The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-29
Local Matters.

CRIMINAL CoURT-TRURsDAY, March 2S.-- United
States Va. William s. Muiien.-The jury in this
returned verdict of guilty upon the third count
in the Indictment which charges the prisoner with
an attempt to maim
United States VS.. Thomas Tayor-ndicted in two
cases, for selling liquor without license, and
the other for keeping dsorderly house. Verdict,
guilty. Sentenced to pay fine of sixteen dollars
in the first case, and in the second case to pay
fine of three dollars. Decker, for the defence.
United States vs.. Wiiliam Belte-indcted for OBJ
tanning goods under false pretences. Verdict, not
guilty. Radclif, for the defence.
United States Charles Madden-indicted for
larceny. Verdict guilty. Sentenced to be i'm
prisoned in the penitentiary for the period OF
eighteen months Smith, for the defence.
SnAKsPEREAN REApINGs.-We understand that
Carusis saloon reasonably well filled, con-
sidering the incemency of the weather, on Wed
nesday night, by auditory who were highly
pleased with the reading of the play Of "4ds you
like IT," by Miss KIMBERLY; and we are gratified
TO be able to state that she has consented to favor
us again with display of her Evolutionary power
by reading the much admired play OF Romeo and
Juliet, on Monday evening next The tender pas
sages between these youthful martyrs of love af-
ford fine scope to the voice and feelings of Of
the beau ssIe, who ia young enough and fair enough
herself TO feel the pains of the hero and heroine
whose sorrows it will be her province opourtray
| STEAMBoATs-The steamer Osccola, having
dergone, during the winter, thorough repairs and
reitting throughout, has resumed her weekly
trips between the cities of the District, and also
makes a weekly trip to Norfolk and Old Point Com
fort The Osceola continues under the command
of her experienced owner, Captain Mitchell.
The commodious steamer Columbia, having also
undergone thorough repair, and sustained many
important improvements, is again on her old route
between Washington and Baltimore. The same
attentive officers in commando matter very
gratifying to the travelling public, with whom
Captain Harper, and the clerk. MIR. Kavanagh,
stand in such high repute.
Mas. FARRES.--This highly talented and de-
servedly popular actress has been performing a
round of characters in tragedy, comedy, and farce,
during the past two weeks, at our theatre which
has been source Of great qualification to the play
going community. Mrs. Farren has been well
sustained during her engagement by MIR. Farren
and Mr. Roberts.
This is indited for the purpose of calling atten-
ton to the fact that this deserving lady will take
a benefit this evening, and will appear Jane
Shore, in Rowes celebrated tragedy of that name.
We trust that her friends will turn out strong on
this occasion.
Miss Rosa JAcaUEs.-The fascinating little prina
donna has, we learn, just closed very successful
engagement at Savannah. She is expected to pass
through Washington on her return further north
ward. Her many admirers here arc prepared to
detan her. If possible, for concert make up for
their disappointment when the horrible weather
forced her to relinquish the one which
nounced at the close of her last visit II is hoped
that she may be induced to try one on about
Monday next.