The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-14
LOCAL MATTERS.

PENMANsHIP.-1Ir. Bristow, the eminent
writing master, who is so well and fayorably
known in Washington for his superior skill in
teaching first rate hand, can be found ourishng
| away at his convenient rooms Pennsyvania
avenue, between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets.
His recommendations are Of the highest order, and
entitle him to liberal patronage; indeed, he
merits it; and we pleased to learn he is
ceiving the confidence of our citizens. Ladies or
Gentlemen who wish to change an unsightly,
cramped style of writing for neat, rapid, and
elegant, will act right to call on the professor
We have seen specimens of Mr. Bristow's penman
ship that more beautiful than copper plate. =
FRE-Another Stable burnt.-The stable of Mr.
WELsH-situated an alley in the rear of 5th
street, between and streets-was destroyed by
fire yesterday morning about o'clock. Fortu-
nately the alarm was communicated in time to
enable Mr.. WELSH, with the aid of some neighbors,
10 remove four horses which in the stable, and
his two hackney coaches. The fire companies were
promptly the spot with their apparatus, in time
to prevent any further damage, but could do moth
ing toward saving the stable. This fire Gas was
the with the burning of Messrs. Majors sta
bic on the previous Sunday morning about the
same hour,) was evidently the work of some fend-
ish incendiaries.
ATTEMPTED INCENDIARIsM.-Wc learn that an
attempt was made on last Thursday night to burn
the two frame buildings erecting the east
side of 10Th street, between and streets, by firing
lot Of shavings in the kitchen, which was fortu-
nately discovered in time to prevent any damage.
The HoHNsTocKs.-Thesew wonderfully gifted
tistes announce concert on Wednesday evening,
at Carusi's Saloon. Their reception in the differ
cnt cities of the north has been truly hattering.
MORNING CoNcERrs-The DERwoRT family will
give morning concerts, during this week, at Ca
rusi's Saloon. Every one who hears them is de-
lighted with their performances.
CRIMINAL CoUnT-Saturday morning, January
l2.-Wiliam Horne, convicted of an assault and
battery upon John H. Goddard, was sentenced
to pay fine of twenty dollars and costs, and also
required to give security in the sum of three hun
dred dollars to keep the peace for one year.
In the of the United States John Casey,
noticed in Saturdays paper, the jury returned a
verdict of guilty on the second count in the indct
ment, which was for assault and battery only,
and not guilty the first count, which for
assault and battery with intent to kill. The Court
sentenced the prisoner to pay fine of twenty five
dollars and costs.
United States vs. John Moore and JViiians Baker
indicted for assault and battery. Verdict, not
guilty. Ratclf, for the defence.
CnHea Stdtes Vs. Ge0Tge fdyne, Tree negro, III
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 one
dollar. Swami and Swami, for the defence.
United States vs. WILLIAM Webster, indicted for
assault and battery, and for malicious mischief.
Verdict, guilty. Ratclif, for the defence.
United States VS.. Thomas Roby and Frank Cole,
indicted for riot and for malicious mischief Yer
dict, not guilty. Ratclid, for the defence.
The NATIONAL MoNuMENT-Tze "Srenadrs' T"
Concuf-The grand Ethiopian Concert by the
Nightingale Sermaders,'' in aid Of the funds Of
the Washington National Monument, will take
place this evening, at Carus's Saloon Besides the
excellent bill Of entertainment presented, the pur
pose for which the concert is given should be an
all sufficient attraction TO fill the capacious saloon
and the Serenaders will amply compensate for the
small outlay by some of their choicest pieces.
THE ApELPHI-An Ercelienf BiH.--At the Thea
tire, night, the public will be grat6ed to perceive,
in addition TO Mr.. J. p. Adams, that the managers
have engaged Miss Anna Cruise, n very popular
actress from the northern theatres, who will appear
as Minnie, in Somebody Else" new local dra-
| ma, called the "Match- woman of Baltimore" vii
also be presented, in which Mrs. J. p. Addam,
will appcar.