The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-03-25
LOCAL MATTERS.

WARRINGTON SEMINARY.-Ihls old, well-estab-
lished and fourishing institution, held an annual
exhibition yesterday, for which purpose the Ma
tional Theatre was gratuitously rendered and used
There was large audience OF ladies' and gentle
men, and youths, present, occupying the parquette
and dress circle. The numerous young masters
connected with the academy, and others interested
in the schools Of our city, were seated upon the
stage. The orchestra attached TO the theatre
lunteered its services, and performed admirable
pieces of music during the exhibition.
The following 10 the order of exercises by the
scholars
Prologue, by Henry Bibb and Philip Ferris.
Washington, by William King.
Fort Duquesnc, by George T. Cox.
The Unfortunate School Boy, by Preston h.
Sands and VIM. Ward.
The Passage Of the Delaware, by William II.
Swecny.
Valley Forge, by William B. Cleary.
Abolition, Dialogue, by Francis Wheatley. B.
Rochfort Riordan, William b. Cleary, and George
T. Cox.
Washington Visits hi. Mother, by Eugene Fh.-
gerald.
Farewell to Soldiers, by Joseph King.
The Election, by William F. Sands.
The Triumph, by Frederick Stuart.
The Inauguration, by John Coyle.
The Contest. by Henry Ridgcly.
The Schoomastcr in Trouble, by George Du-
bant, William A. Caho, William Godsborough,
and Douglas M Cleary.
The Retired Sage, by Benjamin Sheckell.
Party Spirit, Vision, by John G.. Smith.
Excursion to Mount Vernon, by George w.
hurry.
Scene in School Room. by Timothy F. Cronin.
Thomas l.. Noyes, John A. Williams, James How
ard, Columbus Noyes, Ambrose Lynch, Edwin
Hurdle, and William Noyes
Virtue and knowledge necessary to Govern
soli!oquy of Young Student, by Willard Fitn-
gerald.
Mount Vernon, by James Hoban.
Epilogue, by VIM. F. Sands
Thcsc performances were alike creditablc to the
scholars themselves and their teachers.
Samuel Barber, president Of the seminary, upon
the conclusion OF the addresses, made a few
marks to the audience and. scholars, and concluded
by inviting Mayor Lenox (who occupied seat on
the stsge) to deliver the premiums to those to
whom they had been awarded.
Mayor Lenox, in response to the request, came
forward, and after some wholesome observations to
the scholars Of /" the old seminary" in which he
himself had received the rudimcnts Of his educa-
ton, proceeded to distribute the prizes, accompa-
nying their delivery with felicitous. happy, and
appropriate suggestions TO the youthful recipients.
NATrosAL THEArnx.-Mr. Collins shares the
fate OF more than mcritorious predecessor in
regard to patronage. On last evening the audi
ence much too meagrc to reward the
lions OF actor who exerts himself with no ncon-
siderable success. in spite Of an obstinate catarrh
Without entering into detailed criticism,
may express opinion that the limited patronage
just nov bestowed upon this place of amusement 10
in the main attributable to the want of efficient
stock company.
A new drop scene has been produced by Mr. Hi
lard. II 10 q copy Of two Of the well known pro-
auctions of great European masters, and lie ex-
eeedingly we'll executed.
PoarRa's SKLr. LOADING GuN.-We have hereto
fore noticed the fact Of an examination of newly
invented gun, A. admirably adapted to warfare
and the necessities OF frontier life and protection,
and yesterday there were some experiments given
OF the capacity of this new specimen OF firearms,
which met the highest admiration of all present.
AZ revolver, 1t fired with accuracy sixteen times
in three. qua rters of minutc-chapging the cylin-
der in the meantime; and, AZ magazine gun. by
experiment, alec, Il fired ut the ratio of forty die
charges in a minute. The invention receives the
hi ghest recommendation, and would doubtless be
OF the grestcst utility.
UsNRcEssARy ALAnM.-Doripg the exhibition
Of the Washington Seminary yesterday morning.
at the National Theatre, there was the appearance
and the smell of smoke, apparently issuing from
various parts Of the building, causing some incon-
siderate persons burrcdly 70 retire, thereby incit
ing the cry Of "Firel" and forthwith general
scene Of confusion, CONSERVATION, and even dan
ger, ensoed. Ladies tainted, children were over
run, and much excitement for while prevailed.
The throwing Of some light pieces Of combustible
material into a furnace below, when the lAues
were open, gave rise 10 the alarm.
THs CouRrs.ATbere was nothing of interest
done in The courts yesterday. The criminal court
was engaged In bearing arguments upon points Of