The national Republican., 1860-12-08
LOCAL NEWS.

DEPARTURE OF THE PUTNAM PHALANx.-
After their visit to the Presidents House, yes.
terday, the Phalanx with the escort marched
to the National Hotel, where the officers of the
Light Infantry battalion dned with the mem.
bers of the visiting corps. The Music, under
the leadership of Prof. Scala, was stationed at
the head of the table by direction Of Quarter.
master Towers, and discoursed most excellent
music, which received the most unbounded ap.
plause. ...s e.. ... -.
1t was their intention to have paid visit to
the Capitol and other prominent points of in
terest but this idea had to be abandoned, for
want Of time Some of the MEMBERS however,
visited the Capitol, very hastily, going through
the principal parts of the building others visit
ed such Of the public buildings as time and op.
portunity would admit Of; and many remained
at the hotel, receiving calls from their friends.
Meanwhile, the Light Infantry battalion,
with the Marine Band, and the National Rifles,
Captain Schaeffer, with their drum corps, were
assembled in front Of the hotel, to escort them
to the depot.
About half past two o'clock, the line of march
for the depot was taken up. The appearance
of the various military companies. as they
marched down Pennsylvania avenue, was bril-.
liant in the extreme. Large numbers thronged
the sidewalks, doorways, and windows, as they
passed, and the livelest interest was taken in
their movements.
Arriving at the depot, they found train of
twelve cars in waiting. Lieutenant Utermuhle,
of the Infantry, addressed the Hon. Judge
Tyler, who is grandson Of General Putnam,
in most eloquent manner expressive Of the
general qualification experienced by their visit.
Judge Tyler responded in strain of fervent
acknowledgment and patriotism, which elected
loud and ong.continued applause from the i'm.
mense crowd present. Then ensued general
shaking Of hands; kind feelings were reiterated; |;
the bands struck up lively airs the multitude
cheered Justify; and the cars gradually moved
off. The crowd watched the cars as long as
they remained in sight, and then departed for
their homes. .r a
The Infantry and the Rifles then paraded
through several of the principal streets, and
afterwards returned to their respective armor.
ies Thus hasended the visit Of the Putnam
Phslsnx 10 the metropolis Of the nation and
the tomb of the Father Of his Country. They
have all expressed themselves as much pleased
with their visit, and much regretted that they
could not remain longer. They have left be.
hind them an impression Of which any body Of
men might well be proud. Success to the
Putnam Phalanxl
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.-This fine
church, to which such extens i've Improvements
have been made during the last few months,
will be formally reopened tomorrow morning.
Services will be rendered at IL o'clock A. NJ,
3P. M and u P. M. The Rev. Gardner
Spring, D. D., of New York, will preach in the
morning, the Rev. c. H. Read, D. D., of Rich.
mond, in the afternoon, and the Rev. John
jenkins, D. D., Of Philadelphia, in the evening.
A number of our city divines will participate
in the services of the day.
The improvements have been under the
charge of Mr.. James G. Naylor, carpenter and
builder. An entire new front has been erected,
Anderson, architect and the whole interior
thoroughly renovated and enlarged. A new
pulpit has been erected, which is very elegantly
finished, with q rounding platform raised five
or six inches from the floor in front, which has
the effect to greatly improve the appearance Of
this part of the church. There are one hun.
dred and eighty pews, capable of seating ten
or twelve hundred persons. The organ has been
much improved, both in finish and in sound,
by Stanbridge, Of Philadelphia, the builder.
Numerous gasburners have been fixed around
the sides and ends of the church, which, it is
Supposed, will afford sufficient light. But
should this not be enough, provision has been
made to have four beautiful chandeliers erected
The church is wull ventilated-a very import.
ant consideration. The frescoing, which is Of
the neatest and most beautiful order, was done
by Schutter & Co., of this city the painting by
George H. Varnell; the carpeting and uphol
stering by Wilmer and the gas fitting BY
Thompson & Hannah. The church is entered
on level with the street, on which floor is 9
large and well-arranged lecture room. Three
short flights of steps, on either side, which are
made very wide, lead to the vestibule of the
main hall, which is also vesy nicely adjusted.
Altogether, it is one of the finest and best ar
ranged churches we have ever seen, and re
fleets great credit upon Mr.. Naylor, who has
had it in charge, and his assistants.
AFFRAY.-Yesterday afternoon, about two
o'clock, Mr.. B. F. Burns and IT. johnson me
near the corner of Seventh and G streets. Som
words passed between them in relation to
family difficulty, when Burns raised a loadet
cane and struck johnson hard blow on tn
face, bruising him considerably. The attack
ed party drew a revolver, but friends interfere'
in time to prevent any serious consequences.
Washingtonian Temperance Association
will be organized on Sunday afternoon, at three
o'clock, at the old Trinity church, opposite thu
City Hall, on Fifth street. DR.. Walsh, B
Stainsby,. Esq, of New Jersey, and others, vii
deliver addresses upon the occasion.
AN ACCIDENT, occurred last evening at abou
eight o'clock, at the corner of Third street ant
Pennsylvania avenue. The carriage Of Capt
F. Buchanan, of the Navy, was suddenly brough
to stand by the horses being percipitated in
to the ditch made by taking up water main
The driver did not see anything out the way
there not being sufficient light.
Mrs. Buchanan and three lady friends wer
in the carriage. No person injured. Tn
horses were considerably bruised, but whethe
very seriously we were unable to learn.
Who is to blame? We need ligM on tn
subject