The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-12-22
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and s.op-bows, having been prepared, at .be order
Of a committee appointed for the purpose by the
workingm"n employed on the Capitol extension
by Gait Brother, silversmithS aid jewellers oil
this city, werS presented to Samuel Strong, ESQ.,,
late General Superintendent of hat building at bis
residence on Capitol Hill. on Monday evening
The medal is ornsmented on one side by an excel
lent representation of the Capitol according to the
proposed plan of it's enlargement, and on the OBJ
side it bears the following inscriptions "Pre.
sentcd by the mechanics and workingmen en-
ployed on the extension of the United States Capt.
tol, to Samuel Strong. esq., on his resignati OF
the office Of General Superinte ndent, as testimo-
NAL of their regard and esteem. December, 1852 -
Suitable inscriptions are also each piece of the
table service. The cost of the different testimoni.
ais is nearly $500. The workmanship upon these
articles bear high evidence Of the ability OF the
hessrs Gait to compete successfully with north
ern mechanics in the preparation of gold and ell
yer plate.
| The presentation made 10y the committee,
through a complimentary note, TO which Mr. Strong
replied appropriately in letter of thanks. A
handsome entertainment then partaken of BY
the large company present at the presentation.
NATIONAL THEArRE.-The comedy of the Love
Chase was admirably played last night-M
| Fitzpatrick sustaining the part OF Constance with
much spirit, and in style difficult to excel. Mrs
Bowers, as Lydia, Cher first appearance this sea
son,) evidenced a fine appreciation Of the charac
ter. and was warmly welcomed by her old friends
Both ladies were called out at the termination Of
the piece, and received the hearty appreciation of
the audience. Mr.. Wheatleigh added to the ia
vorable impression made by him as Hghfyer on
Monday evening, by his capital performance of
| Wildrake. Indeed, we have rarely seen this COM
| edy better performed
The dancing of the ballet troupe formed an
agreeable interude between the pieces and re-
ceived as usual its share offavor.
| Tonight Miss Fitzpatrick will again appear in
the Bellies Stratagem-the part of Doricourt by
Mr.. Wheatleigh. advertisement by the ballet
troupe and favorite farce make up the evenings
| entertainment.
BAsTIANELLrs.-A casual visit to Bastianelli's
fancy establishment, in Browns building, yester.
day. surprised with the extent and variety of his
display Of articles Of uertu and taste, embracing
| every thing that could be sought for in such
store, and numerous articles beyond our compre.
| hension as to their name and purposes, until
| planned TO US by the courteous proprietor. Among
the most rare, we noticed a superb solid papier.
maciie cabinet, richly inlaid with pearl, of various
colors and designs, with a chair of the same ma
|
valued at $500, and are to be disposed of by raf
ae.) Then, an moule dinner service; rich bronze
clocks. of the style of Louis XIV; an elegant pa
pier-InacbG ladies' boudor cabinet, with writing
desk, handsomely inlaid, to represent a
moonlight in Italy; four pieces of bronze, per-
feet cast and elaborate work, representing Europe
Asia, Africa, and America; bridal and party fans,
with pearl and ivory sticks nlaid with silver; solid
silver-mounted ladies' and gentlemen's dressing
cases, costing from $50 to $500 piece; portable
dressing cases, French and English writing desks
card cases, work-boxes portfolios, monnaies, SC,
in endless variety. And lastly, and in particular,
a rare assortment OF the finest pertumery, of the
most celebrated makers, whose fragrance is pure
| and delicate. Bastianeli's fancy goods, to those
seeking holiday presents, Offer rare attractions.
| and in our judgment his prices are remarkably
reasonable, and at as low figure as can be found
| in similar establishments in New York.
! KENDALL's GnEAT RooK.-We have had tho
| pleasure OF inspecting a specimen number of Ken
dail's magnificent folio work, the "History of the
War with Mexico" most gorgeousy illustrated
and illuminated by admirable views of all it's
great battles, taken principally from sketches
| taken at the time by distinguished artist, exc
| cuted in the highest style Of Partisan art The
| letter press lie perfect specimen of Typography,
| and the work as whole is Of rare excellence
The copy alluded to is the first one, we believe,
that has appeared here, and was presented by the
author, George w. Kendall, esq, of the New Or
leans Picauune, TO his old friend, MIR. John II.
kirkwood, the polite clerk of Browns Marble
Hotel. Nh. Kirkwood takes pleasure in exhibiting
this work to those who may desire to examine its
beauties
PICKPOCRETs he ait ph ich u
session OF Congress attracts at present to the
tropolis have drawn after them as usual train of
the light fingered gentry. who operate in reliev-
ing the unwary of their purses, pocket books, &c.
notice in our columns from sufferer at their
hands iniorms the public that he robbed Of his
pocket-book on Tuesday evening, containing val
liable papers and certificate of S 900 Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal stock The robbery, we learn,
occurred at Madame Sontag's crowded concert on
that evening. great degree of caution should be
observed, and all should avoid carrying la rye sums
about their persons, especially at concerts, thea
tres, sc.
CHANGE OF HouRs ON THE RAILRoAD.-A change
took place Monday last in the time of de part
ure OF the cars on the railroad between this city and
Baltimore, by which rhencc!orth they leave Bati-
more at and 81 a. m, and 4 and 81 D. m, and
on Supdaysat a. M and p. m; and leave
Washington Mt and 50 q. m, and ~ and p.
m, and on Sundays at 6 n. m. and p. IN.
SONIA e's LAST CoNcERT.-The last concert of
the celebrated Madame Sontag takes place this
evening. The general delight experienced by
those present at the first concert will doubtless
crowd Carusi's Saloon again tonight with bril-.
liant assemblage. The programme is exceedingly
excellent.
The CREATION AND DELUGE.-The panorama of
the "Creation and Deluge'' opens this evening at
Odd Fellows Hall. 1t is spoken of very attrac-
tive, and is commended to the public in flattering
terms by the press of the North.
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