The national Republican., 1861-03-14
L OC AL N E w S.

a large number OF our German citizens accom-.
panied by WagLers Band, serenaded Mr..
schurz at his quarters, the Germania Hotel,
After an appropriate air by the band, Mr.. s.
made his appearance, and was addressed in
German by Mr.. Baumgras. Mr.. Schurz re.
piled in a few appropriate remarks.
After another air by the band, and a song
by the German Glee Club, they repaired to
WilIards' Hotel, and were addressed by the
Hon. G. NJ. Clay.
We are compelled to omit the speeches to.
day, but they will appear in full in tomorrow's
issue. 1
PREsEYrArIoS.-At meeting of Company
c, Washington Light Infantry, last evening, a
committee Of the Zouave Corps, through Lieu.
tenant Walter Beuner, presented the corps
with handsomely eDgrossed set Of resolutions,
neatly framed. Captain Stevens, in neat
address, received the gift on the part Of the
Company. The resolutions are intended as
compliment to Company G, for the many acts
Of kindness rendered the Zouave Corps.
The concert ard flag presentation Of the
Washington Light Guard which was to have
taken place to night, has been postponed until
the 2lst instant.
TUE FIsuERlEs.-The fishermen oil along
the river are busy making preparations for the
opening of the season. The geG eral impress
sion is that the season will be on unusually
successful one.
Joe Jefferson, the celebrated comedian, will
be in Washington next week, to fulfil an en-
gagement at the Theatre.
AccIpENT.-About six o'clock last evening,
as small boy, named Ludim Beale, was cross.
sing NJ street, near Twelfth, be was frightened
H., ,,,l -, tp1
to get out of the way, fell and broke his arm
between the wrist and elbow.
DANGEROUS SponT.-iIast evening, two horse
men, dressed in the uniform Of United States
soldiers, amused themselves by riding at a
regular racing pace down Seventh street.
Their horsemeuship was certainly very credit.
able; but, for endangering the lives Of persons
crossing the Streets they deserve to be cen
sured.
We notice tha, tn, workmcn, under the dircc-
ton of the Public Gardener, are very busy Just
now, in trimming the trees along Pennsylvania
avenue, and in and about the many handsome
public reservations.
TIE MoUyr VERYoy.--h private dispatch
received in Alexandria on Tuesday, states that
the Monticello arrived there on that day, and
was to have left for this city yesterday, (Wed.
nesday.) She reports seeing the Mount Yer
non swinging at anchor inside the bar at five
P. M. on Tuesday, with lighters alongside.
Her cargo is not thought TO be much damaged.
CHEsApEAKE AND Ono CANAL.-The canal
is now open its entire length, and business has
again com lnenced in earnest, eight boat loads
Of coal having arrived at Alexandria on Tues
day. ~,
hammond, on Seventh street, has just re
ceived an additional supply of fancy goods
which he is selling at prices to suit the times
Drop in.
The CLARENDON REsrAuRANr.-This fine
establishment, which has recently been started
on the corner Of Sixth street aud Pennsylvania
avenue, under the Clarendon Hotel, is rapid y
growing into favor with our Washington con
noisseurs. Tue fact of the matter is, tha
Hobbs understands 80 well the manner il
which such an establishment should be con
Quoted, aud then makes use Of that knowledge
Give him q call.
CRIMINAL COURT. Yesterday, the case o
Thomas Ferguson, charged with stealing tw'
pairs Of gaiters, valued at IS, was taken up
The prisoner was found guilty OF the charge
md sentenced to eighteen months imprisou
ment in the penitentiary.
George Evans (colored) was then placed OF
trial. charged with stealing n coat, valued at Sc
from Wall & Stephens. He was found guilty
and sentenced to imprisonment in the peniten
tiary for ore year.
Joseph Thomas (co'ored) was then tried 70
stealing coat, valued at Sl5, from John Waters
He was found guilty, and sentenced to impris
oument in the penitentary for eighteen mouths
Patrick Culhan was then placed on trial o.
two separate indictments the first chargn
him with all assault and battery on Thoma
O'Sullivan, aud the second with an assault all
battery on Michael O'Sullivan. The jury II
turned verdict Of not guilty on both indie
ments.
The jury in the Wigwam case came int
court about II o lock, and stated that the
were unable to agree upon verdict, and aske
to be discharged they also stated that one {
their number (Mr. Hlrrison) had been sic
during the entire night. Mr.. II. came iorwar
and reported himself as well yesterday morl
ing whereupon Judge Crawford ordered tn
jury back to their room.
CENTRAL GUARDHoUsE. - Before Justi'
Donn.-John Pierce stoning q house rule
for trial.
John Edwards, colored, drunk and disorde
ly; fine and COSTS $2.l5.
Isabella Penny, same offence; fine and cost
$4.l5.
Georgetown Correspondence.
GEoRGETowY D. G., MARCH, l3, 1861.
Mr.. John Wilson, whose extreme illness
mentioned in my letter of yesterday, died t
day at about noon. He has long been know