The national Republican., 1860-12-31
LOCAL N EW s.

reception by the President of the United States
on New Years Day will commence at IL
o'clock NJ, at which hour, in conformity
with police arrangements, the gates Of the en-,
closure will be opened. The reception will
terminate at o'clock P. M. precisely. Car
riages will approach the Presidential Mansion
by the east gate.-Sfdr.
A WARNING voIcE-Y yesterday morning, the
citizens residing in the immediate neighbor.
hood of the White House we're somewhat sur.
prised to behold floating from the equestrian |
statue Of jackson, (which is just in front Of the
Presidents mansion,) an American flag, with
a streamer bearing the words, "By the Eter-
nal" 1t was floating there all yesterday, much
to the qualification Of the lovers of the Union
and the chagrin of the secessionists," whilst
the o. P. F. was supposed to tremble in his
slippers, as he looked from his window, and
read those prophetic words of the old hero and
patriot.
RELIGIOUS Yesterday was very unpleas-
ant day for church goers, and the places of
worship we're, consequently, rather thinly at
tended. In most of the Methodist churches,
notice was given Of the customary watch meet.
ing which is to be held tonight. The plan Of
watching the old year out and the new year in
is still as much observed as ever before, among
the Methodist denomination, "a beautiful Gus
tom, truly.
A UNfoN SrEEcH.-About six o'clock on
Saturday evening, the passers by the corner of
Z and Seventh street were greatly entertained
by the eloquence of a lame gentleman, who
made q speech which drew together quite
large crowd. He particularly appealed to the
workingmen to come forward in this crisis,
and direct their energies towards saving the
Union-an appeal which we hope will be list
ened to and regarded by that class of our cit.
izens.
SERENADE TO GENERAL SCoTT.-We under
stand that it is in contemplation to serenade
General Scott in this city on Wednesday night.
The particular reason of the proposed compli-
lima affairs.
To THE SCHOLARS OF OUR SCHooLs.-To-
day terminates an event(ul year. Your char
acters are forming-being cultivated. After
one more holiday, you will resume your accus-
toned seats in the school.room, and may the
next year be marked by sudious, conscien-
tious, truthful, kind, and upright department,
in the various relations you may sustain at
home or at school. Take more decided stand
in favor of duty and right, and you will win
the admiration Of pupils, teachers, and all who
may have the pleasure of your acquaintance.
Be assured that many strangers observe you
when you least think of i; ; and your future
depends on the faithful discharge Of duties
which now devolve upon you. Strictly regard
the courtesies that an intelligent, refined, and
generous sense of propriety demands, and
ultimate success will surely crown your noble
efforts. STUDENs.
AWAREHoUsE DAMAGED.-On Friday night,
the large warehouse of Mr.. John Davidson,
near the Washington aqueduct, Georgetown,
was greatly damaged. The building has for a
long time past been used by the Government
required in the building of the aqueduct
Among the other things stored there was q
very large quantity of cement. This was the
immediate cause Of the accident it causing two
floors to fall in, carrying with them the west
wall. The loss will be considerable, and comes
at q time when Uncle Sam is least able tc
bear it.
SUPREME COURT, ,FRIDAY.-William F. Good
win ESQ.,, of Wisconsin, was admitted an attor
ney and counsellor Of this court.
No 26O. The Mississippi and Missouri Rail
road Company, appellants, us. James Ward
The motion to take this case out Of its regular
order on the docket, and set it down for SOM
special day during this term, fled in this cas-
on the 18th instant was argued by Mr.. Lncoll
in support thereof, and by Mr.. Blair in opposi
ton thereto.
No. o. John c. Almy, jun, plaintiff in error
ps the People of the State of California. Thi
cause was argued by Mr.. Blair for the plaintiff
in error.
Nos. "a and 35. The Washington, Aexan
dria, and Georgetown Steampacket Company
plaintiffs in error, Us. Frederick E. Sickle
ct al. The argument of these causes was com
menced by Mr.. Badger for the plaintiffs il
error.
Adjourned until Monday.
CRIMINAL CoURT.-Capt. Graham, charge
with an assault and battery upon Mr.. Wi
liams of New York, submitted his case. H
was sentenced to fine of $50, and costs, an
required to give $500 security to keep tn
peace towards Mr.. Williams for six month
Mr.. Charles Naylor became his surety. Th
case excited much interest. From the ev
dence, it appeared that Mr.. Williams had bee
employed in legal capacity by Capt. Graham
and his bill for services being considered exc
bitant he was posted, by the Captain, as
swindler and scoundrel. The alteration fror
which this action grew took place at the Nj
tonal Hotel in this city. We published an a.
count of the affray at the time, it will be r.
membered.
Charles Lawsman, a German, was then place
on trial, charged with breaking into the store {
William Finley, and stealing a lot of NEE
schaum pipes and cigar.smokers, aud also
small sum of money. The evidence in thi
case disclosed the fact that the defendant wa
employed by Mr.. Finley for some weeks.
few days after being discharged, the store we
found to have been broken into; and, suspicio
attaching itself to the prisoner, he was arres
ed, and most of the missing articles found
his possession. He was found guilty of Il
larceny, but not guilty of burglary, and SCI
fenced to three years imprisonment in the pen