The national Republican., 1861-01-23

ring to-day. The remainder of the week will
probably be taken up with chancery cases.
Next week, the trial cases will be taken up.
A "CALIco BALL" PRoposEp. = One of
those universally.popular affairs, which have
been all the rage in New York and Philadel.
phia the past two winters, is about to come of
in the Federal Metropolis. 1t is to be strictly
select, and will take place at the residence of-a
prominent citizen of this city. Tickets are to
be issued for which the gentlemen are to pay,
ladies will be admitted without charge, though
it is expected that they will come having over
the bali dress one Of calico, or of good SUBJ
stantial material, in value according as they
may feel more or less benevolent. After the
dance is over the calico dresses are to be left in
the dressing room to be distributed, in connec-
ton with the money received for tickets, among
the poor Of the city. We hope the plan will be
initiated by others.
How THE MONEY GoEs.-We understand
that one of the clerks employed in the Interior
Department, and paid by the Government, has
to the7packing up and sending off of the goods
and chattels Of ex.Secretary Thompson.
ANOTHER CONCERT. - A concert is to be
given at the Smithsonian, in the early part Of
next month, for the benefit of Company G,
Light Infantry Battalion. Let our readers look
out for treat, as we are informed no effort will
be spared to make it agreeable to all.
The FUEL For THE PooR.- The different
magistrates Offices, particularly those in the
northern part of the city, are daily beseged by
hosts Of poor people applying for tickets en-
t;tl;,o, G,ol ppdor bo hill lotolv osad
by the Councils. As but 500 for each ward
has been appropriated, it is not probable it will
last very long.
The Metropolitan Hook and Ladder Com
pany are to turn out this afternoon, and attend
the funeral of their late brother member, Henry
Rock.
RAILROAD CONyENrIoN.-Representa Of
the FIVE great trunk lines of railroad are now
holding sessions in this city. Their frst,busi.
ness meeting was held on Monday evening.
Our friend hammond, on Seventh street, at.
tends to the young people. He is offeriug pa.
per dolls at the usual prices with prize in
each. See his advertisement.
CRIMINAL CoURT.-Yesterday George Eos
neugh was placed on trial, charged with an as
saut and battery on Daniel Sullivan. From
the evidence in the case, it appears there had
been general quarrel between the plaintiff and
the defendant, in relation to grocery bill. A
fight ensued, in which Daniel had CHANGED tc
come out second best. He was found moi
guilty.
John Connell was placed on trial, charged
with an assault and battery with intent to xii
John Alworth. In consequence Of the absence
Of an important witness in this case, and nont
other being ready for trial, the court adjourned
until this morning.
CENTRAL GUARDHoUsE.-Betore Justice "
Washington Adams, drunk ant
dsorderly; fine and costs, 1924.
Sarah Martin and Elizabeth Abbott, sam,
charge; fine and costs, each, 1924.
John Lane and Thomas Roach, vagrancy
workhouse for thirty days each.
Bridget Carroll, disorderly; fine and costs
1874.
Sam. Savoy, carrying dagger in ballroom
One and costs, $20.94.