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p. m. He observed, however that there had not
as yet been sufficient testimony adduced that the
dsfendanf had given the cigar knowing il to be an
internal machine, alias loaded with gunpowder.
Circuit CoHt-Suit for Freedom.-In the case of
Ellen Johnson, colored, petitioning for freedom,
verdict was given this morning for the defendant.
Philip III. Minor, vs. the estate of A. Hunter, de-
ceased, late Marshal of the district This case was
instituted for an increase of salary due TO the plain
tiff irm 1885 to '4s, being an increase of 500 per
annun: II was decided in the favor OF paintif two
years ago, when il was canicd, by the defendant,
into the Supreme Court, where the decision was re-
versed. 1t was now brought back for new triai'
For plaintiff Carlisle, Fendall, and Lawrence; for
defendant, Bradley, and II. w. Davis, OF Baltimore.
Cora,aifted 70, Corrt.-On Saturday night, John
H. Hall was arrested and taken to the central guard
house, charged with an assault and battery on d
young MN named John Mott Prom the testimony
Of person who was standing near Hall at the time,
it appears that as Mott passed Hall to 60 out Of the
house. rabbit Powers restaurant,) Mott said to
him, s'well George" or "words like it's and 'his
was the provocafion. Hall picked up bottle and
struck him on the face, badly cutting his forehead
over and near the eye. Hall says that Mott called
him sboy.n After heaIing the testimony, Captain
Birch committed the prisoner for trial at court.
Charles Howard viii play for few nights longer,
appearing to-nghtn the petite comedy Of the Queens
Husband which was so well performed by the whole
company on Friday night. 1t is capital piece, full
OF plot and laughabe accidents. The theatre going
folks ought not to omit seeiBg this piece il will,
we are quite sure afford them much entertainment.
Orr Mrs. Parting tor.-Goodncss Gracious! e1-
claimed the good old lady, laying down n 'fIard"
newspaper; why must DO getting old and oblivarus.
was raised close by tho Presidents folks and
thought knowed the whole on eni, as scripture
says, from Dan to She Bear. But here is one of his
kin never heerd tell on before. 9unty Cedents.''
Who can she be Bless me, spose I've disremcm-
bered her. At any rate she must be somebody Of
great Importance, or the papers wouldn't make such
fuss about her.
Dasuerreotype,o on Glcss.-We understand that Mr.
Thompson, the Dagueneotypst, il about to introduce
IN our city, new process for taking daguerreotypes
on glass or paper, the invention of Messrs. Whippe
Cutting Co. By this process faithful likeness is
dagusneofyped on glass, from which any number of
pictures can be produced on paper, with all the
beauties Of mrzzOtnt engraving. Besides the facility
with which portraits can be Produced daguerreOtypcs
or engravIngs can be copied, and accurate views of
residences, landscapes, &c., can be taken. The
readiness, likewise, with which duplicates can be
produced, renders it cheaper method than any be-
fore known. For such purposes, Mr.. Thompson is
row fitting up his gallery, and will at early day be
able to exhibit specimens Of this truly wonderful dis
covery.
Cross. iriag.-Guy Graham was arrested on Sat
nrday evening last for assault and battery on J.
Mccarthy. Graham charged Mccarthy with threat
enins him; both gave security for peace. Mccarthy
then obtained a warrant against Ann Boyle, for re-
tvtn cfrla nrls
for Court. and obtained warrant against McGar-
rty for threatening burn her house and take her
life He, failing to give security, was sent TO jail
Law, Law.
Eroelsisr Cigars and Cherins Tobucco.-The lovers
Of these essentials to mans comfort, can have their
various tastes gratifed by making call on j. E.
Powers, Columbia Place, where will be found the
choicest brands Of cigars and tobacco.
.Frial Narigution.-Mr. John H. Pennington has
written letter to the Sentinel, in which he speaks
highly of the srial machine Of Rufus Porter & Co.
We shall see what we shall see.
Hotch Rcturns.-P. Patse, vagrant, 90 days in the
work house. Francis Johnson, drunk and disorderly
paid costs. Patrick Donneley, drunk and disordery
work house 80 days.
first quarterly meeting for the present conference
year yesterday Sunday in the Church in 9Th street,
when very able sermon was delivered by the Rev.
Jas A. Duncan. The conference will begin TO- day.
in Industrial Fair will lie held in the new Baptist
Church on 18th street above Z, in December, which
will be enhanced by concerts and lectures. For this
latter purpose several popular orators and lecturers
have been engaged and there will be, it is said above
dozen concerts given. The Fair is to last for at
least one month.
The receipts for the past week of the Ohio and
Chesapeake Canal amount to 2,4Oo. Number OF
boats arrived Is, of which IS were laden with coal.
l1he Harrington Cos Company, have began laying
pipes from the south west corner of the Capitol to
the Navy Yard.
The religious ceremony OF ordaining elders will
take place this afternoon, the Fourth Presbyterian
Church. The following are the selected candidates
DIR. James NJ. Wilson, Messrs. w. I'll. Miller, David
Bassett and Moses Kelly. The Rev. Dr. Smith will
deliver a discourse.
The number Of pc sons who have visited the Patent
Office and the Gallery Of the National Institute
during the season, is estimated at 10000.
Several Improvements have been lately made Oh the
Island, number Of new buildings erected, and the
property at the corner Of Maryland avenue and It'll
street has been enlarged and improved.
The Washington Monument was completed to the
height of LAG feet Saturday, il is expected that il
will be raised four additional fe ct before the end of
the season.
Baltimore Correspondence.
BALTINoRE. November Of 1874