The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-10-12
LOCAL MATTERS.

The LATE RIoT.-Joshua Lloyd, one of the par
ties charged with being participant in the riot ON
Capitol Hill on the night of the LIST of October
heretofore mentioned in this paper } having been
arrested by Police officer Mulloy therefor. an in
vestgaton of the affair, and Of an alleged asz,ult
at the same time by Lloyd upon Barney Parsons.
was set down for Wednesday afternoon, at twoand
a-half O'Clock, before Justice Thompson Owing
10 the sickness of the officer, and the non appear
ance Of the other parties, the was postponed
whether indefinitely or not remains yet 10 be seen
Lucky EscAPE.-T. Buckley, the keeper of
liquor and grocery store in the Fifth Ward was
brought before Justice Thompson ON Wednesday
on corporation warrant issued by Justice Beck.
charged with selling liquor Sunday, against
the corporation law in such made and provided
An investigation was held, number Of witnesso.
were examined and the case looked bad for MIR.
Buckley. But fatal omission finally discov-
cred in the wsrrant-the blank for the penalty not
being filled up and the corporation was non pros'd.
with costs TO the amount of 50 90. Our police
magistrates should exercise little more caution in
the issuing Of warrants the corporation is fire.
quently taxed with in very plain cases, owing
10 the loose in which these papers are pre-
pared.
NEw AUCTION sToRE.-Messrs. Beach & Tucker
in this city, and have opened their sales room
opposite Browns hotel These gentlemen are well
known here, and we have no doubt will receive a
liberal share Of public patronage.
DUmBoLToS's ssREsADERs.-The Original Eth.
opian Serenaders, under the charge Of MIR. Dunn
bolton, are pleased TO sec announced for series
of concerts during the ensuing week, at Odd Eel
lows Hall. Our citizens need no recommendation
from us TO go and them, who does not reco
lect the inimitable humor and fine vocal and in
strumental abilities displayed by them on previous
visits 10 the Metropolis; which have since drawn TO
them, the other side of the Atlantic, not only
the subjects Of her Britannia majesty in crowds.
but royalty itself has patronscd the Ethio-
plans most literally.
CALIFoRSIA.-Among the delegates elect 10 the
convention, in California for forming n STATE CON
stitution and government are pleased 10 observe
the name OF Mr.. Pacihcus Ord, as returned from
the district Of Monterey. Mr.. Ord is a native and
was for long time resident Of this city; and this
mark Of appreciation Of his merits by his fellow
citizens in his new aud far distant home, is highly
gratifying to his former friends and schoolfellows
in the Metropolis.
FIVE PAINTING.--A truly beautiful painting the
Belle of Newport by Court, is now exhibition
for few days at Taylor and Maury's bookstore
This splendid painting is designed one of the
prizes at the annual distribution Of the Interna-
tiona Art Union of New York, established bv
Goupil, vibert Il Co, and the winner thereof will
be fortunate indeed. An engraved copy of this
picture, executed in the best style, can also bo
found at the same store
Sons OF TrmPERAscE-The Grand Division of
the Sons Of Temperance, at a meeting ON Monday
night, elected Mr.. John c. Hardness, Grand
Worthy Patriarch; n p. Peasants, G.. w Asso-
ciate X. g. Campbell, G.. Scribe; George Collard,
G.. Treasurer &. w. Denison, G. Chaplain; viii.
liam McLnin, g Conductor; and J r. w Thomp.
son, q Sentinel This order ~ represented to be in
very fourishing condition