The national Republican., 1861-01-03

business.
Mr.. J. F. Baumgarten, engraver, who had
his shop in the upper part Of one of the build.
ings destroyed, lost q considerable amount in
materials, &c. .'..
The 6remen worked nobly, notwithstanding
the many disadvantages they were laboring
under. They all seemed to act together with
the greatest harmony.
When Mr. Purdy reached his store, after the
alarm had been given, he found that it was on
fire in five or six different places. The safe
had been broken open, and about 5000 taken
therefrom. 1t is supposed the store was en-.
tered from the rear door, A large quantity of
straw and other >inhsmmable material was
found piled against the rear end Of the house,
and burning when the door was broken open.
Yesterday afternoon, some Of the front walls,
which had been left standing, were pulled
down, to prevent any one being injured by
them. .
PARADE PosTPONED.-The parade and drill
of the National Rifles, which was to have taken
place yesterday afternoon, is postponed until
Saturday next
ANOTHER FIRE.-Last night, about seven
o'clock, a large barn on the farm of Mr.. w. J.
Stone, SEN, Just beyond the city limits, on the
Fourteenth street road, was entirely consumed
by fire. 1t was thought to be the work of an
incendiary.
FEsTIvAL.-The Island Baptist Church Fes.
tival, conducted by the young ladies of the
church and congregation, during this week, at
Thorn's building, we are happy to say, has re.
ceived a liberal share of patronage. Those
friends who were anxious to enjoy the pleasure
and blessing of the cheerful giver, yet were de-
tanned last evening by the inclemency of the
weather, will be received with no less cordislity
this evening. What nobler enterprise can a
person engage in than helping those who are
endeavoring earnestly to help themselves.
SMITHSONIAN LECTURE.-The second lecture
of Prof. Rogers's course was delivered last
evening, at the Smithsonian. The exceeding.
ly inclement state of the weather prevented q
full house, which he deserved, and would most
assuredly have had.
We consider Prof. R. one of the best public
lecturers, and predict for him a brilliant future.
His theme, roads, the most difficult subject
with which to interest q popular audience, was
discussed in that familiar yet clear manner
which peculiarly characterizes the real teacher.
The FIREMEN FOR THE UNIoN.-In these
times, the people Of every class are omitting
no opportunity for showing their devotion TO
the Union. After the fire yesterday morning,
the fremen gave three hearty cheers for the
| Union, and were offering ten dollars for any
one who could find a disuuionist.
ATTACKED.-A young man was attacked on
Capitol Hill, on Tuesday night, as he was on
his way home, by two persons, one of whom
struck at him with a slung shot. He chased
one of them to his residence where, upon be-
ing overhauled, he stated that he had been
mistaken in the man. Shouldn't wonder The
other escaped.
ROBBERY AND ATTEMPTED ARsON.-Shortly
after ten o'clock on Tuesday night, as Justice
johnson was on his way home, he noticed that
the shutter of Mr.. Samstag's auction aud COM
mission store, on Seventh street, below Z, had
been broken open and entrance effected. The
thieves had taken away two revolvers, one gold
and one silver watch, and several other articles
of jewelry, amounting in value, all told, to up
wards Of 800. After taking possession Of
these articles, the burglars attempted to set fire
to the house, by placing lighted candle under
box of light articles which, fortunately, went
out before it had time to communicate with
anything inAammable.
An attempt was also made on Lammond's
fancy and toy store, by prying at the front ant
back doors, which, however, proved ursuc
cessful.
ALrERED.-The LnteAigencer and the State
and Union have both reduced the size of thei
respective sheets.
A RooRBACK. 1t was currently reported
, around town yesterday, and believed by a con
siderable number, that twenty kegs Of powde
had been placed under the Capitol, for tn
! purpose of blowing it up. Those who wer
!, gullible enough to swallow such a tale becam
considerably excited over it, but most of thos
who heard it regarded it merely as hoax.
is well that the large crowds assembled to hea
Mr.. Baker speak did not hear of it until ate
the Senate had adjourned.
J. AN ARTILLERY COMPANY FOR ALExANDRIA
y A preliminary meeting of numerous citizens Q
Alexandria was held on New Years day, a
, Catt's Tavern, West End, for the purpose Q
forming new artillery company. A commit
:. tee was appointed TO enrol members.
d The Alexandria Gazette has just entered upo
e its sixty. second year. We hope that sixtytw
J years 10 come may still find it in existence, a
e conservative and entertaining as ever.
n SLlppED DowN.-About noon yesterday
g horse attached to wagon, in coming out Of a
alley on the south side Of Pennsylvania avenu
\. between Four.and. half and Sixth streets, sppe
a on the ice and fell. There was considerab
is trouble in getting him on MS teet again, an
he was considerably injured in the attempt.
g CR1MIYAACOURr.-In this court, yesterda
Il William Robinson, charged with an assault an
" battery on Charles Osborn, submitted his cast
q and was fined IS and COSTS
- - Daniel Moriaty, charged with an assault an
~ battery on William Tracey, was placed on tria
,f and found not guilty.
a CENTRAL GuARDuoUsE. - Before Justi
"a Thompson.- Wednesday, mornin9.-Jas. Gro
0. sey, charged with stealing towels sheets, an
or other articles, was committed for further e:
er animation. B. Champion, drunk and disorde
r. ly, fined $294. A. Male and W. Lancaste
u free negroes, drunk and disorderly, paid respec
" lively $2.94 and 1894. Thomas Ragan ar