The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-10-13

HOTEL RoBBERy.-A man calling himself Meekes
from Ohio, has lately been committed to the county
JAIL charged with committing robbery at the
hotel of Mr.. Dorsey, ON 7th street. partial er-
animation OF the prisoner was held at the Jail
yesterday before Justice Thompson, in which not
only that charge was made out, but similar robbie
ries al another hotel laid to the prisoner. A
Mr.. Matthews, boarding at McGrann's tavern near
the railroad depot, alleges that he has been robbed
by Meekes Of IS, while lodging in the same room
with him, and two other room mates complain OF
a similar robbery On the night in question, Meekes
complained OF being suddenly unwell and went
forth into the yard, from which he forgot return
and his room companions found themselves in the
morning minus all their loose change. We learn
that further investigation of the latter charge will
take place on Monday at the Jail, before JUS
tice Thompson; meanwhile, Meekes stands COM
nlitted in default of BAIL TO await his trial for the
robbery at Dorseys, at the next term Of the crim-
nal court.
NEGRO BALLs.-As the fall and winter approaches
the recurrence Of these balls follows matter of
course Would it not be well for the corporation
authorities to exercise more discretion in granting
permits for these assembsges; are informed
by worthy citizen and member Of the last grand
jury that large proportion OF the business before
the grand inquest its late session arose from fights
and braws these gatherings, and the watch house
books will fully attest the fact We have objec-
ton TO their enjoying themselves innocendy; but
the sale of liquor and other abuses should be strictly
prohibited and the attendance Of police officers for
the preservation Of order absolutely required should
such permits be granted in future.
DAscINs.-The season having arrived for the re-
opening of the academies for the instruction of pu-
pills in the graceful and invigorating exercises OF
the dance, the popular masters of the art in this
city, Professors Carus and Liable, have Issued
cards inviting pupils 10 unite in the formation of
classes. Mr.. Carusi's classes commenced on last
Monday afternoon, and very well filled. MIR.
Liable will reopen his school about the LIST Of No
vember.
Carusi resumes his fashionable weekly "soirees
dansantes'' Thursday evening, the 18th instant,
and they will be continued every Thursday even
ing throughout the
FAscy GooDs.-Gibbs, Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween 9th and 10th streets, opens this day rich
and tasteful variety Of fancy goods, French ex-
tracts, bijouterie, &c, and a large assortment of
embossed velvet and other trimmings, for the spe-
cad review Of the ladies' whom we beg leave to re-
fer TO his advertisements in to-day's Republic.
ASoTHsR RIoT ON CAPITOL HrLL.-Capito Hill is
becoming somewhat notorious for riots, brawls,
&c, in which the constabulary force Of the ward
Is act at defiance, aud the partcipators seem TO do
a they please. Another riot and general fighting
melee took place at a ball in Hazle's row, East Cap
itol street, ON Thursday night, in which numerous
parties were engaged in general fight, but no
arrests were made, and they we're left TO battle II
out. sundry black eyes, cut heads, &c, were the
natural results, Of which shall probably hear
more hereafter II the ward police force is ineffi-
eient for the prevention Of such disturbances, why
are not the services of Captain Goddard and the
Auxiliary Guard called in TO effectually preserve
the peace Of the city,
Cososnr.A grand instrumental and vocal con-
cert viii be given ON Monday evening at Carusi's
Saloon, by Professor Rssche. assisted by the infant
prodigy, Alfred Rsschc, only years old,
Whose performances on the violin have elected the
warncst enocrniuns Of the press in the northern
cities MASTER Henry Rasche, pianist, and Mr.. b.
PsrVin, popular vocalist, The selections for this
concert are excellent, and will attract, doubtless,
large attendance.