The national Republican., 1861-06-22
LOG A l. N EW s.

were proceeding up the canal with others in
boat containing provisions for the Rifles,
now near Seneca, Irwin pulled out revolver,
which he showed to those around him, and as
he was examining it, one barrel was acei.
dentally discharged, the ball taking effect in
the spine of Lewis, inAicting a severe and
painful wound, which it is feared will prove
fatal. The surgeon of the third Michigan regi.
meut was early on the ground, and did all
that could be done to smeliorate the condition
of the sufferer. The wound Was probed, but
the surgeon was not able to find the ball.
Lieut.. Lewis was conveyed to the Gsorgetown
Hospital yesterday afternoon, where he will be
kindly cared for. Irwin and Lewis we're
warm friends and the former feels deeply the
grief occasioned by the accident.
ding.-The Court met yesterday ut the usual
hour, and the petit jury, which was discharged
since Monday last, was called. 81. -
The following business occupied yesterday:
NJ. D. Rowe, charged with stealing about
twelve dollars in coin from A. Kepler, was
found guilty and sentenced to-the penitentary
for one year and two months.
| John Welsh, indicted for stealing razors from
the barber shop of G. M. Miller, submitted
his case, and was sentenced to jail for Eve
months.
John Shafer was then placed on trial, charged
with keeping faro bank. He was found not
guilty.
Maria Myers, (colored,) charged with steal.
ing q shawl, was found guilty, aud sentenced
to the penitentiary for one year.
Charles Silver, marine, was then put on
trial on the charge of an assault and battery
aud attempting to commit rape on Elizabeth
Howard. The opening arguments Of the coun
sci were heard but, without taking any testi.
mouy in the case, the Court adjourned until
this morning. 80"
DIDN'T LIKE TO PRosEcUrR HIx.-A day or
two since, young gentleman, who was paying
his "distresses" to one of the many bellies Of
the sixth ward, had aquarrel with his dearly
loved, In which he used language which gave
the lady offence, and she Immediately proceeded
to neighboring magistrates Office and pro.
cured q warrant for his arrest, charging him
with using insulting language. The warrant
was issued and served by an officer J. the de.
fendant ruling the case for a subsequent trial
but before the time fixed for the trial arrived
the parties had 81 made up" and the lady came
to the officer and withdrew the charge thus
spelling heap of fun which was expected to
come out on the trial. 1t is said that the par.
ties are now on the best of terms, and were II
not for the war, in the next scene enacted by
the young couple, parson would playa promi,
nent part
PUBLIC School ExAMrNATIOas.-rThe fol-
lowing schools were examined yesterday after
noon: .,
Second District-Primary No. 4, secont
department, Miss Baird, principal, by Mr.
! Fort; No. s, Miss Ward, by Mr.. Lawrensou
, No. 6, Miss Reed, by Mr.. Miller.
Third District-Primary No. !, third de
partment, Miss Hill, by Mr.. Larcombe; No
5, first department, Miss Simonds, by Dr.. Viii
lett; No. 6, Miss Ssnderson, by Dr.. Josepi
Walsh; No. !, Mrs. Jensen, by Mr.. McKnew
No. 8, Miss Davis, by DR.. Walsh.
Most of these exsmin atoms were we'll at
/ tended by the parents of the children, and ais,
= the teachers of other schools, both public ant
: private, all of whom were we'll repaid for thei
visit. The examinations generally exhibited
h. a marked improvement in the pupils, whic
J must have been very gratifying to those hayin
a them in charge.
We are glad to see that the parents of th
= children are beginning to take real live inter
est in their progress, thing which tends NOR
Q than anything else to encourage them in thei
efforts to acquire knowledge.
= On Monday afternoon, commencing at on
o'clock, the following schools will be examine
by the sub-boards Of their respective districts
FIRST District--Male Primary, first depar
ment, Mrs. Rodier, principal
Second District-Male Primary, Mrs. Bigt
low.
Third District-Male Primary, Miss Moss.
Fourth District-=Male Primary, first depar
meut, Mr.. Rdson.
AcoIDEEr.-At an early hour yssterds
morning, prior to the departure for camp of tf
fourth Maine regiment, and whilst portion
them were quartered at Franklin Hall, corn,
III of Ninth and d streets, one of them fell fro
the second story window to the pavement b
low, bruisng himself considerably, but fort
" natey without breaking any bones! 1t is su
posed he had taken position in the window
avoid the extreme heat, and falling asleep, fe
q as above stated. He is now rapidly improvin
- however.
n. ANNIVERSARY. Company A, seventy.fr
Il. regiment, New York State volunteers, yeste
day afternoon celebrated their thirty.seyen
i'd anniversary by bounteous dinner set out
at their quarters in the navy yard, which had bee
tastefully decorated for the occasion. At Il
45 appointed hour the company and their invite
10 guests, among whom were several officers
other regiments, besides nearly all the feel
10 staff aud company officers of the seventy.fr
A sat down to the table and discussed the vario
n delicacies which had been prepared. The clio
was afterward removed, and then came Il
nd I" feast Of reason and flow of soul" Speech
., be6tting the occasion were made by most Of Il
40 officers and members, and many patriotic son
a., "a sung by the accomplished tenor, Milliard, al
," others. The affair passed of with great ecl'
r., and the company separated, we'll pleased wi
~ the entertainment
h UNDER ARMs.-Quite a nunber of the rel
ments in and around the city were under arr
during last night, ready to proceed to the V
ginia side of the river at moments motto
should an attack be made on the Federal fore,
Among these were the New York fifth. G.