The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-04-03


/ IAFHovn4DIs IN wAsuNoroN While the usual APP
propatons for the prosecution Of work upon the public
buildings here have been euTailed by Congress in
instances TO nominal sum- private enterprise has
been ndustriousy at work In every section Of the city.
Along tae avenue we notice almost every square
and imposing buildings in Of erection for the
Of our principal business In the vicinity Of the
City Hall very large number of handsome dwellings
have just been commenced and throughout north
eastern suburbs the city ID rapidly being built up by
chancs, who find the too high for
their limited means. Important improvements have
also been made In several of churches roof
has been added TO st Matthew Church. which has other
wise been generally renovated and the massive spe of
the church Of the Epiphany, nearly completed al
ready gitters in its FURNISHED metallic coating. The
church of st. Augustus north Capitol street. is
large and substantial brick edfce and greatly improves
the appearance of that hitherto unmproyed locality We
hear that it will very shortly be ready for conservation
It will be finished in all haste inasmuch large
gregation awaiting its completion In the west end
also the builders have not been idle neat and we'll
arranged residence belonging Mayor Beret has just
been covered in and Immediately around it, the founda-
ons being laid for number Of fine houses. Before
the close of the approaching most of these Inn
proyemens win have been oonsunmated and handsome
blocks will occupy much of what is magnif
cent distances"
| BAnBKK, rnE ScULrroR.-The report which has been
extensively circulated Of the approaching matrimonial al
lance this distinguished artist with Miss Martha Hanes
Butt the young and pretty authoress who, during the
last two winters has spent much of her time in this city
is altogether untrue, and must have originated where
Mr. Barbee is but little known The gentleman in ques
ton has been married for years. and has three chill
dren. The fact that he is executing in marble the
arm and hand of Miss Butt at the request of of her
works in his studio the busts Of Mr. aHd Mrs Edes of
st. Louis, Missouri and plaster east of the bust of
Capt Hudson, o. S. N, very faithful likeness, excite
general admiration. Mr. Barbee is exerting all the
powers Of his genius in the execution of work Of fila
affeotion-the busts Of his own parents.
TRIAL Mr.. SoKrEs.-Everybody here is on the
ga about this interesting trial which begins tomor
row morning. A great number of correspondents for
the northern press in the city making arrangements
early and reliable accounts of the evidence and
arguments In the criminal court yesterday after the
hearing of petty cases, the grand jury into
court and dismissed until two weeks from to
row. il being the general belief that the ckes will
occupy about that length of time Among the gentle
men the bar present in yesterday James T.
Brady esq, of New York, with Others of Mr.. sckes
counsel The q Union viii contain from day to day
full report of the proceedings
TirE ODD FELLOWS of Washington making prepare
tons attend the jubilee of the Order which of
in New York city the Goth instant Round trip tick
good for eight days. have been secured for S. so
and the time leaving fixed for Monday the 25h in the
early morning train. 1t IS probable that four
FIVE hundred will visit New York at that time up
wards of three hundred already registered. The
oursionists will comprise the Grand Lodge and Grand
Encampmont, and the subordinates will be marshacd
,nfH Nal, Pm NJ,
and Central Lodge No. L. Wither' band is to accom-
pany the excursionists.
GEoRasrowN.--The people Of sister city to
have taken up the subject of annexation Washington
in good earnest and have every to believe that
large majority of them in favor of the
few years back, will be remembered they anxious
to be annexed to Maryland but it appears that the
sober second thought they deem it desirable to have
share the vors avshed by Congress upon the federal
city The friends annexation have been called upon
meet at Forrest Hall Wednesday evening next when
the subject viii be thoroughly discussed end in all prob
ability, some definite action taken.
IscESprARr FIRES are increasing in frequency to ar
alarming extent both in this city and in Alexandria. IL
the latter place no less than half dozen fires have oc
CURED within the last fortnight Here OF late have
come regard tho ringing of the alarm bells a regu
lar nightly occurrence. The police should be on the
alert to detect the wreches who pepetate these acts
incendiarsn.
THE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION held its regular meeting
the Smithsonian Institution yesterday Various sub
ects of educational interest taken up and discussed
The attendance noticed not full has usually
been the case.
The PERSEVERANCE FIRE COMPANY intend shortly &c
commence the erection of handsome belfry their
ginehouse They have procured bell, of fine tone
weighing some l. 25S lbs, TO grace the steeple.
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