The national Republican., 1861-04-01
L OCAL L N EW S.


REcErrIoS.-Mrs. Lincoln had reception
on Saturday, from to p. NJ, which was well
attended. We learn that these receptions will
be continued on each Saturday, at the same
hours, until the commencement Of the open.ar
concerts by the Marine Band in the Capitol
and Presidents grounds.
See the programme, in another column, for
the great concert Of the Mozart Society, to take |
place at Wilards' Hall on Wednesday evening.
1t will, no doubt, be a rich treat for all lovers
Of good music-such o one ss we may not have
again for long time.
TIE BALL To.SIoHr.-Both halls of the In.
fantry Armory have been beautifully decorated
for the ball which comes off tonight, and two
bands Of music have been engaged for the oc.
casion. To all who desire to spend pleasant
evening, we would say, do not fail to attend the
Easter ball Of the Washington Light Infantry.
Yesterday, the Catholic and Epis.
copal churches threw aside their habiliments of
mourning, and were all gaily decorated, in
remembrance Of the resurrection Of the Saviour.
The services in all of these churches were Of
peculiar interest," and were very largely attended.
To-day is Easter Monday and All.Fools' day.
In England, as with ourselves, this day wit.
nesses the perpetration Of q great number Of
jokes-generally of the stereotyped cass-such
as sending persons on bootless errands, and
greeting them, on their return, with the taunt
Of having been made April fools. Look out,
then, reader, that your turn does not come first
INDIAN MEETIHo.--Father Beeson held quite
an interesting meeting yesterday afternoon, at
the Unitarian Church, which was numerously
attended. An appropriate sermon was preach.
ed by Mr.. Beeson, and an address was made
by DR.. White of California. Larooqus, the In.
dian songstress was also present, and sang sew.
eral pieces appropriate to the occasion.
FOUND DRowEED-The body Of man was
found in Blagden's mill race, or Rock creek,
on Friday morning last. the body had on a
pair of old cotton drawers and dark yarn stock.
ings. There was found, about 30 yards above
the dam, a gray tweed frock coat with velvet
collar, black cashmere vest, an unbleached cot.
ton shirt with Marseilles bosom and wristbands,
and red flannel shirt with the name E. OF.
utt" marked on it. The hat and boots were
not found. Coroner Woodward summoned
Jury Of inquest, who returned verdict that
they believed deceased "went into the milldam
for the purpose Of drowning himself" and that
they "could hear Of no person that knew him."
Rev. J. Smith PyRe, rector Of St. Johns
(Episcopal Church, intends resigning in the
course Of few weeks
CENTRE MARHEr.-We noticed quite an i'm.
provement in this market on Saturday, as com.
pared with what it hos been for some months
past, both in quantity and quality. The fish
stands were all occupied, and the prices ere
q little lower. Shad sold at $40 to S27 per
hundred, and herring at $ls to $40 per thou.
sand. Rock and perch were very abundant.
TIE BROTHERHOOD OF THE UNION, a bene6.
cial society Of this city, having adopted series
of resolutions thanking the Hon. Andrew John
son for his noble efforts in behalf of the Union
and also for his course in favor of the home
stead bill, the patriotic Senator replies, that &C
far as any effort on his part can accomplish &c
great an object, the Union must and shall be
preserved"
FUNIRAL-The funeral Of Lieutenant II. N
Harrison, U. s. navy, took place from tht
Church Of the Ascension yesterday afternoon
and was attended by a large number Of sym
pathizng friends and relatives, including many
officers Of the navy.
ATTEMpT TO ESCAPE FROM THE UNITED State
PENIrENTIARY-A Prisoner Shot.-About l:
o'clock, on Saturday night, several of the pris
oners in the Penitentiary made an attempt Il
escape, but their plans were fortunately frus
trated. From what we can learn, it appear
that some fifteen prisoners are locked up in tn
hospital, including in their gang Gus" Heis
Ter, convicted Of the murder of young Stoop
some years since John Ray, confined for bur
glsry; Henry Williams, the partner of" Squirly
Barrett, who escaped about two weeks since
convicted of the murder of Reeve Lewis; a sta
wart man named Price, convicted of robbn
the mail in Kansas, and others equally despeI
ate One of this party, during the week, in
bragadocio manner, told the warden that the
intended to leave the prison on Saturday night
but his story was not credited except by two {
the guards, Messrs. Maxwell and Campbell, wh
thought that q close watch would, at any rat'
be q wise course to pursue. Accordingly, ate
the prisoners had been shut up for the night o
Saturday, the two guards named secreted then
selves in the north yard Of the prison. Ate
waiting until about halfpast eleven o'clocl
they heard the picking of the cold chisel in tn
wall over their heads, and, in few moment
saw that they had made hole, at the side
window, large enough for man to get throug
easily, and had stopped it up with piow.cas
In short time, however, the pillow was wit
drawn from the whole, and rope made Of the
sheets and blankets thrust through, the upp'
end being made fast to the window. Everythir
then being in readiness for the escape OF II
gang, Heisler crept through and quickly d
scended but hardly had he touched the grour
before John Ray made his appearance at Il
window. The guards thinking it time to ]
them know that they were perceived, fired. NJ
Maxwell at Heisler with q gun loaded wi
buck.shot, which took effect in prisoners le
and Mr.. Campbell at Ray with revolver, al
without effect Immediately on hearing the
ports they dessted in their attempt to lea!
and returned to their beds. Heisler is not bad
hurt, and it is probable be will be able to
about in day or two.
DoY'T DE DECEIVED BY APPEARANcEs.-(
Saturday afternoon, o gentleman Of remark