The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-04-20
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PRIDE OF Investors think that we have
noticed, within the last five years especially in.
creasing desire the part of inventors TO deposit
in the Patent Office the best possibly constructed
models OF their inventions. Within the period
named many facilities with this view have been al
forded which we're not before enjoyed-skilful ar
tisans having more generally turned their talents
to this branch Of business. An inventor coming
hither with the theory have difficulty in
pursuing II to practical demonstration, while
draughtsmen and agents plentifully abound.
Among the beautiful models recently deposited
is that of ml-Bronson s--nll the metallic
portions being of pure silver; and not long since
we heard of model in preparation of the more
valuable metal-gold.
AS the great hall in the new east wing Of the
Patent Office Is to be appropriated to inventors it
should be subject Of concern to this branch of
our enterprising and useful countrymen to con-
dense all their models into sizes not too large to be
enclosed in the cases, where they will be protected
from he natural desire TO handle, and at the same
| time not cucumber the floor, some of them now
| unavoidably do.
| CRIMINAL CoURT.-The following business occu-
piod the attention of this tribunal yesterday
Messrs. McCalla and Key, counsel in the case of
Naglee convicted of obtaining money under false
pretences, argued motion, previously made, for
a new trial. No decision
Betsy Suuiby, (colored) tried upon charge
of assaulting Henrietta Hughes (colored,) with
intent to kill was found guilty of an assault
only. Sentenced to imprisonment in Jail for one
month, and to pay fine of dollar. Morsell
| for defence
The jury in the case of William s. Brown,
tried upon charge Of obtaining money under
false pretences. having announced the improba-
biiity of agreeing upon verdict, called into
court, CATER being out since Saturday afternoon,
and discharged.
The court thereupon adjourned until 10 o'clock
| this morning.
| UNITED STATES CIRcUiT CoURr.-Ths court was
yesterday engaged in continuation of the libel case
of Weightman Barney. Not concluded.
CRY CoUscILs.--In the Board of Aldermen
Mr.. Rohwell, the late City Collector, in regard tc
certain action of the Board relating his late Off
cial course; which was read, and the subject laic
over till the next meeting, and the communication
ordered TO be published.
| resolution from the other Board, relative TO tn,
opening Of 9th street south of the canal was TAX
up; and, on the motion of Mr.. Towers, the subec
was referred to the Corporation Attorney, with {
request that he give his opinion as to the power 0
the Corporation over the public mall in the open
ing of streets.
The bill from the other Board, providing for ar
iron bridge over 18th street, with its non concur
renee in an amendment contemplating a draw.
bridge, was taken up; the amendment receded
from, and the bill finally passed.
resolution from the other Board, asking Ger
tain powers Of Congress, with its conc
in an amendment providing for the condemnation
of private property by jury, considered; the
amendment receded from, and the resolution wa:
adopted.
In the Board of Common Council a Joint resou
ton was offered, and adopted after an animated
discussion, making additional appropriation o.
5000 in payment for the erection of the ror
! bridge over Tenth street.
CoRoNER's IsoUEsTs.-Coroner Woodward yes.
terday held inquest over the body of Mrs S
E. Wright, who died suddenly whilst on a visit
| to the Island
The same coroner alec held an inquest yester.
| day morning over the body of Thomas Harrison
Ia tinner,) formerly of this city, who was found
dead on the public highway, at the intersection o
Maryland avenue (north) and I'd street, (cast,
where 1T is supposed he fell during the night alto
travelling from Del.irsOpv, ana "died from expo
sure" The jury returned verdict.