The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-08-18
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DEMOCRATIC PuLr--Uus Democratic fellow
citizens Of the Northern Liberties have erected
pole in the open space formed by the junction OF
street and New York AMI Massachusetts avenues.
It is rather 4 VIZ. begoDc looking affair." something
like the Democratic cause and candidate at the
present time--like the cause In being spliced OF
two very crooked and unsecIniy pieces OF tpdifcr-
ent timber, and like the candidate for the reason
that 1t needs and has got number OF props TO
hold it up and prevent it from falling on one side
or the other. However, we suppose it was de-
signed 10 be faithful emblem.
Doos.-By reference to our advertising columns,
it will be seen that Mayor Maury has. in obedi-
ence to the requirements Of the law, issued proc
lama Arequiring all dogs to be kept confined for
the space Of thirty days, and that in default there
of the police are 10 kin all such animals found 60
ing at large. We think the law could be amended
to advantage by requiring dogs at such periods to
be muzsled, and those running at large to be i'm
pounded.
PoaraArrs OF scor4 AsI PIERcs.-There are
now on exhibition at Browns Hotel portraits OF
these two distinguished percentages. They were
painted by Mr.. John r. johnson. Of Cincinnati,
and are pronounced by all who are familiar with
the faces anu features Of the originals to be most
admirable Kkenesses; and, for artistic skill, they
are equally well mentioned by professional gen.
tlemen Of Judgment and reputation. These paint
ings reflect credit upon young and meritorious
artist, and beepeak for him triumphant future
in his professional career. The paintings arc
open for public inspection, and will no doubt he
visited by many persons.
KAYsER, THE ARTIsT,-We were slightly in er-
ror in locating this gentleman. His rooms are on
Pennsylvania avenue, between Tenth and Elev-
enth streets, south side. He has already COM
ple,ed dozen or more portraits for his national
gallery; and among them are the faces Of Peter
Force, esq, General Totem, G, W. P. Gusts, ESQ.,,
Lieutenant Maury, (of the National Observatory
Professor Henry, and Senator Soule.
CRIMINAL CouRr.-In this tribunal yesterday the
case Of George w. Jones, of Tennessee, charged
with assauting Abraham Van Wyck was submit.
ted to the court, and a fine Of thirty dollars and
costs was imposed.
Patrick Kenan was found guilty of stealing a
gun and other articles, the property OF James
Sparks, and sentenced to the penitentiary for one
year and eight months. Latham for defence.
Matthias Butler, (negro,) previously found guilty
of assaullng his mother in Jaw, ordered to be
confined in Jail one month and to pay fine Of one
dollar. Radcliffe for defence.
The petit jury was finally discharged, and the
court ended its present term.
New AccoMMopATIoNs.-M Reside has com.
menced running = line Of omnbuses on Seventh
street and Pennsylvania avenue. They will ply
regularly between the Capitol and ''the Park" at
the head Of Seventh street, thus afording addi-
tonal facilities Of travel either for pleasure bust
ness.
PRIzE ExHIBITIoN.-Thc Woodroffc troupe will
give out some fine prizes Of beautiful fancy glass
articles at Carusi's Saloon 10. night. The present