The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-02-23
L o G A l. Nj Al Il E RS.

and twentieth birthday of General ashin gton was
celebrated yesterday by fine display of military.
The newly -organized company, called the Wash.
ington Montgomery Guards, made their first
parade, and presented fine and aoldierly appear
| ance. They were escorted throughout the march
| by the National Greys, commanded by Major Peter
| F. Bacon, and on part of the march also by the
| Continental Guards, Captain Wheeler The three
companies exhibited fine appearance; but espe-
cial credit is certainly due to the Greys, who on
this occasion evidenced state of drill in their
marches equal to any regulars have ever seen.
The Montgomery Guards also evidenced high
state OF discipline for the short time they have been
drilled. They presented a fine appearance. and
were the Conserved of all observers through bout
their march.
The Walker Sharpshooters marched to ssthe
Park" where they fired for medal After which
they marched through the city, and their admirable
evolutions on Pennsylvania avenue, under the d.
| rection of their accomplished commander, Captain
Bradford, were such to excite the applause of all
who witnessed them.
The German Yagers, Capt. Schwartzmann, pa
raded in the afternoon, and marched to George
town, and back to their armory, and were in full
strength.
The Boone Rihemen, Captain Bright, also pa
raded through our streets, showing. as they al
ways do, tine and soldier like appearance
The military celebration was closed with spir-
tied ball at Iron Hall, given by the Continentals
which was largely attended.
SUDDEN DEATH.-We regret to announce the
sudden death of our esteemed fellow-citizen MIR,
Ephraim Gilman, draughtsman for number of
years in the General Land Office. He dropped down
suddenly on Seventh street yesterday opposite La
| 20 hnny a,Ii in fon
! was afterwards conveyed to his residence, near
the northern boundary of the city, attended by his
| afflicted children and relatives
ALFRED BUM, Esq.-.We were pleased to meet
yesterday this distinguished gentleman, who is on
visit to this country, and who intends to remain
| some weeks in our city. Mr.. Bum was for MANY
years the successful manager of the Theatre Row
al, Drury Lane, London, where he contributed
greatly to the promotion of the noble ends which
| might be attained by truthful and elevated ex-
| position of the drama We learn that Mr. B.
| will, during his stay in Washington, deliver a
course of lectures on the drama and it's represen-
tstion, for which we bespeak welcome and a
| support.
NATIONAL THEATRE.-To-night Mrs. Farren
repeats her popular part of Lucretia Borgia, and
also appears as Parthenia, in the play of sIhgo.
mar" To those who have not seen these pieces
they will prove attractive; but we would intimate
| to the management that new range of plays in
which Mrs. F. is SO well calculated to appear
would be better adapted to secure full audiences.
/ THAcKERAv's LEcTUREs.-The fifth lecture OF
MIR. Ihackerays course s to be delivered to- night
at Carusi's His theme is Fielding, Smollett, and
Hogarth; and this of all his course ia said to be the
most interesting.
CRIhIsAL CopRT.-The jury in the case of M :,
chael Conner, charged with receiving stolen
goods, mentioned in our report of Yesterday, re-
turned verdict of not guilty.
Michael Conner, (the same party,) charged
with receiving stolen goods on three separate in
dictments, was tried yesterday on each indict-
ment before the same jury, who had not returned
a verdict at the adjournment of the court. These
are continuation of the Ground. top, caaes.
Messrs. Radcliffe and Carringten were counsel for
/ the accused.
GEORGETOWN CoLLEGE.-The anniv.r.ar =,
Washington's Birthday was appropriately cee.
braed by the Philodemic Society of this venerable
institution yesterday At p. m. the membera o,
the society, the students of the college, and large
number of ladies and gentlemen, assembled in the
capacious public hall of the college, where the
Farewell Address Of Washington was read. and an
eloquent Grafton pronounced by Mr.. Smith, 3
Pennsylvania.
FIRE.-A fire occurred early yesterday morn.
ing on Capitol Hill, by which blacksmith's and
wheelwright's shop, belonging to q Mr. Busev w.
destroyed, and some adjoining frame tenements.
owned by Mr. H. R. Maryman, were also cor :.
siderably damaged. The property we learn was
insured. The Columbia Fire Company, located in
the neighborhood, were promptly on the ground
and rendered efficient service in preventing the
extension Of the fire.