The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-04-06

fit tribute from the land of Tell to the memory of
! Washington.
/ BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE P1crURE. by our fel
low-citizen. Mr. A. H. Clements, (Which we saw
yesterday at the gliding establishment of Mr.
Lamb) has been justly admired by many behold
| era. The trees, standing boldly in the foreground
| on either side, with their dark, thick, and soft
foliage, afford striking contrast to the lights and
| faint shadows of the perspective The shepherd
with his trusty dog is leisurely ascending the
| road, preceded by his flock; while, in the ad-
vance, companion has opened the gate of the
| Pasturage Far beyond is blue mountain range
apparently bounded by sunlit clouds Ease of
| execution and close observation of nature are
| plainly discernble in this work of art mere
glance will not satisfy the observing eve, and the
longer the picture is looked upon the more plainly
its beauties are developed.
PROPERTY SALr-Stratton auctioneer .o,d
yesterday at auction the property belonging to
| the estate of Mrs. E. Devices, near the corner of
Thirteenth and G streets, fronting forty two feet
| on Thirteenth street, with depth of ninety -four
feet. The Improvements consist of a brick two
| story basement and attic dwelling, with back
buildings, containing thirteen rooms; also brick
smoke-house and other conveniences. Mr.. Swami,
purchaser, at $4,000.
ScHooL-HousE.-The city councils have passed
| an act making appropriation for the purchase of
Odd Fellows Hall, on the corner of G street south
and Seventh street east, for public school in the
| third district.
The PUBLIC WoRKs-What has heretofore been
| rumor is now established as fact-that the exten.
sion of the Capitol and the erection of the wings
of the Patent Office have been transferred from the
Department of the Interior to the Department of
War. The Secretary of War having directed the
chief engineer to detail one officer to take charge
of the public interests connected with the construc
ton OF these buildings. Captain Meigs has been
| detailed for that purpose, and will act under his
| instructions from the Secretary of War.
| WATER.-We yesterday alluded to the able re.
port and surveys of Captain Nj. c. Meigs on the
subject Of supplying the cities Of Washin gton and
Georgetown with never-faling and pure water,
and now have the pleasure to state that the con
struction of the aqueduct, for this purpose, has
been assigned to the Engineer Department, and
that General Totten, with the approval of the Sec
rotary of War, has placed Captain Meigs of the
Corpsof Engineers, in charge. This intelligence
is gratifying both from the fact of the prospect of
an early commencement of this important work
and the peculiar fitness of the gentleman selected
for it's superintendence.
| The BANK THE UNIoN.-Some months have
| passed since the affairs of this defunct concern
passed into the hands of trustees and yet we have
| no exhibit of its condition. We know this how.
ever, that Messrs. Linton and Chiffon, two of the
three trustees have ntered suit against forty four
the debtors of the institutions but as no
have been filed in court, it is difficult even to con
lecture when the public will have authoritative in
| formation in the premises We are inclined TO
| believe that the trustees not idle in the per-
Torrance of their duties; but such is the slow pro-
cess Of law, that year at least, it is thought
must elapse before there can be a settlement
| NATIONAL THEArRE-The thrilling patriotic
drama of Putnam which has been 90 cntbusi
astically received, will be performed this evening
| for the last time.
PAUL JULIEN's q and fare ell concert will ia Ike
place to- night, at Carusi's Saloon He will be
assisted by eminent artistes.
| IHE WIND, yesterday, was 90 violent az to snap D.
near the BASE the flag -staff planted near the Per-
severance engine house. The number of hats blown
| off the heads of their wearers was countless.
HORSES AND CARRIAGE FOR SALE.
| A PAIR OF CANADIAN PONIES we'll matched.
IA young, sound, and gentle are offered for a lie.
together with CARRIAG and HARNESS suited
| to the Horses. The Carriage and Horses will be
sold separately if desired.
| Inquire of Mr.. WIN. H. BIRCH, at his Stables IN
| 14th street south of the Avenue.
Mar 29-tf