The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-11-19
LOCAL MATTE IS

GRoUr OF STATuARy FOR The CAPlToL.-We
learn that several weeks ago a gentleman from
New York visited Washington for the purpose of
consulting with some of our prominent citizens in
relation to a group Of marble statuary to comme-
morate the discovery of America. The model i,
in the hands of Fabbri Brothers, from the original
design by Professor Costello, who, it is said, is the
protSgs Of the Grand Duke of Tuscany. The group
represents Columbus unwilling the New World to
the OIL. The discoyerer is prominent in the fore
ground, erect, unwilling on his left the form of An
Indian chief. Europe, personificd, regards the act
with earnestnesa; Asia exhibits less anxiety, while
Africa, in the back ground seems to be indifferent
to the great exhibition. The hnse upon which
these rest 10 handsomely adorned with figures.
The estimated cost Of the entire work Of art Is
hundred and fifty thousand dollars, including the
transportation hither and the placing Of it in pro-
per location public ground. II was or is pro-
posed to defray the expenses by the sale Of iitbo
graphic prints, representing the group. at one dol
lar each; the sculpture TO be commenced in Italy
soon one hundred and twenty five thousand
dollars shall have been thus collected. In of
a failure to procure this last. sum, the mo
ney to be transferred to the treasury of the Ma
tional Monument Society, to aid in the erection of
the column to Washington.
This city has been designated as the proper place
where the group, If produced in marble, accord
ing to the design, should be erected. We are UNI
able to state whether not the enter prise promises
success, what progress has been made in the
premises, our informant was merely acquainted
with the general outline Of operations
The DAILY AMERICAN TELKanApH, after issuing
Ito five hundred and sixteenth number, ceused zee
terday; circumstances having forced the pub
Usher, Mr.. Joseph b. Tate, to bring its existence
TO a close. "He still believes that the people of
Washington desire cheap independent news
paper, and that if sufficient inducemcnt be given
10 person authorized to solicit for another paper,
he will be induced in the course of few days to
attempt to Issue one in its place.
THANKsovINe. Mayor Addison, of George
town, has issued his proclamation recommending
tho citizens to observe next Thursday day of
Thanksgiving and prayer
NArIoNAL THEArRE.-Miss Richings appears
this evening az "NIadeaine" in the celebrated
opera Of the position of Lonjumenu.
A Ferry has been established across the aaue-
duct, at Georgetown, for the accommodation OF the
Virginians who attend the markets of the District.
The NATIosAL GRAYs, who visited York, Penn
sylvnnia, several weeks ago, have published
card, acknowledging the kind attentions of friends
in that ancient borough and elsewhere, and ex
press the hope that opportunity will be afforded
Them to recprocate the Inequalities which they
much commend. ..-.--
| RloTEps.-We learn that four or five OF the per-
sons engaged in the fire riot on Sunday mornn U
have been arrested, and given security for their
| appearance at court
| CHkRcoAi.-The supply Of this article is small,
| and il readily commands fifteen cents n busbel
! from the wagons.