The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-06-03
LOCAL MATTERS.

| "ss Wa recentIy made by ak or eight
OF the convict', Alexander, Rady, and Camper,
oe'n 'ne ruling spirits. They commenced In the
blacksmith shop, where Rady was constantly en-.
ployed, and to which place bic confederates had
occasion frequently to resort on business connect
ed with their mechanical pursuits. While there.
they began the work of excavation, with a view 10
make suoterranean passage-way beyond the
~ai'' OF the prison, on the south eide. The surplus
art vas thrown into the narrow sewer parallel
WIN 'oeir 'oase line of operations" Every thing
connected with the enterprise was skilfuly man.
ageu' showing that they had thoroughly explored
the ground and devoted to the plan of escape pa
'ient and excessive toll, after the manner of mole.
space OF ground, just large enough for the body,
had been scooped out for a distance of thirty feet
and but hive more remained to be added to con-
summate their design, when the warden, by
means not necessary to relate, discovered the plot
The prisoners, on Tuesday night last. were locked
up as usual, and no doubt they, with anxious
nearts' wished for the morrow, which they fondIy
anticipated would dawn upon the day of their de-
liverance. Bot on the next morning the suspected
persons were one by one brought out their cells,
ard each examined in relation to the secret pro.
ceedings. The result was, they were each heavily
ironed, and placed in solitary confinement.
On inspecting the blacksmith shop. number of
hles, eighteen inches in length, and sharpened on
both edges and at the point, together with bud-
geon, were found, concealed in an old pair of BEL
lows These were intended for defence, in case of
emergency, but the combination dsavowed any
htenton to try the effect of these weapons upon the
ofhcers OF the penitentiary Such are the particu-
lars 30 far as We could ascertain them srs
CRIMINAL CouRr.-The trial of Daniel r. w ood-
ward, indicted for the murder of his wife, attracts
a.
of the witnesses for the United States is not vet
concluded. According to the evidence, thus far,
the prisoner was, for long time, xcessively cruel
to the deceased. 1t appears from the statement of
Justice Drury, that on the twenty third of De-
cember Last, shortly after shutdown, she came to
his office, in company with a female neighbor,
and complained that her husband had beaten her:
bearing the mark of the blow and blood upon her
right cheek. The justice Immediately caused
woodward to be arrested, and when he was in.
formed of the object Of the proceeding against
him, be turned to her and said, 'sCatharne if you
send me to Jail shall die there" Mr.. Drury re.
marked, You had better die in JAIL for if YOU are
not sent thiher, you will kill your wife," Mrs.
Woodward then beseeched the Justice not to send
him to prison, and, with the promise that he would
not injure her, the complaint was withdrawn by
the forgiving and tender hearted woman; and he
was released from custody on promising to comply
with two conditions first, that he would surrender
bis pistols which were at his house; and secondly
that come person should stay there to protect her
during the night. Neither of these, however, was
carried into effect During the conversation in the
office, the justice observed: "Mrs. Wood ward, if
you let him go he will kill you, as certainly as
you sitting there" She replied: esquire,
Pm afraid he will, but | am willing to try
him " Woodward, then turning to Mr.. Drury,
inquired, 'Do you think will kill herr" And re-
ceived, for response, "You will be her DEATH as
sure as fate.' This was on the evening of the 23d
OF December; the indie ment charges the prisoner
with having murdered his wife on about the oath
of that month.
NEw APPOINTMENTS The recently commits
stoned Marshal, Mr.. Hoover. yesterday morning
appointed Beverly Beall one of the officers of the
county jail, in the place of Mr.. Ward, removed:
and also restored Robert Waters to similar situa.
tion In the afternoon, Mr.. j. L. Henshaw, the
deputy marshal was apprized of his removal;
E. M. Chaplin having been appointed his successor.
Mr. Henshaw was competent, prompt, and cour-
teous officer, and discharged every duty devoving
upon him to the satisfaction of the courts md with
credit to himself. The hue of his politics, how
ever, did not suit the new marshal and his party
friends.
The strawberry FESTIVAL, at Carus's Saloon,
for the purpose of raising funds for the new Catho
lie chapel on the Island, will continue one day
longer An agreeable evening can no doubt be
spent with the ladies who have charge of the en-
tertainnent for this pious object.
PRoPERTY SALEs.-McG uire auctioneer recent
y sold lot No. II, in square $50, fronting on vir
ginia avenue, at fourteen and half cents a foot
lot No. IL, square 299, on Maryland avenue, be-
tween Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, twenty and
half cents foot lot No. IS, in square 2SS on H.
between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, at thirty
five and half cents a foot; square 1l2, adjoining
Holmead's battle-ground, four and three-fourth
cents a foot square 1874, Boundary street, be-
tween @ and streets, three cents and a quarter
square 947 on Eleventh street east, a square east
OF Garrison street. from four and eighth centsto
four and three fourth cents foot.
A STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL is now open at Caru.
sis Saloon, under the management of ladies, for
the benefit of Roman Catholic chapel to be
erected on the Island.
THE CIRCUIT CoURT has adjourned until the first
Monday in September next.
WAsHINeros NATIoNAL MoNuMENr.-The fol.
lowing contributions were received at the Socie.
ty's Office from the Sd of May to June 2, 1853,
from election polls and other sources
Talburt's precinct, Anita county. Mis-
sissippi.. ..............--.... SIS 90
Winslow, Stephenson county, illinois,. sc
La Grange, Fayette county, Tonnes
see.. ..-............. %
Fifth district Shepherdstowp, Jefferson
county, Virginia. Is
Romine's Mills, Harrison county, Vir-
Strasburg, Shenan doah county, Virginia 1926
Union precinct, Loudoun county, Vir-
ginia NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. % 81.
Benton, Brunswick county, Virginia.. 40 O6
Richmond, Virginia. ........ So so
Mount Jackson precinct, Shenandoah
county, Virginia. 10
Cross Roads precinct, Shenandoah coun-
ty, Virginia ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 80,
Esaboga Lodge, No. 1855. Free and Ac-
cepted Masons, Taladega, Alabama. 6 90
From visitors at the Patent Office. 10 90
Franklin Literary Association, Balh.
more, Maryland. .................. 20 90
Aurora Lodge Free and Accepted Ma
sons, Fitchburg, Massachusetts,. 20 90
Warren Artillery Company, Warren,
Rhode Island. .............. 10 90
Benjamin Ogle Tayloe, (annual install