The republic., 1851-01-31
Local Matters.

The PoLIoE-The dangerous duties of city
police are worthy liberal recompense; and all
the protection the law can give should be thrown
around them. This ia essential to the preservation
oforder and the security of our persons and homes.
There are cases now before us that may prove to
be precedents in these matters On the one hand,
two officers have lately been severely injured while
discharging the functions of their office; and, on
the other, reward, refused by one who perhaps
might claim it, may well be bestowed upon those
who are next in succession. We have witnessed
the unrccompensed services Of these men in scenes
in which few would have been willing to act; and
we regard it as public duty to encourage them
by any just means, The effect will prove salutary
New TEMPERANCE ORGANIZATION has re-
Gently been effected in this city, under the name
Of "Washington Association No. l, Independent
Brothers of Temperance" The following are the
officers for the present term: John E. Devaughnn,
p. G. D.; S. w. Grubb, C. D.; A. Henry Gawler,
A. d.; VIM. H. Beardsley, r.; T. J. Myers, A.; F.
F. Myer, C. F.; James " Iddins c.; w. Van
Loan, F. S.; s. d. Clokey, s. S.; j. R. narrower,
I. C. X; John A Borland, o. c. X.
The CRIMINAL uRr--Notwithstanding the
large number of tried this term, the jail con-
tains many who are anxious to know their fate.
The recognizance docket may not be reached even
though the December should run into the March
term. His honor Judge Crawford, and the United
States attorney, Mr.. FendalI, and his associate,
Mr.. Woodward, arc themselves condemned to hard
labor while several other members of the bar, but
Mr.. Radcliffe in particular, have any thing but
pleasant holiday. For the relief Of all these gen.
tlemen, we would advise the prosecution of the
House Of Refuge enterprise. Should times ever
grow dull with lawyers, judges, sheriTs. and hang
men, (pardon the association, but the category is
very naturally we will all our influence to
make them-Jack Ketoh excepted-guardians and
teachers of the youths who would learn how 20
avoid the gallows and all its belongings.
KEspALL's great illustrated work on the Mexican
war is on sale at Taylor and Maurys, and attracts
much attention.
JAsuARy FASHIONS We yesterday saw gen
man on tho Avenue with pink-coore small clothes
and white stockings, while the winds were blowing
great guns, and the thermometer was away down
below the horizon.
The UNITED STATES HorEL-This large and
convenient hotel will be opened on Tuesday night,
under auspices that we believe will ineure its per-
the business, all will find who will make their
headquarters at his house. His advertisement will
be found in another column.
WILLiAMs's BIpLE PANoRAMA.--Weare assured
by good judge ofsuch things that this panorama,
now exhibiting mt the Odd Fellows Hail. is ad-
mirable and beautiful illustration Of Bible history.
II portrays with great accuracy all the most prom
inent events in the early history of the world and
Is surpassed by no painting Of the kind for bril-
liancy and richness Of execution. Some Of the ORR
entail scenery seems as if touched by the hand Of
enchantment itself, and the spectator frequently
finds himself lost in contemplation of the different
views and objects presented by the canvsss as it
moves before him. No description oan convey an
adequate idea Of this truly delightful panorama,
and it must be seen 10 be appreciated.
NATIONAL HALL--Mrss DAvsSPoRr.--Our read
sn villa gratifed to perceive. by the following
from the Union Of yesterday. that the beautiful
and accomplished actress, Miss Davenport, will
make her first appearance In this city on Monday