The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-02-22
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L LOCAL MATTERS

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iHs IwsNTY-sEcoND OF FEBRuARY.-The natal
gay 81 George Washington promises to be cele-
DRAFTED mere IN an appropriate manner. The vol
unteer military of the District will all parade, and
the " asnin gton Montgomery Guards will make
tneir nrst day parade, and be escorted into their
regiment by the National Greys, Major Bacon.
AT night the soidiery celebration will be closed by
grand ball at Carusi's Saloon, given by the Con.
tinental Guards, Captain Peter Wilson
Inc DAY will also be commemorated by the Phi
iodemlc Society of Georgetown College, who give
celebration, commencing at Q O'Clock in the af.
ternoon, in the large exhibition hall of the college.
The farewell address of the ssFather of his Coun
try will be there read, and an grafton afterward
delivered by Mr.. w. T. Smith, of Philadelphia, a
student OF the college, and member of the society.
FESTIVAL FoR THE FEMALE PooR.-A fair and
festival for the benefit of the female poor of this
city, under the direction of the .'Ladies' Union
Benevolent and Employment Society,"" will be
commenced this evening at the Columbia engine
house, on Capitol HILL This deserving object,
started by the disinterested ladies of the society
deserves the most liberal patronage from the whole
community.
CULINARY.-Every description of wild game
and poultry OF all kinds command high prices in
Washington, as is well known to housekeepers.
Some people think eggs are scarce, owing to the
selling rates. But few persons have adequate
idea OF the immense quantity of them brought to
this market. AS one single instance of the de.
mand for the article, we repeat what we have
heard stated, that there were fourteen hundred
and forty of them employed in cooking operations
at Wizards Hotel on Sunday last.
MILITARY VIslToRs-The fine corps of citizen
soldiery of Baltimore known as the Law Greys,
and commanded by Captain France, formerly of
this city, and for a long time commander of our
washington Light Infantry have changed their
original intention of visiting Charleston during
the present month, and have determined upon a
trip to Richmond, returning by way of Washing
ton, in time to be present at the inauguration of
General Pierce. While here the company WILL it
is understood, be the guests of the Washingto
Light Infantry.
NATIONAL THEATRE.- Tonight Mrsu Farren
will reenact the character of Jane Shore. in the
tragedy of that name, in which last week abe was
80 justly applauded; and will also personate the
part OF Theodore, in the drama of The Teneti
which, on its first presentation on Friday night,
was also well received.
| CRIMINAL CoURT.-The trial of the Round
Top' was resumed yesterday
No. 378.-Michael Connor, for receiving stolen
| goods, was commenced-a juror was withdrawn,
and nolle prosequi ordered by the District At
| torney
| No. 3Sl.-Michael Connor, for receiving stolen
goods, the property of another party, was sub
rntted to a jury, who have not yet rendered a
| verdict
| Theodore Hutchinson for keeping disorderly
house, was tried and acquitted.
| Theodore Hutchinson, for retailing liquor with
out license, was tried and convicted.
! No. 3S2.-Michael Conner (the above partly
was afterwards placed trial in this case-also for
receiving stolen goods; the case was not concluded
at the adjournment Messrs. Radcliffe and Car.
rington were the counsel in all the above trials.