The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-12-10
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LOCAL MATTE X S.

NATIONAL THEATRE MILE De Melissa on Wed
pesday night achieved most brilliant triumph in
the execution of the grand spas de quaTes nations,
carrying the house into a storm OF the most rap
turous and deafenng applause, which did not cub
side until a repetition was given by this wondrous
artiste. amid shower of bouquets, &c. Never
have we witnessed such grace energy, and aban
don in any danseuse who has ever preceded her on
the Washington boards, Elsler herself no.
ceptcd and such seemed to be the general opinion.
The palm of excellence had hitherto seemed to be
contested between Melissa, Pougaud, and Soto
all truly excellent-but the decision on that even
ing was evidently in favor of the former. We
agree cordially in the sentiments expressed in the
following communication, which we have received
from correspondent, to the merits of this grand
ballet troupe: &c.,. ...... '...
ssMr. Marshall, the Lessee, and the gentlemen
W no manage his interests at this place of resort
now present to the people Of the Metropolis an
artistic groupe which, in severalty and particular,
has not been matched in this country since, the
fascinating Elsler turned all heads by the ele
gance of perfection in her art. She is matched
by, if not exceeded in this very elegance, by one
or two Of the artists now performing at the Ma
tioual II beauty Of posture, cultivation of art.
or delight at beholding, has ever been realized
amongst u.s. surely is in the entertainment 80 Law
ishly supplied by the lessee in the engagement Of
the Company of Spanish and French nrtistes at this
theatre. The poetry of motion is subdued into the
charms of variety, elegance and expression Those
who do not ordinarily visit the Temple OF Ihespls
are as enthusiastic in their expressions OF delight
| as are they who make it more their means OF
amusement to witness the mimic art. All should
| sector oil will witness these performances with
| delight. X.
| To night the troupe appear in variety of new
dances, and Madcmoiselle Melisse will again cxe.
cute the grand "Pas dc quatre Nation" The
| farces of "Box and Cox" and "Somebody Else'
| III 49, A.
CIRcuIr CouRr.-No. 354, DeVaughan Pat
terson, which has occupied the attention of this
court for the pact six days, was decided on Wed
ncsday in favor of the defendant by the ordering
of non pros. by the court. This decision is OF
some i'm porance to the holders of property whose
drainage is carried of by the stream emanating
from the eprng in Franklin square, and emptying
in the canal between 9th and 10th Streets and also
to the Corporation of Washington affirmatory
of the grades established by them in that portion
of the city. '.r.
GRACE CauacH.-This beautiful Gothic edifce ,
recently erected in the Seventh Ward (or Island
as it is called for the Protestant Episc opal con-
gregation under the pastoral charge Of the Rev. A.
Holmead, rector, will be opened for religious SER
vices on Sunday next, at II O'Clock q. m and 81
O'Clock p. m %. -.
AppolsrMEsr.--S. T. Williams, of Baltimore
Maryland, bos been appointed clerk in the Blu
reau of Yards and Docks, Navy Department, pic
William p. Moran, promoted to the clerkship re.
Gently vacated by the appointment of W. Brcnton
Boggs as Purscr in the Navy.
The FArR.-The opcning~of the ladies' fair at
Iron Hall on Wednesday evening, for the benefit o
ST. Peters church, (Catholic.) attracted large
4 ia, e ~II
nations The display of fancy articles quite
varied and attractive; the refreshments, confec-
tionery, &c., were abundant and well patronized;
the venders beautiful, lively, and agreeable; and
| the Marine Band added it's attraction by the dis
coursipg of admirable music. Several of the fair
bellies of Baltimore present, who drew around
them speedily some of our Washington cavaliers,
who paid them all attention. The fair closes to-
morrow night, and we recommend to those who
desire to spend a pleasant evening to drop in a,
Iron Hall, where they will be received by the la
dies OF the Capitol Hill with that kindness and
courtesy for which they are distinguished.
The PoroMAo BRIDaE.- meeting of the citizens
of wnshn gton was held on Wednesday night in the
First Ward, to consider upon the subject Of pro-
per site for the brid connecting the District
with the Virginia shores of the Potomac. H. N.
| Easily, esq.,, was called to the chair, and James
W. Sheahnn appointed secretary. After some de-
bate, n committee, consisting of Messrs. C. A
Davis, w. b. Magruder, T. P. Morgan, Samuel
E. Douglass, Il. w. Johnson, and H.. N. Easily
was appointed TO report a memorial, &c, on the
subject to an adjourned meeting to be held on
| Wednesday night next.
| SINGERS CoMING.-Next week, as we learn from
the newspapers and our Baltimore correspondent,
we are TO hear successfully Madame Albon and
| Madame Sontag, two European songstresses Of
considerable reputation, and, we do not question,
! of deserved celebrity.
| MARRIED.,