The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-03-11

SOMEBODY AT FAuLT.-On the 4th Of March Geo.
H. Howard, on his arrival in this city from Rich
mond, was arrested by police officer Martin, and
committed by Justice Dom, upon information re-
ceivcd by telegraph to the following effect
Hummelshine,, 4th March-4p p. M.
earnest George H. Howard for selling hired horse
and buggy He is a magician, feet inches,
dark hair, slender, brown coat, br asa buttons. He
left on Potomac boat this morning fer Washington.
"RoBERT A. NELSON"
despatch was immediately sent Nelson, inform
ing him Of the capture of Howard On the follow
ing morning, no further information having been
received here, second despatch was sent in The
afternoon the following was received
"Kecp George H. Howard He will be demanded
by the Governor. ROBERT A. NELSON"
On this same evening officers Martin and Reese
telegraphcd Nelson that the prisoner safe, and
anxious to return to Virginia with them. On the
next day the following was received by telegraph:
Howard is guilty Of larceny, and will be de-
manded by the Governor. Retain him, by order
- "R. A. NELSON"
Since this last despatch, no further information
has been received from Fredericksburg or Rich
mond, although several dispatches and letters have
been sent to those places asking for instructions.
Having been thus detained in the Jail of Washing
ton sounty for four days. Howard was on Saturday
last brought before Justice Dom for further exam
ination, and discharged from custody.
We have given particular account Of this affair,
because il is likely we shall soon have some COM
ments to make upon il.
1t may be proper TO state in this place that How
ard has not fed. but is ready and willing to meet
any accuser. He may be guilty man, but does
not act like one.
A -
day married in this city to man who, after a sea-
son of imprisonment in the county Jail, reluctantly
complied with his solemn promise to her. II was
perhaps tho best she could do Under the circum
stances but " bad is the best' in such case.
CRIMINAL CoURr.-On the Odd of October last
VIM II. Richards lost eleven hundred and eighty
five dollars at the house of VIM. Grcason, Penn
sylvania avenue. Louis Sinsinheimer yester-
day put upon his trial to answer to the charge of
abstractng tho money, but his trial had not been
concluded when the court adjourned.
NORTHERN LIBERTY BUILDING ASSOCIATION
At the annual meeting of this association, held on
the 4th instant, J. F. Callan unanimously re-
elected president, Joseph Radcliffe secretary, and
II. b. Sweeney treasurer.
By the report of the secretary il appears that the
capital paid In Is Sl2UUO, the advances inadc 70
stockholders 1913, 900; showing increase for
the current year of $ll 900, 9lS per cent. The
amount of property pledged to the association, as
security for $4,000, is 49,l29 rs; the insurance
on the same is $ll,70O. The expenses Of the asso-
cinton for the past year have been $3.50 Is cents;
the amount received for fines SIT Gu cents.
DAGUERREoTYPEs.-We have been requested to
state that the method of coloring daguerreotypes
noted tho other day in the Republic is the invention
of Mr.. VIM. Yarnell, of Ohio, who is now getting
| out patent for the same
While on this subject would remark that
Mr.. l.. l.. Hill, of Westkill, New York, has adj
dressed letter to the editor Of the "Daguerrean
Journal" the February number Of which has been
lying on our table for several days, in which he
represents that he has discovered process of pro-
ducing impressions upon metallic plates with all
the coiors Of nature, and denomna.es his instru-
ncnt the "HiHotspe."
The GERMASIA.-This splendid company Of mu-
sicians were greeted by brilliant audience at Ca
rusi's last night. They will perform tonight at
Georgetown, and on "Wednesday night in this city
again No ono who can appreciate either the high
est artistio excellence, the most beautiful and
touching harmony, should fail to hear them.