The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-09-10
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and sixty members Something OF this kind has
long been needed in midst for the promotion of
the mechanic and useful arts. Perseverance and
energy are the prerequisites to success; and con.
siderng the comparative smaliness of our popula.
ton, and the character generally ofindustrial pur
suits in midst. spirit not easily discouraged
is highly essential to the enterprise.
Members OF the institute Just established in this
city pay initiation fee of one dollar, and
nual subscription of two dollars. Junior men,
bers, not younger than fourteen years Of age, pay
the same initiation fee, but annual subscription
of only one dollar. .,ul ........-.. ...... ...
The objects which the institute has particularly
in view are: .... ... .'.
l. The formation Of library and reading room.
a cabinet Of minerals and modelg, and philosophi-
cal and mechanical apparatus.
z. Inc formation oil school OF design, adapted
to mechanical, manufacturing, and scientific pur
poseo,
3. The establishment Of practical lectures on
subjects connected with manufactures, mechanics,
and the collateral sciences
4. In the formation of school Of physics, and OF
practical and applied chemistry.
s. In providing an exhibition, annual or other
wise, of the productions of American skill and in
dustry, to be held in the city Of Washington. The
said exhibition TO be open to competitors from all
parts OF the Union.
6. In affordiDg to such inventors as may apply
TO the board every reasonable facility for the trial
and examination of their inventions by competent
and impartial persons
The mechanics institutes in Boston, New York,
Philadelphia, and Baltimore, have been more par
ticularly referred to patterns of imitation That
oil Baltimore, though but in the third year OF itsex-
istencc, is fast rising in Importance 1t has been
Literally aided however, by the State of Maryland,
well as by the city of Baltimore. The former
contributes to it five hundred dollars annually;
and the latter has given it site for it's spacious
building, and subscribed fifteen thousand dollars
to its funds; besides, that city has manufacturing
facilities TO an extent not possessed by our own
population.
; However, these Disadvantages may be somewhat
compensated by holding the proposed exhibition
under the auspices of the Metropolitan Mechanics
Institute in this city during the latter part OF Feb
ruary, was decided on Wednesday night; for at
that time thousands of strangers will Le attracted
hither to attend the ceremonies and enjoy the ex-
element consequent upon the Inauguration OF the
next President. fine opportunity will thus be
afforded for the exhibition of the productions OF
American skill from various portions OF the Union,
while the receipts for admission to the show hall
may not only defray the attendant expenses, but
leave surplus to aid in the accomplishment of the
important objects, generally, in view.
OF course, in common with all citizens, we wish
10 every enterprise tending to the develop
ment of American skill but, at the same time, we
think that the institution should proceed auously,
lest by, at the outset, attempting too much, the
infant establishment may fail, under weight OF
expense and responsibility which present prospects
may not altogether warrant. However, we pre-.
sumo that the intelligent gentlemen who have
united in the enterprise will efuly consider the
ground upon which they stand, and the circum-
stances which justify them in announcing, at
once. public exhibition.
CITY 0FFicERs.-At the last meeting of the Board
Of Aldermen the following nominations, made by
the Mayor, were confirmed
William E. Howard, tax clerk; Thomas Hutch
ingson, book keeper; Benjamin l.. Began. COM
missioner of the Northern Liberties market in the
place of Leonar I'd Storms, declined.
Thomas Noodle, scavenger of the second district,
in the Third Ward, in the place Of James Holidge,
declined.
The PUEBLO INDIANS left the city yesterday
morning, in the six o'clock train of cars, for their
homes in New Mexico-havipg before them a
tiresome journey TO occupy them about two
months. Captain Love will accompany them to
the frontiers, when Dr. Stake will take them IN
der his especial charge. Major Weightman. the
delegate in Congress from that Territory, was cx-
ton during their sojourn among US; and we
learn he ia now engaged in measures having in
view an increase of their species Of vegetable pro
auctions.
AcclpENT.-Between eight and nine o'clock
yesterday morning an Irish laborer named John
Kennedy, was injured by a fall from ladder, in
the interior of house in the process of construc.
ton, on Pennsylvania avenue, south eide, near
Tenth street. He had assembled with his hod; and,
while attempting to empty it upon the scafiod. he
not being sufficiently high for that purpose, failed
in his object The hod merely grazed the timber,
and the impetus given to the bricks caused him to
lose his foothold. In consequence, he was prccip-
itated distance Of about twenty six feet falling
upon his right side. He was Immediately convey
ed to the house of Mr.. Coombs, near by, and DR..
Hall summoned to his aid. We subsequently
learned that he was scratched and bruised, but no
bones were bfoken; and in the afternoon he was
removed to his home. No serious result is appre-
hended from the occurrence.
FaATERNAL VIsITs.-The German Yagers, Cap
tain Schwarzman, contemplate a trip to Balt-
more on Sunday afternoon, and will there join the
military in the celebration of the anniversary of
the battle of North Point on Monday. They will
be accompanied by fine band of music, and re-
ccived by the Independent German Yagers of that
city.
The great German Festival of the Turner We
rein, gymnastic association, will hold national
festival in Baltimore on Monday, Tuesday, and
Wednesday. Among the delegations from vari.
Gus parts of the Union will be one from Washing
ton numbering upwards of forty members.
SALES OF REAL EsTATE.-Mr. E. N. Stratton,
auctioneer, yester day sold lot of ground in square
2S2 on the south eide of nj street, between 18th
and 18th streets, "a feet front by 80 deep, for 10
cents foot, to MIR. johnson; and Immediately AFTER
small frame house and lot, the latter fronting IL
feet by 80 deep, for S705, to A. Mcintyre, esq.
CHEAp Tar TO NoRFoLK, in the Osceola, is
advertised in columns. She leaves on Satur-
day morning, and returns on Tuesday
IRON HAIL, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
known as sHANKS's Building.
MIR. GOOpALL, Professor and Teacher of Dane.
lxl ing, Department, &c , e., has the honor
Of announcing to hs patrons that he bas taken the
hoy oil off M nd in n fcu