The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-04-30
LOCAL MATTERS.

IHE CAPITOL GROUNDS now present scenes Oh
beauty, refreshing as they are delightful. The
expansive grass plots, soft and healthful to the
eye; the borderings ofshru5bery; the buds OF rich
and grant wers the stately trees, full foaged.
and their grateful shade, combine, with the pre-
vailng calm, interrupted only by cheerful hu-
man voices and the singing Of birds,) to render
that neghborhood attractive resort both for our
resident population and the visitors in our midst,
apart from the adornments and objects of interest
which are unaffected by the change of seasons.
In consequence of building operations at the
Capitol extension, shortly to be resumed, it cannot
be pected that the Marine Band will perform, as
heretofore, the open space fronting the eastern
portco; and therefore we venture the suggestion
that their instrumental melody, acceptable in
other days, will be equally appreciated elsewhere
on the premises, even near the western gate.
The grounds in the vicinity of the Presidents
residence present their customary vernal lowell
ne.s of olinge, and buds, blossoms, and flowers Of
varied hue, and verdant slopes, knolIs and plains
Lafayette square, lin the centre of which is the
bronze equestrian statue of Jackson,) although
comparatively recent improvement, is becoming
favorite promenade, the grounds being tastefully
divided by graveled paths and enriched with flo
raj decorations. Its appearance will be consider
ably improved by neat and substantial iron
| fence, seven feet in height, manufactured by a
Philadelphia establishment, and now, in part,
erected.
ACCIDENT -PRKsENcE OF MIND. Yesterday
afternoon, at about three o'clock, accident hap
pened to a man named Thomas Trunnel, which
came near proving fatal IT appears that he took
seat on the box, at the wet gate of the Capitol,
with John Lee, an omnibus driver. The vehicle
hotyi cHal h. O
perceiving his companion slipping away from him.
seized him by the seat of his pantaloons, with the
left hand, while with the right he endeavored to
check the speed OF the horses. Being unable to
accomplish both purposes effsctuaIly, and his
strength failing to save Trunnel from falling to
the ground. he was reluctantly compelled to relin
quish bis hold, but not until his finger nails were
broken by the grasp. But in an instant, and with
remar able presence of mind, Lee, by sudden
| movement, caused his horses to halt. One mo-
ment more, and the wheel would have passed over
Trunneil's head, the two having been brought in
proximity. The unfortunate man was thus rescued
from bis perilous situation. He was badly, though
not fatally, injured.
! The Boom DERRIc broke, yesterday morning,
at the new portico OF the Patent Office, while the
workmen were hosting block of granite. No
/ PefsoH was injured Dy the mlsnap.
WATER.-Wc learn that Captain Meigs has al
ready determined as to some portions of the route
for the contemplated works, and that be ia now
awaiting the action OF the Maryland Legislature
on the bill granting permission to draw the sup
ply of water from the Great Falls, preliminary
to the commencement of operations for commenc-
ing the reservoirs.
PROFESSOR ANDERsoN gives an entertainment
this afternoon, commencing at three O'Clock, for
families and schools and closes his series of per.
formances to night.
LEGENDARY ATTENTION. Thursd morning,
few minutes after four O'Clock, a gentleman
while looking out of his chamber window dis
covered the paint-shop of Mr.. Harvey, on H, be-
tween Seventh and Eighth streets, to be on fire.
He Immediately gave an alarm, and fastened to
the premises, where be and number of the neig
bors suppressed the flames before much damage
resulted But for this, the adjacent frame build.
ings would probably have been consumed
The WEATHER.-The mercury in the thermo.
meter, yesterday morning, at eleven O'Clock, was
up to 73'-neary summer. heat.
THE UNION PLANK RoAD COMPANY have. we
learn, determined to connect their road with that
which now leads from Seventh street to the Dis
trict line, and by this means bring to our markets
the abundant products of the Brookvlle district.
in the State of Maryland.
WAsHIsaToN CLAY, AND WERsrrR. nictures
beautifully enamelled, on metal, with handsome
gilt frames, of the dimensions of twenty-six by
forty inches, valued at one hundred dollars are
now on exhibition at Taylor & Maury's bookstore,
and are to be disposed Of by lottery in the course
of few days.
The Prices OF FUEL are-coal, (anthracite, }
from i've and a half to six dollars a tom Cumber.
land, from four and quarter to five and a half.
Wood. oak, i've dollars and fifty cents cord;
pine, four dollars and half.
A UCTION NOTICE.-The subscriber begs
IA leave to announce that he has gain renewed