Washington sentinel., 1854-03-25
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The Trial Of Capt. shaumburg was conn

The Trial Of Capt. shaumburg was COM
menced yesterday morning, in the criminal court
He was, il will be recollected, indicted for an
assault and battery on Edward H. Fuller, with
intent 10 kill; and the affair took place in the
summer Of 1853, on the steps in front Of the Ma,
tional hotel, the weapon employed being pistol.
Mr., Fuller was dangerously, and il was thought al
the time fatally wounded, but such apprehensions
were removed in the course Of about two weeks,
when Captain Shaumburg was released on bail.
He was subsequently srraigned and tried on the
indictment, but the jury were discharged because
they could not agree upon averdict therefore a
second trial has been commenced
Yesterday, seven jurors were selected from the
regular panel, the remainder bcing taken from the
large number of talesmen summoned by the mar
shal and his deputies. Upwards of two hours
elapsed before the twelve were duly enrolled and
sworn.
Messrs Fendall and Chiffon the counsel for
the United States, (Mr. Key. the district attorney,
retiring from the case, he having on the former
trial acted az one of Capt. Shaumburg's counsel.)
Capt. Shaumburg is represented by 2. Collins Lee,
of Baltimore, s. 8. Baxter Of this city, and Jere.
Clemens, of Alabama. Truly, gentlemen deeply
learned in the law" are one ach side of this inter-
esting question.
Mr.. Fendal made the opening address to the
Jury, TO which Mr.. Baxter responded.
The examination of witnesses will be COM
mencsd this morning.
The Greatest of Modern Inventions. The
Penny Post, of Richmond, says that man resid-
ing on Union hill, in that city, has invented a
machine, which in point Of utility throws the
steam-engne and electric telegraph completely in
the shade. II is a selEmoving, selfbating fly
killer. II is wound up like q clock, and runs until
truns down. The bait attracts the flies from far and
near, and the machine either kills them outright
by washing, or browns them, which answers the
purpose just as WELL"
The Penny Post learns that the inventor intends
taking out patent.
We should be grati6ed If this son of inventive
mosquitoes; for last year. towards tho close OF
summer and early in autumn, these little but for
midabe insects attacked all classes Of people, with
out regard even to high official station. In fact, the
use they made Of their bills occasioned more talk
than even the Nebraska bill ITSELF or the present
warlike movements in the east 4.
Water.-We, in common with Others regret
to learn that some of the public pumps, heretofore
yielding the better kind Of water, now refuse the
necessary supplies, and there seems to be no
means of restoration. The spring from which the
Capitol and the departments derive the liquid is
inc fEc;a fos he ~ onI sbor ,e
constant complaint in consequence. Our citizens,
however, are comforted by the hope that we shall
soon have unfailing supply from the Great
Falls Of the Potomac. The building of the aque-
duct at that point is now in progress and we can,
If ifCongress will only make prompt appropratoi Is
for the continuance of the mechanical operations,
have water from that source in the course Of two
years
Severe Contest.-Passing near the National
Hotel, yesterday evening, we noticed the hasty
congregation, at certain point, of the two dozen
or more hackmsn whose business lies in that vi
cinity. They were as feet in their movements as
fremen 10 their engine-housc whom they first hear
the startling sound Of tho bell. A constable, near
by, Immediately rushed into the crowd, evidently
thinking that there was fight, or some other
breach Of the public peace II was discovered,
however, that gentleman who had stepped out
Of the hotel was merely surrounded by Gordon
ofwhips, the great contest among the hackmen
being as to who should make dollar by catching
this sstray passenger
Miss Agnes Robertson has been engaged at
the National theatre, and will make her first ap-
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brated Repertoire" Of new and original pieces,
written expressly for her by Bion Bourcicault. A
friend who has witnessed her performances at
Burton's theatre, in New York, speaks of her in
extacies; representing her to be both petite and
pretty, and almost superabundantly abounding in
talent as actress, da,,ssmss, and songstress.
She is truly versatile.
Professor Britain, Of New York, delivered
lecture on spiritualism" on Thursday evening,
at Carusi's Saloon, before, probably, hundred
persons, including few ladies'
Pleased as the auditory were with his display OF
scholarship and oratorical style, some of them,
we know, would have preferred ocular. proof of
",he most extraordinary phenomena" TO mere
assertion, however respectable the source whence
il emanates.
The Plat of Ground, on the north side OF
Pennsylvania avenue, opposite to the Centre mar
ket, having been enclosed with substantial iron
fence, is now undergoing establishment Labor
ers are at work soddng the heretofore barren sur
face, and planting trees and shrubbery. This
garden spot is beautiful feature Of street adorn-
ment, serving to break the long lines OF brick and
mortar between the Presidents House and the
Capitol.
Military Visit-We learn from Major Grow.
ley, who is now in this city, that the National
Guards of Hobokcn, and the Continental Guards
of Jersey City, contemplate visit TO Washington
early in June. These companies, it is expected
will be, respectively the guests of two of our vol
unteer militia bearing similar names.
Mr.. Goodall, the distinguished American actor
takes benefit at the variete tonight; appearing