The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-08-16
LoCAL MATTERS.

! DEATH By Daowsiss.-On Wednesday evening
last Mr.. BALKAN Birch. a master carpenter Of this
city. left his home for the purpose Of visiting an
acquaintance on g street, east Of Tiber creek As
be failed to return to his family during that night,
| and NO tidings were received of his whereabouts,
his friends, apprehensive that he was drowned, or
bad met with death in some other way, caused
a rch TO be made in the creek well in the
| canal for his body, but for some time without
avail On Saturday the persons present at the
house at the time of Mr.. Birchs visit were brought
| before Justice Goddard for examination. which
| was not concluded until the next day 1t was as
certaiued during the investigation that Birch left
| that neighborhood at about nine O'Clock at night
on his return home; but there being no evidence
before the magistrate are informed, ojustify
their detention, they were discharged. Yesterday
afternoon officers Handy, Boss. Barnaclo, Caicla
zier, and others, resumed tho search, and, having
explored the culvert extending to the Tiber along
the line Of Indiana avenue, they found the body Of
Mr.. Birch in that part Of the water.course over
which Mr.. Bald wins carpenter.sbop is erected.
II was lodged against q beam, while another,
across the breast, held it fast. It was very much
disfgnred and in putrcscent condition. The
gold watch Of the deceased was found in his pocket
and ring upon his finger, which precludes the
idea that he lost his life by the hand Of assassin
A coroner's jury examined fully into the facts Of
the case, SO far they could be ascertained, and
from the evidence before them arrived at the con-
clusion that the deceased came to his death by
cidentully falling into the sewer on the southeast
corner Of and Fifth streets; and the water in il
| being high at the tme-it was then raining and
the night dark-he was drowned before he could
recover himself. The body was washed to the
place where it was discovered. Such, we learn,
| {ho Eack eli ita ~ o,rI In thoro
with, the jury rendered their verdict.
Ma. KAYssR, THE AnTisr.-This gentleman ar
rived in the city two weeks ago, and has engaged
rooms at Mrs. Hil's, (Pennsylvania avenue, be-
| tween Ninth and Tenth streets.) He came to the
United States for the purpose of taking the por-
traits Of public characters prominent in politics,
sciences. literature, arts, and industry, destined
for publication with biographical sketches. He
has already commenced his work, and his produc-
tions thus far sufficient of themselves to attest
his extraordinary skill, apart from what the Ger.
man papers assert as to his capacity. Seeing the
result of talent s far preferable to hearing merely
of the qualification Of the artist. Mr.. Kayser re-
Gently finished series of such portraits in several
countries Of Europe, the latest in Germany; and
now his object is to make american collection,
| to Le drawn with his own hand from mature. The
enterprise of this gentleman is one which few art.
lets would undertake, considering the time en-
| ployed, attendant expenses, and risk of ultimate
| remuneration involved; but he has cheerfully en-
tered upon his task, which, we trust, will be sue
ceeded by the reward due his skill and honorable
ambition.
BAYNE's PANoRAMA.-Our readers will perceive
that this great panorama will remain with Us I'M
til Saturday next The many requests which the
| has.
tions has doubtless been occasioned by the late
rainy weather. Our friends at distance should
embrace the opportunity of seeing this most
charming panorama. The present week, VIC un.
derstand, will positively conclude its exhibition in
this city.
| Fac ANNlHILAToR.-In accordance with an in
vitaton from the corporate authorities, Professor
Boynton will deliver lecture upon the subject OIL
"Philips's Fire Annihilator,"t to morrow evening
at Temperance Hall, at o'clock.
INcESplARY ATTEMPr.-Joseph Sullivan, col
ored boy, was put in the lookup house last even.
ing by Captain Goddard, charged with attempting
to fire the stables of Robert Adams, in the Northern
Liberties.
PuGILIsTs.-Alexander Dubant, OF this city, and
Country Thompson" of Baltimore, were arrested
| on Saturday night by Ohcer Boss for displaying
their skill at fisticuffs. Captain Goddard pu,
them under security to keep the peace.
SALE OF Lors.-James c. Mcclure, auctioneer
recently made the following sales:
Lot No. l3, square IA, at 1 cents, to Wm Tel
Stieger; and
Lot No. IA. square IA. at % cents, TO same.
Lot No. 10, square IA, at ] cents, to William
Reading.
Lot No. IS, square 81, at l.. cents. to Charles
| Hoover.
Lot No. 81, square 81. at 81 cents, to same.
Lot No. 10. square 10, at cents, to same.
Lot No. IL, square 10, at ] cents, to same.
| Lot No. Is, square 10, at / cents, to same.
Lot No. s, square -, at / cents, to same.
LOIS Nos 10 and %, square 76, at cents, to came
Lot No. 10, square 81, at 81 cents, to Charles
Gibson.
Lot No. 20, square 81, at u cents, to w. T
Swami.
Lot No. II. square 1872, at 10 cents, to William
King.
Lot No. Is. square 1872, at 10Y cents, to same.
Lot No. ID, square 1872, at 6. cents, to Thomas
Lumpkin.
Lot No 4, square 694. at 81 cents. to same.
Lot No. S, square l43, at 81 cents, to William
Easily.