Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-08-07
cry INTELLIGENCE.

we would say, that an arrangement bas been COM
pleted that VIII insure the safe and prompt delivery
OF the paper. One of the boys 10 whom the duty
had been intrusted, failed entirely yesterday In
consequence of this failure all the subscribers on
his route we're disappointed.
FAMILY JARs.-Most of the unhappiness and
misery of this life are caused by tribes. Great
events are salutary in their results. The loss of
friends by death-however much of SORROW and
distress they produce-yet exercise a calm and
soothing influence upon the mind, inducing refec-
ton, which always leads 10 resignation. The little
events OF life the tribes which annoy and vex but
which do not affect sufficiently to cause refec-
tion are suffered from thisvery cause to influence
our actions and to mar our peace. The happiness
and comfort OF whole neighborhoods are constantly
being interfered with from this cause. A single
indyid ual, thus unhappiy constituted, win ruin
the peace of the family circle, sever the dearest
ties, lead TO chickering's and STRIFE and cause the
separation of husbands, fathers, mothers and
children.
OF this We have most lamentable instance oc-
curing In our own vicinity, which came near
terrible and fatal termination. An old woman by
the name Of ---, attempted to drown herself
yesterday, iii the Potomac, on account of unhap-
piness, produced by the conduct of her daughter
whom sho insisted should not live with her hus-
band, whom she induced to leave. But the daugh-
ter returned to her husbands house, whittier she
was oesohiPaHseu HOlntf. An angry dis
cusslon ensled, which, by tie by, had been going
on every night for week past, to the scandal Of
the neighborhood and the distress of families in
the Immediate vicinity. We know not, nor do we
care, who is TO blame in this affair, the mother,
the daughter, or the husband; but we do know,
that their neghbors are not accustomed to such
scenes, and think it would be better If their private
griefs were cophned to their own bosoms.
The women was rescued. A gentleman who
saw the act leaped into the water, and came near
losing ha life, for in her struggles she seized
hold OF i'm in such way as to prevent his efforts
10 reach, the shore. Both would have drowned
but for timely assistance Thus trifes have ruined
the pc ace of family aud almost caused the death
oftwo individuals. of.
TnR PuRLIc ScHooLs.--The semi-annual exami-
lWion Of candidates for teachers of the Public
- Sools took place, according TO notice, in the Al
uerNens ehsr,Der AT the City Hail. Tuesday after
noon.
The examination was conducted by the Trustees,
OF whom were present Nessrs S. A. III. McKim, 4.
j. Magruder, j. L. Dickinson, aid j. Il. Polk.
The same course was pursued at this examna-
ton as hitherto Slips of examination questions
were given to the candidates, and they were re-
CURED separately 10 write down answers to them,
these to be reported upon hereafter by the
examining committee.
The names Of the candidates were Miss Lydia
It.
Laura V. Reed, Miss Mary Il. James, Miss H. Sla-
ter, Miss Mary A. Tucker, Mrs. Mary E. Parish,
Miss NJ Adams, Miss Mary f. Conner, Miss Alice
T. Adams
CERTiFIcArEs.-We are informed the govern
ment has prohibited the pay-cerks to issue the
usual certificates of Indebtedness to the Clerks
In former times these certificates were issued and
cashed by the banks thus enabling the government
employees to pay their debts and provide for their
families. Mr. Corcofan, with much kindness and
consideration, Cashed these evidences of debt with
ont asking or any remuneration. We believe he
Is the only man in Washington who has manifested
d interested and liberal spirit. Why are these
certificates not Issued? Why for political effect.
TINS CRIMINAL CoURT-Th first business yes
tcrday morning the arraignment of Henry
Croggia for the robbery of the store of Mr. Geo.
W. Hinton Of sundry articles Of wearing apparel
and especially coat, found OH the person of Crog-
gin, valued at S45. 1t was proven by the arresting
officers that the stolen goods found in all pnrts
of the house Of Ray, with whom Croggin boarded;
the quantity of stolen goods was very large, ten
times as much as that exhibited in Court which
consisted of fifteen or twenty pieces. Croggn, at
the time of his arrest asked if Mr.. Evan Hughes
had identified any of his goods to which being an
swered "no," Croggin remarked he couldn't, for
he'll never see them again." He then asked il Mr.
Hinton had identified any Of his goods, and the
answer being " YES" he said that's all right; we
only borrowed the things from him (Hinton) and
intended to return them" A witness for the de-
fence Mr. j. 7. Pickerel, testified to having seen
Ray with the coat on last winter; had never seen
it since till now in Court. The prisoners counsel,
Messrs. Martin and Warden, then addressed the
Jury, and were followed 10y Mr.. Key. The first
named counsel then prayed an instruction to the
Jury. After brief elaboration out of Court the
NTH J,nt. -
John f. Bailey was then put upon trial on one
of the twenty-five cases against him, viz: that Of
larceny Of Mr.. George w. Hinton. The articles
charged to have been stolen were five overcoats,
worth $40, number of vests, and other valuable
property. When first arrested Bailey denied all
knowledge Of the larceny, and said it would not be
worth while to search his house, for nothing of the
lost goods would be found there. But when his
house was searched very shortly after, consider
able quantity of stolen articles was found. These
Bailey afterwards confessed to be Hintons prop
erty, and that he was present at the robbery OF
Hintons store. Bailey never said he had received
these goods from another person.
Here Baileys counsel called the convicted Crog-
gin from the prisoners dock to the witness stand
to testify as to the way by which Bailey came by
the goods found in his house, but Mr.. Key OBJ
jected.
The Judge. observed that Croggin's testimony
was admissible before sentence is pronounced.
Croggin then stated that he sold the articles to
Bailey for six dollars, having himself originally
purchased them, together with some others, from
Ray, for ten dollars. Bailey, he said, was not at
the robbery at Hinton's store, neither he
(Croggin) himself When pushed hard by Mr. Key
for his for denying Baley's presence at this
robbery, he failed to give any
Baiey's counsel then offered the court instruc-
tons to the jury, which retired aud soon brought
in a verdict OF guilty.
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