The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-03

office. he sustaining but trifiing loss. The build
ing was owned by Mr. Corcoran. A frame build
ing the corner Of the Avenue and Fifteenth
street, tenanted by Mr.. Bishop, periodical store,
was destroyed, he saving most Of his stock; and
also two small frame tenemeuts in the rear, ON
Fifteenth street, were destroyed. These frame
buildings were also the property of Mr.. Corcoran.
We could not learn whether they were insured or
not.
The fire is supposed to have been the work of an
incendiary.
The hremen were supplied with hot coffee by the
neghbors; and the inmates OF the Mansion House,
by the kind invitation of Mr.. Willard took break
fast at his hotel
INDIAN VISIT TO THE PREsIDEST.-The Omsha
Indians, at present in this city, visited the Prcsi
dent Of the United States yesterday. The Presi
dent gave them kindly reception. The Secretary
OF War, the Secretary of the Interior, and the
Commissioner of Indian Affairs were present.
The Hon. LUKE LEA, Commissioner Of Indian
Affairs, introduced the Indians.
WHITE BUFFALO addressed the President at
length, setting forth the alleged grievances Of his
tribe, resulting from encroachments by whites and
Indians, and the bad treatment of agents, differ
ing in no material points from those which we have
heretofore published, in giving an account OF a
previous interview with the Commissioner OF In
dian AfIairs)
Other of the Indians also spoke, sustaining the
alleged grievances.
President FILLMORE responded, expressing re
greet at hearing the Omahas complaints, promised
to do all in his power to prevent trcspasses upon
their rights; to investigate into the conduct of
agents; to apply to Congress, the great National
Council, for an appropriation CT money for the
purchase of agricultural implements for the use Of
the tribe; and urged upon them the importance Of
turning their attention to the pursuit of agricul-
ture, the advantages of which he prominently and
forcibly portrayed.
The President and the Commissioner of Indian
Affairs, we are apprized. fully appreciate the cir
cumstances and condition OF this tribe and pur-
pose using all practicable means to secure to them
the obligations of treaty, made many years ago
in good faith.
CRIMINAL CoURT.-The of William Wellp,
charged with the murder of Samuel Mundel, was
resumed in this tribunal yesterday.
}. w. McKim (asssting the United States pros
ecuting Attorney opened the pleading in neat
and beautiful address to the jury.
He followed by Ed. c. Morgan, for the de-
fence. in an admirable analysis of the testimony
and defence of his client.
In consequence of the continued feeble state Of
health of one of the jurors upon the conclusion of
Mr. Morgan's address further arguments in the
case were suspended, and the jury being placed
under the charge of baliff, the court adjourned
until 0 O'Clock this morning.
SIGNoRiNA PARoDI's CoNcKRT last night was
attended by numerous auditory, and her per-
formances were greeted with great applause, as
were those of Mile Patti and the magic violnst,
Miska Hauser. BY reference to the advertisement
in another column, it will be perceived that the
fair Italian will give second concert on Wednes-
day evening, which occasion the Saloon will
doubtless be again crowded with the beauty and
fashion of our metropolis.
FEEDING THE HuSGRY.-The baking establish
mcnt of Mr. Havener, and the grocery store of Mr..
Byrne, were thronged yesterday to receive the
gratuties announced to be distributed to the needy
poor. Infirm old age and youth in rags of both
sexes, shared in the bounteous offerings of bread
coffee. tea, &c. The colored race, az usual, pre-
dominated largely among the recipients Of this
bounty.