The national Republican., 1861-03-01

say that they desire TO be as general in the in.
vitations Of ladies az possible, but, that mis-.
takes and omissions will unavoidably occur.
They ask to be informed Of all such mistakes
and omissions, that they may be corrected.
The orchestra will be under the direction Of
Prof. Weber, of this city, and will consist ot
seventy.6ve pieces, the largest number ever
used here on similar occasion.
The demand for tickets is largely on the In.
crease, and, from present appearances, the mum
Der in attendance will be fully as large as ever
before, and will include representatives from
every section Of the Union. .,..
Don't forget the soree of the old Infantry,
which comes off at their armory on inaugura.
ton night. The Infantry have made arrange.
ments with their usual completeness, and first.
rate time will no doubt be had by all who attend.
INSPECTION PARADE-Yesterdaya afternoon,
several companies of the United States troops
gathered at the City Hall, for the purpose qf
review and muster, prior to receiving theT
monthly pay. We noticed Captain Grifin's,
Lieutenant Fry's, and Captain Barry's light
batteries, and Captain Aliens corps of artil.
in other parts Of the city were also mustered,
and presented very fine appearance.
WEDDISGs.-The East Washington Meth
odist Church was filled by large assemblags
last evening, gathered to witness the marriage
ceremony Of Mr.. Rein Humphrey to Miss
Frances Murphy. After the ceremonies had
been performed by the Rev. DR.. Ryan, the
happy pair received the congratulations Of thOir
| numerous friends.
About the same time, the Rev. Mr.. Lennon
performed a similar ceremony at Gorsuch
Chapel, joining Mr.. John Coster and Miss
Mary Smithson in the holy bonds of matrimony.
Many kind wishes were expressed for the hap.
py couple.
Strangers can find most magnificent views
Of Washington, the Capitol, Presidents House,
&C., etter.sheet views, Union note paper, and,
finally, everything which first. class bookseller
and stationer keeps in any city of our land, by
can tell you where French & Richsten's
polite attention wins for them laurels of praise,
and abundantly remunerates the purchaser
They almost give away perfect gems.
MnIrARY.-The District Union Rifles had
drill meeting on Tuesday evening, four miles
from Washington, on the Plank Road. They
mustered thirty-fve men, but there are fifty.
seven enrolled members on the list, and twenty
new members were nominated ct the meeting.
In less than two weeks the company will muster
a hundred strong. The following is list of
the officers, viz Captain, G. ]. Morrison; lst
II. McChesney; lst Sergeant, Peter N. McChes.
ney; I'd Sergeant, George W. Thomas; Sd
Sergeant, J. F. Lewis lst Corporal, Edward
Brown; I'd Corporal, Joseph Cook; Sd Corpo.
raj, Jerome Fitnam; 4th Corporal, Nelson
Perkins. Thomas Fitnam, Esq, was, upon
motion of Lieutenant Met cChesney, unanimously
elected the first honorary member of the com.
pany. Messrs. McC6esney, Lewis, and Fitnam,
were appointed committee on uniform. After
drilling for near two hours, in which the com.
pany have made surprising progress for the
short time they have been organized, they gave
three cheers for Captain Morrison, three for
Mr.. Fitnam, and three for the Union when
they adjourned.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.-On Wednesday even.
ing, about six o'clock, young woman, residing
in the fourth ward, attempted to commit suicide
by throwing herself into the Potomac from the
foundry wharf The water was too shallow for
her purpose, and, in striving to reach greater
depth, she was seen by Mr.. Dishman, who in.
stantly jumped overheard to her assistance,
and succeeded in preventing the contamination
of her desgu.-Aler. Gazette.
ACCIDENT. - About one o'clock yesterday
afternoon, as little boy, by the name Of George
Gladmon, about ten years of age, was crossing
Seventh street, at the corner Of F in the ac
of distributing bills, he was rapidly approached
by buggy, containing lady and gentleman
and before it could be stopped, the horse had
knocked him down, and the buggy passed ovel
his neck. He was Immediately picked up by
some gentlemen, who happened TO be near a
hand, and taken to the Office of DR.. Waring
where it was ascertained that the injuries re
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passed over him with such rspdty as to pre-
vent him from being much injured. We woule
state that every effort was made to stop the hors
before it reached the boy, but without avail
and it is very fortunate that he escaped as h
did.
PERsoYAL.-Hon. H. G. Wells and Colone
Charles Dickey, Of Michigan, are stopping a
the National.
PRESIDENT BUCHANAN's DEpARTURE.-Mr
Buchanan will retire from the Executive Man
sion on the fourth of March, according to Gus
tom, and will remain in the city until the da
T following probably at the residence Of Distrie
Attorney Ould, at the corner of Pennsylvani
avenue and Fifteenth street. On the followin
morning, it is expected that the battalion {
} Baltimore City Guards, who have rendered hir
Y an escort, will arrive here at six o'clock A. M
, for the purpose of escortng him to Wheatland
They will be accompanied on their route b
the Marine Band of this city. special trail
will be run over the Northern Central railwa
on the occasion, and it is expected that, wit
the band, the escort will number about tw'
hundred and twenty men.
EXTRA PoLIcE.-Thirtytw extra policemen
went on duty last night, by order Of Mayor Ber
ret, in accordance with the resolution passed b.
the City Councils several weeks ago. Tn
Mayor will add other additional force as inau
guraton day approaches.
BEATING HIS WIFE.-A negro by the nam
8 of Bill Carpenter was arrested, on Wednesday