The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-01-28

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81. vincent's Orphan Asylum viii op-n oas haoll~
day, 3lst instant, at CsfuGis Saloon. and c0tinu
every day and evening during The weak This
hir, although it has been prepared in TIE short
period of three weeks, il well worth the tention
and patronage Of our citizens, and strangers who
| are now visiting the Metropolis. Articles ofevery
description, useful and or namental, will be found
but more general description will be given on the
opening Of the fair. We will repeat, Gas has been
frequenty stated heretofore for the benefit Of those
not acquainted with the fact that this Institution
is founded the broadcast principles of charity and
benevolence, embracing, without reference to Soc
tartan dcotrine, the destitute children of poverty
and want, and fulfilling the high i9junctions Of
the Christian religion, which requires us to clothc
the naked" and ssfeed the hungry" An appeal for
the orpha is of sacred character, that it in-
varably finds cheerful response in the hearts OF
all those to whom it is made-for memory will
recall the divine words of our Saviour, when he
took those little in his and blessed them,
and said "of such is the kingdom Of Heaven;" and
who would refuse to contribute to the support Of
the lonely orphan-those who have been deprived
of their all-their every comfort-and left, too
often, to cold and heartless world? But we can
not in justice speakthis of our community for they
meas and liberality, and with confidence have the
lady managers undertaken this labor of love, feel
ing assured that success will crown their efforts.
CRIMINAL CouRT.-The following cases were
tried yesterday:
William Staten, charged with assaulting fe-
male, was acquitted Morgan, counsel for &C
cused.
Thomas Bush, free negro, charged with
assault upon John Humphreys, was convicted.
Radcliffe for defence.
Lemuel Beckett, charged also with an assault
upon John Humphreys, was found guilty. Rat
cliffe for defence.
Charles Carter, Isaiah Contee, Frank Bell, and
Gustavus Price. free negroes, indicted for riot
near acamp meeting ground during the pastsum
mer. were tried. A nolle prosequi was entered by
the District Attorney relative to the latter, after
the jury was sworn, and the three former were
acquitted. Carringtonfor defence.
Isaiah Contee. one of the same party, was after
wards tried for an assault and acquitted. Car
rington for defence.
INAuGuRATIoN.-The ball meeting mentioned
by us yesterday takes place to-night at Hackney's
United States Hotel, and not last evening stated
A number of gentlemen were attracted to the
having caused them disappointment
THE AZTEC CHILDREN visited the Capitol yes
terday, and were admitted on the floor of the
House. Their appearance excited much interest
among the honorables.. Their exhibition at Iron
Hall continues to-day and tomorrow.
COMMISSIONER OF THE THIRD AND FOURTH
WARDs.- Mayor Maury renominated to the Board
hair Ios M,
Lord, as Commissioner of the Third and Fourth
Wards-which nomination was considered and
confirmed.
The COUNCILS AND THE GAS CoMpANY-In the
report of the Council proceedings of Monday
evening last we find the following:
Mr.. Miller, on leave, introduced joint resolu-
ton directing an inquiry into the expediency of
the Corporation supplying the city with gas; which
was read three times and passed.
Mr.. Pepper submitted the following resolutions,
which were read and adopted:
"Resolped, That as general complaint exists
among the citizens of Washington against the re-
gulations of the present Gas Light Company, viz:
the great inconvenience that they subject the ct-
Gems to, as well as the summary manner that they
act after the expense that persons have been to in
arranging fixtures, &c., requires some action by
this Corporations
Therefore, be it olred further, That the Com
mlttee on Police be and they hereby instructed
to inquire whether this Corporation has reserved
to itself under existing laws any power whereby
to remedy the evils complained of; and, further
whether the said company has complied with ali
the laws of this Corporation in laying pipes along
the streets and avenues, pavements, &c.
AsPIRANTs.-The Baltimore Clipper of Wednes
day gives us the names Of the aspirants for Gov
eminent offices in the District, under the incom-
ing Administration, and intimates that there are
scores behind. Somebody has written that there
was more pleasure in the pursuit than in the attain,
ment of object; and with this fact before them,
they should all be particularly happy. We annex
the lat:
United States MarshGl.-J D. Hoover, B. B.
French, Charles s. Wallach, Beverly Tucker, B.
B. Cross, and John M McCaIla.
United States District Attorney.-P. B. Key, Da- |
MEL Radcliffe, Robert Ould, O. S. X Peck, and
John F. Ennis
City Postmaster.-J. G.. Berret, Lambert Tree. |
G. z. Gardner, F. A. Tucker, DR.. Chaplin Benia.
min L. Began, j. E. Kendall, and Joseph w Da.
Wis -
Commissioner Of Public Buildings.-John P. |
Pepper, Peter Pearson, George Page, g. Throck- |
morton, and James A Kennedy.
Warden of the Penitentiary.-J. A. Gordon, |
William d Thomas, c. P. Sengstack, and Craven |
Ashford.
Many Agent.-F. McNerhany, ex- Lieutenant
Mcguire, and Theodore Kane.
Naral Storekeeper Thomas Thornly, DR.. Wal |
lace, and Captain Owner.
Deputy Collector. James Towles, and others.
OPERA CLASSES We have received lot |
" of new style Opera Classes, superior quality |
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