The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-12-07
LOCAL EW 8.


LECTURES on PHysoLoey.-Mss Nivison, medical grad
uate, gives lecture this evening at Caruss Saloon 18th
street. physiology, which ladies gentlemen invited
to attend. Miss N is young lady OF superior talents and
requirements possessing critical knowledge Of the human
system its mode of development ation which she
presents in lucid and striking Her lectures
beautifully written and gracefully delivered and the nfor
nation impaired is highly valuable young and DID, Ii
suggestions needed and conormed to- there would be
less physical deformy and suffering and health and
happiness An hour cannot be protaby spent than in
hearing them, and hope citizens will manifest their
appreciation Of useful knowledge by attending at Caus this
evening.
We understand that Miss Yivson Intends 10 give third
OF lectures at the place for ladies'
Those who attended those formerly speak in the highest
terms of their usefulness and they active in inducing
their acquaintance to attend When reflect that during
their infancy the whole human family mainly ntrusted to
the Of Mothers readily appreciate the value
ladies Of lectures the subjects which treated Of Miss
Nvison. We advise ladies, old and young, to attend the
of lectures which she about commence
sure they will never regret the time expense.
The city is quite crowded now az 1t was at the com
mencement of the week. but there Is considerable falling
off in the amount of excitement which annates the masses
that have taken complete possession of the s floor OF the
National Hotewhch has become OF late years the rccog
missed political exchange Of Washington There the
amount of caucusng the amount Of persuasive doca
nation and the amount of boierous predictions but
each days baongs in the House, while shows the fall
lacy OF hopes ana the lastly OF prophecies, has had
markaby soothing influence. The best Of feeling appears
exist inside and outside of the legislative halls and should
the stemptto organize the House he extended days
weeks, othing is likely disturb ths agreeable
manifestation Of good taste and good temper.
NATroSAL INsrruTE.-At the stated meeting. recently
held The following candidates duly elected mem
ber Of the Institute Professor John Ferguson of United
States Observatory DR.. S. 4. Radcif, OF Washington
Dr. Horatio Stone, do. Alexander T. lawrence esq., do
DR.. James Schie of ST. louis Professor Charles T. Jack
son, Of Eosten Professor Json, of Columbian College
William r. Blake esq, Of Washington and George Tay
Tor, esd., of Brooklyn, New York.
NATIONAL THEArRE--Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams APP
pear tomorrow evening in three capita, pieces. Need
say more?
LAND sTs.A further decline has taken place in
the price Of land They may be quoted
om 90 to 30 cents per Should large number be
pressed upon the market still further decline will have
to be submitted to-
The kunkels give but entertainment in this city.
We hope TO hear of another crowded house this evening
Notwithstanding the wide and wild diversity of po
cal sentiment in Washington at the present time all
sgrea In tho unqualified of the weather
At midday the air il soft and balmy in the month Ct
May