The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-07-19
LOCAL MAT TIE r s.

FUNERAL OF GENERAL JoNBs.-The remains OF
the late General Roger Jones were conveyed from
the residence of his family, corner OF F and 10th
streets, to the Congressional burial. ground, on
Saturday evening last, with due funeral honors.
The line Of procession was constituted as folows
The Boon Rifle, a band of music; German va
gers Marine Band; National Grays; Washington
Light Infantry, followed by their band; clergy,
officers of the army and navy, in carriages;
the hearse, with the coffin, upon which lay the
American flag and the sword Of the deceased,
fanked by six marines on foot, wearing white
scarfs; the family and friends Of the deceased,
President of the United States, heads of Depart
mcnts, members Of Congress, citizens, &C., in
carriages.
The military detachment was under the imme.
date command of Colonies Keyworth, Hickey,
and Majors Riley and Morgan, of the militia of the
District.
IMPORTANT ARnEsTs.-Through the we'll direct
ed plans which had been in preparation for some
time previous, officers Davis, Wollard, Handy,
and Barnaclo, have recently arrested a number Of
negroes, charged with being concerned in numer-
Gus recent robberes in this city, and also recover
ed large quantities of household effects, supposed
to have been stolen. Seven of the negroes we're
on Saturday fully committed by Capt. Goddard
for trial; among them the following persons, at
whose houses the articles supposed to be stolen
were found Jane Proaser. living in the rear of
the 10th street Baptist church; Spenser Day, living
on 18th street, between street and the canal;
Henrietta Magruder, living on c street. between
18th and l3th streets.
Sundry of the recovered articles have been iden
tilted by Messrs. 8 Mast. J. F. Brown, Michael
Haynes, L. F. Whitney, and J. P. Kirby. Many
goods are yet on hand.
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL.-After inter-
ruption of between two and three months, caused
by heavy floods, avigation will be resumed on
this canal to-day. The damage to the work was
very great; but under the accomplished engineer,
C. b. Fisk, the repairs have been made in a much
shorter period than was anticipated. We may
now expect u heavy trade this channel OF inter-
communication, as much of the produce of the up
per country has been for long time waiting the
means Of conveyance to market.
NoLLE PHosEavI.-The District Attorney (Fen-
dal has caused nolle prosequi to be entered in the
case of Captain Jonas P. Levy. indicted by the
grand jury for obtaining certain records of the
State Department and communicating them TO the
Mexican government.
CRIMINAL CouRT.-The argument in the case OF
Day, charged with murder, was commenced in
the criminal court on Saturday, by Mr.. Wood
ward, on behalf of the prosecution, followed by
Mr.. Morgan and Mr.. Bradley for the defence. The
latter had not concluded his argument when the
court adjourned
SCHOOL ExAMINATIoNs.-The following primary
schools, located in the Fourth District, were ex-
nmined on Friday last:
one scholars, and about fifty in attendance. w. B..
Randolph and p. NJ Pearson, Of the Board of Trus-
tees, and S. Yorke Alice, aided in the examina-
ton, and expressed Themselves as highly gratifed
with the result
No. 2, Miss Mary P Middleton, enrolling seven.
ty, and fifty in attendance Mr. Pearson, of
the Trustees, aided by Jonas Ellis, assisted in
the examination, and report this school as in ad
mirable condition, lattering alike to teacher and
scholars.
The examinations will be resumed to-day, viz:
No. 4, Mrs. Il. NJ. Ogden, basement Of Southern
Methodist Church, Sth street; and male primary,
and primary No. 3, on the Island.
FIRE-The-alarm of fire about O'Clock yester-
day morning was occasoncd by the burning OF a
lime house within the enclosure Of the Capitol
destroying some lime and lumber for the cree
ton Of the northern wing Of that building.
The FIRE is presumed to have been the result Of
water finding its way into the lime, thereby pro-
ducng combustion.
STRIKING THE HouRs-The bell Of the Perse
verance ngine-house will in future again tell the
hours of the night. The "striking" commenced
last night. The hours of 9, 10, II, and 4, as for
mcrly, will be announced.
DIED,
On the Heights of Georgetown, on the 10th in
sta nj AT the residence of Mr. RARRER. her CON in