The national Republican., 1867-04-23


to be disposition on the part Of all to strive TO
thsir utmost to achieve success. As far as the
proceedings were concerned, everything passed
off harmoniously, but little confusion existing,
or any bad feeling created between the wards or
individuals; and with the names Of Dir. McNer-
hany for collector. Samuel Il. Douglass for regis.
ter, and William Forsyth for surveyor, tho Dem.
cratic convention adjourned, hopeful and conf.
dent OF victory.
IMPROVEMENTS UNDER GEg. MICHLER.-l
In moving around through the city we notice
quite a large number Of Improvements, which
are being made under the direction Of Gen Mich
Ter, the new Commissioner Of Public Buildings
Workncn nre busily engaged In placing the caps
and cornieo on the columns Of the Iouth front Of
the Capitol building. Tho carving Of the caps Of
these columns 10 mngniGeently grand, and shows
the work Of q master artist. Tho work Is pro.
gressing briskly under tho foreman, Capt Rich.
ard Morgan, and will be completed In about six
| weeks. One Of these columns, which had been
erected early In the winter, burst from the
effects Of the frost and ice, and was replaced by
another.
Mr.. Edward Clark, the architect, is having |
rapidly hlled up the low gnundI In the vicinity
| Of the Capitol; and a favorable improvement in
| this respect may soon be noticeable.
We have already called attention 10 tho fact
Of tho fence around tho Botanical garden re-
naming unfinished for SO long time, and the
bricks being knocked of one by one, thus leay-
/ ing at the mercy Of rowing animals the valuable
growth within. Wo arc gratihed, however, to
learn that the work will now 80 on, aud will
probably be completed this week. The stone
caps and iron railngs yet to bo put in place.
On Saturday morning tho Iron foot.bridge
over the canal, just below the mouth Of the Tber,
was moved to new place, Heretofore persons
wishing to pass from that portion Of the city to
the Seventh ward were obliged to cross tho
wooden bridge over tho Tiber, which inter
sscts with the canal, and then cross the iron
bridge over the canal. To save this inoonye-
nience Gen. Michler ordered its removal to the
west side Of Third street, and the execution Of
the work was entrusted to Mr.. Lambert Follans-
bee, lately appointed foreman under the general
superintendent. Mr.. Pollansbee was advised TO
take the bridge to pieces and put 1t together
again ut the place designated, but he determined
TO save time as we'll as labor, and by placing q
, scow 10 position when the tide raised on that
, | morning, by means Of blocks he floated the
!. bridge from its abutments and moored the boat,
and as the tide receded the bridge was placed In
the new position safely.
The grounds surrounding the Capitol ara be-
ing properly cleared Of leaves and other rubbish
They have been tastofully laid out in beautiful
flower beds, and present an appearance pleasing
TO the eve as well as to ths olfactory organs Of
those who pass through. or rest In, the grounds.
Lafayette, Lincoln, and other public grounds
through the city, are being particularly cared
for BY the employees under General Michler, as
we'll as the avenue and streets under bis care.
These latter are being repaired only, the nppro.
priatiOn at the Generals command not being suf.
ieient to warrant anything more.
Tho work at the north front OF the Patent
Once, Is also being hurried forward toward com
pleton. The columns arc being put In place,
and We hope soon to see the caps and eornioe aP'
propriately placed. This will add much to the
J beauty OF this useful building and will be de-
/. oidsd convenience, as an entrance to the build
ing, to those approaching 1t from the north
ward.
The Treasury extension Is progressing finely
and, when completed, will present an appear
r ance truly magnificent.
Tho beautiful fountain Just in the rear Of the
. Treasury Department has been slightly changed
, for the better, and Is nov In durable working
order. 49,,
The repairs on tho Long Bridge for which
Congress appropriated SIS, 900 have been com
Q menced. New piles are to be driven In place OF
, those injured by the ice last winter and new
timbsrs viii be inserted in place Of many which
: are old and badly decayed.
We can but admire the energy Gen. Michler
+. displays in pushing forward the improvement
!, and renovation Of the city and enyirons, aud We
feel satisfied that he will so distribute the mengre
appropriation Of Congress as to do the most
= practical good as to appearance and comfort.
Whom Congress reassembles, We trust II may
do its bounden duty by making IN appropriation
!, that will properly pave Pennsylyania avenue In
r. its entire length This is an actual necessity,
so conceded by all,
BOARD OF TRADE.-Last evening meet
ing Of the Board was held, Mr.. Samuel Bacon,
/. vice president, in the char'
> A communication from Mr., William d. Wise,
D. suggesting the improvement Of tho channel in
front Of Washington, the work to be done by
|, convict labor was read and referred to the CON
:, mitteo to represent the Board before Congress h
Mr. Owen Thorn said that the owners OF the
!, steamer Wawasset had rendered the use Of that
vessel to the members of the Board of Trade toT
the purpose of an excursion for the benefit Of the
|, South.
k, The proposition was accepted. 1890,