The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-04-12
L G AL MATTERS

COMPLIMENTARY BENErIr.-We learn that
number OF our citizens who have watched with in.
terest the efforts OF E. A. MARSHALL, esq., the les
see OF the National Theatre. to -impart a varied
attractlveness to that place Of amusement are
making arrangements to produce compliment.
airy benefit in his behalf. The season now about
to close is the second of the series during which
Mr. Marshall has catered to the theatrical taste of
the metropolis, and it is unquestionable that he
has succeeded in sustaining the variety and the gen.
eral excellence of the entertainments to extent
which we'll entities him to the favorable regard of
the community As man, not less than as man.
ager, he has gained host of friends by the uni.
| form courtesy which has marked bis intercourse
with our citizens, We understand that the benefit
will take place in the course of next week, and
that most attractive bill of fare will be presented
on the occasion.
PAINFUL AccIDENT.-While DIR. R. K Stone
was riding on G street, in the First Ward, yester-
day evening, the horse took fright, and, making
quick and short turn, threw this gentleman from
the buggy. We deeply regret to learn that his
thigh bone was broken by the fall, and that he was
| otherwise injured. He was conveyed to his resi-
dence, on the corner of F and l4th streets, where
every needful attention was at once bestowed by
professional brethren. The many friends of this
young and distinguished physician will receive
the intelligence with the deepest regret, and, in
| common with them, we trust that, under the skill.
full hands which now manage his case he NAV
| soon be restored to his former usefulness.
Tax Satisfactorily Mr.. Roach, the city
collector, acting in the character of an auctoneer
sold large number of lots, the taxes upon them
not having been paid for some years. The Alder.
mems room, in the City Hall, was crowded upon
the occasion, almost every man present having
| copy of the mammoth advertisement before him,
| The bidding was spirited, and much cash was in.
vested in the operations According to the law,
person whose property has been sold for taxes can
redeem the same within two years, by refunding
to the purchaser the money paid and interest
thereon at the rate of ten per cent per annum.
| FREY esterday evening, at few minutes to
elk O'Clock, an extensive fire occurred on Fifteenth
near H street. A stable in the nei ghborhood was
first seen in flames, which rapidly extended to the
back building of the three-story dwelling occupied
by DR.. Thomas, sweeping every thing combustible
in their course including the furniture of that gem
tleman. The house adjoining, tenanted by Mr..
p. G. Skinner. was considerably injured, and his
furniture much broken and otherwise damaged;
and 30 with Mr.. ]. M. Cutts who occupied the
approximate dwelling. These elegantly. built
| n.
He has slight insurance, but estimates his clear
loss at nearly three thousand dollars The incen-
diary continues bis dreadful work without fear OF
consequences.
RUNNING WITH "THE MACHINES. IA few months
ago the City Councils passed law forbidding mi
nors from running with fire engines; but this sta
tute is altogether disregarded by Juveniles On
Saturday two small boys, while holding the ropes
were arrested by the police, and taken before q
| magistrate, who sent one of hem Che being un
able to pay the fine of ten dollars) to the work.
house, while the other was Fortunate and avoid ed
a sentence of imprisonment in that institution by
complying with the ordinance. The reason as.
signed for the arrest of only two of the offenders
| is that the police force was not strong enough
there being only two officers at the time in the
neighborhood.
FORTUNATE EsCAPE.-A young gentleman
| who arrived in the city on Sunday night, by the
railroad train, inquired of individual lettering
at the station the way to Pennsylvania avenue
and likewise asked him whether he knew where a
certain citizen resided. The person who was ad
dressed exhibited perfect willingness to accom-
modate the stranger, especially be himself was
on his way to that very neighborhood! Instead,
however, of preceding in the direction of the ave-
nue., the gentleman soon discovered that his guide
was leading him into the country; and so he de-
manded to be placed in the right path Just about
this time he discovered that the fellow had &C.
complete in the rear. The thought Immediately
flashed upon bis mind that the object of the betray-
er was to conducthim to suitable place and there
rob him. Seeing several citizens crossing the road
few yards distant, he hailed them. when the
rascas took to their heels His friende afteFvarda
congratulated him on his fortunate escape
The GErERAL ASSEMBLY Of the IN. 81 Pres
bytcrian Church of the United States will bold
its annual meeting in Buffalo on the twentieth of
May next. The Presbytery of the District of Co
lumbia has appointed the Rev. John c. Smith, of
Washington, and Elder Ohio Magruder, of Rock.
vile, delegates to the assembly.
Il NATIONAL TBEArRE.-MaSeppa, or the Wild
Horse of Tartary, is to be repeated to night.
NOTICE.-An persons interested In the annual
IN assessment of taxable property in the city Of
Washington for the year 1853 are hereby informed
that the Board of Appeal will be in session in the
/ hose ent atOrV. Citv Hall