The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-02-08
LOCAL MATTERS

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AHE AzTEcs.-We were yesterday shown a
costly and very beautiful comb which has been
presented to the Aztec girl, Bartoa. by Mrs. Fill
more, and party. of ladies who were present at i
private exhibition of the Aztec children which
TOOK place recently at the Presidential Mansion.
It is Of fine gold. tastefuly cut and engraved set
WITH twenty three brilliants, and weighs ST. dwts
II ls the product of the taste and skiIl Of Messrs
Gait, and is most creditable specimen Of the ex-
ceience to which they have brought this Branch of
labor in our city.
NATIosAL THsArRE.-The accomplished actor,
uir' James =. Murdoch, was welcomed last night
On the boards of the National by crowded and
fashionable house. The expectations of those in
attendance were not disappointed, for his render
ing OF hamlet (though evidently laboring under
severe coid) equaed, if it did not excel any pre-
aecessor upon the Washington boards The piece
was generally well put upon the stage; and the
queen by Mrs. France, and Ophelia by Mrs Bow.
ers, were especially we'll played.
Tonight Mr.. Murdoch appears in Kotzebue,s
mawklsh play of the ssstranger,'' in which he is
TO be sustained by Mrs Bowers in the character of
Mrs Halter. Wethink the part not suited to this
Abilities; and, though we like not the play.
our opinion s she will not be equal in that charac
ter to any OF her predecessors in Washington
BELIEVED FROM CoNFINEMENT.-The late law
passed by Congress, touching action under mesne
process and operating upon those imprisoned un-
yer the same, preventing their future imprison-
mens, and hberating those already confined, was
signed oy the President on Saturday; and in con-
sequence thereof Mr.. David TAYLOR. of North
oa,oiina' was discharged from confinement by
order of circuit judge on that day.
NATIONAL MoNUMENT.-The Hibernian Society
OF baltimore having ordered the preparation Of a
block OF marble, as its contribution to the Wash.
lngton National Monument, and the work being
now completed, committee from the society will
make formal presentation of it to-day to the Of
hcers of the Washington National Monument So
clety The interesting proceedings of its presen.
tatlon and reception will take place in the Council
Chamber, City Hall, at 10 a. M
MIR. FULLER continues to improve in strength,
ana hopes are now strongly entertained of his re-
covery.
HON. NEAL Dow.-The Grand Division of the
Sons OF temperance invited the Hon. Neal Dow, of
Malne the distinguished advocate of the principles
OF tne Maine Llqu " law, who has been lately de-
nverlng temperance lectures in Baltimore to visit
THIS District, and lecture here. In answer to the
invitation. Mr. Dow replied by letter, stating that
MS engagements prevented an acceptance of the
invitation at present; but that he hoped to be able
70 visit Washington about the latter part of the
present month. An earnest desire exists to hear
him lecture on the subject.
FRANKLIN FIRE CoMpANY.-The following gen.
tlemen have been elected officers of this company
for the present year: Mr.. J. H. Sessford, Presi-
dent; Charles l. Garfield, Vice Presidents E. C.
Ecklof, Secretary; and Douglass Moore, Trea-
surer.
BALLs.-The Washington Light Infantry had a
hne ball last night at Carusis Saloon as had also
Madame Blake at Apollo Hall for her scholars,
many of whom appeared in fancy costume
CRIMINAL CoURT.-This courtiyesterday was oc