The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-01-20

May, 81; Mr.. A. J Newton, 81; Mr.. J. b. Dod-
SOD, 81; signor Blitz, SIS.
The worthy matron who devotes herself to the
care Of the chdren--a very competent teacher
who exercises happy influence over the scholars,
will soon leave the institution
The feeding, clothing, and instruction OF parent
less ones, OF both sexes, should, without question,
enlist the tenderest sympathies and elicit substan.
tial aid.
SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr. Robert Latham, Of vir-
gjpia, clerk in the Treasurers Office having com
planned Of indispostion on Sunday afternoon, a
physician was called in, and prescribed for him
according to the circumstances of the patient who
it was supposed. was suffering with slight attack
of pneumonia. His friends had no occasion for &C.
rous alarm, and in the evening he seemed to be in
| the way Of an early recovery. But yesterday
morning he found dead in his bed, an event os
unexpected il will be affecting to his man
friends.
Mr.. Latham, being unmarried, left, we believe
no immediate family.
A SUPERIOR GOLD PENNY. Adam William
Rapp, veteran writing master, has submitted for
our inspection and use gold pen, formed in a
manner to utterly exclude the possibility Of lite
scattering. Mr.. Rapp has patent for his inven-
agents. They are fitted up in various styles Of
gold and silver cases. For other particulars, see
advertisement. All who know what a luxury a
good pen is. should not forego IN opportunity Of
obtaining superior article.
CRIMINAL CouRr.-The case of Noah Green
| Nate of New York; charged with producing the
death of "a colored man, by stab in the arm, ian
account of which has heretofore been given in the
Repubhc,) occupied the attention of this tribunal
| yesterday. Able arguments were made by Messrs
Key and Morgan for the defence. and Fenda
| United States district attorney, prosecuting The
jury, in charge Of the case, retired; and, after ar
absence of some two hours, the Court learning there
was no probability of early return, directed the
jury to seal their verdict when agreed upon, and
about seven O'Clock adjourned.
AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY The thirty
fifth anniversary Of the American Colonization
Society will be held this evening in the First
Presbyterian Church, Four and ahalf street. In
the absence Of the President, Mr.. CLAY, lin
consequence of continued indisposition,) the Hon
DANIEL WEBSTER, one Of the vice presidents, will
preside over the meeting. Interesting addresses
| are expected to be made
CRY CouNcIL-The Board of Common Counc il
yesterday, passed an ordinance providing for mum
herring the houses in Washington. Nothing of in.
| tercst was done by the Board ofAldermen.
MrsTERlous-A gentlemanly- dressed person wal
found lying upon the street, near the National Ho
tel, on Saturday night. apparently Frustrated from
blow onadhe head inflicted by some unknown
| person.
| RAILROAD AccIDENr.-The cars from Baltimore
on Sunday evening were detained on the road by
an accident near Laurel Factory, which resulted
unfortunately, in breaking the leg of Mr. John
Shekells, Of Baltimore, and slightly injuring ano
Their person in the employ Of the Railroad Company
TaAvEL.-Cars and steamboats, passing to Wash
ington have been hours behind their time Of usua
arrival for some days past-thus greatly delaying
travellers and the mails-in consequence of the re-
recent snow and extreme coldncss of the weather.
| AT eleven O'Clock last night the thermometer
| stood at 10 below zero.