American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-02-10
-Cnrresponhence of the American Republican.
WAsHISGroN. Feb. s, 1915.

WAsHINGroN, Feb s, lS45.
In my letter Of yesterday, being mised by a
pretty general rumor which prevailed in the
Court room at the time the jury brought in
their verdict, in the case of the United States
Us. Owen MCGEE, ! stated it as a rumor, that
the Jury had acquitted the prisoner. On open
ing the verdict this morning, it appears the jury
found him guilty. The following is the precise
language of the verdict: "The jury in the case
''of the United States against Owen Niece
find the prisoner guilty, bat from the genera
good character that the prisoner has PROVED
ION his trial, the jury recommend, that his llo
''nor Judge Dunlop will give him the least pu.
''nshmcnt that the law awards
In the case of the United States rs. Mary
Ann Hall, the Jury not being able or likely &c
agree, were at noon to-day discharged by the
Court.
John Butler, free negro, indicted for stealing
three geese and one basket from Nancy Barker
was found guilty, but not guilty Of the former
conviction. c. S. Wallach, Esq, was counse
for the prisoner.
John Thomas, free negro, indicted for steal
ing bag of cotton, the property of Andre"
Caruthers, was found not guilty. The prisoner
was defended by c. s. Wallach, Esq.
Charles Lucas and Daniel Linikins were in
dictcd for rescuing Emory Hamilton, while ii
the custody of Thomas Orme, constable. II
this case the District Attorney entered a noH
proSequi. Mr.. Hoban was counsel for Linikins
Mr. Woodward was counsel for Lucas.
Drusilla Thompson, indicted for keeping /
bawdy house and disorderly house in George
town, was found guilty of keeping disorderly
house. G. S Wallach, Esq, was counsel to-
the defendant.
John Donovan was found guilty of an assault
on Joseph LuXon, Nov. 27th, 1874. Mr.. Ho
ban was counsel for the defendant.
George d. Contonoise was found guilty o.
an assault on John Shango. Mr.. Linton was
counsel for the defendant
A nolie proScqu was entered in the case Of
James Barclay, for an assault upon his wife,
Mr.. Linton was counsel for the defendant.
The law question, founded on the plea to the
verdict in the case of Charles Williams, free
negro, charged with the murder of his wife,
was on motion of Mcssrs. Hoban and Wood
ward. the defendants counsel, adjourned to the
Circuit Court.
The Court adjourned at halt-past o'clock
until next Wednesday.
The further consideration of McNulty's case
Of alleged ENLIGHTENMENT will be resumed mex
Monday, in the Grand Jury room, before Jus
tees Morsell and Goddard.
An audacious robbery and burglary was per
petrated in this city last night, or early thI
morning The store of Mcssrs. Arnold an,
Cressar, situated OH the south side OF Pennsyl
vania avenue, was feloniously entered, elthe
by means of false key or picklock, and va
liable goods amounting to about $500 stoie
from the premises. The stoleaartlcles consist
ed of hose, silk goods, embroidered capes, col
lars, Sc. But this robbery may be known tt
you long ere this, as understand that com
InupIcation was made this morning by Iele
graph to Hays, Eel, Cock & Ridgely.
METROPOLIS.