The national Republican., 1861-01-23
L OC A L N EW S.

AarNT.-Mr. James E. Given is authorized
to receive all moneys owing for subscriptions
to this paper in the routes Of the Northern
Liberties, heretofore owned by Mr.. John Mat.
thews.
Noricr.-The patrons Of this paper residing
in the first ward are notified that Mr.. Dillow
is no longer our agent, and all sums due for
the paper must be paid to Mr.. L. B. Parker,
who is now the agent for that ward.
ACCIDENT AT THE CAPITOL. Yesterday
morning, about half past ten o'clock, as the
workmen upon the new dome of the Capitol
were engaged in putting up new derrick to be
used in hoisting materials for the work, por
tion Of the tackling gave way, precipitatiug
the lower portion of the derrick upon the east
ern portico of the centre building, breaking into
fragments upon the steps, and chipping off
points of several Of them. The iron cornice
around the base of the dome was broken, as
the iron upon. Edgar Richardson a painter,
residing on M, between Sixth and Seventh
streets, was severely injured, having several of
his ribs broken, and being otherwise hurt,
but it is to be hoped not seriously. He has a
large family, who are alone dependent on his
labor for support. William Anderson, also q
painter, had his head and hand cut but was
able to be at work in the afternoon. Mr..
Blanchard and two others were also slightly
injured.
All the men were at work yesterday after
noon, with the exception of Mr.. Richardson,
who is at his residence, attended by DIR. NJ. v.
B. Began.
The different parts of the derrick separated
before they came to the statue of the contesting
Indian and white man on the front, and passed
upon each side, merely grazing it. It's esti.
mated that it will require a months labor to
restore the work to its condition before the acci.
dent. 1t has been feared for several days past
that something of this kind would occur, but it
appears that no proper steps were taken to pre-.
vent it.
SMITHSONIAN LEcrURE.-Professor Barnard
will deliver his fourth lecture on " Light" at the
Smithsonian tonight. The particular branch
of the subject to be discussed will be double
refracton." 1t will be illustrated by many in.
teresting experiments, as usual. The present
course is very interesting and profitable one,
and should be taken advantage of by all who
can find it convenient. Be particular and go
early, however, or else you may get locked out.
ROBBERY AT THE EBBlrT HousE.-On Sun.
day last, Mr.. GODDARD Bailey, of Indian bond
notoriety, missed from his room, at the Ebbitt
House, a belt belonging to his brother, Dr.
Bailey, Of Nashville Tennessee, containing
about one hundred and seventy dollars in notes
of the Union Bank of Nashville, and also six
gold buttons of his own. A woman in the
house was arrested by Officers Busher and
Allen on Monday, but was dismissed for wan,
Of evidence. Allen and Busher then made
their plans, and yesterday rearrested her in the
act of passing one of the notes. Justice Dom
committed her to Jail to answer at court.
WASHINGTON LIGHT GUARD.-This company
met for the first time in their new armory OF
Monday night. Their armory is the large room
of the old Maryland Hotel, formerly used for
similar purpose by the Boone Rife corps.
From the proficiency shown in drilling ant
the spirit manifested, we have no doubt tina
they will make a creditabe parade on the 22t
of February. We hear that the ladies of tn
Navy Yard intend presenting them with
handsome flag on that day.
The TEMPERANCE CoMPANY.-The compan
we noticed last week as being formed by th
temperance men of the Navy Yard, held quit
an enthusiastic meeting last evening at Od
Fellows Hall. They contemplate attaching
themselves to Major Tait's command, and hav
adopted the name of Company G, Battalio
National Guard.
POToMAC LIGHT INFANTRY.-Tuis crack corp
paraded our avenue last evening on drill, an
attracted great deal of attention. Our neigh
Dor, Georgetown, may well feel proud, for
better disciplined corps Of citizen soldiery tina
the Infantry is seldom seen.
VANDAL1sM-We observe that three star
have recently been knocked off the shield owe
the door of the old Senate Chamber, now OF
cupied by the Supreme Court We hope tn
perpetrator of the outrage will be caught, an
made to pay dearly for what may seem, likel,
sport to him, but which is enoug n to rouse tn
spirit Of every true American. We cannt
hope for much better state Of things hov
ever, so long as avowed secessonists are a
lowed to have charge of the building.
The NICE.LooKING OLD GENTLEMAN
LIMBo.-Yesterday morning, Mr.. H. Semkel
eweller, of this city, received information
the arrest of W. A. Wainright, the fine ol
gentleman who swindled him out of consit
cradle amount of jewelry just before Christina
paying him off with bogus check 1t seen
that, after he left Washington, he went to Phi
adelphia, and attempted the same game on n,
merous citizens Of that city. Mr.. Semken ha
WTlttcu W SeNcrai VI HIS TionuS tuere, lhloTH
ing them of the character of the gentleman, an
advising them to keep sharp lookout for hin
While in that city, however, he bargained wit
respectable citizen for property to the amour
of nearly $25,0OO, and had the deeds made ou
He then went to work and swindled sever
jewellers there out of various amounts of je,
elry, valued at from one to four hundred dc
lars. He went to another jeweller, and ba
gained for a diamond pin of the value of $22
This jeweller had received Mr.. Semkens lette
and SO he requested Mr.. Waiuright to call aga
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