The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-01-20

dered At the powers Of endurance displayed by Mr..
FendAl. who, after having gonc through the labors
OF the former part Of the present term, has now,
with his coadjutor, Woodward, entered with vigor
and spirit upon a contest in which May, Radcliffe,
and Morgan. are certainly determined to do their
utmost against him.
When the court adjourned on Saturday evening,
the jury and a couple of baiffs were sent over to
Cops to remain till this morning. II was hard
that they could not go home but this
doubtedly the next best thing that could be done
with them, for Copp takes proper good care of
rybody placed in his custody.
| We think it very doubtful that the case will be
decided before the latter part Of the week.
! The WOUNDED MAN.-Mr. Ebenezer Rodbird
who was shot in the breast on Thursday night last
still lics at Wizards Hotel and, it is hoped,
is doing well. At yesterday Drs Stone,
Miller, and Witherspoon removed the ball by
which he had been injured. II in his back,
| Immediately under the left shoulder bone, and
very near the surface. 1t had entered the upper
part Of the right breast, not far below the collar
] bone, and had undoubtedly perforated the upper
49,. the right lung. Had its thence been
,.,u where it was found, death would,
49, -" - - table. The circuit it
-. - =, conjec-
has been much easier and feel pretty certain the
surgeons in better spirits. The hemorrhagedid
not continue long after he shot, was it CO.
pious, and fortunately has not been again excited
by the removal Of the ball. Secondary hemorrhage
and inflammation evils that may yet occur,
either Of which may prove fatal; and it is to be
borne in mind also that the patient has, by bad
cough, long given evidence Of the impairment of his
lungs. There are still grounds therefore for apprc-
hcnsion; but his chance is better than was thought
prior to yesterdays operation.
Mr.. Rodbrd not 2 boarder at Wizards
Hotel but happened to visit il on the night OF the
riot; and when the rioters were heard coming up
the avenue, he walked to the principal front door
in company with others. After looking for a
moment, and probably regarding the place dan
gcrous, he returned some PAGES into the house be-
fore he discovered he shot. MIR. Villa I'd has
omitted nothing that could contribute to his comfort
welfare; and the gcons who have attended him
have not only cvinced their usual professional skill,
but, in their constant and earnest concern for his
welfare, have done justice to their we'll earned
reputation for humanity and benevolencc
THE CIRcus COMPANY, whose advertisement will
be found in another column, is reputed to be of
superior merit and attraction 1t will be perceived
that the National Hall has been prepared for
their
AREscUE.-D During the fircmcn's riot, on Thurs
day afternoon last, the rescue of two prisoners,
who had been apprehended by Justice Smith
and officer Martin, effected in quite an
adroit manner. They had been placed in Mr..
Smiths Office, under the charge Of an officer,
that he and Mr.. Martin might return to the scene
of action. After the lapse of few minutes, man
came running toward the officer, and forcing his
uorb he ND 10 bc rod ant in,
an excited manner, "Oh, my heavens, they're
killing Smith he's down, and they're beating
his head into jelly!" In instant the Office
door flew open, the officer guard bounded
forth for the scene of aciion-the people about
the door, together with the capves followed in his
wake, all eager for the On nearing the
market house, however, the Squire was discovered
safe and sound, in the midst of the belgerent
forces, and earnestly endcavoring to reduce to
der the chaos of capes red shirts, &c., by which he
was surrounded, 1t is perhaps unnecessary to add
that, notwithstanding the interest evinced by the
captves for the fate of the Squire they have not.
up the present moment, called at his office to in
ouirc into the state of his wounds.
The COLUMBIA MUSICAL ASSOCIATION announces
its for this evening, al BIZ --f.----&s
its programme it must be admitted that it offers an
exceedingly rich musical treat but its great OBJ
ect is to prove to the citizens of this District that
an excellent orchestra has been formed in city,
under the direction of the distinguished Lcnschow
the ex leader Of the "Germania," and by the indie
fatigablc exertions Of its amateur president, who
himself, suspect from the programme, is to per-
form solo on his soul. stirring violin We trust
that the materials Of which this association is
formed will render it permanently successful,
though its support must mainly depend upon the
liberality and patronage of our public. Consider
ing the gaties Of the season. the hour for the
mcncement of the concert is appropriately fixed,
as will permit its audience to attend afterwards
to other engagements. Let ALL then, this evening,
give proof of good tastc and encourage the object
of the association.