The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-12-20
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NATIONAL THEArRE-The benefit of the Ballet
Troupe Saturday evening was we'll attended,
the boxes being graced with the presence OF large
number Of ladies. The fair artistes acquitted
themselves with their usual excellence Madm'llo
Melsse, the extraordinary fgurante. was loudly
greeted upon her entrance in the pas de deur with
Mons Mege, the close of which, delicate and rare
compliment was paid TO her wondrous talents by
the presentation of two bouquets attached to which
by silken cords were pair Of doves, while numer-
Gus other bouquets were throw n from various parts
Of the house These the wonderful danseuse grace
fully received amid the plaudits Of the audience.
The Senorita Soto also received compliments of
flags, bouquets, &c at the termination OF her
Spanish dances; and the fair and smiling Madmll
Pougaud brought down the house in the execution
OF the enlivening galop with Mons Mege. Indeed,
the flower merchants must have reaped a harvest,
as never have we seen bouquets 30 profusely be-
slowed in such abundance. Tonight the man.
agement produce bill of attraction-the cell
ebrated coincidence, Miss Fitzpatrick, appearing
in the comedies of "The Bellies Stratagem," and
'Roland for an Oliver" assisted by -Messrs.
Wheatley, Wheateigh, A'Becket, &C.; added to
which the Ballet Troupe have been engaged,
and will appear in several favorite dances between
| the two pieces.
THE DELuaE COMING 1t will be in an
other column that DR.. Beale's new panorama Of
| the "Crcaton and Deluge' will open at Odd
Fellows Hall on next Wednesday evening. lfwe
| nay Judge by the high Communications it brings
| from of talent, from the press, and from the
clergy, it must certainly be work of superior
merits. The artist is George Hedge, esq, of
| Philadelphia. The exhibition will be accompanied
| by music and ectur res every evening.
| SoNTAG.-The Count and Countess Rossi, (Ma.
dame Sontag,) we learn, have taken suite OF
apartments at Browns Hotel. They will arrive
this morning.
| The GRAsp CONCERT TO NIGHT Mad. Son
tags first concert in Washington, which takes
place to- ng ht at Caruei's Saloon, requires hardly
the attention of the public being called to it. as a
musical ftpfr to hear her seems to have seized all
who pleased with the melody of a sweet voice.
| The grand ria Come per me-" the "ara Polka"
the Swias song "Horrc. Sweet Home" and the
duet from al Barbiere," with Signor Badiali,
embraced in Sontag's role to- night. We an
ticpate musical treat.
OBSTRUCTION OF SIpEwALKs.-A serious subject
of compla int, especially to strangers visiting our
city, is the practice now becoming universal
among builders TO deposit materials for new
houses under construction upon the sidewalks, to
the serious Inconvenience and danger Of pcdestri
ans after night. This practice Ia especially an
| noying, in the absence of lamps, upon the back
| streets, and have heard Of vera accidents
arising thercfrom. + street, beta cen 6th and 7h
streets, in particular, may be cited an instance
of this grievance, the sidewalks on both sides of
il have been, for the last three months, nearly in
an impossible state from this cause Nor are these
distractions confined solely to building materials
but the practice has been initiated recently by our
u han ,lra ~Gs b., pho
wrights &C., in the keeping of their boxes, CARR
ages carts. drays, and the like, upon the pave.
ments, especially after night; and 1t requires skill
full navigation in dark evenings to pass along them
| in safety While our streets wide as to allow
sufficient room for such things without detriment
TO travel the annoyance alluded to lie nexcusable;
and is not tolerated in other cities, where
structures are erected in narrow streets, without
| being allowed to encroach either upon the side
| walk the street. The attention of the ward
| commissioners, police officers, whomsoever of
the city officials entrusted with the matter, is
specially invited to the grievance alluded to, we
| believe it is in violation of sundry corporation
| dinances still in force.
| AWARD OF CoNTuAors.-The contract for sup
plying timber, bolt iron, and hard stone for the
improvement of the harbor of New Buffalo, (Lake
| Michgan,) has been awarded to Mr.. X L. Phil
| lips.
| like contract for similar materials for the i'm
| provement of Black Lake harbor, Ottawa county,
| Michigan, has been awarded to Mr.. w. F. Chit
| tenden
The above awards were made at the Bureau of
| Typographical Engineers, War Department, with
the approval OF the Secretary Of War.
CRIMINAL CoUaT.-Several petty cases have been
disposed of in this since Iast notice. On
Saturday, the Hon. s. Borland submitted to the
court for Judgment. on the charge of assauitng
Mr.. J. c. G. Kennedy, Superintendent Of the
Census; and Judge Crawford. after hearing test,
mony to the facts OF the case, imposed a fine
| upon him of 100 and costs.
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