The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-05-09
Local Matters.

LAYING CoRNxa -sToNE.-The ceremony of
laying tho corner stone of tho hotel of the Messr.
Brown took place yesterday afternoon, at O'Clock,
in the presence of largo concourss of citizens.
All things being in readiness, Walter Lenox,
ESQ.,, the Mayor Of Washington, approached tho
stone, and remarked that, before putting tho
box into the open space, it was essential first "o
be certain that all was firm and level" The
ccssary examination was made by himi and, after
= little touching of the stone by Mr. Cameron with
a hammer, il was declared "right."
The leaden box was manufactured by Mr.. Palm
II. Simms, and contained parchment roll on
which were inscribed the names of the proprietors
and owners, T. P. Brown and Marshall Brown; ar
chitect and surveyor of the erection of the build
ing, John Haviland, of Philadelphia; contractors
and builders, J. Sniffen and Gilbert Cameron;
tisans: Thomas Lewis, bricklayer; Laurie & Stew
art, stonemasons; Brown & sioussa, pastcrers;
Schneider Martin, iron workers; Foster &
Evans, plumbers; VIM. H. Narrower, timer; Par
ker & Spaulding, painters; and James B. Lokoy,
excavator.
Among the contents of the box were, copy Of
the Declaration of Independence the newspapers
of the day a plan Of the building United States
and foreign coins of various denominations the
names of the President and Vice President, heads
of the several Departments, the Mayor of the City
and officers of the corporation Of Washington the
managers and officers ofthe Washington National
Monument Society Holy Bible Book Of Com
mon Prayer phial containing grains of Califor.
MIA gold, brought home by John Walker, and con-
tributed by Peck and Walker brick from the
first house built on Pennsylvania avenue, ono of
those recently torn down by Mr.. VIM. B. Todd ;
the Rev. G. M. Buffers Thanksgiving Sermon !;
and numerous other articles contributed by friends
r IL - ~l..ls I.~k ~-1l
colored servants, put in for " good luck" and to
" tho memory Of their old MASTER
sentiment, written on a sheet of letter paper,
was contributed by the Hon. J. Sloane, the United
States Treasurer, of which the following il a copy,
viz:
When the edifces of the old world are, in
many places, falling by the hand of the spoier.
and Egypts famous Pyramids are threatened with
destruction let the citizens of this new nation in
q new world, rear one building after another in
the city, sacred 10 the memory of the founder of
the only free government on earth, and halow the
occasion with their prayers that everything con-
nected herewith may be as enduring the sever
| lasting hills"
" WAsHINGroN, May 8, 1851
The box having been deposited and adjusted,
the Mayor remarked, 81 think may say, in con-
clusion, and in tho sentiment all will join me:
"May the reputation Of the building about to DO
erected be a. enduring as the foundation stone,
and pure the marble TO grace tie Fronts
The company then separated, and many of the
gentlemen subsequently partook Of the refreshing
Inequalities Of the Messrs. Brown.
The building, it is supposed, will be completed
by October next, and will be one of the hand
soonest in the country. Workmen are already en-
gagged in laying the foundation, while others are
busy in every direction.
PUBLIc ScHooLs.-At the regular monthly meet
ing of the Trustees of the Public Schools ON Wed
nesday afternoon, resolution was passed provid
ing,for the appointment of committee, to consist
of trustees from each district, 10 prepare pro-
grammc for tho ensuing annual examination
of the public schools
CIneuir CoupT.--Thc examination of witnesses
in the case of John T. Davis, vs. George W. Hughes
was continued yesterday.
TIE CARscRoss FAMILY give a series Of pleas
ing entertainments tonight at Odd Fellows
Hall.
| CHAnoE OF FoRGRRy.-Mr. Samuel Stcttnus,
Of this city, arrested by Officer Martin OH the
7th instant, by virtue Of warrant issued by JUS
| 6ce Goddard, and brought before Justice Dom.
who required him to give bail in the sum of 8 900
to await further preliminary proceedings on a
charge Of forgery A point Of law having arisen,
the accused was yesterday brought before Judge
Crawford on writ of habsas corpus Mr. Fcndall
district attorney, appeared for the United States
and Messrs. Bradley and Gibcrson for Mr.. Stetti
AUS
The case Il reported 10 involve circumstance,