The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-01-04
LOCAL MATTERS.

NATIONAL THEArRE.-The juvenile artistes, the
Bateman children, whose praises have been sung
SO loudly by the press of Great Britain, Ireland
and our own country, made their first appearance
last night in this city. full and fashionable at
tendance was present at their debut; and admira
ton was expressed on all sides at their admirable
acting. beautiful comedy, written expressly for
the development of their powers, called the Young
Couple" was presented, introducing both of them
which went off with much success. In the farce oil
the s'Spoiled Child,'' Miss Kate as Little Pickle
and Ellen as Tag, kept the house in continuous
roar, and loudly called before the curtain al
it's close.
: Tonight the IS Young Couple will be repeated
with the vaudeville of G Why don't She Marry ?''
in the latter of which the father of the children
will personate Corporal Max &c Natz Tick" by
Miss Ellen Bateman, and !" Lisette'' by Miss Kate
Bateman. Other entertainments are also an
nounced
THE LocKET THEFT.-The information which
we published yesterday touching this matter was
correct in all save in the name of the gallery. Our
informant was in error in this respect. The cir
cumstances occurred at Venable's gallery, over
stott & Co.'s drug store, and not at Paige's
Plumbe gallery.
The AzTEcs.-These extraordinary creatures
are creating here the same curiosity which has
been everywhere excited where they have been
exhibited. In addition to the singularity of their
appearance, an excellent concert is announced
nightly, commencing this evening, for which emf
nent musical talent has been secured. -se -.-....
CRIMINAL CouRT.-Ye Yesterday the jury in the
case of Samuel Anderson, free negro, charged
with an assault and battery upon Alexander Her.
bert, with intent to kill, returned verdict of
guilty of assault and battery only. Sentenced to
imprisonment for four months in the county jail,
and fined 81. Radcliffe for defence
respectable looking man, named Silas Tucker,
was then placed upon trial, charged with bigamy,
in marrying second wife, his first now living.
Rev. John Bear testified that on the 18th No
vember, 1919, in the city of Baltimore, he married
certain Silas Tucker to Sarah Janbier, as ap-
peared by the license in his possession. Did
not positively identify the party accused.
Rev. Charles A. Davis testified that he in this
city married on the 22d February, lS49, Slas
Tucker to Elizabeth Hill. Produced the license.
Some other testimony was produced; but the case
was not concluded at the adjournment
Radcliffe and Darlington are counsel for the
prisoner. a.a. ss.s7
NAVY YARD BRIDaE.-The Commissioner of
Public Buildings announces that the lower Eastern
Branch bridge will be closed for this week, in or
der to renew the draw. The upper bridge is in
order for use.
The JACKSON STATuE.-A large frame struc-
ture has been erected in Lafayette Square, and the
noble equestrian statue of jackson is now being
conveyed in disointed pieces to the ground. where
it will be put together harmonious whole It's
dedication is fixed for next Saturday. the anniver-
sary of the battle of New Orleans when an grafton
will be delivered by Senator Douglas, and other
exercises take place. After the grafton the build
ing will be removed, and this triumph of the young
American artist, Clark Mills, be displayed to the
public.
New PsRIoDIcAL SToRE.--A we'll arranged and
tasteful store has lately been opened in of the
stores under the National Hotel for the sale of pc
riodicals, books, newspapers, &C. The proprietor