Baltimore Clipper has
the following information in regard to me mbers Of
The Washington and California Mining Associa
ton, most or all of whose members formerly
citizens Of this place.
Messrs. j. Y. Dom, L A. Iardella, and I. A.
Provost of this city, have just returned home from
California. The first named (of the late Wash
ington and California Mining Association) in
forms us that Isaac Owens came as far as Havana,
and proceeded TO New Orleans Mr. Mardcn is
working at the carpentering business, and has
rancho in the Suason valley; the two Queens and
Yermllion are mining the Yuba river. Wall
and Dorsey keeping trading post near Ham.
iltou, on Feather river; Gideon Brooke ia at Ma
rysville; Fielder Magruder started from the pla
the LIST September, with the intention Of re-
turning to the District OF Columbia diggings. Mr..
Wardell was understood to be at Bldwe's bar,
Feather river; Wall and Dorsey doing well;
George Young and Mr.. Hills arc on the south bauk
of the Yuba. Five of the company have died
namely, Messrs. Bishop, Culverwell, Bates, Dctz,
and A. Garrett. None of the Adventures have
made fortunes. Mr. Dom has been much i'm
proved by his adventures, and no doubt has large