The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-05-19
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THE CmoUIT CoURT--IMpoRrANT DEcBoNs.--In the
well Of Wells convicted Of murder and sentenced
be hung pardoned by the President upon the cond
ton that he be imprisoned during his natural e the court
held that the President has the power grant conditional
pardon, as in this
In the of four United States sailors sentenced to
rou terms of Imprisonment by court martial for munous
conduct and language the court held that the court martial
had the necessary jurisdiction in the case and it had the
power punish the prisoners for the crime of which they
had been found guilty After the rendition of this opinion
the counsel of the sailors entered suit of damages against
the United States marshal for the false Imprisonment of his
clients and the win be carried appeal to the SUI
preme Court Of the United States.
.AsrI-Ksow- NOTHING mEErINGs.The work of organizing
for coming municipal contest is going with great zeal
and activity nearly all the wards of the city. The anti
wnothngs of the Fourth ward had very spirited meet
ing on Thursday evening last DR.. William Jones in
the chair and Captain f. A. Klopfer oicated secretary
The meeting addressed by DIR. Noble Young Colonel
Rodgers and others.
On the same evening the anti -nothings of the Sixth
had large and enthusiastic meeting which the
following nominations made For alderman, Dr. Aaron
W. Mler councimen, Lemuel Gadds John d. Brandt,
and John Costgan; for assessor, Valentine Connor.
We have disposition find fault with the business
raugements of corporations yduas but nevertheless
ignorant of the fact that much dissatisfaction
lists regard the practical embargo which has been placed
far Sunday travelling is concerned upon the branch
road between Washington and Baltimore Heretofore our
citizens had the opportunity Of going to and returning
Baltimore Sundays. Now have only afternoon
this city that day. 1t is said that the Sunday
receipts from travel the branch road have been su
pay the running expenses If such be the case
commend the prudent management of the company,
if the expense of the convenience of of
citizens
The body of Mr. Henderson, of Prince Georges county,
Maryland whose mysterious disappearance from Georgetown
since Tuesday last caused the most painful apprehensons
has been recovered the river by the party who
searching for the body Of the unfortunate Mr.. Reed.
The steamer Powhaan still hard and fast upon Port To-
bacco fats
Hon. Henry A. Wise is still detained in this city, in
quence Of ndposton his family. 1t is not likely that
he win be Washington before the close of next
or the beginning of the following week
adjourned meeting Of the anti know nothing voters Of
the Sixth Ward held at Anacosa Hall, Thursday eve
ming, May 18TH for the purpose Of making nominations for
alderman, counclmen, and assessor
Mr. John Queen chairman Of the committee appointed to
select candidates. submitted the of the following
temen For alderman, Aaron w Miller; for councimen,
sssso Valentine Connor and there being other nomina
tons these gentlemen were separately yotea or rsa poee
nothing voters Of the Sixth Ward.
The chairman, Aaron w. Miller, esq., addressed the meet
ing at length in and speech Pee and re,
conferred upon him. lie concluded by introducing TO the
meeting Dr. Magruder Of the First Ward who was listened
to with marked attention respect and taking his
was sauted with three hearty cheers.
The chairman notified the meeting that the gentlemen
selected candidates accepted the nominations and
ton of Mr.. Jno. Queen, they were ratified by unanimous
vote.
Of his acceptance Of the nomination for al
derman, Aaron w. Miller resigned his seat as chair
man. and Mr. Morgan, esq., unanimously elected to pre-
side the future meetings.
Messr Gads and Brandt returned their sincere thanks
for the honor conferred upon them.
On motion Of Mr. Miller the secretary was directed to
quest editors of the newspapers in the city favorable to
the cause to publish the proceedings Of the meeting; and
after vote Of thanks the officers the meeting adjourned
to Thursday evening next, the oath inst.
JNO. ID. BRANDT Secretary.