Washington sentinel., 1855-03-20
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VI sh assduit anu battery on Dut not win intent tC
kilD William H. Hope, his counsel moved for q
new trial, on the ground of newly discovered test
mony. They did not, however, file an affidavit
which is required by the practice of the court in
such cases; having como 10 the conclusion TO
abide the verdict ofthe jury, without further legal
proceedings.
Accordingly, yesterday morning Mr.. Magraw
came into court 10 receive sentence. His honor,
Judge Crawford, addressing the prisoner las we
learn from gentleman who was present) strongly
condemned the practice Of carrying deadly weap-
ons. However proper, he said, this might be on
the western frontiers, such instruments should be
laid aside in peaceable community like ours.
II Mr.. Magraw had any explanations 10 ask Of
Mr. Hope, he should have called upon him At his
place Of business and not seek him out AT a hotel,
where he was peaceably dining with his family.
As TO the indecent splitting in Mr. Hopes face, it
was, in the opinion Of all rejecting people, a dis
grace to Mr.. Magraw and not TO Mr.. Hope though
differently intended by the aggressor.
1t having been represented to his honor that Mr..
Magraw's contract for carrying the mails was
in deransed condition, and important public bust.
ness, in this connection, required Mr. Magraws
presence elsewhere, the court in consideration OF
these circumstances, sentenced him to pay fine
of one hundred dollars, with costs; probably,
forty or fifty dollars additional
This amount is exclusive Of the fees paid to his
three eminent counsellors. Il is due TO them TO
say they performed their duty with marked ability
while Mr.. Key, for the United States, stood the
fire of the combined legal talent, and conducted
the prosecution, in manner which reflects upon
him the highest credit.
The Jail.-Grand juries have frequently con-
demned this building as insecure, and otherwise
unsuitable for the purposes Of prison. Il 10
badly ventilated; fact that ought, of itself, to
attract the serious attention Of the General Gov
ernment. q 1t t,3SS asSk ss
Mr.. Daniel Smith, the efficient jailor, and his
assistsnts, keep the building as clean as white
wash and soap and water will admit, and are
careful as possible Of the comfort Of the inmates
for which grand juries have repeatedly compi-
mented them. DR.. A. j. Semmes, the physician
OF the institution, too, is remarkably attentive to
the health of the inmates u.
Corrupt, criminal and dark as may be the re-
spectve characters Of those there jncarcerated,
humanity should prompt such sanitary arrange
and death. Beside, there is something due to
justice; in having strong walls, SO that none.es-
cape.
The jail shows signs Of dilapidation, and is not
an ornament TO the surrounding neighborhood.
We trust that the next Congress will make pro-
vision for new building, on site more retired
from public view.
AS the time is not near when prison can be
dispensed with, one ought 10 be constructed in a
suitable locality, combining the modern improve
ments Of strength, convenience, and efficient ven
tilalion, and the ready means Of keeping it in
cleanlY condition.
Criminal Court.-Y Yesterday the following
named cases were tried:
William King, for setting fire TO the foundry of
Weed and Smallwood, in the western part of the
city, acquitted.
Julia Hughes, white woman, for malicious
mischief, injuring the front premises Of Mr.. Will
liam Anderson convicted, and sentenced TO six
months imprisonment in the county Jail.
George Raglin, black, the fellow who, several
weeks ago, armed himself with saw and -four
ished it at passersby, on Pennsylvania avenue,
regardless Of respect for sound limbs, and who
desperately resisted the police officers, was con-
victed and sentenced to two months imprison-
ment in Jail, having already served one in that
place while awaiting trial. n
Jacob Rowles, for violent assault on Susan
Jones, convicted, and sentenced to nine months
imprisonment in the county Jail.
Music-Frauds-Much the street organ music
= xuifb ted instr fa rt 0f
which we were not until yesterday, cognisant
Two foreigners, last week, rented two organs
from another old-country man, stipulating 10 pay
him the usual compensation--twentyc cents day,
each, for the use Of the machines. After making
the tour of the city, and gathering large amount
Of small change, instead Of returning the organs
TO the owner, and compensaiing him for their use,
they sold them and fed the city, in the direction,
it is supposed, OF Alexandra.
Efforts will be made 10 arrest them, with view
that they may be punished by Imprisonment, for a
term of years, in building where instrumental
music does not constitute one of the sweeteners
OF existence.
st. Patrick's Day was not publicly celebrated
in Washington, but some Of our citizens went TO
Baltimore and there joined their friends in honor
ing the anniversary Of Erin's Patron Saint.
1t appears from the report Of the proceedings at
the annual dinner OF the Hbcrnan Society, that
the following toast was proposed:
"The citizens of Washington-The enterprise
OF the citizens as represented by John F. Ennis,
esq, Of the Washington bar.
I" Mr.. Ennis responded in noat and pertinent
address, in which he spoke Of his pride in Irish
ancestry, and gave:
The Irish adopted citizen; he may feel the
stripes, but he will ever be faithful 10 the stars
which are embazoned on the banner of his
adopted country. Patriotism can demand, Amer
leans can receive no stronger proof his devotion"
District Insane Asyium.-Tbe insane, here
tofore conveyed from this District TO the Mary
land and Mount Hope Asylums, for care and
treatment, have recently been removed to the in
stituion over the eastern branch of the Potomsc