The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-05-10
LOCAL NEWS.


NAVAL AoDrlsa the gentlsnens parior Of the National
Hotel there models naval vessels BY Mr.
William Ballard, Of New York There Is particularly d
oaei u steamshpowar for propeller SAILING vessel
WHICH, 70 he eye OF unskied in such matters
very peAuui appearance. number Of the officers Of the
navy nave visited the room all whom speak terms
aomifat OF these specimens Of naval architecture The
honorable Secretary OF the Navy Mr. Ballard as
contemplated making call inspect the models day.
Many OF the merchants, ship builders mechanics
boat omeers, and others Of New York, have testified
70 he advantages Of the nproy enents suggested in
he construction Of ships by Mr.. Ballard The improve
hens winch he has made in naval architecture, they
are calculated TO strengthen and beau the present
oac VI building shpsofwar for the navy Of the United
States They add that mechanic he has come
Al inc present day without patronage favor being skill
Jul american CITIZEN and great expense labor time
desire to benefit his country and its
WIN models and improvements that in their Judgment
would De OF great advantage the efficiency Of the navy
should These improvements possess the merits claimed for
nen We have no doubt the inventive skill Of Mr. Ballard
w DC properly appreciated by able and
he constructors connected with the naval arm Of the
public service.
oufEhisrENDEsTs INSANE AsyLuas.-A meeting
al the Smithsonian Institution yesterday morning.
at ~ clock OF the Association of OF Hos
'as o ,he Insane throughout the United States There
were only about fifteen twenty saperinendents in attend
The meeting organized BY calling Dr. Luther " Bell
q
OF Washington, secretary.
Several communications read from absent members
Aiocai business committee appointed and Dr. Ncbo-
las was made permanent secretary.
Announcements of the death Of several members Of the
ISOLATION made and resolved that letters Of
dolence should be addressed to the relatives Of tbc
An adjournment then took place. again at o'clock
last evening 'T
Church OF AscEsaros.-At meeting of the vestry
OF this church, held yesterday evening" the Rev Henry
Stanley was unanimously elected rector.
REAL ESTATE sALE.There sale Of three vacant lots
yesterday afternoon situated opposite Franklin row. near the
corner OF 18th street by MCGUIRE auctioneer The
contained upwards OF thousand feet they brought
hy-one and half cents per foot The purchaser was j. G.
G. Kennedy. 1859
The PoToaAc BaIDeE-B. D. French esq., the Commits
sioner OF Public Buildings about take active
restore that part Of the bridge destroyed by fire On
morning last This will be cheering information to our
country friends who attend Washington Centre Market
as well as to our citizens who there purchase their supplies
of poultry, vegetables, de-
RIsLEYs VARIETE.-Miss Kimberley the emnentlv NOM,
lar American actress appeared evening at Risiey The
are in the favorite character Of Parhen the play of In
gomar II was the first night Of Miss Kimberleys engage
ment and she greeted BY fashionable audience Her
Wen known superior talents well supported
by good company and have every to believe the
engagement will furnish choice our theatre
going citizens and the American star
actress She has envab praise from the press
cuiary in the principal cities in the North and West and
her talents have also gained high appreciation in Washing
ton This evening, as will be per advertisement she
appears as Margaret Emore in the celebrated play Of Loves
Sacrifice.
WEArHER-The mornings and evenings continue unsea-
sonaby cold though during the day the gives unmis
taxable evidence of his The Capitol grounds and
public squares OF the city looked beautiful
CENTRE MARKET-The prices of butchers meat poultry
vegetables &c at this market yesterday morning were in
supportaby high Prices have ncreascd are increasing
and in our humble Judgment ought to be diminished
Beef brought Is to Is cents veal 20 cents per
Spring chickens 81 per pair and small turkeys 81 so to
each Sweet potatoes ST. and Irish potatoes rs per
peck.