The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-09-02
LOCAL NEW 8.

Tlx FRANKLIN FIRK Company ha heretofore been sta
ted contemplate AN excursion to Philadelphia the third
of October They win be the guests OF the wecccoe En-
CINE Company.
The Philadelphia fire department win have grand pa
rade the fifth Of October.
We have the programme giving list OF the com
panes and their stationsin the line from which IL appears
that the Hibemia Engine Company was instituted IN Jan
ary l752 more than century ago. and the Cohoeksink
in September 1856 In all there are sxty-nine compa
mics within the corporate limits Of Philadelphia The
visiting companies on that day will include two from Bal
timore and eleven from other cities.
The members of Franklin Fire Company are de-
servedy popular in Philadelphia and we doubt not they
will receive hearty and generous welcome
MARarAoE-The Hon Hiram walbridge was yesterday
married to Mrs j. NJ. Blake short distance from Wash
ingon, at lngleside Among the company present were
the President of the United States, and Messs Cass
Toucey, and Cobb, of the cabinet
The gallant General of all men, deserves to be happy,
possessing as he does, big heart high social position
and all the other qualities which constitute republican
nobleman He has set good example to those who
have too long led life Of single wretchedness. We
doubt not that he and his bride will enjoy much bliss
falls to the lot of mortals in their newly
alliance and in this belief feel satisfied that thousands
Of his warm and unwavering friends participate.
Tx Posr OYncr ExrEssIos The work on this extern
sion is going rapidly forward Two in the first
story Of the west wing will be ready for occupancy
The projection (Which is only story in height OF
the city post Office is being rooted in The workmen
putting to their place the cas-ron rafteH This
projection is to be used for receiving and delivering the
mails and the south end of it there will be carriage
way through the entire building from 7th 9Th street
The west entrance of this carriage way nearly
pleted, and is beautifully designed.
The AUXILIARY GuARD--Two resolutions were con-
sered in the board of council at Its sitting
Monday last affecting the Auxiliary Guard. The first
recommended increase of their number 1t refer
red to the committee the police. The second rcsolu
ton, which was adopted instructed the committee on
the police TO inquire into the expcdency OF requiring this
police force to wear uniform. This is a move in the
right direction. The police force Of the city is quite
small and should certainly uniform by which
they readily be distinguished from the citizen.
HIsronIcALThc last tribe of Indians that inhabited
the territory embracing the District of Columbia
the Mancans During the times of the early colo
MES they frequently ut with the Powhatans of
Virginia They became weak from disease and ntemper-
ance and migrated westward toward the close Of the 18th
century and joined the Tuscaroras.
NEW Flour sold on Monday in Georgetown for Sc 81
per barrel 1t is said that old flour would bring q
better price, but there is in market Wheat had
declined In the last few days about ten per bushe
Red and white sold yesterday morning at 81 80 ST 40
for superior quality
AusPIcIoUs THE first Of September yesterday
marked by events Of important character. friend
of ours counted, Of his knowledge, six weddings
This may not be the full number in the city, but it is
sufficient to show that at least of the Scripural
mands extensively obeyed just now at the national
metropolis
Mn. JonH PETTIpoNE, we learn, has just completed a
contract with the Cumberland Coal and Iron Company
for three thousand tons Of coal for the Richmond steam
beats This coal is being transported daily fom Aexan-
dria to Mattinglys wharf in boats.
VIZ in the reading Of the Smithsonian In
stutc cast Of the skull of Daniel Boone, taken from
nature ut Frankfort few days previous to the nterment
of his bones by Henry G. Davis, Of Lexington, Ken
tucky.''
THE PACKET SCHOONER FAIRFAX arrived yesterday
ing at Dodges wharf, Georgetown from New York. with
full cargo Of merchandise for that city and Washington
This is perhaps tho first arrival Of goods for the fall
trade.