The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-11-01

TIE Rockville WHO MASS MEErIsa.--A large
number Of the Wings of Washington went to the
MAS meeting and barbecue at Rockville, on Sat-
| urday morning Ten or twelve omnibuses
employed on the occasion, and they were filled
with ardent Wings In front was a ha ndsome car
containing band Of musicians. The vehicle
drawn by six horses A beautiful brass six-pound
er, drawn by -four greys, was aconspicuous feature
in the display. The horses had white covers, bear
ing the honored names of ScoTT and GRAHAM in
black letters, and their heads were decked with
plumes. Many buggies, hacka, and private con-
veyances followed in the And with flags
flying and soul. stirring music playing, they mer-
rily fastened to the generous entertainment pro-
vided by the Wings Of sold Montgomery"
Our neighbor Georgetown, and the surrounding
country, also sent thiher large delegation. They
took with them full-rigged sloop on wheels, sails
hosted, and the STARS and stripes floating from the
mast head, with about twenty passengers
| board.
Although the rain considerably interfered with
the arrangements at Rockville, learn that eIo.
| quent and effective speeches were made in the
court house, and that much enthusiasm prevailed.
NATIONAL THEATRE.-The theatre has been we'll
attended for the past week, during which the
| Ravel family have at once delighted and amazed
| all beholders with their extraordinary fcats of
agility, accompanied by pantomimic representa-
tons Of strong interest and richly got up. The
| engagement Of this wonderful family, it will be
seen by advertisement, continues for another week,
and among the performances of this evening will
be presented the pretty ballet of "The Fisherman's
Dream,' and the comic pantomime of Robert
and Bertrand
DIsTINaUIsHRD ARRIvALs.-There are now in
the city, at Wizards Hotel, Senator Fish, Of
| New York; Commodore Sloat, Commodore Perry,
Commander Ogden, and Purser Buchanan, of the
navy; Major General Twiggs, Major Garnett,
Major Woodbridge, and Col. Mansfield, of the
army; VIM. c. MEOW, esq. New Orleans; Judge
Thomas, Ohio; General C. F. Mercer, Virginia;
and r. H. Crittenden, esq, of Kentucky.
R. J. Brent, esq., the State Attorney for Mary
land, is at the National Hotel.
| FATAL AccIDENT.-Mr. Charles G. Wilcox,
| clerk in the Office Of the Commissary General of
Subsistence. met with a sudden and awful death
| on Friday evening last. He was returning to the
city ferry boat, from the opposite side of the
Potomac river, whittier he had been excur-
sion; and while in the act of putting one hand into
| his pocket for money to pay his fare, his gun,
| which he held in the other, accidentally went off,
and its contents tore away portion of his SKULL
| scattering on the deck blood and brains. The
body was conveyed to his late residence, on the
corner of 18th and streets, and the funeral took
place yesterday afternoon The deceased was
worthy citizen, and enjoyed the esteem of large
circle of friends; in the thirty sixth year of his
age, and has left behind him young family to
sorrow the truly sad event.
The MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL ExHIBITIoN.-
Several days ago we mentioned the names of gen
! temen of the District of Columbia who had con-
tributed to this popular exhibition in Baltimore;
and now have the pleasure to state that they par.
tcipated in the distribution of the awards made by
the various judges for the successful depositors,
namely: for the best stallion, premium of thirty
| dollars, to Alexander Dodge; for second best
heifer calf, Aderney, five dollars, to Thomas Blag-
den; for the best and greatest number OF choice
varieties of grapes. six dollars, to the same gentle
man. for the greatest number Of choice varieties of
different kinds of fruits, ten dollars, to ]. H. King,
for the best ten pounds of honey, six dollars, to
Thomas Blagden; and for dumping wagon, five
dollars, to A. v. Cross.
THE HON. RUFUS CHoATE ia expected to argue
a case before the circuit court, during this week.
involving an award of $4,000 by the late Mexi-
can Board of Commissioners.
| MARRIAGE LlcENsEs.-Over eighty licenses were
issued during the month of October by the clerk OF
tn county, which embraces the entire District OF
Columbia.
THE FLoURING MILLS at Georgetown have
turned out more than sixteen thousand barrels OF
flour during the past month.
WAsHINGToN NATIONAL MoNuMENT.-The fol.
lowing contributions were received at the office
during the month Of October, viz;
From Madame E. Biscaccianti, the proceeds of a
concert at San Francisco, California. s SOB 90
GA Friend" in Washington city. ..... 8 90
A collection in church in Newark, NJ.
A collection in MCGEE Chapel, Methodist
church, New Orleans. 20 50
A collection by Sabbath schools, Logan,
| On!o 1000. ..... 5O
A collection at cleo ton polls, New Alba
| ny, Indiana. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 35 on
A collection at election polls land,
Onio 800: ..-.. .............. II
Contribution by John Brown, of Valpa-
raiso, Chill. Observation-Disclosures. 90
Contribution by Faxon d. Atherton, Of
Valparaiso, Chilli. s 90
Contribution from St. Landry Lodge 25,
l. o. o. F., Louisiana. 3 90
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