The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-09-25
LOCAL MATT y, r S .

DEATH by SrABsIsa.-Y Yesterday about noon
colored man named Thomas Miles, aged about
fifty five years, and who was employed cook
in the Jail, was sent to Peter Conlan's store to
make a purchase Of starch While there he met
with German named, by his own admission,
Frederick Krantz, who, after treating him TO
gliss of gin, asked him where he lived to which
question Miles replied, !" Come with me- and III
show you" They then left the store, without any
appearance of quarrel. Ia few moments, how
ever. Miles was seen near the Jail, trying to evade
or keep out of the way of Krantz, who pur-
suing him. In this he unsuccessful Krantz
caught him by the throat, and threatened to kill
him, and then made lunge at him with knife,
when Miles fell and died almost instantly On
post mortem examination large wound
found in the left breast, extending inwardly to the
aorta just above the heart And the jury which sat
on the inquest, from the above facts, which were
derived from the examination of witnesses, rem
dered q verdict that Miles died from the wound
inflicted by Krantz
| Mr.. Wright, the jailer, on hearing o. the occur
renee above related, fastened to the scene, and
arrested Krantz, and brought him to the Jail. On
searching his pocket two knives were found, with
one Of which the wound it ia supposed was infiict-
| ed. He acknowledged that he killed the negro,
and justified himself by the circumstances which,
| however, did not appear in evidence
| Krantz, when he entered the store where he met
| with Miles, had lett his two horse wagon in the
street; and at that time his five children were in
the vehicle. He followed the occupation of an or
gan grinder and pedler, and had come TO this city
to locate. There was found upon his person, sew
ed in the lining Of his coat upwards of sixteen hun
bred dollars, in gold and bank bills, which amount
has been deposited in bank. The children were
| provided with clearinghouse, we learn, until
they can be restored to their mother who is said
to be in Richmond, Virginia.
Krantz was committed to Jail by Justice Doan.
CEmsTEuIEs Although there in the neigh
borhood of Washington several weIlocated and
convenient cemeteries, there is an increasing de-
sire to add to the number, and, after the manner
of other cities, make more attractive to the living
the resting places of the dead, "where grief may
| wander unmolested, and sad affection gather So
lace from the kindly aspect and gentle ministries
| Of nature" and where resident superintendent,
ever watchful, may prevent the sometimes wilful
DETACHMENT of monuments erected, and the de-
struction OF the shr ubs and trees planted by the
hands Of mourning relatives and friends in memo.
ry of the departed. .'...
The National or Congressional Cemetery was
selected forty five years ago by few of the citi-
gems of Washington, and is now under the dircc-
budy 1t is situated at least a mile east Of the Cap
itoI, enclosed with brick wall The grounds a re
laid out with taste, and handsomely adorned. 1t
has several times been enlarged to meet the public
demands, and ia always a resort of interest not
only to our own Citizens but 10 visitors from every
portion OF the country.
| Next in importance ID the Oak Hill Cemetery
which ID located on the heights of Georgetown
directly bordering on Rock creek. A more suita-
bic site could not have been secured. II is to
great degree romantic, and tastefully arranged
In addition to beautiful Gothic chapel, it has
porter's lodge and receiving tomb; and its gen.
eral appearance is such to render it in a high
degree attractive. "..
| The Washington Cemetery is a new enterprise
Shamrock Hill, late the property of Captain Boyle.
has been purchased for this purpose by company
Of gentlemen. who have already commenced the
improvement Of the grounds, having engaged Mr..
De la Roche to project and carry out the plan
The site has undulating surface, is we'll drained
and ia beyond the corporate limits though within
the county. 1t is about two miles north of the
Capitol. We have seen the drawing of the maui
soleum Egyptian style) and south front of the
gateway proposed to be erected at this cemetery;
and from the hasty outline presented to and the
representation of the character of the gentlemen
engaged in the Undertaking, we anticipate a result
worthy of public commentator.
THE Rev. Ma. Sch LossER has been employed
and entered upon his duties as a home missionary
Ward and in the neighborhood Of Greenleafs
Point. .. .'..
| TEMPERANCE CELEBaATIoN.-We learn that the
Rev Samuel Kepler has been selected to deliver
the address before the Sons of Temperance OF this
District and neighborhood, on the occasion of the
celebration Of the tenth anniversary of the Order,
on the twenty ninth instant. .
| FIRE DEpAnTMEST-The committee on this sub
ject, in the Board of Common Council, have under
consideration a bill for new organization of the
Il fire department. ... - .'... '..'''
n PETER T. MARcERoN.-Th gentleman, who was
80 severely wounded BY the accidental discharge
of his gun while duckng, on Thursday afternoon,
at the Eastern Branch, died yesterday NOR ming /,
between eight and nine O'Clock, after experiencing
extreme suffering He was between twenty three
and twenty five years of age, much esteemed by a
large circle Of acquaintance, and has left wife
| and child. .. .. 20.
AN INQUEST was held yesterday the body
of oolorod man, which was found in the channel
of the Potomac river, opposite Giesbury, on Thurs
| DAY. Inc NeTdiNt VI eJo'y was, tuat vi SuHuay
he fell overheard from the schooner Henry Clay,
| and was drowned. ....
| THE Music at the Presidents Grounds, we learn
| will be discontinued until further notice, in con-
sequence Of improvements which are taking place.
| DIED, .
On Thursday evening, the 23d instant. after u
lingering and painful iness, Mrs ANN MARIA
! TOPPING, wi low of the late NATHAN II. TOPPING.
of New York, aged sixty-two years. ,~. d.. ,.,.
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