The national Republican., 1861-08-09

OF Une lHbtlCt DY DepUNY marBnnl fnll1Og, VINO
delivered II to Mr.. Talaferro. This is proba.
bly,, not the las, of the case. and We NAV
probably hear OF al Interesting suit in our
courts.
FLAG PREsENTATIoN-On On Wednpsday, u beau.
titul flag was presented to the District Union
Rifles, (Capt. Morrson,) by the ladies' of Wash.
ington county. The presentation speech was
made by Mr.. John W. Clampitt late a member
Of company c, Washington Light Infantry The
reception speech was made by Captain Morri..
son. beautiful collation. was furnished BY
the officers OF the company, and everything
passed off in an enthusiastic manner It will
be recolected that this company was muster.
ed into service for three months, which time
has nearly expired; but they are now making
arrangements to form Q company for the three
years service. During their three months ser.
vice they rendered efficient service BY keeping
things straight in the country, and guarding the
different northern approaches to the city.
CRoss FIRING.-On Wednesday afternoon,
Justice Dom had quite hard time to settle
the disputes Of Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Gleason,
both ofthat famous locality-"Swamp Poodle"
They each charged the other with fighting, and
in proof, showed the marks upon their persons.
So knotty was the case that each one came
prepared with counsel to seize on every quib.
bic of the law, and between the arguments Of
the lawyers and the "jabbering " of the parties,
there was quite lively time. The justice
required Mrs. Barnes TO give security to keep
the peace, and Mrs. Gleason to appear at court.
AFFRAY.-A muss occurred yesterday after
noon, in o house near the corner of New York
Avenue and Seventh street, between a citizen
and q soldier, in which the latter was shot
through the hand, but whether by the citizen
or himself, has not yet been found out. Both
parties we're arrested and taken to the guard.
house, where an investigation will be had this
morning.
1MPRovING.-Dr. A. Lohmeyer, of the first
Ohio regiment, who was so cruelty treated
over in Virginia some two weeks since-an
account of which we published at the time
| has now 80 far recovered as to be able to walk
about. His injuries are of such a nature as to
unfit him for military service, and yesterday
morning he was honorably discharged.
A PICKET sHoT.-One Of the Federal pick
cts at Great Falls received painful though it
is to be hoped not dangerous, wound, night
before last, by being shot by a secessionist
river. A brother of Jackson, the murderer of
Ellsworth, was arrested at this point short
time since, and let off, after a very slight ex-
animation.
Nor KILLED.-The wife of Captain With.
ington, of the first Michigan regiment, who
was reported to have been killed at Bull Run, re-
ceived a letter from him yesterday. He writes
from Richmond, and reports himself in good
health.
Capt. Ricketts, is also wounded. DR.. Lewis,
of the second Wisconsin regiment, is in at.
tendance. Mrs. Ricketts, is with her husband
Capt. W. writes that they are treated with great
kindness. They are all on their parole of honor
not to escape or take up arms against the South
until exchanged.
PRINCE NAPoLEoN.-The Prince and suite
left here early yesterday morning for the other
side Of the river, where he intends visiting Bull
Run, the scene of the late battle.
EFFECTS OF THE HEAT.-Y esterday, in many
places, the thermometer was at SO degrees in
the shade Several of the soldiers were pros
in Havenners establishment had an attack oi
coup de soliel in the morning. He was carried
to the Infirmary.
Judge Lawrence, so long prominent mem
ber of the Board of Appeals, in the United
States Patent Office, has resigned and con
meets himself in business with Robert W. Fen.
wick, Esq, an established patent agent ir
this city.
/ This extremely hot weather causes thu
J virtues of soda water to be tested A splendit
/, article is that sold by Sylvester, corner of f
and Sixth streets.
, AT MANAssAs.-Lieut. Dempsey, OF thu
New York second regiment, who is reported
to have been killed at Bull Run, is now, VI
, are credibly informed, in the hospital nes
Manassas Junction. His injuries, though Sc
| we're, are not considered dangerous.
The President and Mr.. Blair yesterday visit
ed the Navy Yard, to witness a trial of May
nard's improved rife, with Alexander's car
fridge,
The friends of Mr.. Sickles assert that he il
soon to be appointed to brigader genealshiP
I MARRIED.
e On Thursday morning, by Rev. John c
t Smith, Mr.. CoLMoRE S. HILLEARY, of Prime
j Georges county, to Miss SARAH w., daughter O
8 Mr.. Wilkinson G. Williams, Of this city