The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-10-04
LOCAL MATTER

METRoPoLITAN MECHANICS lNsTITuTE.-Since
the meeting Of the directors, on Friday night, we
learn that the "Committee on the Hall' havea fair
prospect Of obtaining the Of the hall in the east
wing Of the Patent Office building for their first
exhibition in February next. This is admirably
adapted for the purpose, being tasteful and beau
tiful in the architectural arrangements, and two
hundred and seventy five feet in length, and
seventy five wide.
The FUNERAL of Thomas Crowther, lately at
tached to Eastern Lodge, I. o. o. F., took place
yesterday afternoon, from the Island Hall, Seventh
Ward. Brethren of the sister lodges were in at.
tendance. Both the Red Men and the. Anacostia
Fire Company, of which the deceased was mem
Der, likewise participated in the mournful ceremo-
mics, together with many other friends. The be-
nevolent institutions were indicated by their rega-
liza and banners, and were accompanied by music.
Altogether the display was large and imposing.
NATIONAL INsTIrUTE.-The meeting will be re-
sumed this evening at seven O'Clock, when a
stated meeting will be held at the rooms OF the In
sttute in the Patent Office.
The CousrY JAIL contains fifty or sixty prisoners,
nearly all of whom are awaiting trial. Of the num-
Der, two are charged with murder; fifteen or TWEEN
ty, larceny; two, passing counterfeit money; one,
horse stealing; two, forgery; the remainder are
accused Of minor offences.
SMALL CHANeE.-Money.d dealers are selling sill
change to our citizens at three and half per
cent. The former purchase it of shopkeepers prin.
cipally; and thus there is a continual sale Of the
same money pieces, the majority of which, every
body knows, are not worth two thirds Of their no.
minal value, they being Spanish coin, 80 old that
rs0&o
ing completely destroyed.
The Rev. Mr.. SLArTERy, lately exercising bis
clerical functions in this city, has been appointed
to the charge of the Roman Catholic Church at
Frostburg. Maryland.
A FALL-On Saturday morning a colored man
fell from his horse while riding E, near Tenth
street; and, in consequence, received a deep gash
in his head, which came in contact with a stone.
CAUSE OF THE Pooh The Ladies' Union Be-
nevoent and Employment Society, under the in
fiuence Of great responsibility, appeals to bencv'
olent community to come to the help of the cause
they have espoused, and provide in time to meet
the pressing demands of the suffering poor when
the stern and incorporating blasts Of winter
shall clothe our now verdant city with ice and
snow. Now is the period when the Society should
nave Inc means OF laylng In or making contracts
for the delivery Of wood, when called for, at reason
able prices If the present fall season passes by
improved in this respect. melancholy will be the
prospect and wretched the distress of the poor,
whose means are inadequate to meet the pressin G
demands.
Under this appeal the Ladies' Society rest with
confidence upon the liberality of benevolent COM
munity, and will anticipate generous response.
The collectors Of the Society will call upon the
families for their subscriptions, and upon our cit
gems at large for their contributions.
BY order of the Board of Managers:
Mas. E. B. MILLS,
Mas. FOWLER,
Mas. ECKARD,
Drectresses
The following are the resolutions passed by the