The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-13


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" Mr.. GxRAR I'D srIrB, of New Orleans, Formerly OF
Washington, il now on visitto his many friends
in this city. He was d delegate to the National
Typogra phicais Onion, which but recently closed
its deliberations. In noticing his election az presi.
dent Of that body. the, Pittsburgh Union, in terms
OF deserved compliment, says: !" We think the
Union acted with much discriminaton. Mr.. Etith
IS worthy md accomplished gentleman, and
would preside over the most dignified assemblags
In the country with honor to that bod y and to him
SELL He will give character and influence to the
Union OF 1854, as he has undoubtedly assisted in
doing 10 the one whose labors have just been con-
ciuded. In his return home, Mr.. Stith bears with
nim Inc kindly regards of a host of Pittsburgh
20 FIRST PERFORMANCE OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN
bUFFALo.-A few days since the model buffalo
recenoy Drought to this city by Mr.. Mills was
,ieeding quietly, when his attention was attracted
by crimson shawl which adorned the shoulders
o. iair visitor He Immediately became FESTIVE,
endeavored to "break the cord which bound him.,
treated the frightened bystanders to an autograph
below, and threw himself into bellgerent atti-
tude, and would have no doubt done mischief had
not the lady promptly struck her fig and thus
restored quiet, much TO the disappointment of
the talented. artist, who was enchanted by, the
novel and characteristic pastures taken by the
noble animal We being apprehensive of gen.
erai stampede and inacademzihg of the visitors
and plastic modela which abounded, made hasty
note and Withdrew. s83 30, III n -
IHE LONE MISSIONARY SOCIETY of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, which has been in operation
about seven months, is under the control and d.
rectlon OF board of managers representing the
Wesley Chapel, Foundry, McKendree, and Union
stations The Rev. Mr.. Colemanis the missionary,
and is actively engaged in the work usually per.
tanning to such vocation, particularly among the
necesstous of the community As one of the fruits
of his labors, we learn that four Sabbath schohIs
have been established, and are now in a flourish
ing condition., upwards of two hundred and fifty
children of the poor receive instruction, and all of
them manifest lively interest in the means of
acquiring gratuitous education. In addition there
are regular preaching places. es1ao5 s.'3 q
There continues to be ample field for the
exercise of Christian duty on the part of all reIi.
gious denominations.
HUMANE PRovIsloN.-We notice by the official
report of the proceedings of the Board of Common
Council, on Monday last, that "Mr. Easily, from
the Committee on Police, to which wac referred the
Mayors communication on the subject, reported
joint resolution, authorizing the Mayor to cLorHE
the guard at the Washington Monument" which
read twice,
"AsHiNeroN iNFIRMARY. = Congress having
appropriated twenty thousand dollars for this in
stituton, at the last session, the buildings will be
considerably enlarged and beautiGed. The prese mt
structure is to be raised to the additional height
story and half; handsome portico placed in
nf 1ho Hall he
ediice succeed, in imitation of brown stone On
the north wing is to be erected, of the dime nsions
of fifty by seventy-five feet The interior arrange
ments will comprise the most approved mode OF
ventilation and general comfort and convenience.
VIM. II. Baldwin, architect and superintendent,
and Thomas B. Entwistle, contractor. Operations
Will be commenced at once, with view to their
completion by the first of next November.
DEATH OF JAMES WksT-A few days ago we
chronicled the death Of woman named Frances
West. 1t will be recollected that having entered
the yard of a dwelling on Ninth, near H street, she
fell to the ground from exha ustion, and shortly
afterwards expired, from, the coroner's jury
determined, exposure and intemperance. Her
child, girl four years of age, taken in charge
by the ladies of the Protestant Orphan Asylum,
while the father permitted to roam at large for
the Washington Asylum. He too, died on We'd
nesday at institution, victim to intemperance.
Those individuals were natives of England, well
educated, and in other days moved in highly
respectable sphere of life; but how dark theciose OF
their career! May Heaven preserve and prosper
the little orphan whom they have left upon the
charities of the world, and the cad history of her
parents prove useful lesson to the community in
which we dwell
VIoLENcE.-Yesterday afternoon two men, one
white and the other black, got into an alteration
in the Seventh Ward, when the latter struck the
former violent blow on the head with brick,
shockingly fracturing the skull and endangering
life. s.a a55sa Ef
FIRE.-Yesterday morning. about two O'Clock.
email frame dwelling in the Northern Liberties,
near McKendree Chapel. was destroyed by fire.
MEraopoLIrAN MEcHANlcs' Issr1rurE HAIL.
The subscribe to the stock for this hail. and all
other persons interested in it's erection, hold
meeting this evening at the City Hail, in the
Aldermen's Chamber. 2s
CLERKS TEMPERANCE SocIETY.-Mr. Editor !:
would call the attention of Government clerks
to the existence in this city of association
formed for the peculiar benefit of this class of our
fellow citizens; who come from all parts of the
United States. 1t is called the s'Metropolitan Di
vision of the Sons of Temperance" and is COM
posed wholly OF Government clerks. 1t was insti.
tuted November %, 1851. Its march for long
time was onward, and many have felt it's benign
influence, and have gone to their homes rejoicing;
but change of administration must affect asso
Citations composed of Government clerks, and this
has lost some of it's members and as there will
be coming among US many from distance, this
notice is published that all who come to into
Government employ here may know that there is
at DIFF int hoiy
in life, of character and intelligence established for
their peculiar benefit; and should they unite
themselves with this band for the good of their
fellow clerks. they will find hallowed influence
thrown around them, and the association will be
of an agreeable character.