The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-04-21
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The CoNvicr WELLs.-We learn that the Prcsi-
dent has declined to commute the sentence of death
passed upon Wells, for the murder of the boy Mum
dell. The decision OF the President was commune
Gated last evening to Wells, Who received it with
great frmness, and declared that he had cherished
no expectations OF any other result, and was
signed to his fate. The last sentence of the law
will be carried into execution within the walls OF
the prison on Friday morning next, between nine
and twelve o'clock.
NATIONAL THEArRE-Auber's operate ballet,
The B0yad,ye. was brought out on Monday even
ing, played again last evening, and ia to be re-
peated, we believe, nightly, during the present
week "Ninka," the singing Bayadere, ia sus-
tanned by Mrs. Seguin; the dancing Bayaderes,
by Miss A. Walters and Mnd'lle Theodore
1.-The Bramah." by MIR. Seguin; "The Grand
Judge" by MIR. Seguin; and the piece is COM
p!eted by the presence of efficient chorus, a
large and graceful ballet troupe, and scenery
which. for completeness and magnificence, is all
that the most fasdious car desire. In its entirety,
it is, perhaps, the most complete and beautiful
Washington stage-creditable alike to those who
figure in it, and to the establishment whose re-
afford material and facilities for the varied
and complicated mechanical effects. The final
tableaux is magnificent.
The vocalzation of the opera calls for little re-
mark We would, however, mention Mr.. Bishops
song at the commencement of the second act, and
his subsequent duet with Mrs. Seguin, as excel
lent, and well deserving of the applause accorded
to both. Miss Walters and Mad'lle Theodore ex-
erted themselves in the dances with spirit and
cess. We ought to add that much Of the general
efficiency of the performance is owing to the or
chestra, which has been strengthened for the &C.
casion, and is under the admirable direction of
DR.. Cunningtcn, of Philadelphia.
The weather has been exceedingly unfavorable
for the theatre, and considering this draw back the
attendance has been much better than might have
been anticipated When the elements become
more suspicious, we expect to see the building
filled. Nothing short of the most liberal patron
age can recompense the Lessee for the outlay in
volved in the performance.
WEATHER, RAIN, AND FLoop.-The almost in
cessant rain since Saturday evening last has occa-
stoned perhaps unprecedented flood of water
upon the line of the Potomac and the canal, in this
region.
visit to the Long Bridge. yesterday morning,
presented deeply interesting scene. The rush
ing waters having brought down lumber, wood,
and barrels of flour, fish, &C., from above, hun
dreds OF persons were engaged in attempting to
arrest their progress, and appropriate them as law
ful prizes; and we regret to have witnessed among
this flood of destruction the feless body of white
man carried along in the whrling tide. This
bridge stood well until the "chain BRIDGE" located
above Georgetown, (having yielded to the i'm
mense pressure of water,) came down with such
force as TO carry away a large portion of the Long
Bridge south Of the draw, and a large portion of
the structure remains submerged in water, with
immense quantities Of rubbish piled up and press
ing against it,
Hearing that the canal aqueduct at Georgetown
had been carried away. we satisfied ourselves of
the ncorrectness of the report by personal visit.
The stores on Water street, Georgetown, suffered
much, the water the street gng in depth from
five to three feet. Flour and other merchandise
was removed, whilst much lumber and frewood
was swept away.
The fishing booths along the wharf were carried
grain, received serious injury; and canal boats
hcavily-laden with flour, put in jeopardy
The water Of the canal having found an outlet
above Georgetown, by breakage, several heavily
laden boats rested in the mud of the base Of the
canal.
The effects OF this rise OF water equally iniu-
rious in this city The OVERLOOKING of the canal
inundated houses and stores south OF Pennsylvania
avenue, rendering the removal OF storage and
household affairs necessary. The lumber and wood
yards along its line suffered much; as also the
yards and houses along the Potomac.
II was raining long after night and the water on
the canal and the Potomac rising at the period
Of closing our observation.
TIE LATE Cry CoLLEcroR.-w referred in our
a., n
TO communication received from MIR. Rothwell
the late collector OF taxes, In that document Mr.
r. calls attention to the fact that only few day.
after his account stated by the committee, ano
with very limited examination by himself Of tn,
various items, he promptly paid the amount sc
down against him, though convinced that he nigh
have bad equitable claim to portion thereof
With regard TO the interest demanded, he protest.
against the reasoning of the committee; but say,
that. II the Councils cInct it, sooner thnn IL be-
come a subject Of litigation, he will pay it,
The Counrs-I In the United States circuit court
yesterday the argument Of the Gaze of libel
Weightman Us. Barney-wns commenced. Brad.
lay, for the prosecution, opened the argument;
Linton and Chiffon, on the other side, continued
the argumen, to adjournment Of the court.
In the criminal court the Judge (Crawiord)
overruled the motion Of council for a trial in
tho case Of Nagleo, convicted Of obtaining money
Of the Government under false pre,ences.
The jury was adjourned until Friday next; and
the court, in the meantime, will meet to decide
upon certain law points, &c.
THK BIoANsr.-Josnnah Connell convicted o.
having married two men in this city, has failed tc
receive the interference Of the President leo far
and was yesterday removed from the Jail to tn,
penitentiary, to remain, under sentence, for two
| ycars.
| nOCTOR NEUMANN has cured several Corn,
| IL and a Bunion much to IN v satisfaction