The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-18
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LOCAL, M AT T T. Il S .

the Board of Aldermen, on Monday evening, laid
upon the table the resolution from the Board OF
Common Council, requesting the Mayor to call a
general meetiav Of the voters Of this city, at an
early day, forVhe purpose of discussing the ques-
ton to the propriety of this corporation subscrb
ing to the capital stock of the Orange and Alexan
dria and the Metropolitan Railroad Companies.
But after we left the City Hall there other
proceedings connected with this subject, not less
important in their character. woes 4ais
4 1t will be rtcoected that the Board of Common
Council, several weeks ago, passed joint resolu
ton, providing for submitting to vote of the peo-
pie OF Washington, at the polls on the first Mon
day In June, whether not this corporation shall
aid in extending the Orange and Alexandria Rail-
road to Lynchburg. with lateral branch to this
| city. and authorize an appropriation of six hum
drcd thousand dollars for that OF ect.' This
luton was taken up for consideration in the Board
of Aldermen on Monday, when Mr.. Hill moved
''that 1T be referred to the Committee Finance,
with instructions to inquire into the condition and
prospects Of said enterprise the connexion and de-
gree of interest which it is supposed the city of
Washington has in its successful prosecution, and
of its importance to justify it, and the expediency
of appeal for the required aid to the citizens in
their individual capacity" Mr.. Bayly moved that
| the consideration of the resolution be postponed
indefinitely, and this prevailed-yeas I, nays s.
as follows: f
| Yeo..-Messrs Magruder. Wilson, Bayly, Da-
vie. Writ, Gordon, and Wheeler.
| Nays.-Messrs. Morgan, Borrows, Towers. Hill,
| and Thorny-5
| Absent-Messrs. French and Page
So the proposition to subscribe 5000 900 towards
| the Orange and Alexandria Railroad will not now
be submitted to the people for an expression of
their sentiments upon the subject.
The WAsHrNeroN LIGHT InFANrRy, Captain
| Tate, paraded our streets yesterday. accompanied
| by the popular band attached to that well-disci-
| plined corps. They were in summer uniform,
| turned out forty six muskets, and made fine ap-
pearance, the starry banner floating in their midst.
| Towards noon they proceeded to field over the
Easter Branch bridge, for the purpose of target
firing; the result of which was that the Judges
''after careful considerations awarded the first
choice of prizes to Augustus GLASGOW, and he
selected the Bible, an elegantly printed and bound
volume, presented by a bookseller, staunch
friend of the company who had proffered any book
they light designate, and this, it is sad was pre-
ferred by a unanimous vote;) the second to R.
Dove, who took the cup, Manufactured by Gait
and Brother and the third, silver port mon naie,
to E. DuvalI. The leather medal fell to D.
West. The prizes were severally delivered to the
respective winners by Mr.. F. McNerhany, who
discharged the duty in manner highly creditable
to himself and to the qualification of the company
The Infantry returned to their headquarters late
In the evening, pleased, but fatigued, with the
days proceedings
THE FUNERAL OF MAg HAWKE, who died on
Saturday night of wounds inflicted by her hus-
band, took place yesterday, and her remains were
followed to the tomb by large number of friends.
Mr.. Hawke is still confined in the county Jail
| ruI,o he ooiyo
condition Since his incarceration he has had an
interview with his daughter, the scene being OF
the most heart. touching character. The image of,
his wife seems ever present to his mind-oan ange
too pure for EARTH" Fooled in the attempt upon
his own life, and partially awakened to the enor-
nifty of his conduct, he INDUCES in excessive
regret that he was not permitted to accompany
her to the heavenly abode, as, being separated he
is, more than heretofore, unhappy. He is occa-
sionay affected to tears, and exhibits that species
of melancholy which marked his character pre-
vious to the commission of the horrid deed. As no
doubt whatever is INDUCED with reference to the
deranged condition OF his mind it is reasonable to
presume that he will be transferred to one of
the asylums humanity established for the tire tment
of patients similarly affected.
AN ALARM Yesterday morning, at about five
O'clock many of our citizens aroused from
their SAUNDERS by the notes of steam whistle; the
loudest, perhaps, ever heard in this District, and
which continued for the space of at least half an
hour. Those startling and unfamiliar sounds had
the effect Of causing not few persons to rise for
, the day, and, as consequence, the streets were
envened by pedestrians at earlier hour than
usual. There were many inquiries throughout the
day TO the origin of the alarm, but no satis.
factory explanation seems to have been afforded
hat he fhor hNof boI al
and thatits commander resorted to this means tc
inform the railroad superintendent of the fact, and
to be in readiness for transfer Of passengers from
the river to the iron track.
Excursion TO PHILADELPHIA They who desire
to Welt Philadelphia will shortly have an opportu-
nifty to do So for six dollars the round trip; Mr.
Perham, the proprietor of the ''Gift" enterprise
having arranged for passengers to leave Washing
ton on Tuesday and Wednesday, the oath and 25h
, instant, returning on the ensuing Friday and Sat
urday.
/; TIE GARDNER CAsE.-In the criminal court
yesterday, the prosecution opened their address to
the jury, Mr.. Fendall taking the lead. After his
exordium, he proposed to show that if any one Of
the four following points was not sustained by the
evidence, the defendant was guilty: Fret, thai
the defendant was in possession of large mines
Second, that his personal presence was necessary
for their conduct. Third, that there were ne
mines where he said there were. And fourth, that
he was not the owner, and had no title
The frat point was not disposed of by the coun
sci when the court adjourned.
NATIVE MAnBLEs.-Captain Meigs, in charge o
the extension of the United States Capitol, has un
dertaken to collect information in regard to Amer
lean ornamental marbles suitable for the interior
, decoration of the wings He invites thai
specimens be sent to his Office from all parts of the
country. Doubtless there will be numerous re
sponses as, judging from the beautiful varieties
stone on the Washington grounds, voluntary con.
ributions, elegantly prepared for insertion in the
National Monument, extensive territory
abounds with these among the other immense
riches Of the mineral kingdom.
WoRKINaMEN's CANpInAyEs.-A number OF
work:ngmen, at a meeting held in the saloon Of
Temperance Hall, last night, ratified the nomina-
tons of joint committee appointed on the part OF
chi Wor ~.