The national Republican., 1861-02-28


to learn that the demand for tickets for this
ball is greatly on the increase as the 4th Of
March approaches. Orders are constantly be.
ing received from abroad for them, and our
citizens are no way backward, notwithstapd.
ing the hard times and agi,ated state Of the
country. 1t is particularly gratifying to know
that Virginia and Maryland are to be fully rep.
resented on the occasion.
The ladies are all on the qui riuc, and from
what we see and hear we are convinced there
will be greater display of female beauty than
has ever congregated before in this city.
The manager desire TO state, that il through
negligence or other causes ladies, whose names
have been handed in, have failed to receive
cards Of invitation, they are requested to leave
their names at G. Gautiers Confectionery
establishment on Pennsylvania avenue, between
Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, and they will
be promptly furnished.
SERENApEs.-The workmen on the Cspitol,
the Post Office, and other public buildings, pro.
cured the services Of Schneider's fine band, last
night, and serenaded several Of their friends
They fret proceeded to the residence of Captain
| M. g. Megs, on Fl street, and were received in
O handsome manner. On entering the parlors
Of that gentleman, Mr.. P. Crowley stepped for.
ward, and, in neat address, welcomed him 10
Washington, where the speaker hoped he would
remain until the capstone was placed on the
Capitol.
Captain Meigs replied in feeling terms, and
greeted his old friends with great cordiality.
After which, the company partook of refresh.
ments, and spent an extremely pleasant hour.
They afterwards called on Captain Franklin,
in the first ward, and Mr.. Holt, the Secretary of
War, on Capitol Hill, by both of whom they
were we'll received, and entertained in hand.
some manner
PARDoSED BY THE PREsIDENT.-President
Buchanan yesterday pardoned James Sterland,
who was tried and convicted at the May term
Of the Criminal Court, 1858, Of robbing the
United States mail, and sentenced to ten years
imprisonment at hard labor in the Peniten.
tiary.
DELIGHTFUL WEATHER.-The weather since
the commencement of the week has been
charming. Spring, in its annual visit, seems
to have advanced in the calendar at least two
months, so warm and pleasant has it been.
The swelling buds upon the trees, indicating
that the winter.bound sap has gone coursng
through its tiny canals the throng of ladies
on the streets, without furs the presence of
shad and herring in the markets the kale and
sprouts, all make US feel that spring is here.
Only one thing is wanting, the warbling of the
bluebirds, and we hope soon to chronicle their
/. arrival.
The DISTRICT IN CoxoREss.-In the Senate,
on Tuesday, Mr.. Bright, from the Committee
on Public Buildings and Grounds, to which the
subject was referred, reported bill granting
additional powers to the Corporation Of the city
Of Washington in relation to the distribution Of
Potomac water. This bill authorizes the Cor.
poration to lay water tax on all lots, improved
: or unimproved, in position to be supplied by
= aqueduct water, whether from pipes laid by the
: United States or the Corporation, to be assessed
i upon such basis as the Corporation shall deem
:, most equitable, in not less than three nor more
than Eve annual instalments, at the pleasure
: Of the Corporation, with proviso, that all es.
pecial instalments shall bear interest, payable
annually, from date of assessment, until the
y y whole is paid-the owner of the property to
y have the right to discharge the whole unpaid
y " tax at any time after the same shall have been
assessed the money arising from said tax to
constitute special fund to be set apart for the
redemption Of the water stock Of said Corpora.
. ton. The Corporation is empowered to lay
), water pipes and erect FIRE hydrants for common
service, whenever the same may, in their judg.
!, ment be required for the public health, con-
- venience, or security.
The INAUGURATION CoNcERT.-We learn
r that in addition to the other talent now being
II secured for this affair, which comes off on
!, !, Tuesday evening next, that the principal mem.
ol bers Of the Germania Society have been en-.
le gagged, under Mr.. Charles Lenshow, their tai.
a. ented director, who will direct the whole or.
o. chestra. 1t will undoubtedly be very bril-.
,e liant affair,
ii Don't forget the exhibition Of Gorsuch Chap
er el Sabbath School, which comes off tonight II
Il. you do, you will miss treat, as we understand
it will be one Of the most interesting entertain
is ments of the kind that has come off for Q long
r. time.
=. NAVIGATION REsuxED.-For some time past
7 navigation has been dull, but within day Of
:, so there has been quite q number of punges
3 long boats, and various description of smaller
~ " craft plying up and down the river, laden witt
- different articles of consumption. The oyste
trade has taken fresh start, and the business
y will be considerably better in consequence O
10 the great influx Of strangers now aocking Il
. the Metropolis to witness the inauguration
~, ceremonies.
%, Among the recent arrivals at Willards ",
''' notice Hon. Benjamin Pringle, Of Batavia, NY
by A TRUE PArRIoT.-We heard an inciden
to related yesterday of Lieut. A. A. Long, one Q
the officers in command Of Company Z, secon'
he artillery, now quartered in the Treasury, 70
it. which he should receive the hearty thanks q
of every lover of his country. When the State O
Georgia passed the ordinance Of secession, thi
re- company was stationed at the Augusta Ga.
As arsenal. Captain Elsey, then in command o
by the company contemplated surrendering tn
he troops, arms, ammunition, &C., to the State
ed but Lieut.. Long promptly interposed, and de
ch clared that the troops should be allowed t.
at leave unmolested, or those who attempted t
cts prevent them should be compelled to pas
IN, over his dead body. The company wa