The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-07
= LOCAL MATTERS.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE- Ihrty-one Horses burnt TO
Death Yesterday morning, about five o'clock,
Naylor stables, on 14th street. near Pennsylvania
avenue, were destroyed by fire, with their entire
contents, consisting of thirtyone horses, six omni-
buses, and several other carriages. The buildings
and their contents were the property OF Messrs
Allison & Thompson Naylor, whose loss is eshma-
ted at about $4,000. The dwelling adjoining the
stables on the south side, owned and occupied by
Mr.. Philip Boteer, was also destroyed, with a por-
ton of the furniture. The small tenements on the
north side, owned by Mr.. A. Naylor, and occupied
by coored persons, were likewise burnt. There
was no insurance on any of the property, and Mr.
Naylor informs us that he is satisfied that the fire
was caused by the act of an incendiary
PRINTERs' ANNIvERsARy.-The thirty fifth ami
versary of the Columbia Typographical Society oc-
Cured on last Saturday evening. After the cleo
ton of officers for the ensuing year, and the trans
action ofsome other business, the society proceeded
to the United States Hotel where they sat down to
supper served up in the very best style, by the
courteous proprietor, MIR. E. H. Fuller. Among
the guests present, we noticed the Hon. Scion Bor-
land of Arkansas, of the Senate, the Hon. Joseph
Cable of Ohio, of the House, the Hon. John S. Gal
aher, Third Auditor, Col. w. w. Seston, Mayor,
Jacob Gideon, esq, Mr.. Wharton of Wheeling,
Walter Lenox, ESQ.,, President of the Board of Al
dcrmen, John T. Towers, esq, Mr. Sutton, &c.
We refrain from fuller notice of the good things
said and done this festive occasion; and wait for
the usual graphic report published by the society.
ApELPm THEATRE.-The popular Yankee COM
edian, Mr.. ]. p. Adams, appears TO- night in two
of his best characters. Those who like fun should
be sure to be there.
The PAsoRAMA.-Bayne' Voyage to Europe"
seems to have lost none of its attractions, Odd
Fellows Hall continues to be filed daily and night
ly with admiring visiters. The exhibition will
soon close.
| CRIMINAL CouRT-Saturday, January 5.-The
case Of the United States James NJ. Busho, Wii-
liam n. MuIloy, and Henry r. l.. Wilson, county
constabes, indicted for riot and for an assault
and battery, tried yesterday. The jury this
morning returned a scaled verdict, convicting
Busher, and acquitting Mulloy and Wilson. The
court imposed fine Of twenty dollars upon Busher.
United States vs.. Gotieb Gothold, indicted for an
assault and battery upon his wife. The prisoner
was under the influence of liquor when he COM
mitted the assault. Verdict, guilty. Sentenced 70
pay fine of three dollars. Morgan, for the de-
| fence.
| United States VS.. Jacob Payns indicted for an
assault and battery upon his wife. The prisoner
was under the influence Of liquor when he COM
mitted the assault Verdict, guilty. Sentenced 10
pay fine Of three dollars. McKim, for the de-
| fence.
| United States vs.. Ed,oard Donnelly charged with
having stolen on the 18th utimo, from the person
Of John McGarvy. whilst in the city post Office a
purse containing between eighty and ninety dol
lars in gold. The prisoner was defended by Messrs.
i H.. .xd Hcllcn Verdirt nofer ltv
United States VS.. George Henderson, ALIAS j. r..
Wsfhubey, alias J. s. Weathrbsy, alias John s.
Warren, alias John l.. Weafiey, alias John s. Wal
son, indicted for larceny. Verdict, guilty. SEN
fenced to be imprisoned in the penitentary for the
term Of two years and six months. Ennis, for the
defence