The Washington union., 1858-02-13
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yalrABiE fusaac Mt A N. Hart soi the FIRM
OF Rice Hat Philsdephis) In this metropolis
wiih specimens :lsc and valuable works published
by his house among which
TIE Nasoaoi Posraa Ggloy N Dstuga.shsa -faeyeas,
which is sold TO order only il work ia icur volumes
illustrated 10y hundred and forty eight engraved pcr
traits OF eminent individuals executed .tesl by the
best artists aud from the most esteemed kcnessss
known extsnt and each portrait accompanied by
concise authentic and Characteristic biographical sketch
individual in the preparation of which the work
has been aided by the abiet writers IN the country and
recourse hiss been had invariably To the most competent
and unequivooal authorities in the statement OF facts
This Is one OF the few standard national works and merits
place in every library.
The History Of ne Isdsaa Ttlss Is the well known work
gotten up b, Thomas l. NJ Kenney and James Hail. and
illustrated with hundred and twesiy beautifully
ored portraits.
Mrsau North ABraioa1 Sgtoa is competed by three sd
dtonal volumes by Thomas Nutall making five royal
octave volumes illustrated by two hundred and twenty
plates executed with strctest fidelity
tme, and carefully colored
Mr. Hart is at Willards Hotel and will wait any
gentleman who may wish examine the above named
works. His subscription books contain the autographic
endorsements of many OF the first in the country.
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE EAsr--Tlat portion of Penn
sylyana avenue east oi Is the thof-
oughfc TO the Navy Yard the Congressional Bur
ial Ground lis very much Of repair The members Of
the city council that part of the city having neg
lected attend TO it, the Jackson Democratic Assoca
tion of the Sixth Ward have taken the matter in hand
AT their regular monthly meeting, he1 Tuesday
ming last they unanimously adopted the following pre-
amble and resolution:
Whereas the members Of the city council from the
Sixth Ward have proved themselves to he perfectly ndif
ieent TO the interest and prosperity of the ward and
whereas IL IL absolutely that immediate atsn
ion lie asked and strong effort made 20 have the
dton Of the eastern section of the principal thorough
fare pennsylvania ayenue) of the city improved there
! fore
Resolpsd That a committee of fifteen be forthwith ap-
pointed whose duty shall be bring 10 the notice
of the proper authorities of the city and of the general
government and if necessary, TO urge before the Commit
The District in Congress the necessity Of the speedy
improvement that portion Of Pennsylvania east
OF the Capitol and that they be hereby instructed 10
all fair and honorable to have this object
mated
! TIM RcHMosD CnlaBRATIoslt IN announced that the
steamer Baltimore viii make extra trip TO Richmond
10 accommodate those intending to lie present the in
auguraton Of the statue of Washington Monday,
Those having tickets for the occasion should be at the
wharf Sunday by IL 80 the boat win leave IL
| o'clock precisely.
IL stated in the Richmond papers Of Friday that nine
teen companies of volunteers and cadets had officially
ni6ed their intention TO be present and participate the
ceremonies Among these the Gonds Lataya1e from
New York, the Lexington Cadets, and two companies
from North Carolina Rations to be issued 10 the
soldiers on their arrival
| orER. 10 RIGHT We recommend those who fond
OF operatic music take the train which leaves fo Ba
more this afternoon quarter past fse 10 the oli
day street Theatre and hear Lagrange and Fornies in
/ martha and return here the evening in
ira train Tickets the excursion securing seats in the
parquette the dress circle, and paying both and
omnibus fare can be obtained Me;zcros Iusc store.
The regulations of Torines Lagrange, and the other
principal members of the Umann troupe, well
tabsted that are well satisfied that the ancpators
OF those who make this musical excursion will be real
4 lied
WEES AND baouors We invite attention to the ad-
yotisement Of c. B,teer, Offering for sale this eve
ming at his auctions in HALL large and choice
assortment wines and liquors, carefully selected
from the stocks of large importing houses in New
York 1t is seldom nova days that unaiuerated wines
or liquors are offered for sale and recommend those
wishing 10 obtain genuine brands 10 call at Iron Hall,
they win find that every lot offered fr sale il what
| the catalogue represents ii TO be
! WAsHIScroN THEATRE The announcement that MiSs
Heron is to appear here Monday in that much talked
of play Camille has created quite sensation and
we NAV expect that the house will be crowded Mean
while the stock company offer good performance for
! this evening.
FIsE C.r1IEIhrce noble, fsttei beeres (amost equal
10 those raised in the blue grass region Of Kentucky
| were led down the yesterday morning They
we're raised by John T. Delaney esq. Of Loudon county
Virginia and have been purchased by Mr. Hoover who
iptf,
srlons and choice roasting pieces at his stall in Centre
market
/ WAsuINdTos IaBRaRY.--Wc pleased to learn from
the Star that the of the Washington Library have
been improved in appearance and that efficient
mte has been raised to wait upon the citizens for the
purpose of dsposing Of shares and obtaining contributions
| Of books
Tnr ARTISTS or wAsIINsTos, informed, rec
oncing differences which have OF late esiranged
majority Of them from the Art Association, and sin
oerely hope that perfect reconciliation speedily be
effected The number OF those interested ia ART progress
in country is small enough at the best and should
he kept in solid phalsx, ready to overcome pru
dice error and always advancing towards perfection
oip WINES Mr. Mcclure viii sell this morning, al
his auction ROOM the most desirable stock OF wines
snd lipnoss ever offered p this market of them
being purcha-d the sale Of the private stock of wines
of the late judge Glenn and Josiah Lee of Batnore
4 cu,prry Coss,ysr will be given hy the choir of g,