The national Republican., 1861-02-04

A German on the premises hearing the noise,
looked out and discovered one at. the lamp
post, another looking for his hat, ard the third
endeavoring 10 SCALE the wall. They we're all
arrested and taken to the Eastern lookup,
where they we're confined until morning, and
then fined % and costs, each. -aat ( 'sa,rrs
The CLARESDoN RESTAURANT. Our friend
Hobbs, who is going TO open restaurant on
the corner Of Sixth street and Pennsylvania
avenue, promises to have everything done up in
the very best style, and TO keep an establish.
ment well worthy of public patronage. We can
add, that Hobbs is one Of those kind Of fellows |
Who always performs what he promises. ,.lt1
CASDLExAs-Saturday was Candlemss, or
the Feast Of the Virgin Mary, and was observed
in all the Catholic churches. nr rsrhr1
MECHANIC UNION RIrLEs.-An adjourned
meeting Of this corps was held on Saturday
evening at the Steuben House. About one hun.
dred and fifty members and others we're pres.
ent. .rr ....I ,.....r... ... .'.. ,r ... 1..
After being drilled by Lieutenant Campbell
and an officer Of the District militia, the meet
ing was called to order by Captain Rutherford
Mr.. Brown as secretary. ~, t.... .,. . ..
The first business in order was the reports of
the various committees appointed at the last
meeting. 10 aIr b.
The Committee on Constitution and Bylaws
and the Committee on Uniforms not being ready
yet to report, on motion Of Mr.. Middleton, were
| allowed until the next meeting To make reports.
| Several Of the members on the Committee on
Constitution not being present, new commit.
the was formed, consisting Of the Captain, First
Lieutenant and Ensign.
The Captain stated that he had learned from
the Colonel of the regiment that the company
were entitled to the use of the Armory two eve
nings in the week, and suggested that the COM
pany avail themselves Of that privilege without
delay.
He also stated that Col. Stone had informed
him that arms were ready, and suggested that
the company determine what arm they would
prefer; when the Enfield rifle was chosen as
the arm.
Tuesday evening of each week was appoint.
ed as the regular meeting night Of the company.
The meeting then adjourned until next Tues.
day evening, to meet at the Steuben House.
Members can meet for drill every evening in
the week.
This company is composed principally Of
large, robust men, and on parade will make
fine appearance. They use Hardie's tactics in
drilling, and already exhibit great proficiency
in the use Of that manual.
CIRcuIr CouRr.-On Saturday, the jury in
the case Of Monterrey rs. Henderson rendered q
verdict for the plaintiff in the amount of $l79.
J. w. Martin ps. John Fletcher, judgment
for defendant for $2s damages.
Townley johnson Us. Edward Quirk, verdict
for plaintiff, one cent damages. This action
grew out Of an ejectment case.
Francis Columbus rs. James A. Menakheim,
nolie pros.
Jesse B. Wilson cs. Charles Stearns, verdict
for plaintiff, damages 5000 with interest from
November 23d, 1855.
WI. Sibley & B. F. Guy ps. Clement Wood.
ward. This suit grows out of dispute in rela
ton to party wall. Still pending.
Robert NJ. Beale was admitted as an attorney
of the court.
CRIMINAL CouRr-On Saturday, J. Henry
was tried for stealing a pair of boots from E.
Cohen. He was found guilty, and sentenced to
imprisonment in the penitentary for the term
Of one year.
Patrick O'Donnell, indicted for on assault in
, two cases. submitted his case to the court and
was sentenced to pay a fine of FIVE dollars in
one case, and six dollars in the other.
Bailiff Laughliu brought Richard Quill into
court, Oh a bench warrant, charged with arson
WIGwAM RIoTERs INDICTED.
Indictments have been found against the
following persons charged with attacking the
Wigwam on the night of the Presidential elec
, ton: DR.. J. E. Willett, Dr. Reuben Cleary
Thomas Haggerty, J. E. Johnson, Richarc
Harrington, Ringgold Browning Joseph era
, ger, Henry Dudley, William Ogden, ant
Charles .Donohoo. They will probably CONF
t forward to-day and offer bail for their appear
ance before court.
1t is understood that the Wigwam case, a
we'll as the cases against Floyd, Russell, snt
Bailey, are all to be tried during the presen
term of the court.
, ORPHANS CouRr.--Judgc Purcell presiding
On Saturday. the will of the late William How
ard was under the consideration of the court
One Of the heirs resists the execution of tn
7 will, on the ground that her father was of un
, sound mind. Other witnesses have been sum
moned, and the case was continued unit
Tuesday.
Letters of administration were granted t.
: Philip R. Fendall, jun, on the estate of th
!, late Mrs. Wood.
d During the day, gentleman offered th'
i record Of Catholic church in Ireland, to prov
" his heirship to property here Of quite a large
9 amount. The court refused to receive tn
record as evidence, as it did not recognise Il
IS Catholic church Us court, anu remarked thai
in {. case OF this character, all evidence mus
come through such channel.
|. CENTRAL GUARDHoUsE. - Saturday NOR,
y iny.-Betore Justice Donn.-Henry Miller an
Noell Young, drunk and disorderly, and resist
:, ing an officer fined $3.l5 each.
:. Saturday night. Before Justice Thomr
n son. Ann Boon and Ellen Smith, amused
y themselves by getting drunk and behaving in
disorderly manner, and were arrested b.
Guardsmen Sutton and Holden. They wer
n fined 1924 each.
:. Catherine johnson was brought in b
r Guardsman Rabbit for disorderly conduct an
9 fined $l.94.