Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-28
EV ENING STAR.
Local Intelligence.

Wells q marine in the service Of tae Initial
States, was tried during the Dec, mber term OF
the criminal court, several years ago, and
convicted on the charge Of numbering q lad
the Navy Yard bridge--and Sentenced to be
hanged on the 23d Of April 1852.
The gaiiows wS. erected, and coffin and
shroud prepared. and large crowd collected
between the ho'Irs Of nine and twelve O'Clock,
m, on the % y designated, to witness tho exc.
cunon. BvG there was q disappointment in
this particular, for President Fillmore com
muted Iis sentence to imprisonment in the
District OF Columbia penitentiary for the term
OF his natural life
Wells, through his counsel, Chas L Jones,
ESQ, recently fled the following petition in
the Circuit Court:
"To tbs Honorable Judges of tho Circuit
Court of tie United States for the Dis
triet of Columbia:
"The petition of William Wells respectfully
represents that he was convicted of murder at
the December term Of the Criminal Court for
the County of Washington, District of Column
bia, and was sentenced by said Court to he
hung on the 23i Of April. 1852, on which said
33i OF April the President of the United
States granted to him pardon in the follow
ing terms:
"'Now, therefore, be it known tha. I, Mil
slard Fillmore, President Of the United States
sof America. in consideration of the premises
divers other good and sufficient reasons me
thereto moving, have granted and do hereby
grant unto him, the said William Wells
. pardon Of the offence Of which he was con-
yicted, upon condition that he DO imprisoned
during his natural life; that II, the sentence
'of death Is hereby committed to imprison-
'nent fer life In the penitentiary at WssA-
'ton.'"
"By virtue of which said pardon your petit
- r.
District of Columbia, conveyed and received
INTO the pepitsntisry OF the District Of Colum.
his, where he is still confined. Now, being
duly informed by counsel, learned in the law,
that the said pardon is absolute, and the con
dition invalid, prays the writ Of habeas corpus
may issue to bring him before the court, and
If it shall be found tn at his cor inement is ille
gal and contrary to law he may be disch arged
from his imprisonment. And he will ever
pray, GO. WILLIAM WELLS"
District Of Columbia, Washington couzty
to sest Personally appeared before me-
Daniel Smith, one Of the justices IF ths peace
in and for the said county, William Wells,
who acknowledged the above as his signature
lsBAL.] d. SMIrn, p.
Oh. Lee Jones is counsel for the prisoner
The case will be argued early next week,
and We shall Lot fail to advise cur readers of
the result
ANOTHER HAEEAs Corpus CAsE.-Four U.
.. sailors, named respectively Richard Bid
die, Samuel Rays, David Hazard and John
McNenny, have made application through
their counsel, Charles i Jones, Esq, to be
brought seysrally before the Cir,uit Court on
writ Of habeas corpus The first two wore
tried some months ago by court martial at
the Norfolk navy yard, and the last two were
tried by court martial at New York, By Or
der Of the Secretary of the Navy, and convict
ed Of the offences charged and sentenced TO
service at hard labor in the penitentiary Of
this District. Not having, as lacy ssy, BEEN
convicted Of any offence punishable with in
Prisonment at hard labor under the laws Of
the Uni, ed States or Di strict of Columbia they
pray writs Of habsas corpus may issue to bring
them before the court and, if it shall bs
found that their corfnement is illegal and
contrary to law, they may he discharged from
imprisonment in the penitentisry. The case
will be argued next Saturday
OUR ADvERrIsERs.-We invite the attention
Of the public generally, 10 our advertising
columns, where they will find information
much to their advantage.
Clagett, Newton, May & Co. have i1st re
ceived large and elegant assortment of Sum
mer Silks, Msntillas, and other articles for
summer wear. f. E. Myer advertses Bonnets
and Flats, for ladies and children. Gait and
Brother are receiving daily additions to their
already splendid stock Of Jewelry, W atohes,
and Silverware. Amelia Pribram and sister
are opening their spring, summer, and fancy
Bonne,s. Straw Bonnets, &c. But, reader.
just consult our advertising columns.
ANTI Know NOTHING NOMINATIONS The
Anti Know Nothings Of the Second Ward of
this city met last night to the nun Der Of about
two hundred, in Harmony Hall, on D street,
and nominated DR.. Thomas Miller for the
Board Of Aldermen, and Messrs Robert Farm.
ham, William Orme, aod Henry A. Willard
for the Board OF Common Council This tick
ct is an exceedingly strong one All the gen.
uemen named on IL are we'll Unknown citizens,
thoroughly identified with the future of Wash
ington city, Intelligent, enterprisipg, WELL
versed In city Affairs, and are capita, mana
gers Of their own business. The Campaign
may now be considered fairly opened.
RUGBY ACADEMY In our paragraph re-
specting this building on the day before yes
terday, We stated that the Council bill, which
passed the lower Board on the 10Th and was
sent up the same evening to the Aldermen,
was not referred to the appropriate committee
till last Monday. To avoid misconception. IL
should be added that the Recommendation of
the Trustees for the purchase of this property
was laid before the Aldermen on the l6:h, and
referred the same evening" as il will be seen
py our report OF the proceedings Of the Board
to the School Committee.
BuxKER HILL.-The splendid Diorama of
the Battle Ct Bunker Hill will be exhibited
ct the Odd Fellows Hall on next Tuesday
evening, and continus for several days Tho
Diorams IL spoken of by the press in terms of
the highest commentator. 1t is not paint
Ing, but consists Of a combination of mechan-
zeal and artistical skill, which has produced
perfect moving and life like representation
Of the most important incide nts of the memoir
abe Battle Of Bunker Hill.
THE CONCERT at Rose Vale last night, which
vas well attended, gave general satisfaction.
Ihe ebiect being to raise funds for the cree
lion Of Baptist Church in that locality, drew
together large crowd; 90 much so, indeed,
that May were unable 10 gain admittance
Mr.. William Niriek was tie leader, and Prof
Scheel presided at the piano forte. Some of
the best musical talent Of our city assisted at
the concert and acquitted themselves in their