Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-28
4otal ann Rtrsonal



Criminal Court on the charge ofncendarism, and
on Tuesday morning, the was given 10 the
Jury, who retired to an upper chamber Of the City
Hall for the purpose OF framing verdict. This,
however, they were unable 10 accomplish up 10
Wednesday noon, when the court adjourned I'M
Ill Saturday. The jury were previously informed
that il they should agree, meantime, they could
seal their verdict, and retire 10 their respective
homes But the jnrymen could not unanimously
agree; three Of them, il is said, insisting on the
acquita Of the prisoner, while abe other nine
were as firmly in the opposition.
After, the opening Of the court. yesterday morn.
ing, the Judge ordered them TO "come down."
which, il is unnecessary to say, they did, without
the least hesitation! Finding those gentlemen
impraciicable they dismissed. Said one OF
them Gas he left the premises) 10 brother Juror,
II reckon | can get shaved now" passing his
hand over the prominent crop Of hair which had
grown on his face during his four days incaicera-
ton, while the other responded, "Yes, and my
bones are sore, sleeping on that hard bench"
third. Juror. was seen blowing the snow with
dinner Kettle n his hand, and fourth with
blanket under his arm. They really had an un.
pleasant time; and il is 10 be presumed they are
not oyeranxious thai the hardshps through which
thew had Just passed shall be repeated.
In less enlightened and humane times "ihe
prisoner must hang that jurymen may dine but,
nova days, they are permitted TO eat until they
either agree on verdict, or are discharged De-
cause Of their inability TO come to unanimous
conclusion.
Yesterday morning, no ladies' and gentlemen
were seated on the IRON settees, under the treea
ofihe Capitol grounds; nor did we notice. IN any
direction, either umbrellas or parasols, as shields
10 the rays OF the sun! Pennsylvania avenue was
not a thronged and gay promenade, for the display
of fashion and Of beauty. No little ones appeared
toddling along, holding 10 their servants hands,
nor were nfantiles out airing" "toated' IN their
nurses arms, and gazing about them IN wild De-
light Marketers did not stop 10 exchange news
or 10 make inquiries TO The welfare Of their re-
spectve households. Everybody, bundled In win
ter garments appeared 10 be in hurry, losing
no time in pedestrianism. II was not pleasant 10
halt while the winds, sweeping over the snow,
pierced through the ihckest garments. Towards
noon, however, the temperature moderated con-
siderably under the influence ofthe genial sun.
$. Fi-er! Fi-er-r.''-Yesierday morning, al
hali-past Two o'clock, such was the cry, in deep,
loud, mournful lone first heard in the vicinity OF
the Centre Market, and afterwards repeated along
Pennsylvania avenue, proceeding westward.
The Captain of the Auxiliary Guard was aroused
from his half sleep and half-awake condition., and
hurried forth to ascertain thc.drection OF the sup
posed confagralion. BY the time he reached the
Franklin engine house. the bell Of that company
was in full swing its startling tones waited over
the CITY on the wings of the wind, which howled
furiously and swept with such violence as threat
ened the downfall OF many chimney. II was,
indeed, fearful morning for FIRE. A spark
would have been kndled into vast flames, 10 the
destruction Of the inanimate victims oil their
hover! II was a false alarm, however, origInat-
ing in mischief, but served the purpose OF awak-
ing from their slumbers not a few OF the lnhab-
tants, who, having thrust out at the windows
their night-capped heads, and, while testing the
severity of the weather, satisfied themselves that
they were secure from the devouring element,
again returned to the pillows from which they had
been so provokingly aroused.
Criminal Court.-Yesterday morning three
youths, named Adolphus Erb, William Bulger,
and Claiborne Mockbee, were arraigned on an IN
dictmenr for setting fire TO Thomas Dickenss sta
BILE, on Capitol hill. Mr.. Key appeared Tor the
United States and Mr. Radcliffe for Mockbee and
Erb. and Messrs Carlisle and Ennis for Burger.
4 soHe pyoseqni was entered in the case OF Geo.
r Wilson. he being made use Of as witness by
the United States.
John Maryman, another OF the indicted party,
falling to appear his recognlzance, 81 500, was de-
clared forfeited.
long time was occupied as TO the credibility OF
the bow Wilson, the witnesses examined being
divided in opinion upon that subject.
The trial was moi concluded.