The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-05-15
LOCAL MATTE X s .

New CHuRcHEs. - We learn that the Roman
Catholics have purchased site for a new church
edice on the corner of Virginia avenue and Ninth
street, in the Seventh Ward the Island and that
they will commence ts erection in the course Of the
ensuing summer.
Members of the Methodist Episcopal Church
have as have already stated, secured the lot on
the corner of Four-and "a half and streets, ON
which to build house of worship-intended as a
"Metropotan Church," and this enterprise meets
with the hearty conc urrence of the General Confer
ence of that denomination of Christians, now hold
ing its session in Boston.
The German Lutheran congregation, recently
formed, numbering about fifty members, under
the pastorship Of the Rev. Mr.. Nordinann, have
also purchased SITE on f street, near the City
Hall. They will, until their church shall have
been erected, occupy the lower rooms Of two tene-
ments now in the course Of erection ia the imme-
diate vicinity.
CITY IMPROVEMENTS visible in every direc-
ton We notice, among others, recently erected
large three. story building in E, near Seventh
street; on Seventh, E, three large stores in
the course of erection; and on Louisiana avenue,
near Seventh, excavations have been made, pre-
limnary TO building operations. The scarcity of
brcks-the long continued rains of early spring
having prevented their manufacture to great ex-
tent-has impeded Improvements considerably.
BURsLARY.-A bold but unsuccessful attempt
was made last night to enter the house situated on
F, between Sixth and Seventh street, occupied by
MIR. Rogers. The thieves entered the yard in the
of the house, and through the panels of the
window shutters; the noise they made in doing 80
awoke member Of the family, who, ON approach
ing to ascertain the Of the noise, the scoun-
drels decamped in double quick time, taking their
tools with them, but leaving behind them guam
tity of luciters.
The attempt was made between the hours of II
and IL We caution citizens to look well to
the iastenings of their doors and windows
MoRE BuRGLAnIKs.-No less than five more bur-
glaries were perpetrated on Thursday night The
dwelling house of Mr., Hay, on Sixth street, was
orcibly entered by two robbers, but being discov-
cred, they made their escape, without succeeding
in their villainy. Also three other dwelling houses
on Sixth street near + were entered, or attempted
to be entered; from one of them quantity of silver
spoons, and other articles Of value, were stolen
Also, dweling-house on street was broken in
to by robbers, and large quantity of clothing and
other articles carried off.
INTERESTING CAsE.-Constable Wise some time
since arrested youth, named Merryman, charged
with disturbing the peace, without first obtaining
warrant; for which the officer was summoned to
appear before the United States circuit court, upon
complaint charging him with false imprisonment
and illegal conduct, to show cause why he should
not be dismissed from office. The petition came
up on Thursday last After due investigation
and the hearing of counsel, the court Through
Judge Morse) said that the evidence showed
Of disorder and distur bancc, which il was the
duty of every constable to aid in repressing that
in doing he should act with caution; and in all
cases, except where the breach of the peace was
in his view, should have process; that the conduct
of a man named Toomey appeared TO have been
very disorderly; and tina; the disorder was appa-
rently increased by the boys who in his com
pany. They ought not to have been there. The
officer appeared to have iuteriered, upon being
called to the spot for that purpose. at the instance
of the person principally affected by the disturb
ance. There was no proof that he had acted from
improper motives. His good character and eff
cheney constable had been proved. The ap-
picaiion is addressed to the discretion of the
court. and the court saw no sufficient reason for
granting it. The petition was therefore dismissed
Key for complainant; and Carlisle, French, and
Laskey for the officer.
CRIMINAL CouRr.-In this court, yesterday, the
case Of Tochman rs DeAhna. in a libel suit, was
called according 10 assignment, but postponed I'M
I'll "Wednesday next--to which time the Jury were
dismissed.
The demurrer in the case Of the United States q,
Riley, charged with adultery, Growing out of the
case Of the girl recently convicted OF gamy }
argued by District Attorney Fendal for the Gov
ernment, and d. Radcliffe for the prisoner The
court will give its opinion to-day.
The jury in the Of the United States u.s. Will
liam s. Brown, who retired TO make up a verdict
on wednesday last. were still confined TO their
room yesterday, being unable to come to any con.
clusion.
IsauEsT.-A coroner's inquest was held ycster-
day the body of white infant, found in box,
and partially buried, near the Washing on Monu
ment. 1t was shown that its parents have recently
arrived in this city, and that the child was still
born, and given to the care Of colorcd man. who
placed it where it was found. The jury rendered
a verdict accordingly.
ATTEMPT TO FiRE SrABLK-Oficers Boss and
Colclazicr, ofthe Auxiliary Guard, brought to the
watch house last night two negro boys charged
with incendiary acts. One Of them was arrested
as being party to an attempt to set fire TO the
stable of Mr.. w. Warder, in the early part of the
night, on any alley running from street, between
llth and 18th streets. They were held to await
further examination this morning.
The WEATHER yesterday underwent very
material change from what il had been during the
present month; and last night was clustering and
quite COOL with the commencement Of an I'M
pleasant rain.