The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-05-02
Local Matters.

CIRcUiT COURT The case of John r. Davis Dr.
Col. George w. Hughes-thc former suing for
damages for an alleged assault and battery-was
continued yesterday. The discussion was as to
the extent of martial law in Mexico, independently
OF General SCOTS proclamation, and as to the Of
feet OF that proclamation and order which directed
that the offence which was charged against the
prisoner should be duly tried by a military COM
mission, and if their sentence was affirmed that
he be punished accordingly.
Mr.. Bradley spoke for the defence until two
O'Clock, and was followed by Mr.. Lawrence for the
plaintiff.
We have heretofore stated that Major Kenly was
engaged as ono of the counsel for the defence
This gentleman is dcbutant at the Washington
bar. He had just entered upon the practice of
law when war against Mexico was declared but
he engaged in the military service, and was at
tached to the District OF Columbia and Maryland
regiment, commanded by Col. Hughes. In his
argument before the court on Wednesday he re.
counted some of the most interesting events in the
department of Jalapa, where Davis, a private in
Capt. Degges's company. was logged for an al
legged outrage upon Mexican girl, and endea-
vored in this connection, to justify his superior for
the infiction of the punishment. Ho made quito
favorable impression upon those who heard him.
MAr-DAY.-Early yesterday morning there was
sun about ten o'clock shone FORTH the rain ceased
and thus many hearts were gladdcned-of those
especially who had made preparations for q May
celebration.
The orphan children and the pupils of st. Vim
cents school, under the care of the Sisters of
Charity, formed large procession, and paraded
through several Of the streets and Pennsylvania
avenue.
The National Greys, commanded by Capt p F..
Bacon, marched to Mount Pleasant, about two
miles from the city, and could not fail to have a
pleasant time while partaking of handsome COL
laton, with which they were furnished by Mr.. vi.
van, the proprietor. beautiful silver cup, manu-
fncturcd by Mcssrs. Keyworth and Lewis, pur-
chased by the officers of the corps was subsequent
ly offered as premium for tho best shot at tar.
get, and it was won by Henry Hepburn. This
company was the fret which returned 10 the city
in the evening, preceded by the Marine band Its
notes had scarcely died away, before
The Walker Sharpshootcrs, under the command
of Lieutenant Birkhcad, with their own band, ap-
peared. They, too, had partakcn of n collation.
near Colonel Bomferd's, and shot for silver
medal, very handsome one, manufactured by
Mr.. Samuel Lewis lis sexangular in form, with
chased border. On side lie representation
OF the Goddess Of Liberty in bas relief, with the
coat OF arms of the United States. On the reverse
are the words, Presented to - by the officers
OF the walker sharpshootcrs. May |, 1851" The
blank will be filled with the name of William Rob-
inson, who made the best shot
The members Of these companies returned TO the
city, not with laurcls priced by victors from the en-
sanguincd plain, but with fresh gathered flowers
from bloodless hclds. Not only were the guns, but
the drums and targets likewise decorated with the
choice floral varieties Of nature.
The Light Infantry. commanded by Captain
Tate, with their own band, proceeded TO the vi
cinity of Monument Place, and they. too, shot ut
target for a handsome silver watch, of Toll ',s's
manufacture, purchased Ivy the officers The bcs
marksman was Francis Mitchell.
These three companies presented fine appear