The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-05-11
LOCAL N L w s.

LOCAL NEWS.
The SIX OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of the six steamfrgates
which, by Of Congress- the Secretary OF the Navy
was directed constructed is to be built at the Wash
ington the following letter from the worthy
mayor Of the city will show:
MAYORS OFFICE,
Washington, May 8, 1854.
To the BOARD Of Aldermen and Board Of Common Council
GENTLEMEN; have approved of the joint resolution in
tee conjunction with the mayor to wait upon the Secre
tary of the Navy and request him. consistent with the IN
be built by late of Congress to
be built at the Washington hayward and am happy 70
cipated the wishes of the councils He has already
mined have Of the steamers built hcre and for this
evidence Of his friendly disposition towards our navyyard
he is entitled to thanks
Our -citizens of the yard win have OPP
here in he way Of building rsirate
Respectfully,
JOHN W. MAURY.
The srw STEAM PAcKrr-Captain Pages steamer,
to run packet between Washington and Alexandria, is
beautiful boat with admirable appointments and accommo
daons passengers Success to the enterprisng owner Of
the steamer
PoroaAo poE.Maor French, Commissioner Of Public
Buildings feels lively interest in whatever affects the com
fort and prosperity of the people of city and country With
most zeal he has secured a sufficient number Of
mechanics and aborers and the materials necessary to re-
place that part the Potomac bridge recently destroyed by
and learn from unquestionabe source that IN all
probability the bridge viii be passabe in three weeks from
this day The CITY appropriated three thou
sand dollars deray the expense of the repars and 1t
understood that the committee Of the Senate the District
Of Columbia yesterday unanimously agreed TO report bill
thirtyve hundred dollars three thousand OF
which reimburse the corporation the balance to be APP
piled making other repairs any should be found ne
oessary.
RED MEs-We we're introduced yesterday to several
chiefs Of Creek tribe of Indians who arrived in the city
on Tuesday and took lodgings at Browns Hotel Their
names are Tuokabache Mcco Hoppothee Yoboo, George
stedham and Benjamin Marshall. They all intelligent,
6nelookng men, and the astnamed speaks the English Ian
guage fuently IL became the duty OF the writer,
many wears SINCE unite with many Of his countrymcn In
warning against the Greek Indians but after campaign of
few months happily for the Greeks and the United States
peace was restored and gratifying to meet with
bonoed of the tribe in the capital of the
pae faces" May their visit to the seat Of government be
pleasant and agreeable to them.
Rlslry's vAnlrrr-we were pleased to alarge au-
diencc at Reys Variee last evening The accomplished
and winning Miss Kimberly the of the evening
representation of Margaret Emore in the thrilling play
of Loves Sacrifice most touchingy beautiful. In
decd Il is justice say that this lady by her talents and
graces dgncs and adorns her profession What said by
Philadelphia Argus and by the Weekly Messenger Of this
The great power Mis-, Kimberly lies in the individual
ity perormancesthe ability she possesses to make
herself the character she porrayng and thus cheat the nu
dcnce belief of the reality Of the they wit
messing - Philadelphia Argue.
Her voice is Of the most musical which we have
heard upon the Her gestures and eocuton are ngu
lay graceful while in her she elegant md
her face, without being beautiful is winning She has inc
or actress Scarcely gift Of nature but Is in he, favor
Miss Kimberly win represent this evening the interesting
character Of Julians in Tobps celebrated play Of the
Honeymoon" and four characters in the augbabc farce
Of "a Woman on Frolic,"
ASSOCIATIONS or SurrRISTENpEsTs or insane Asyruns
This association reconvened yesterday afternoon the
Smithsonian Institution.
Dr. Bell read paper which commanded great interest," on
spirituolirr,
There long and interesting discussion The efficacy
Of ether choroorm administered insane persons who
would refuse partake of nourhmen Several contended
that the soothing effect produced would induce unac to eat
which they previously refused 10 do.
The pcrinendcnts, by invitation win visit the President
Of the United States at nine o'clock this morning.
The association adjourned at eight o'clock.
lady Of great accomplishment and greatly esteemed and
admired vocalist, win make her debut in Washington this
evening at Caruss Saloon, and bespeak FOR her large
and fashionable audience. Mrs Young has only recently
pearcd in public vocalist and in her city she has
applaued artistic Of remarkable ability and taste
rich voice. carefully cultivated great pathos and sweet
and modest attractions to win and TO de-
communication In Baltimore crowds aocked to hear
tho fair deon and glad to the interest
manifested by active citizens for her full
share Of public patronage.
Music At THr CsrrTolThe Marine Band discoursed most
thrilling and eloquent music tho Capitol grounds yester
day afternoon. The afternoon lovely one, and the
spectacle the beautifully green carped grounds most
superb. The crowd Of fair attendance like an
with banners y and the "rougbcr ones whose name
was legion, seemed TO be in Of delight II joyous
gathering TO listen 10 inspiring music.