The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-10-19
Late from the Plains.
LOCAL MATT F. X S .

PAINFUL OccuRRENcE.-Yesterda afternoon,
between one and two O'Clock, Mr.. Zephanah Jones
came losing his life, on Ninth street, near L.
and in view of his residence. Iappears that while
he was endeavoring to aubdue a FESTIVE horse, lat
tached to car,) and standing in front Of it, hav-
ing hold Of the bride near the bit, he became en-
tangled in the reins. The horse ran first to one
side of the street and then TO the other when srik
ing against tree.box, Mr.. Jones was obliged to
relinquish his grasp and fell to the ground. The
animal continuing its course, dragged one wheel
of the cart over him, nearly in straight line up
his back. Several of his neighbors and his mother
witnessed the fearful proceedings; and they were
pYrehensve, for some minutes, that he had been
killed. But we are glad to learn that the attend
ing physicians are of the opinion that fatal con
sequence is not likely TO result, and further that
bones are broken. He is, however, badly bruised
and cut. There seems to be doubt that his fall
ing upon loose earth lessened the weight Of the
wheel upon bis body.
NEW MANUFACTURING EsTABLIsHM ENT.- Messrs.
Hill, Shelton, and others. Of New York, indivi-
duals associated for the purpose of Immediately
putting into operation an extensive manufacturing
establishment in this city, have caused Letter to
be addressed to the Mayor Of the city by Mr. B. II.
Cheever, and which was communicated to the
Board of Aldermen last night, asking the terms
on which the Corporation will rent for series Of
years, say ten or twenty, with the privilege at
any time within said lease to purchase, and the
ptice,) the following property belonging to the
city. namely: either or both of the canal wharfs
the Eastern Branch; the wharf on Sixth street.
occupied by Mr.. Bird. and the Van Meas wharf, SO
called. The communication was referred to the
Committee on Finance.
The OCTOBER TERM Of the circuit court for the
District of Columbia commenced yesterday
Judges Morsell and Dunlop presiding. The docket
called, and other business of minor importance
transacted.
Chief Judge William Cranch is, on account of
bodily in6rmity, unable to resume his seat on the
bench, he being now upwards of eighty five years
of age. But, notwithstanding this the mind of the
learned and upright jurist is, learn, yet vjgo-
rous, and he still attends, at home, to of the
duties pertaining to the profession which he has
dignifed for BALI century in the character of a
judge.
MILITARY VIsrr.-The National Grays, Captain
Bacon, yesterday afternoon left the city in the
railroad cars for York, Pennsylvania, where they
will be the guests of the Worth Infantry. The
Grays we're accompanied by a large portion of the
Marine Band.
DREADFUL AssAuLr.-On Friday night about
eight o'clock man named Bernard McGrann,
residing ON Capitol Hill, was brought before JUS
tice Thompson, on the charge of having struck bis
wife violent blow the head with spade or
some other instrument, thus endangering her
life. After an examination into the facts of the
ease, McGrann was committed to prison, the jus.
tice refusing bail until it shall be ascertained from
the attending physician that the woman is out of
danger
ArpoISrMENr.-James M. Busher was ycster.
day nominated by the Mayor, and unanimously
confirmed by the Board of Aldermen, as the add.
tional police officer for the Fifth Ward.
THE MOUNT VERNON GUARDS, Of Alexandria,
Virginia, under escort of the Boone Rifemen
of this city, paradcd our streets yesterday, making
a fine appearance, and marching TO the music of a
portion Of the Marine Band. More delightful
weather for the display could not have been de-
sired.
ANNIvERsARY.-Seventy- one years ago to- day,
Earl CORVALLIS, with considerable British army,
surrendered to the American and French troops
under the command of General Washington and
Count Rochambeau, at Yorktown, Virginia. This
was the browning battle of the Revolution.
BURGLARS are still at their old work in this city.
On Saturday night two dwellings, the adjoin.
ing tho other, in the First Ward, were entered
and robbed; and three houses on the opposite
side of the same street were not neglected by those
ingenious and cunning plunderers. There is
doubtless an organized band of them, some of the
same parties probably who were during the last
term of the criminal court convicted and SEN
fenced to the District penitentiary cat labor"
WYMAN will for n few days longer continue his
performances in magic and ventriloquism at Odd
Fellows Hall. His receptions, unlike many which
are continually practiced in society, of an in
nocent and agreeable character.
o. PUBLIC Dissatisfaction the 22d
day of this month there will be A POLITICAL
DISCUSSION between selected members of the
two great Dartiea. The discussion will he in front