The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-09-30
LOCAL EW 8.

The LAMESrEp DowHISG.--In every part of the globe
in heather well Christian ands has in all ages been
customary to honor the memory of men who, whilst living
and engaged in of the honorable pursuits of this trans
tory life became distinguished for their talents, attanmen
their high merits, virtues, and usefulness Monumental
reared and adorn the last resting of thou
sands of the human family This custom, practised by ihe
and good all countries and at all times rejects crct
upon survivors, and due to the virtues of the departed
These have beea eicited from hearing that is
contemplation in the city of Washington
commemorative of the genius and skill of the anented
A. j. Downing the celebrated landscape gardener. This
gentleman well and favoraby known to the citizens Of
metropolis where he resided for and where
his professional skill and private virtues appreciated
To the cultivated taste Of this amented gentleman the people
this city indebted for the plan of identifying and ndorn
ing several of public squares That beautiful spot La
Square, the admiration of both citizens and strangers,
was improved and embelshed by Mr. Downing and there
are many other evidences of his skmonumen of his ge
niusn the CITY, His memory will long be revered by those
who admire talent appreciate virtue and have for the
beautiful.
The American Pathological Society Of Boston,"
time SINCE appointed committee to raise funds for the
ton Of monument TO the gifted and lamented Downing in
the city of Washington and at recent meeting of the
ciety the committee reported that the of sixteen hundred
dollars had been raised in aid of the praseworthy enterprise
DARING BUReLARy-The daring and graceless burglars
are still Sin midst. The house of Mr. George Forbes
situated 9h street. entered yesterday
pillow of Mr.. F. whilst himself and lady asleep.
noise proceeding from the first floor heard by Mrs F.
who awoke husband Upon reaching the lower floor
they found dish had fallen from cupboard where the
lady, before retiring had placed her portmonna contain
ing few dollars which had been taken. 1t then
tanned the burglar had entered and escaped through
back window.
In company with friend Mr. Forbes who is compositor
engaged in the Union office, early yesterday morning
to watch making establishment to inquire If watch had
olrt.A
brokers shop kept by Mr. Hiesbug, Pennsylvania
enue who inquiries said he had just loaned to
twenty dollars watch which turned out to be
the stolen one The watch demanded by Mr. f. but the
holder refusing give unless the twenty dollars
paid a warrant was applied for and granted The
tried before Esquire Birch last evening at O'clock and
upon hearing the testimony he at directed that the
watch should restored Mr. Forbes which done be-
fore the parties left the Office of the justice
ImPoRTASr IsvEsr1oS.Dr. VIM. p. Mcconnell, Of this
city, has after protracted contention with interfering
ties Europe obtained patent for making gas from
wood The fact that two distinguished German chemists af
ter paenng the identical invention in Europe two years
ago. should have contest this right before the Amer
Patent Office indicative of the Importance of the
venon. 1t is admitted by them understand, and by all
that gas from wood be made available whou, using
the process which is patented to Mr. Mcdonnell and we
hope he may reap reward for his invention.
We have noticed article in late New FORK journal Civ
thanks to the German professors for introducing this i'm
invention when coal is dear The thanks due
Dr. Mcconnell The patent refused to the German
inventors and he the sole patentee and proprietor unless
some make wood gas without his process.-Tne,
The street preacher Orr impiousy called Angel Gabriel
while addressing small number of persons whom he called
together by blowing his horn last evening arrested by
Captain Birch, of the police, and after examination
mtted to jail under law of the United States general
dsturbcr of the peace We understand that he win have
remain in Jail until the term Of the courtsome three
weeks hence-unless he induce friend to 20 his
curity in the Of $500 for his good behavior
1t will be recollected that in Philadelphia be also
rested and taken before Mayor Conrad to whom he made
statement in which he said that he supposed lndepend
Square place for the holding of public meetings
be had right speak there The said that what
might be rihing matter under one state Of circum-
under another would very character
With knowledge of the result that had attended the speak
ing of the prisoner other places he could not permit such
fearful experiments within the bounds of his uris
dcton He in duty bound the of the
city and he would do ii all hazards He should require
the prisoner bonds in 81 900 for his future good
behavior Orr said he would leave the city in the morning
il the desired and the replied that whenever
be had that he would leave the city he should be
iberaied.-Globs.