The republic., 1851-02-15
THE REPUBLIC.
Local Matters.


TIE GREAr visrrINo PARry.-The "universal
Yankee nation" has como down upon US like a
| young deugc, and fne-lookng party Of people
it comprises. In New York, London, or Pekn,
the addition Of a thousand or TO the population
makes but little apparent difference; but when the
addition is equal to the fortieth part Of city, the
effect is felt more sensibly. To complete the com
pany, should be glad TO see about this time the
members of the executive and Legislative depart
ments Of the government Of Pennsylvania, who
have been invited to come hithcr upon the nterme-
diate railroads.
Our New England friends Of all ages, al
though we believe the youthful prevail Some Of
them have brought with them their wives and
daughters-the richest gems of their northern
horne: rich alike In beauty and in worth. We
trust the visit of all may prove agreeable it is
| welcome.
The city of Washington presents many objects
Of interest to the eye of the stranger; but should
the clouds pass away, and the beams Of the sun
again descend upon US, we think the home of
| Washington would attract many; while the scenery
of the Potomac, far up the Great Falls, would
richly compensate those who would venture jour
ney to il. few omnibuses would be useful upon
| this route.
| VALEHrIsEs.-The sale of these things in the
stores of this city, for tho last two days. has been
| immense We think it quite probable that from
two to three thousand dollars worth will have been
sold during the season. Pirs la Lagateiie,
4 FArHER AND Sos.--Wssaw them together yes.
terday They a good looking pair and we'll
| dressed but both were very drunk. 1t the
queerest assorted pair of chums we ever looked up
/ on. A father and son out on "bender" together!
"As the old cock crows the young ones learn"
Chickens are by no means the only initiative BIZ
| peds in the world.
Prison REroRM.-Rev. Charles Spear, from Boe-
ton. editor of the Prisoner's Friend has been re
quested to lecture the Duty Of Society to Dis
charged Conuicts, ON Sabbath next, at IL O'Clock
| a. IN. rtM
Mr.. Spear has devoted much time to this i'm
portant topic, and glad to learn that he has
received the most marked attention from Mr.. Web
eter. and from several members of Congress, with
reference to it. 1t will be perceived that his ad-
dress will te delivered on Sunday morning at the
Capitol.
New SAVINGS BAsx.-We learn that the "Poto.
mac Savings Bank" is the name of an institution
just established in this city, and that its objects
to supply depository for such persons desire to
place their funds where they may be safely pre-
served, and at the same time yield them an inter-
est, and to negotiate loans at bank rates. Such an
agency is needed by our community, and, if judi
ciously conducted, cannot fail to prove eminently
successful and useful
PRorEssoR OF MATERIA MEDIcA AND THERA-
PEUrIcs.- is with pleasure we announce the ap-
pointment of Dr. James M. Austin to the chair oi
Materia Medica and Therapeutics in the medical
department of Georgetown College, D. G. DR..
Austin has recently removed to this city from Vr-
ginia, and, while his appointment is high COM
pliment to him, it will be most ayorably received
by the medical profession and the public.
| NATIONAL HALL.-Miss Davenport's benefit this
evening will be a brilliant house. Many seats were
secured yesterday and the production Of the School
for Scandal, in which she performs Lady Tenzlc,
supported by Mr.. Gilbert as Sir Peter Teaze, and
also her appearance in the afterpece of the Rough
Diamond, presents bill Of fare that is very at
tractive and added to all this, il is the last night
of an engagement of unequaed success in our city.
| JUVENILE PREcociTy.-A family on G street were
alarmed on Thursday night by the explosion Of a
pistol near their front window and on examination
found that ball had passed through the glass and
entered the partition between the front and back
rooms. We doubt not the weapon was in the hand
of some boy. whose parents could not for the world
do such violence to his feelings as to take it from
him and send him to bed at proper bour, though
by and bye they will complain loudly that he has
grieved them sorely and gone to the dogs. There
are tender parents in Washington.
Ma. WHITNEY's Exhibitions night at Ca
russ Hall oratorical exhibition will be made by
Mr.. WHIrNKy. in which he will give cimpersonations
Of WEnsrEa, RANDOLPH and CLAY. We as
surcd by those who have witnessed Mr.. WHrrNEy's
limitations, that they exceedingly clever, and
that the entertainment which he offers is cmi-
nently deserving the public attention.
0G-Mr. c. ". JAMES, No. Rayrisonsireet,
Cincinnati, Ohio, is our General TTarelling Agent
for the Western States, assistcd by J. r. Smith, j.
7. Dent, Jason Taylor, J. ". Armsirong, Perrin
Locke, w. Ramsey, DR.. Joshua Wadstyorh, Aier
ander X. La,cs, and n. J. Smiley
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