The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-16
LOCAL MATT T. Il 5.

LOCAL MATTERS.
Busa's SEVEN Mus MaRoR.--1his highly in
teresting panorama, now that its nledts begin to
be known in city, 10 much spoken of. and IS at
tracing very good houses. There is positive in
terest and instru in all of these panoramic
hbons. for they crafty class of their visitors
with views Of places which they have never seen,
and another by afiording them tho opportunity OF
refreshing their memories, and OF comparing these
views, and Judging OF their resemblance TO the
places and scenes they undertake to represent.
The panorama in question furnishes view of scene
ny which annually attracts thousands OF visitors,
| not only from all parts of the United States and
Canada, but also from Europe, and embraces the
Falls Of Niagara-the most magnificent ca araot in
| the world-as from various points After
having looked at the city OF Buffalo and sew
| cral battle grounds, passing TO Lake Onta
| rio and thence TO the St. Lawrence river. We
| view in succession Toronto. Kingston, Montreal,
and Quebec, well numerous smaller towns
intermediate; the magnificent scenery Of the
Thousand Ises, the Rapids, the identical steam-
boats which ply the river, the raftsmen on their
perilous voyages, the square-riggcd vessels from
Europe and tho United States; the monuments,
| lighthouses, breakwaters, and other public works
of the two countries; the battle ground on Abra
| hams Heights, between Wolf and Montcalm; the
| granite peaks Of the Sagnenay rver--all ns we
might be supposed to these objects in reality,
| but without any Of the hardships, peris,
pense Of an actual visit. The artistic finish OF
much of this picture, so far as poor and unpro
| fessional judgment enables determine, is
| ccedingly beautiful band Of music was in Mt
| tendance on Saturday evening, playing familiar
airs in the intervals, and piano gave forth
strains appropriate to the scenes of the panorama,
except that at the scene Of Moor CO Canadian Boat
| song, we thought that that beautiful melody might
well have been introduced. We also think tho
hibitor should render his explanations of the pic
ture in distinct and audible tone of voice; but
with these grains Of disapproval, we commend the
exhibition well worthy Of being visited by
all classes of people, and most especially by the u
| veniles.
| LOLA MoNrEz's FAREwELL.-Lola Monez closed
her Engagement at the National Theatre on Satur
day night, when she appeared in The Iyrofean bal
let and part of The Carniua. The capacious build
ing was about half full, at double the usual prices
and lar sc number of ladies graced the dress cir
Gle. Her dances highly applauded during
their progress, and at the close of each piece she
was called before the curtan--at one time to figure
in unexpected episode, and at another to make
a brief speech.
| The episode was by no means creditable to the
person most directly concerned. II seems that
man-whether seated in the orchestra or in the
front OF the parquette does not clearly appear
availed himself of Md'llc Montezs temperance to
| perform vulgar feat with his thumb and nose
The danseuse saw it in instant she stayed her
courtesying, and, with her eyes fixed intently on
the person, advanced to the foot-lights, and said
Sir, did not come here to be insulted.' Another
courtesy and she behind the curtain, the
dcnce meanwhile cheering loudly, and those in the
front calling for the expulsion Of the offender.
row appeared to be in prospect, when General
Walter Jones, who seated in the orchestra
mounted bench and demanded that the exact Of
fence of the man should be ascertained before OK.
| pelling him What then said reached not the
ears Of parties beyond the circle, bat moment
or two sufhced to restore good humor and " three
cheers for General Jones' closed the scene
The speech of Md'le Montez, on her final ap-
pear rance, was this " Ladies and gentlemen Il re-
turn you my most grateful thanks for your kind
ness to Inc during my sojourn in your magnificent
aud extraordinary city" She spoke with a strong
foreign accent, and retired amid prolonged clap
ping of hands and cheering.
NArIosAL TaEATRE.-A new play, by q. ii.
Boxer, esq, of Philadelphia, entitled " The Be
frot.a" is 20 be produced at the theatre this
| ing. 1t is highly spoken Of the best drama yet
| written by an American author. Miss Kate Horn
and Mr.. Couldock, we perceive, have been en-
gagged and will appear in the characters originally
sustained by them when the piece first pro-
duced in Philadelphia. Let We add that the regu-
lar prioes are TO be restored.
& Tx LnvrE.-The fashionable world were agree
ably delighted at the reception ON Friday evening
by the interchange Of salutstions between the two
lions Of the daythe President Of the United States
| Mr.. Fillmore. and the President Of Fashion, Geo.
r. For, OF 332 Broadway, New York, who 10 at
prcsent sojourning Willnrd's for the purpose OF
modelling the outer form Of fashion in the latest
improved styles. The two prc.idcnts were sttred
in the same costume, viz: blue coats, fancy vests,
and black cashmere psntsloons. Both coats were
adorned with California gold buttons, OF Fors own
| Importation, which were very greatly admired.
For's style made quite impression upon
fashionablcs.
BApriaIxo.-Thc Rev. Mr. Collins of the Dap
tbs, Church, immersed several ladies in the Poto-
mac river near the site known the old sugar
house. yesterday.
THx WEATHER, for some few days past, has
dergone material change in the way Of renewal of
coldness and after clear day, yesterday, about
| eight o'clock at night the wind changed and in
creased, attended by what appeared TO be pretty
decided commencement Of asnow- storm.
| COMPLAINTS AND Row-We have been fire.
quently requested TO complain Of the practice Of
bnckmen blocking up the way, by grouping
about in front Of the principal hotels on Pennsyl-
vsnia avenue; and on Saturday evening last there
| was a regular row created in consequence Of seve
raj white hackmen having assaulted colorcd por-
ter connected With Browns Hotel which entirely
prevented porsons-ospccially ladios-from pass
| ing along the prominent public thoroughfarc
fronting that hotel for a considerable length Of
time. This thing is wrong; and If the hotel keep
ers powerlc's in ohcctng remedy, the>pocc
should sec TO it, and prevent o great matter of