The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-12-20
LOCAL MATTERS.

CRIMINAL CoURT--W Wednesday, Dec 10, IS49-
The jury in the of the United States vs.. Samuel
adams, free negro, indicted for assault and bat
terry upon Mr. Cornelius Martin, with intent to kill,
this morning returned a verdict of guilty.
United States VS.. Elizabeth Butler, free negroes,
indicted for larceny. Verdict, guilty. Key and
McKim, for the defence.
United States vs.. Daniel Ela,r, free negro, in
dicted for assault and battery Verdict, guilty.
Sentenced to be imprisoned in the county Jail for
the period of one month, and to pay fine of ST..
Laskey, for the defence.
United States VS.. august Smith, indicted for lar
ceny. Verdict, guilty. Sentenced to be mpris-
oned in the county jail for the period Of four months,
and pay fine of ST.. Smith, for the defence.
United States VS.. Frederick Strother, John Butler,
and Joseph Jamison, indicted for riot. Verdict,
Frederick Strother and John Butler guilty, and Jo
seph Jamison not guilty. Caperton and Ratclif,
for the defence.
United States VS.. Daniel Robinson, free negro,
indicted for larceny. Verdict, not guilty. Giber
son, for the defence.
FATHER MATHEW AT THE CApIroL.-The great
Apostle of Temperance, Father THEoBALp MA
THEW, after administering the pledge to numbers
privately at st. Mathews church in the morning,
paid visit to the Capitol on yesterday, accompa-
MED by the Rev. James b. Donelan and the Rev.
Dr. Blox. In the Senate Chamber, he was greeted
warmly and was presented to most of the Senators.
On his arrival in the House of Representatives, and
the fact becoming known, the members were eager
to be presented to one who had done much
Gratis, Frce-Soers, &C., united for once since the
first Monday of December, and gathered around
the seat of the Hon. LINN BOYD, of Kentucky, oc-
cupied by Father Mathew, and were introduced by
MIR. Boyd personally to the stranger. At IL m,
the Clerk called to order, and before the jour
nal read, q resolution introduced and
passed. almost unanimously, rendering him seat
within the bar of the House during its sessions
This honor, in the present position of that body,
the highest which possibly could be bestowed
and the object well worthy of it. Father Mathew
remained for some time, and left upon the COM
mencement of the ballotngs. The appearance of
wins Immediately upon the affections of all who
approach him.
POCKET PIcKED.-Notwithstandin the precau-
tons recently taken by the City Postmaster in the
delivery-room for the prevention Of such acts, a
gentleman on yesterday morning, while reaching
TO the delivery window, had his pocket picked Of
his pocket-book, containing $50, by some Of the
Gght-fngered gentry, who we fear abound at the
present time in the city, and mix among the
crowds frequent in public places. The
money, il is said, was all the gentleman had, and
he is in unenviablc situation in a strange town
without funds.
CAucUsEs.-The caucus meetings now taxi
ing place nightly by both the great political par
ties, with an occasional gathering of the squad Of
Free-Soiers, play the mischief with fashionable
parties and places of amusement--the former hav-
ing to be postponed for more convenient season !;
while the latter-save the occasional dropping in
of an honorable Senator-miss the attendance SO
frequent in such places in days gone by. All
things have end, however; and il is TO be hoped
the House will organize somehow some Of these
days.
A MAN IN THE CANAL.--An unfortunate inc
brste aged about seventy years, fell into the canal
on Tuesday night between nine and ten O'Clock,
the Seventh street bridge, whence his cries for
aid summoned several citizens TO his assistance,
who drew him out with rope, and conveyed him
to the watchhouse. He promised most faithfully
better conduct for the remainder Of his life, and
was discharged.