The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-01-15

the east wing, from the nature of the ground would
require somewhat more. The rotundo portion need
not be touched for some time.
The attention Of the Councils TO the prornotion of
! education has been great and commendable, amt
the provision made by them gives great satisiac-
lon TO the public. Better and more airy buildiC %
are required schools, for which Efforts are nov
being made.
The appropriations made by Congres for enclu
sures, culverts, paving &c, on Capitol square, an
regarding New Jersey avenue to south street
and for eveling the grounds of the mall, SC have
been carried on with much spirit and judgment by
the Commissioner, and on the opening OF the
the work will be recommended.
The streets east of the City Hall, connecting with
the new railroad depot have rapidly progressed
and a substantial brick arch has been thrown over
the llber at Indiana avenue. The depot Will pro.
baby be removed from the Pennsylvania avenue
III few mouths, its present terminus being great
annoyance to the neghborhood, and its removal
Will no doubt enhance the value of avenue pro-
perty.
Considerable Improvements have been made at
the Arsenal for various purposes, and the manufac
ture of gun carriages, and many articles neces.
sary for army purposes, carried on.
new foundery at the Navy Yard is now in full
operation, where are made brass cannon, shells.
shot and machines necessary for the various shops
in the yard and for the public vessels. Numerous
shops for anchors, cables, tanks &c also in full
operation indeed, almost every article required
for the navy manufactured of the best kind
The Washington Monument ia now up to eighty
feet above the surface, thirty eight feet of which
5000 n foot. From its position, il can be
at a considerable distance. There have already
been placed in il number of stones from States
and societies, and others hand ready TO be-
placed in the walls the work progresses
Within the year the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
has been opened from this TO Cumberland near the
coal region, large quantity of which has found
market in this District and Alexandria; and, from
the demand for il for steamboats, Sc, no doubt
immense quantities will be brought down for ship
ment, as well as lime, cement, flour, with many
other articles. Connected with this canal is the
making OF a slack water navigation for Goose creek
and Little river, as also the improvement of the
Shenandoah. When these and other minor streams
opened, doubt is entertained but the trade,
on the canal will be equal 10 the capacity Of the
lockage.
The general improvement of the city haa been
great. In the First Ward various streets and pave
ment5 have been made.
In the Second Ward some iInportant streets ha g..
been opened at a great expense, and payementa
laid After considerable difficulty an abundant
supply OF water has been Obtained to furnish all
the south portion OF the ward, done by the sub.
s'itution OF new hydrant, which prevents it's
waste, and an ovet flow ON f street, l5th l2h
and l4th streets, south of the avenue. A new line
OF pipes has been laid from down lIth To f street
and to the middle of square POO on Penns ylvania
avenue. The Foundry church has been enlarged
and beautifed.
In the Third Ward some good improvements
have been made In opening and grading streets
In the Fourth Ward, ii street has been opened 10
the turnpike gate from Massac huset ts avenue max
| ing new inlet into the city. Considerable other
work has been done.
In the Fifth Ward, a new line or pipes for con
veying wafer has been laid from street down Sc
cond street, to Pennsylvania avenue and on the
north side Of the avenue to First street large
and handsome building is nearly finished for the
congregation OF Trinity church, at the corner of
Third and streets
In the Sixth Ward footways and tagging have
been made, and two streets graded.
In the Seventh Ward much has been done in
building, and the footways on Maryland avenue
and Four and a-half and Seventh streets taken u,t
and lelaid at a lower grade, and Maryland avenue
| graded and graveed from Seventh to Third street
! new brick church has been erected for a colored
congregation.
improvements in the country around have beon
made to q considerable extent.
In GEoRGETowN the spirit of Improvement has
commenced, and within the year a splendid church
Tor the Catholic congregation and a large and neat
Methodist church have been erected. and also a
large town hall, well as a number of private
buildings. The cotton fac tory, -four mills bakery
&C. are in full operation. The facilities for manu-
featuring esta blshments, which are great haVs
been too much neglected. The opening of a street
oil not less than forty feet the south aide of the
canal, from the aque,iuct TO Rock creek, shouid
engage the Immediate attention of the town, by
which improvement line Of business ware houses
could be built to receive the produce brought down
tho canal.
ALEXANDRA. although not now part of the
District, Is rapidly improving, business reviying
and new buildings and wharves for tho coal trade
erected. JOHN SESSFOBD.
JANUARY, 1851.
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