The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-04-13
Local Matters.

EXCITEMENT IN THE UNITED STATES CncuIr
CouRT-At the sitting of the circuit court yester-
day, scene of much excitement occurred, growing
out of the case of Jackson vs. Clarke and Bscos, in
which distinguished member of the Washington
BAR Mr.. Henry May, was counsel for the plaintiff.
On the trial of this cause, the jury had rendered
verdict for the plaintiff. The court yesterday,
Judges Morsell and Dunlop,) granted a new trial,
stating the verdict to be against the law and the
facts. Against this decision MIR. May demonstrated
in the strongest terms; his words were ordered TO
be taken down by the clerk, and he was brought
before the court on charge OF contempt. His ex-
pressions were read 10 him, which he amended to
still stronger terms. The court thercupon expelled
him from the further practice at this bar. This de-
cision is much TO be regretted. as Mr. May occu-
pies the front rank among the members Of the legal
profession and the loss of his valuable services will
be severely felt by the whole community. We
learn that number of the jurors, shortly after,
asked TO be excused from further service during the
term.
DEATH OF Ma. wLsos.-The verdict OF the jury
in this yesterday was, that the deceased came
10 his death by congestion caused by the use OF in
toxicating drinks. Much had been said Of ether,
narcotics, &c; but 1t appeared before the jury,
upon ample testimony, that nothing like these had
the irritable state Of the system, and subdue the
fearful progress Of disease supsrinduced by intern
perance. DR.. May, the physician who had pre-
scribed for the deceased, examined by the jury,
as also were Drs. witherspoon and Riley, who had
made post mortem examination; and Drs. Dawes,
Johnson, and Gardner. II appeared in testimony,
that the deceased had been drinking TO excess for
some twelve fourteen days previous to the day Of
his marriage.
We were in error yesterday in stating that the
lady the daughter Of Mrs. Little, Of street.
She ia the niece of that lady.
ParoRAMA or THE MIssissIPPI.-We have de-
rived much pleasure from witnessing the faithful
representations OF the stupendous scenery along the
course Of the "Father Of watersy presented by
Mr.. Lewis in his admirable views; and not only
pleasure, but profit also, only ess than could be de-
rived from a journey of thousands Of miles. We
have also been highly entertained by the easy, in
telligent descriptions given by Mr.. Lewis, az the
pictures passed in review. These are very accu-
rate; while an unaffected manner, well chosen Ian
guage and occasional pleasantres begule the hours
Of the tedious monotony into which many speakers
would fall in the recital Of long series Of mere
details The reader IL referred 10 Mr.. LIS adver.
tsement
"THK TnEn."-This was quite a classic name
for the vile bog that in days gone by formed the
southern boundary Of our city. Il has in these lat
ter days been modernized and turned into canal,
though but a sorry specimen Of its kind. At the
present moment, however, pretty strong force Is
at work strengthening tie ways, grading ice bed,
erecting good walls along lie margin, and render
ing Il worthy even its ancient name What was
once nuisance TO The city will now become a moot
admirable drain, and convenient channel for
business. lie waters regularly renewed by the
rising tide, having their outlet in the vicinity Of the
Navy Yard. We noticed yesterday a &" strike" on
the part Of hundred 20 Of the men employed on
this work but we hope the disagreement will be
arranged 10 the mutual satisfaction Of all parties.
and that no impcdiment may exist to the proseeu-
ton Of 30 sslutary an enterprise.
Bppx Trns.-During the present week the
number Of strangers in Washington has been I'M
usually large Some Of The hotels have been obliged
to decline receiving more guests, and We think Il
likely that all Of tho frst-clsss houses have been
full.
ANoso the recent arrivals in this city we notice
the name Of Judge J. G. Wright, for several years
able and influential representative in Congress,
and lstterly the conductor Of that intelligent and
dignifcd journal, the Cineinnah Gazette.
WE yesterday witnessed the trial and commit.
mitment TO prison for sixty days, by Justice Nor
sell, of drunken woman, who, we think, afforded
an exhibition Of human nature in the lowest stage
Of degradation TO which we have seen il de-
scend. In form and feature this woman would have
been handsome, had not crime and dissipation fixed
their impress upon her. And yet her miserable life.
Il seems has ts Vaccinations and the feet Of others
are upon the threshold where her career began.