The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-02-14
LOCAL Ew s.

In publishing the report which the following
reply, supposed were doing phanthropc act, and
not giving currency to offensive personal allusion
oAHD.An itnerant individual signing himself nN. b.
Norhrop, financial agent published ia the 'Unon Of the
9Th instant report purporng to be that OF the Ad So
tends represent has visible existence among beyond
Norhrop himself who has been proving about Washington
time, imposing upon the credulty Of the public
by willy misrepresentation. Having been placed in
enviabIe proximity said Northrop, with opportunity OF
(Which found strange ysrance,l deem
fellow ctzens against his future
saunted philanthropy are for the most part h fictitious
imaginary productions set of by hypocrcal and
for lauda1 zeal is the hope Of featherng his
nest from Uncle Sans goose. Other journals publishing
card. JOSEPH WALSH,
Nayy-Yard, Washington
Tar MErRoPolrrAs FAm.-what with prior engage
ments and the unavorabe the weather.
yet been unable visit to the Fair at the Smithsonian
Institutions but ii gives much pleasure TO add that
are only Of the very few in Washington who have thus
far failed avail themselves Of the opportunity offered
witnessing attractive exhibition Of American nge
nuty enterprise and skill The exhibition open from
o'clock morning until evening
crowds Of admiring visiters.
BEAUTIFUL pAIsTnses.-we have had the PLEASURE and
invite readers enjoy the Of examining
the establishment Of Messrs. Gait Brother number Of
beautiful pictures by Mr. Charles Lanman.
Many readers familiar with the productions of his
pen and that he has become, understand land
scape painter BY profession he would to be greatly
ceiling the Of the pencil thereby obtaining double
reputation Few artists have had the opportunities Of
exporng the scenery Of picturesque land Mr. L. and
the paintings In question prove that he faithful deinea
tor what be has Mr.. Lanman is member Of the
National Academy Of Design Of New York, and the pictures
intended for the approaching exhibition Of that nstu
ton The subjects of these pictures bear testimony the
extensive opportunities which the artist has enjoyed since
the scenes represented follows: View Difficult
Virginia. Valley Of owasss North Carolina Views ON
the ST. John and Suwannee rivers Florida View
Recollection Of the 0derondacs. New York.
Avars THE HlaHtAxDERs' BAIL have received Of
the Washington Hghisnder part of the svas Of their
the benefit Of the poor Of this city hundred
dollars which viii be distributed through the following gen
,ernen who have been appointed by said company commit
tees in the several wards, viz
First ward-Dr. W. b. Msgruder and William r. Dove,
esq
Second wara-wm T. Bsyy and Gregory Ennis, esqs-
Third Ward-Capt- G.. A. sehwarzman and Valentine
Hasbaugh, esq.
Fourth ward-John r. Pepper and Patrick o'Donohoo,
esqs-
Fieh WardJohn p Ingie, esq, and Capt james A. TAFT
Sixth Ward-George r. Fniwer, esg., and Dr. A. w.
Miller.
Seventh WardSamral Pnnphrey, esq, and Dr. Morgan.
The gentlemen above named will be pleased
mr. cicc in the Capitol, At IL O'Clock. ncon Thursday
NEXT r. B. FRENCH, Treasurer.
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