The national Republican., 1861-02-20

ington Light Infantry battalion, held an ad.
journed meeting last evening, at the armory of
Company c, in Thorn's Hall. The Constitu.
ton of Company A was adopted, with several
notifications. On invitation, some twenty
new members signed the roll. This company
now numbers about fifty members, and will
prove valuable acquisition to our District
military.
DEATH OF AN AGED PATRIoT.-The venera.
BILE John johnson, Of Ohio, whose arrival in
this city was mentioned in December last, we
regret to learn, was found dead in his bed at
Clay's Hotel on Tuesday morning. He was
one Of the companions Of the immortal Daniel
Boone, and when the remains Of that celebra.
ted pioneer were few years ago removed and
consigned to final resting place, the Legisla.
ture Of Kentucky sent for Mr. johnson to act
as one Of the pall.bearers, and follow him to his
last grave.
At the period of his decease, a bill was pend.
ing before Congress for his relief He was Sc
years Of age at the time Of his death.
ACcouTRED.-Genera Carrington's volunteer
company received their mplete eaccoutrements
on Monday. The first ward company also re.
ceived their outfit on the same day.
The NAVY YARD.-New regulations of the
strictest character have been issued for the
government Of the navy yard, and several por.
tions Of the yard are now closed to visiters.
None but officers are allowed to enter the
armory.
The new steam sloop of war Pensacola is re.
ceiving her machinery, and will be ready for
service in the course of few weeks.
The metropolitan police bill did not come
up for consideration in the House Of Repre-.
sentatives yesterday, as was expected 1t will
probably come up during the latter part of the
present week.
SMITHSONIAN LEcrUREs.-Rev. John Lord
will lecture on Madame De Stael" tonight
at the Smithsonian.
Rev. Mr.. NoBLE's LEcTuREs.-The Rev. Mr..
Noble commenced series of lectures upon
"The Cities of the Bible" last Sabbath, TO q
| highly intelligent and appreciative audience.
A description Of Nineveh constituted the sub.
ject Of the opening lecture, and was treated in
the able style go we'll remembered by those who
listened to the lectures upon the Holy Land,
delivered by this gentleman shortly after his
return from the East. These lectures will be
continued every Sabbath afternoon, at half past
three o'clock, in the commodious building on
Sixth street, near Maryland avenue.
FTREs.-Yesterday morning about one o'clock
fire broke out in wooden stable belonging to
the estate of the late Samuel Burch, in Theatre
alley, between Thirteenth and Fourteenth
streets. The Franklin FIRE company was soon
on the ground, and rendered good service in
saving property adjoining. The same com
pany was afterwards called out several times
to extinguish flames which had communicated
to adjoining houses. The loss, however, was
small
TIE Boor ON THE WRoNo LEG.-A few days
since, a woman named Ann Maria Harmon
procured warrant for the arrest of her EN-
ployer Mr.. James Wilkinson, whom she charged
with having assaulted her. Officer Ginnity
arrested Mr.. Wilkinson, who ruled the case be
fore Justice Barnaclo. The trial was had or
Monday; and from the evidence given, it ap
peared that the complainant had abused the
family of the defendant in his absence, calling
his lady by various hard Names. Mr.. w., when
he reached home, went into the kitchen to ques
ton her about using such language, and wa
attacked by the fair Ann Maria with various
kitchen utensils, and at last found that, to saw
his own bacon, he was compelled to use hi
fists. The Justice, considering the lady th'
aggressor, dismissed the case.
CIRCUIT CouRT.-The case of Hill rs. Hi
was concluded yesterday, and the court close
its present term.
ORPHANS CouRT.-Before Judge PurceH.-
The case Of Minor, the apprentice who had bee
bound to two masters, was again under consic
, Grafton Yesterday. After witnesses we're exam
, ined as to the capabilities Of the masters
bring the youth up in q proper manner, the cas-
was postponed until Saturday next.
The accounts of DR.. Richards, administrato
t Of 8. G. Dee;h, were brought before the coul
. for final settlement. The settlement was n
. sisted by Messrs. Jones, Clayton, and Utte
+. mehle, counsel for the heirs. This case was ais
, postponed until Saturday.
e Alter number of wills were proven, the coul
/. Adjourned.
y CENTRAL GuARDHoUsE. - Before JuStit
Donn.--Casper Rhinehardt was arrested b
g Officer Mite for being drunk and disorderl
|. and fined $3.l5.
J. Black, alias Bennett, was brought in f
begging in the streets, and committed to tf
3 workhouse for 60 days.
e John Regan, for being DRINK and disorderl
e was sent down for'the same period.
Q Police MArTERs-Before Justice D,a,y.-
g John Glasco and Edgar Richie were arreste
r for being disorderly, and fined 81 each.
John King was arrested on the same charg
and fined Sill.
Charles J. Fitchner was arrested for pc,
y ding bogus jewelry without license, and fine
$2087.
r Before Justice Donn.-Jos. Gerhardt wa
charged with selling liquor on Sunday, and We
l. ! arrested by Policeman Carter. He appeare
!, for trial, and was fined $25 and costs.
Alexander Davis, colored, was arrested b
|. Policeman Bright for driving wagon upon
=. footway in the seventh ward, where he left
!. :. standing. Some ladies in passing had the
>. dresses ruined by coming in contact with tt
!, tar on the wheels. He was fined s. and cost
W. Richards, coored was arrested by OF
Ger Bethel, charged with driving on footwa
"a and fined 1927 therefor.
As Quill Barton, coored, was arrested by Office