The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-09-21

of every consumer Coal, no matter for what us,
1t may be designed, should always be screened 70
assortment 10 size. A CRATE or stove of giver
size and situation will require coal Of certain size
and no other will answer well. An experienced
eye will at indicate the size required, which
must diminish in proportion TO the hardness of tn,
coal, as the exhibition Of greater quantity of sur
face thus becomes the more necessary. Large Goa
will not burn well in small place, will small
particles burn freely in large place. yet in each
situation larger quantity will be consumed TO i'm.
part given amount of heat than If the fuel were
adapted TO its special This can be very readi.
ly demonstrated; but, we presume, it will be
sufficient say that the facts stated are in ac-
cordance with what experience has taught in
the northern cities of the Union where colder
climate and rigid economy have tended TO perfect
the tests in such affairs. We have always won
dered that so important matter as the assortment
of coal with reference to size should have engaged
little the attention of consumers in this region OF
country and we think that dealers would en-
hance their own interests by increasing the num-
Der of consumers, and also accommodate the pub
lie by attending to this subject, giving instruction
to the appropriate kinds for the purposes of each
customer, and always keeping complete assert
ments on hand.
Yet another word Coal is injured and wasted
by being upset at the curb stone; and we have
heard good housewives say that pavements and
carpets were not benefited by the operation. Can
this practice not be avoided Let us see. Coal il
almost always required in the cellar at the door
or gate. Cannot each coal yard be supplied with q
trough, capable Of extension contraction, and OF
being fixed as an inclined plane from the cart to
the destined place of Deposit This would require
the use OF the shovel, but would be compensated
for by the advantages of neatness and economy.
The CHAPLIN CAsE.-As we stated Yesterday
Mr. Chaplin conveyed to Rockville on Thurs
day evening. Soon after his arrival there he was
taken before Seuires Adanson, Spates, and Brad
dock. Here ID. Radcliffe, j. Brewer, and Asa
Childs esq, appeared in his defence; and the Hon
r. J. Bowie and j. II. Tuck, esq, for the prosecu-
ton. The number of persons assembled at the
court house unusually large.
Mr.. Bowie remarked that he had rendered his C.
sgnation Of the office of attorney for the Common
wealth, but that it had not been accepted; and he
felt it to be his duty to comply with the call made
upon him to attend in the present case.
Mr.. Tuck stated that he was not a volunteer, but
had been engaged by citizens Of Montgomery to
appear for the prosecution. He acclaimed at SONS
length upon the enormity of the offence attempted
by the accused IN inc nllust OF MS speech he was
vehemently applauded. Mr.. Bowie rebulSed this
applause. Mr.. Tuck expressed his regret for it.
The magistrates commanded silence, and ordered
the arrest of any person offending in this wise
The applause was, however, subsequently repeated
We mention this showing the excited feelings OF
the people.
There was some argument between the counsel
relative to the power Of magistrates to accept bail
for the prisoners appearance, it being commended
by the prosecution that court of record alone was
competent.
The case was finally adjourned till yesterday
morning, when, upon the reassembling of the
court, the counsel for the prisoner announced their
determination to waive further resistance for the
present, and the accused was accordingly commit
ted to prison TO await his trial upon the charge of
murdcrous assault.
1t may, perhaps, be well to explain, that the
charge is based upon the defence or assault made
by himself or the two slaves of Messrs. Toombs and
Stephens, whom he was aiding 10 escape from ala
very, some weeks since, when the officers of police
and others, who had followed him from this city,
beyond the Maryland line, were about to arrest him
md his