The republic., 1851-01-28
Local Matters.

A House OF REFUGE.-Thc want of such an in
stution is sadly felt in this city, and the desires OF
many earnest for its creation. The peace and
security of our community demand it, but not
more urgently than docs the welfare of the youths
who are growing up amongst u.s. Many of these
may through it's instrumentality be arrested in a
career that will otherwise lead only to deeper shades
of crime, and consequent disgrace and misery.
On the l4th Of November last we spoke on this
subject in the local department Of the Republic and
stated that citizen with whom we had conversed
had proposed to be one of sixty who would de-
fray the necessary expenses Of an ediEcc by the
contribution of five hundred dollars each on the
18th of that month we announced that another cit-
had expressed to his willingness to contribute
like sum; and on the I'd of December we stated
that, in note to the Mayor, w. w. Corcoran,
esq., had proffered the sum Of ten thousand dollars
for the came purpose. With the encouragement
thus given, We are informed, the Mayor prepared
list Of contributors and probable contributors, and
Las since been engaged in maturing plans for the
prosecution of the project, but with what success
we not at this time apprised.
On Friday last, however, third citizen made
to us his voluntary offer Of five hundred dollars in
aid of the work, and by this encouraging circum-
stance we are prompted to renewed efforts in the
cause
That the required means will be procured we
feel very confident; but it will be to peculiarly
agreeable to it all contributed in the free and
voluntary manner in which these first offerings
have been made. Thirty-seve contributors of
FIVE hundred each yet needed. Are there not
amongst us that number of persons whose hearts
and purses afford to give for such cause?
CRIMINAL Couar.--On Saturday last Elijah Sui
Ivan, George Krose, and James Krose, were sem
fenced TO fines and costs, for mischievous riot in
Georgetown. They youths whose footsteps tend
toward the gallows.
Samuel Spaulding, tried on two separate charges
of assault, alleged to haye been committed the
Presidents house, on the 10th instant, while the
Philadelphia firemen visiting the President,
acquitted
John J. johnson was found guilty upon two
charges OF like character, and sentenced to pay a
knc OF ten dollars in each, with costs.
Yesterday Samuel Tinker plead guilty of a riot.
Sentence deferred.
Joseph H. Woodward, BENJAMIN Suit, Francis l..
Buckingham, and William Rollins, charged with
participating in the fremcn's riot near the market
house, were acquitted. Francis Cole submitted
without trial, and was fined FIVE dollars, with
costs.
George Krose and Randolph Robinson cons
viced Of an aggravated assault upon officer David
r. Glasco, of the county. Sentence deferred.
Hillary Hutchins, alias Hillary Fowler, was found
guilty Of aggravated assault upon officer Gasco.
Sentence deferred. II was during attempt to
arrest him for this offence that he made similar
assault upon officer Barnacloe.
The sEAsos.--we have had delightful weather
lately, though presenting queer transitions at
times. Yesterday morning we met friend, and
remarked, "A pleasant summer, SIR Yes
he replied, "but rather warm" In the afternoon
we remarked to him. "A pleasant winter, SIR"
Yes" he replied, "but rather cool.'
Mousr YERNoN.--Thc resort to this place knows
no abatement. Every visitor to this city appears
dcsirous of seeing the home and the grave of WASH
ington. Though more attractive in the summer,
and though the trip to il 10 much more pleasant
than in winter, few ssem willing to defer their