The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-06-27
LOCAL MATTERS.

GERMAN EVANGELICAL CHURcH-The congre-
CATION of the German Evangelical church in the
First ward, under the pastoral charge of the Rev.
Mr. Finkle, with number Of their friends,
visited Arlington spring on Monday, where they
spent delightful day in fishing, boating, singing,
and dancing and returned at an early hour in the /,
evening much pleased with their excursion. The
fine music of Bergman and Knop, and the polite
ness, attention, and courtesy of the committee of
arrangements, contributed greatly to the pleasures
of the day, and are deserving of great credit.
TIE LEARNED BrRps.-We would call the atten-
ton of our readers the very interesting exhibition
now being given at Odd Fellows Han, by Signor
nary birds and Java sparrows, which appear in
variety of amusing and extraordinary feats. :
ACCIDENTAL workman named John Sessford,
while employed at the National Monument fell
from the top Of the structure, about 80 feet to the
ground, injuring himself most seriously, both in
ternally and externally. He was conveyed to the
residence Of his brother-in-law Mr. Francis Lamb,
on Pennsylvania Avenue, and the medical assistance
His situation is thought to be extremely dangerous
CASE OF STABBNe.-Elias Loomis alias Lomax,
free coored man, was arrested by Waterman
Fowler, and brought before Justice Smith on yes
terday afternoon, charged with stabbing John Log
gins, also coored, with dirk knife, so severely
that his life is dcspsired Of The magistrate Deem
ing the case, after hearing the testimony, of 30 ag-
gravated character, and the consequences SO
threatening to the life of Loggins, committed the
prisoner to jail the charge Of assault and battery
with intent to kill. Two negroes, who were wit
of the ARRAY, we're also sent to Jail in default
of bail for their appearance at court witnesses.
The parties, with the exception Of LOOMS, all be-
long to Alexandria, and were here frolic.
FINE RYE-We were yesterday gratied with
view Of the fines, rye that we have ever met with
in this region Of country. 1t grew upon the farm
Of Darius Clsgett, esq, in the county Of Wash
ngton, ID. c. about four miles from the city, on
the Montgomery turnpike. The stalks measured
from seven eight feet in height One Of the ears,
which we opened and counted contained over
hundred grains, well-formed and filed The farm
OH WniCn tnis rye was Tdiscu WdS Two years age,
in the market, and the land supposed to be worth
less and exhausted to render it difficult to find
purchaser at any price. But it fell into good hands;
and under Mr.. Clageu's liberal and judicious man.
agement has become a model farm for the neighbour
hood.
PATENT OrrIcE.-The stone-masons at the Patent
Office Building commenced the laying ofthc founda-
ton on Monday.
CRIMINAL CouRr.--Joshua Bateman, of George
town, was tried on Monday in this court, and con-
victed Of three separate assaults--one upon Mrs.
Deakins, one upon Mr. Lcary, and one upon Mr..
Craig. He was sentenced to pay fine Of s35.
On yesterday, Mace Bell, free negro, was tried
and convicted Of stealing wheelbarow, the pro-
perry of John Brown, and sentenced to the county
Jail for two months, and to pay fine ofSl.
The case Of X. n. Harrington, for an assault
upon the late William Froelick, German,
then taken up. Mcssrs. May and Bradley appear
ing for the iraverser. Dr. A. w. Miller, J. JEFF
fers and Mr.. Casparis, gave testimony on behalf Of
the United States; but, without concluding, the
court adjourned