The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-12-08

The managers report that they have relieved during
the past year seventy families and distributed 1874
garments Of different kinds.
ORGASizArIoS DAY.-The weather yesterday was de-
ightul and at early hour crowds of spectators with
the members OF the Congress thronged Pennsylvania
avenue their way to the Capitol The galleries Of
both the Senate and the House filled and there
an unusually large congregation Of gentlemen connected
with the press among them Mr.. Fillmore, the cores
pondent Of the London Times. !"
The proceedingsn the Senate and the House reported
elsewhere but cannot refrain from mentioning the
satisfaction with which the spectators in the galleries.
well as the representatives directly addressed lis
tened the brief yet comprehensive address Of Mr. Speak
er Orr on taking the chair The dignifed and exped
tious manner in which he subsequently conducted the
business of the House gave rich promise of an efficient
and really useful session.
TIE national HorKL.-This well-known establish
ment, having been drained purified and ventilated until
thoroughly freed from the effects of the poisoning Of
last year. is agan open hotel 1t has also been pa
pered painted and thoroughly retted under the drec
ton of f. Tenney Co., its present landlords, who
gentlemen of experience hosts and well qualified to
cater for the wants of soouners with them The draw
ing rooms furnished in magnificent styie-one in
green the other in crimsonwith carpet in which both
AN Emperor The furniture of the private parlorB is
equally splendid and the bedrooms are fitted up with
every convenience transferring it were, the comforts
of private life to public house The kitchen depart
ment has been entirely reformed and the tables sup
piled with every variety Of good things We wish the
new landlords Of the National every success.
TYpooRApHrcAL-We learn that at the meeting of the
Columbia Typographical Society held Saturday eve
ming the following gentlemen elected officers for the
ensuing year John H. Thorn, president Thomas Rich
vice president Harrison s. Bowen, recording secretary
re elected VIM r. Mclean corresponding secretary re-
elected Michael Cation, treasurer reelected
1t is proposed celebrate the coming forty third ami
yersary Of the society by ball supper, either of
which will doubtless be a brilliant affair @'.
FIRExAs's BatL-The Franklin Fire Company gave
the first of series Of dancing assemblies at their new
hall last night and among their guests several rep
resntatives from the Weccaeo Engine Company of Phla
delphia, which, it will be remembered, showed marked
attention to the 'sFranklins' when in Philadelphia We
have no doubt but that the guests here will be ms
cordially received and pleasantly entertained in
turn.
Courr or CLAMs- Yesterday Judges Scarburgh and
Backfod delivered opinions in the of the claimants of
the brig General Armstrong The United States adverse
to the claim.
Judge Gichrist delivered dissenting opinion in the
same case
The court adjourned until to-day at IL o'clock, m
THE NEW HAM.-We learn that the new hall of the
House of Representatives has been reported ready for
occupation but cannot credit the rumor, ms the APP
proaches unfinished the plaster yet damp and the
adjacent commttee-rooms, post Office, Sc, not Mt all
prepared for use.
SHORT CHANGE-A few-a very few, we hope--of our
city tradesmen endeayoring to make extra four
per cent by resorting to the fleeing system Of short
change" common in the days of lepies and fps The
omnibus drivers ito Mr. Vanderwerkens credit be it
corded now know that thirteen and twelve nineteen
and six make twenty FIVE
TIRE NavY-YaRD.-A large number of workmen are
employed at the navy yard in finishing improvements and
painting the buildings The 'shellhouse is nearly
completed, and is fine octagona edice, surrounded by
broad colonnade which to be used for the rocals
PArrST FUsH--We informed that there win be
trial OF Grimes Mills patent safety fuse novel inven-
tion at the arsenal in this city Wednesday at
O'Clock, p. m
sTRKKr Lanrs. Great complaint Is made Of neglect to
light the street lamps both in this city and in George
town. The matter should be attended TO.
NOVELTY. telegraphic Office has been established
by the Morse company in the Capitol the post Office
Of the House of Representatives.
Aa~Lectures on Man by Prof o. s. Fowler of
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