The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-11-12
LOCAL MATTERS.

METROPOLITAN MEcHANIcs' InsTITUrs.-At the
meeting on Wednesday evening letter was read
from w w. Corcoran. esq, acknowledging the
receipt Of q copy Of the constitution and bylaws
Of this Institute, and contributing the sum OF ono
thousand dollars towards advancing the important
measures contemplated by 1t. This announcement
was, Of course, received with great pleasure, and
unanimous vote Of thanks was passed in acknow-
Judgment of his liberality.
Mr. James O'Neal was elected a member OF the
board Of managers, in the place Of Mr.. A. F. Gun
ninsham, resigned; and Mr.. WIN. II. Ward was
elected financial secretary.
A donation Of books from Georgetown Coisge
w.. preseptcd through Mr.. X Pollard
TN. .f,;ra Of the Institute appear to be well and
satisfactorily conducted.
Professor Henry, tho president, delivered to-
s.,ds The cloSe of the evening. brief but inter
800, address on sthe laws Of attractive force.'
Burrrs.-There has been much difficulty IN pro-
. s-'ency of the finest quality = o1,'e'
the article in our markets, Notwithstanding the
high prices paid by the consumers. Virginia and
Maryland supply us in part with THE necessary.
not TO say luxury, of life and hear Of arrange
ments being made to receive regular supplies OF
butter from Pennsylvania and other States during
the winter. t
MAIL RossEay-A youth, aged about eighteen
years, named Edward Medley, the mailcarricr be-
| tween this city and Georgetown. was arrested ON
Wednesday, charged with having, on the eighth
| or ninth instant, taken from the mail, between
those points, draft drawn by the president Of the
| Bank of Commerce on the Union Bank OF Mary
land. Baltimore, for $26l 81, payable to the order
of N. b. Hartley. and also $40 notei both OF
which were mailed in Georgetown on the eighth
instant, in a letter directed 10 Baker and Brown.
He was taken before Justice Reayer, who, after due
examination committed him to Jail to await trial.
| DEMOCRATIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF WASH
ington and vicinity assembled in front OF the
City Hall late yesterday afternoon to celebrate the
triumph of their party in the recent Presidential
election. After the firing OF q salute and several
airs from band Of music in attendance, Colonel
John w. Forney delivered an address, starting
with the declaration that they rejoiced ''not be.
cause certain party has been defeated, but be
cause eternal principles have prsvailed'-the
principles Of jackson and of 'progress" to
those, we understood, ayowed by "Young Ameri-
1 ca" A procession was formed about seven o'clock,
and with music, banners, transparencies, and
torches, moved down ~ street to Pennsylvania
avenue, whence to follow the route designated in
| the programme. Cannon were fred, rockets sent
up, and bonfires blazed by arrangement of the
jubilants.
The RAvEL FAAILY.-To-n might will be the last
but one of the Encouragement of the Ravel Family
at the National Theatre previous to their departure
for Europe. A fine bill is presented, affording IN
opportunity for the display of the varied talent Of
the unrivailed and celebrated corps. The comic
fairy pantomimc Of ".The Red Monster and the
| White Warrior conclude the evenings perform
ances. ..a- 49,.
/ THx KEHpALL AND DICKINSON TaovPE OF Min.
srRELs, at Odd Fellows' Hall, have attracted large
and delighted audiences. Their vocal and ins,ru
mental performances are in the highest degre'
interesting. Last night the company in attend
ance was email, owing to the stir and hustle OF thu
Democratic procession, and the performance wal
therefore postponed until tonight, when in'
house and most spirited socalization may be ex
l knA H %