The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-03-30
local M ALTERS.

about the same hour the flames were discovered IN
that direction an attempt was made to burn the
stone cutter shop of Mr.. Emory, near the old
railroad station, but which was frustrated by time
ly Intervention. On Monday night, near ten
O'Clock, Mr.. Mickum's stable, in the First Ward,
was defiagrated; and at later hour, between
twelve and one O'Clock yesterday morning, the
stable of Mr.. E. Burnett, ON Eighth street, was
burnt to the ground, fine horse perishing in the
flames. This gentieman's loss is nearly four hum
dred dollars, and he had no insurance. Fencing
and small outbuildings on the same square were
likewise consumed; Mr.. j. Mankn suffering to
the extent of, probably, two hundred dollars. As
if these acts were not sufficient to satisfy the in.
cendiaries, their next object was Mr.. Uttermuhe's
stable, between Seventh and Eighth and and
streets The neighbors suppressed the flames be-
fore they made much progress. Thus, from ten
o'clock at night until four O'Clock the next morn
ing, were reckless individuals engaged in the
wanton destruction of property. >&
NATIONAL THEATRE.-The entert ainment for
tonight is given as benefit to the worthy, eff
cient, and gentlemanly treasurer of the National,
Mr.. H. B. Matteson. During his occupancy of this
post he has secured troops of friends by his strict
attention to business, and trust his benefit will
prove something more than empty compli-
ment. 1t will be seen, by reference to the bill in
our columns, that Miss Anna Sinclair volunteers
her valuable services on this occasion, as also the
general favorite, Mr.. C. Burke. The entertain
ments selected for the evening very attractive.
The CITY's PRoGREss.-We nave recently seen
"the first General Directory of the City of Wash
ington," published in 1922, by Judah Delano. A
table is appended, showing that, according to the
census of 1920, the 'grand total of population was
1924" The estimated population is now over
$4,000! With this little directory in hand, ssshow-
ing the name, occupation, and residence, of each
head of family, and person in business" but very
few citizens of that time could be found the
joriy of them like the respected author of the vol
ume, having left the stage of human action Nearly
all the statesmen of 1922, at that time in Washing
ton, are dead. The incumbents of the General Gov
eminent, with here and there an exception and
of the city government, have been succeeded by
another generation; and it is only by contrasting
the past with the present that can see all the
startling and evident changes during period of
thirty.odd years. The city, with it's increase of
new faces, has greatly improved in beauty and
comfort. Country fields are now covered with
blocks of substantially built and, in many cases,
elegant houses; roads have become ssstreets''
supplanted stage coach travelling; and the tele-
graph obviates, TO some extent, the former gene
raj complaint of slow mails. And not only in
Washington has time wrought great changes.
The spirit of improvement, and of increase, and of
ssprogress,' everywhere prevails under the
couraging and protecting influences of our repub.
lean system of government.
RUMoRED APPolNTMEnTs. Il was reported
throughout Washington last night, and so far as
we could learn believed that the President Of the
United States has appointed Daniel s. NJ:
collector of customs for the r~-' -.ckinson
Charles O'Conor attorr- ,,rt of New YORK..
of the State. - Icy Tor the southern district
at NJ lid John A. Dix, assistant treasurer
1t Is said the respective friends of other eent,.
'on SPOKEN OF In connection with those Offices .re
exceedingly serious upon the subject
from the city; and thus we have rand a,zSa s
sion of strange faces. Those movements 1850.
to washington an air of gayety unusnal d,,r;.
recess OF Congress-. There must be someth;ass
peculiarly attractive hereabouts to instf,, thaI
flying visits! '"ese
The YEA AND NAY MACHINE, for takinp votss
In legislative bodies, invented by our fellow.
zen, Mr.. Henry Johnson, attracts much attention
in the rotundo of the Capitol, where it is dailv
hlblted, and its movements explained. Il has hoo,
pronounced by competent Judges an adno;rah,a
continuance for eftecting the object desi-,na :..
raplaify and oorrectne.s The Metropolitan Me-
~.~-'cs' Institute awarded aim medal. 1
The CENTRE MARKET was pentifulIy supplied
with fresh fish yesterday; the prices ranging from
[wenty-hv to thlrty-seyen cents pair for shad,
and at the rate OF from eight to ten dollars thou
sand for herring.
The ROLLING MILL, at the Washington navy
yard, has been in operation for week mast |
Crude copper Is converted into thin and bean+i f,
plates for sheathing and other purposes; and tho
entire machinery, made at the public works in |
that part OF the city, answers most admirably the
purpose for which it was constructed.
The LATE Acc1DENT.-We are pleased TO learn !
that Mrs. Brent and her daughter and son were
not quite so badly injured on Monday was at |
first supposed, and that they are now in a fair |
way of recovery The wounds, shortly after the
accident, were dressed by DR.. Stone 90
Drs, Began and Dale. r. ., assisted by
fam''--' -ogether with DR.. Eliot, the |
..--y physician, as we have heretofore stated.
The AERoPoRT, or FLYING SHIP, will be exhibited
this afternoon and evening at Carusi's Saloon.
EASTER BALLs.-The Easter festivities were cele.
brated by two balls on Monday night-one by the |
Columbia Fire Company, the other by the German |
Yagers. Both were remarkably we'll attended, /
and the enjoyments of the dance were continued |
antlla late (or perhaps more properly an eary) /
hour.
DIED,
On the 28th inst, MARY EFFIE, infant danob.
Ter of SIDNEY and May A p ..aaz-. -5.