The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-02-01
Local Matters.

The history Of il 10 about as follows; Mr.. Brown
of Washington city, aged about forty-iye years,
was at Alexandra, "Wednesday. and, being |
there, got drunk. and, getting drunk, got sleepy |
and, getting sleepy, went aboard somebody's boat
and fell asleep. Now it happened that some Jolly
witty fellow like himself cut the boat loose and il |
drifted off to the middle OF the river, where the
waking Mr. Brown found himself, and thereupon |
threw out the anchor.
Such is Mr.. Browns explanation; but Messrs |
William and Thomas Nicholson. the proprietors of |
the boat, who duckers by trade at this season
Of the year, accused him Of carrying it off in |
order to steal the canvas backs and red heads il
contained. They had long dispute on the sub |
ject, at Alexandria, and towards Its close IL was
agreed that Brown should pay five dollars for the
delay and losses he had occasioned. To do this |
however, he alleged that il necessary he should
come to Washington. which he did, accompanied
by the Nicholsons.
On reaching here the Ncholsons thought some |
thing was wrong, and therefore took their captive
before Squire Ashford and made complaint. The |
Squire told them that Alexandria the proper |
place at which to make complaint, and that they |
had better all go down there and settle the affair |
They departed from his office. but ON reaching the
river the two brothers resolved on summary pun
shment, and forthwith damned" Mr. Brown |
until there but feeble signs of life in him |
They then secured him in a cart, and started for
Alexandria with him; but, before they had gone far
on their road, they were met by officer Magyar, who
turned them back, and took them TO Squire Ash |
ford, who this time committed the former COM !
painants to Jail; but we learn that on their way
thther, accompanied by officers Magyar and Ennis |
one of them "moseyed." We suppose, however, |
the ends of justice will be accomplished by i'm
posing upon the remaining double punish
ment, il is "all in the family
CRIMINAL CoURT.-John J. Johnson and Samuel
Spaulding have been acquitted of the charge of
participating in the riot the Franklin en-
CINE house, on the night Of the 10th of January.
John Hough, Samuel Tinker, and Samuel Ba-
con, heretofore convicted of aiding in that riot,
have been sentenced each to three months in the
county Jail, and to pay fine of one dollar and
costs.
John Thomas, old colored offender, has been
sentenced to the penitentiary for three years for
theft.
In the of Edward Thicker, Of Georgetown
charged with dsgracefu offence, the jury could
not agree II will therefore be continued to March
term.
The court will to day hear the argument of Fen.
dali and Morgan for the United States and Kew
and Cross for the accused. upon the prayer of
Mediperris for new trial.
1t is probable thih will be the last day of the pre-
sent term. The next will commence Oh the first
Monday in March.
STRANGERS IN WAsHINGToN.-The number has,
for the past week. been exceedingly great, and our
best and largest hotels obliged to resort to cose
packing, which might be uncomfortable if the wca-
ther warmer As it is, all are taken good care
of, and toasted on the best the market Affords"
whichis tip top fare, according to way of think
ing We asked a waiter the other day how they
found room for 30 many at his hotel. To which he
replied, "Oh, we sleeps 'cm out, and only eats em
here" We thought this was fine entertainment
"for man and beast"
DEMpsTER's CoNcERr.--Dempster, the deserv-
eddy popular vocalist, has already given tw con-
certs this week, which, considering the inclemcncy
of the weather, and the number and frequency of
private evening parties, have been remarkably well
attended, sure indication this that he touches
the popular chord-that
His is that music to whose tone
The common pulse OF man keeps time"
His third and last concert, the programme of
which may be found in another column will take
place this evening, and we cordially advise all who
have not heard him, as well as those who have, to
be present II is not often that the opportunity of
listening to beautiful songs, delightfully."- sung is
offered and it should be improved by all lovers CT
genuine ballad music.
ENLioHTEN us.-To go around by Seventh street
to get to the Smithsonian Institution it appears to
is superfluous waste of labor when nice lit
tie bridge could be placed the canal in 10th
street at SO little expense. But, since we mus. go
around by way Of the stile, would it not be well
give much light possible by the wayside? This
question is presented for popular consideration, in
accordance with the desires of great many very
good people.
FInE.-Two small framed houses were burned
on Capitol Hill at an early hour yesterday morn
ing.
The LECTURES of Mr.. FrsYE, on electro biology |
to commence on Monday night next, will attract
no little attention. Mr.. Fiske is an entertaining
lecturer, and the public curiosity is rife for demon
STATIONS of the science he teaches.
The LAST DAY THE CrRcrs.-The French |
company will soon depart from among Ira
vestie, Shakespeare, and Sawdust, will have van
ished, and other stars of lesser greater magni-
tudc will tread the boards where Jenny Lind and |
Madame Caroline have electrified the wisdom and
fashion OF this great metropolis. There is yet an
opportunity which none should omit TO witness an
exhibition of talent, the like of which we shall |
meier look upon again" An afternoon perform
ance, and in the evening the little prodigy, Bap-
tise Loisset, takes farewell benefit He ia the |
most astonishing rider we have ever seen He does |
his edward somerset feats with tour de force, |
and at the same time, facility and clearness that |
has never been equalled. Eaton Stone will ride his |
barrier ect with his usual consummate precision His
horse will show in his spirit docility and intell.
gencc, so skilfuIly subdued, an animal freed from |
his shackles, he will paw in the valley he will
joce in his strength, he will swallow the ground in
the hcrceness of his rage" Remember tonight |
Miss DAvESpoRT.-This distinguished and ac- |
oomplished actress appears at National Hall on !
Monday next. Every thing is preparing for the |
stage on a hrst-ratc scale Painters are painting |
new and elegant scenery--and carpenters are &C.
cupicd night and day making the stage in sections,
ready to be laid down in two hours after the circus
closes this evening.
Accompany of high responsibility and talent have |
been engaged to support Miss Davenport, so that
we will have an opportunity, during the limited
number OF nights that she performs, OF enjoying