The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-03-12
LocALN NEW 5.

LOCAL NEWS.
IsTEREsnsG AKr coILkcfiez--Among the many inter-
esting collections Of scientific and artistic objects brought
70 hs metropolis by the various expeditions which have
been sent to distant shores by government that Of the
North Pacific Exploring Expedition" 10 well worth avst
The depot Of the expedition is located In the building at
the Of and Nineteenth streets where the
piers and surveyors Of the expedition preparing the
results of their abors for publication These abors cor
rect errors in old charts furnish OF the maritime
routes between China and California the Oekkotsh and the
Arctic seas the oa of Formosa and of Japan and other
new fields Of American commercial enterprise Prominent
among The important harbors for the first tins surveyed
the leland OF 0uss inhabited by few Japanese but
aordiug every facility the whaeshps which need Sc
cure hayens of Other localities found not what
navgators had represented them TO be- and the doubtful
dangers that had perpexed shipuaster erased from
the charts while which had been recommended
wore fund long and dangerous upon examination.
The of material shows the amount of labor per-
formed and the important service rendered to nautical
science.
Skul artists also attached to the expedition, 10
portray not only the characteristic features of countries
and people, but such views and panoramic sketch;
should render the very appearance of coasts surveyed IA
nar to The navigator The portfolios of these artists
Messrs. VIM. Brenton Boggs United States navy, and
Kernsre filed uith sketches of scenery, "marine insu
lar, inland volcanic, rural and urban The lnxurian
gegetaon and the social life of those distant lands
alike itbfly portrayed unfolding scenes Of picturesque
beauty and gorgeous eolerng which seem like realiza
ton of the fabulous OF fairy land We recommend
all lovers of and all who wish to become acquainted
with the islands ard shores Of the North Pacific TO visit
the depot Of the Exploring Expedition
CoRrEz THE coSouERoR--This is truly home produc-
ton as it written by Lewis Thomas esq, (author Of
India and other poems dedicated to Gen. Quiiman,
printed at the capital city Office and published by B. W..
Ferguson No 4s6 Seventh 1t veact tragedy,
founded on the conquest of Mexico and the materials
are almost entirely drawn from history Some of the de-
ocrptions are beautifully written and from hasy glance
we are inclined endorse the high opinions expressed Of
the tragedy by the elder and the younger Booth those dis
tinguishtd judges in the hist-ionic art
We regret learn from The preface that the work has
been completed during the confinement of the aher to bis
chamber by ndsposon and trust that the patrons OF the
drama will extend to it liberal patronage.
MAsoNIc-Quite number Of tie Masonic fraternity OF
this city went to Baltimore Tuesday participate in
the funeral honors paid 10 their deceased brother Dr.
Kane 1t is stated that the banner of the Grand Lodge OF
Maryland has been carried in apubc procession before
for thirty years The grand honors pad by the fra
ternity around the cou after Ii had bern deposited the
csnotaph erected the hall of the Maryland Institute
der the direction of Rev. j. A. McKenney, NJ w. g. ~
| METRoPoLITAN FAR-Althongh the weather was any
thing but pleasant last evening" the spacious nails we're
well filled with curious spectators To-day the children OF
the St yncents Orphan Asylum will accept the invitation
kindly rendered by the managerS and Friday one-ba
Of the children in the public schools will visit The air to
be followed by the remainder next week
Wrghfs patent scroll is Of the most curious
chimes exhibition, and invariably attracts crowd Of
spectators whenever it is set in operation. Ii the
most intricate patterns with rapidty and precision.
Cumming hay-cutter.-This is recommended by some
of FIRST citizens and horsekeepers doing its work
WELL being Liable to get out of repair and working
easily, whether used to cut hay, straw, cornfoddet
Hilders safes exhibited by Sharp Il Co, of Baltimore
are said to be reproog waterproof fobbet proof
proof Of the forehough Of ell who purchase them They
beautiful specimens Of mechanical ingenuity and
well calculated to staad the most tr, ing ordeas.
Carried furnitars, manufactured by D. O. Stratton
Co., Of Boston, forms interesting feature of the exhibi
tiop and the bedsteads patent spring beds Of
novel construction table, painted by Miss Froihng
ham, and some chairs of elaborate finish are worthy
observation.
Bsnzos gas apparatus, portable affair for the pro1uc
ton of gas from benzoe alcohol and water merits
ton The machinery requisite for manufacturing gas By
this process requires but small space being portable
enables those residing of cities where gas works
list to enjoy convenience and luxury of very superio
light Each be bic producer, and there
fore no question of leakage arise.