The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-02-15
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CoNcERT.-The fourth concert o. the Columbia
Musical Association for the present season was
given last night at Carusi's Saloon, and was hon
ored by the attendance of large number of ladies
and gentlemen. Though this concert presented
no vocalization from its members or engaged
singers, yet the fine instrumental performances
given in solos, marches, &c., afforded much gra-
LITIGATION to the numerous auditory in attendance
Glad are we to this musical spirit SO well en-.
couraged in our community. SIS
NATIosAL THEATRE.-Mrs. Farren appears to-
night in her admirable part of julia in 50 the
Hunchback." This is favorite character of this
admirable actress, in which she has heretofore
given the liveliest qualification to crowded au
dienees in this city.
SPIRIT RAPPINas.-The Misses Fox, the origna,
spirit rappers from Rochester, New York, it will
be seen by an advertisement in another column
have arrived in our city, and receive company
daily at their rooms on F street to explain and
illustrate the theory of spiritual rappings.
The Spring HAT.-Stevens, with his usua
promptness, announces in advance of his contem
poraries the receipt OF the spring castor of Beebes
style. Nothing can be more elegant than this hat
especially about Inauguration times. We rather
felt inclined, upon eight of of them, to give
him ssour hat, and take one of his. But there are
80 many OF our hats at present on Democratic heads
that felt constrained to suppress the rash desire
CRIMINAL CoURr.-Yesterday Joshua Batema
was tried for assault and battery, with intent to
kill, one George Martin, negro slave, and &C.
quilted. Radcliffe for accused.
John Grumley, for stealing vest belonging to
Andrew Kyle, was tried and convicted.
John Grumley, (the same party,) for stealing a
coat, valued at $l2, the property of Hiram NJ
Raney, was acquitted. Laskey and Radcliffe coun-
sci in both cases.
Joseph Paris, William Hutton, Constantine Ed.
wards, William James, William Rabbit, James
Whalen, James Shackford, Henry L. Harvey, jr,
and William Baker, were then tried for a riot in
the First Ward. The jury returned verdict OF
guilty as to Paris, James, and Harvey, jr., and
the other parties were acquitted. Radcliffe and
Clements counsel for the parties.
AccIDENT.-We learn OF the death of white
man on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, which
happened last Sunday morning. The accident oc-
CURED near the Relay House. The Western train
was approaching, and, in order to avoid it, he
moved to the other track, and was caught by the
cowcatcher of the Washington train. and from a
wound thereby received in the temple he was
killed instantly. The unfortunate man was not
known by name to any present, and appeared to
be entire stranger. His body-was conveyed to
Baltimore in the train which caused the accident,
where we suppose an inquest was held
VALENTINEs.-The rush for Valentines yester
day at the stores continued until late hour at
night. Immense quantities were disposed of; and
we are glad to learn that fewer of an obnoxious
character were sold during the present season than
in many previous years,
Ma. FULLER's condition last evening was rather
worse, the symptoms presenting an unfavorable
turn. Some days must yet elapse before definite
opinion can be given by the attending physicians
as to the final result of his wound.