The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-03-19
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national MEDICAL CsLLEGE.--Thc lectures of
this institution having been concluded on Saturday
last, on Monday and Tuesday nine gentlemen
were examined for the degree of Doctor of Medi
cine, and passed.
In accordance with arrangement the degrees
were conferred, yesterday, with appropriate cere-
monies, at the Smithsonian Institution.
The Rev DR. Bacon President of Columbia Col
lege, after addressing the Throne of Grace, made
brief address to the expectants of professional
hopor..
DIR. J. Fred. May announced the names of the
following gentlemen as having passed examna-
ton; who, coming to the stand, received from the
hands Of DR.. Bacon, each, diploma:
S. A. III. McKim of Boston, Massac husetts.
w. o. Baldwin, of Prince Georges county,
Maryland.
1. B. Chase, of Annapolis, Maryland
G. Nj. Dale, Of Washington Dist of Columbia.
CT. Force. of Washington, Dist of Columbia.
J. w. l.. w. Bowie, ofPrince Georges county,
Maryland.
J. w. Hillary, of Frederick, Marylan
5. j. Anderson, OF Washington, Dist of Column
ba.
b. W. Morrison, Of Washington, Dist of Co.
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DR.. May then addressed the graduates. He gave
some most salutary admonitions and advice upon
the duties OF the physicinn;' but, without at
tempting even an outline Of the address, we may
say that II was noble in sentiment, beautiful in
dleuon, chaste IN style, and every way worthy Of
The eminent physician, the polished gentleman,
aud erudite scholar from whom il enanated and
the interesting occasion on which it was delivered
There was quite q fine audience of ladies and
gentlemen pre- ent; and the ceremonies were in
terspersed with music by the Light Infantry band
CRIMINAL CoURT.-In the case of Joseph God
dard' charged with receiving stolen goods, (com-
menccd the day previously after argument, yes.
terday, by Mr.. Radcliffe for the defence, and Mr..
Fcndall, the District prosecuting attorney il was
given to jury, who retired, and had not made up
their verdict when the cour, adjourned.
The following parties submitted their cases to
the court, and were dealt with as designated:
Edward McNeal, for beating his wife, was fined
$40, and ordered to give security in the sum Of
8 800 to keep the peace.
Henry Eberly, for assaultng Lewis Hank. was
fined SIS.
Joseph Brooks, (negro,) for assaultng a white
boy named n. Whitmorc, was fined ST., and or
dered to be imprisoned one week in Jail.
The Hoo Law Of Baltimore enacts that il shall
not be lawful for any person to keep any bog or
hogs IN any sty or yard or elsewhere, within the
limits Of direct taxation. under a penalty Of not
less than dollar, nor more than FIVE dolars.
for each and every day each and every hog may
be kept in any ETY. yard or elsewhere, within
the said limits provided that the ordinance shall
not apply to persons engaged in the business OF
/ butchers, packers, to drovors. 1t also onacts
that il shall not be lawful for any person, as last
aforesaid, to keep such hog or hogs for a longer
| period at any time than seven days previous to
such slaughter or sale, under penalty Of not les
than one dollar nor more than five dollars for each
and every day thereafter. When shall VIC have
such q law here
! THG FLAo on the dome of the Hall of Represent.
ativcs was torn in ribands by the storm of w ednes
day, but yesterday the staff was supplied with a
new ono, and during the session Of the House it,
"broad stripes and bright stars" were "gaanty
streaming"
The ASSUAL CONFERENCE or THE MrrHopfs7
PRoTEsTAST CHuRcH closod its session at n late hou
on Wednesday night, TO meet next year in Balii
more. Among the appointments Of ministers arc
! the following, namely:
| TFashingto NJ. p Church, J. w. Smiley
Gsorgetorn--S. X. Cox.
! AieIandiid, Va.-D. Evans Reese
! BER.Upt FRufTs.-A few lots of tomatoes anc
pears-smal specimens Of the vegetable kin gdom-
were exposed for sale in the Centre Market yester
day morning. They we're, IL is said, brought hither
from Bermuda The prices we're, for The toma
toes, 81 cents, and, for tho pears 90 cents pc.
dozen. The Gales not brisk.
RETuaNEp Mr.. Daily, who VIC have heretofore
reported as missing, returned home yesterday, W,
pleased to say to the qualification OF his friends
n J. WALLACE, Merchant Tailor, l56 Broad
". way, New York, would respectfully inform
his friends and patrons in Washington that be ID