Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10
LOCAL NEWS.
COURTrs.

UNr1ED STATES CouRr or CLAIMS Helnes
day, December 0, 1888 -On motion Of Mr.. McPhei
con, the Assistant Solicitor, the Hon. Charles D
G .odrich, of Boston, Massachusetts,, Al d, on mo
ton Of Hon. r. n. Gilict, Horace Aadrews, Esq.
and Eli P. Norton, Esq, both Of the city Of New
York, were admittedAs attorneys and eounsello.
Of the Court.
The case Of wm. W. Spence Of al vs.. the United
States, wAs argued on demurrer by Mr.. Mophersos
the Ass stant solicitor, for the United states and
by John Ely, ESQ, for claimant, and the care sub
mitted.
Adjourned until Tomorrow tthur.day) at II
o'clock An.
CRIMINAL CoURr.--In the Criminal Court
yesterday, Judge Olip,) Mol Miller submitted
her case for keeping baw'y house, and WAS sen
tcnecd to pay a tine Of sas and costs. Thos "a
Keating and Robert Carr, tried for mui'cr Of Nj.
ctael Lsrhin, on the night OF the 9Th October last
were acquitted, the testimony showing that though
they were present at a rattle at the house Of man
named Leavin, near the gas-housc, they had ne
direct connection with the shooting. A man named
William sample 10 indicted for the same murder,
aud directly charged with the shootiug but he has
fed the city since the hight OF the occurrence.
Thegraadju have returned prcsentments against
Peter Gooden and Charity Banks for murder, and
against Gracy West for keeping bswdy house.
TIE SICKLEs' CUr.oFr.--In the Sicklcs' cut.
on case, the jury, on Monday afternoon, rendered
yer let in favor Of the rlsintf; laying the dam.
ages at Sass 49, with interest fr IN October 49, 1916
MEETING OF VIRGINIA RErUGEEs.-Sinoular
jncidsni-A Brother cf John Broom dddressing Iir-
ginians!-Rev. J. W. Hunnicut OF Frsdericksburg,
Virginia, delivered thrilling and highly Interest,"
Ing address befoic the Union League, at the Union
Residing Rooms last night. The hal, was filled by
an Intensely interested audience. Mr.. II in his
manner, reminds one II Pason Brownlow, and
his savage handling OF the secession leaders WAS
fully equal TO that Of the excentric Parsoa. Space
will not allow US even 10 give sketch Of his able
address.
AZ the close Of The address = meeting Of virginia
refugees was called. Rev. J. W, Hunnicut was
called 10 the chair, and Rev. Jas McDonougb, OF
Ioudon, Appointed secretary.
On motion oi Mr.. John Pritchard, Of Richmond,
the following gentlemen were appolnted TO prepare
n plan OF organization for an association Of loyal
Virginians: John Pritchard, Jas. NJ. Humphrey,
and II. g. Greene, cf Richmond; J. II Miller, Of
Frcdcricksburg, and ". y. Mercer, of Loudon.
Mr. James NJ. Campbell, Of Ere, ericksburg, WAS
elected treasurer. On motion, n collection was
taken up to deiray occidental cNpcnscs, and the
sum Of $40 was raised.
4 conversation cnsled In regard to the proposed
composed, NC.
It was agreed that those present cnroii their
names at the secretary'a desk. While this was
being done, q gentleman in the audience stated
that brother OF John Brown "a name familiar to
NiiginiaDs) was present, and desired that he bc
called upon for some remarks. A motion that he
be invited to address the meeting WAS unanimous.
ly agreed to, and Mr.. Blown, on comiDg to the
stand, was greeted with Al plause.
49,. ~ A al a
Of John Brown was no credit TO himself, 1t Ger.
,sinly was no disgrace. tApplaus".l without
attempting to justify or condemn his brothers act
he proceeded to detail the events connected with
the execution Of his brother, and his own efforts
to obtain a last Interview with the condemned
victim. Gov.wise would not grant II, and he was
obliged 10 Tcmsin on the border until the work Of
death was done.
Four years from that sad day he wAs permitted
to stand md see tho cIowoing of the goddess OF
Liberty on the free capitol OF the nation, on the
very Anniversary of the day Of John Browns exc
cution! Strange, indeed, have been the events OF
those four year,, when he was permitted to ad-
dress large and intelligent audience OF loyal Viz
gin 10 driven from their homes by the very cause
which murdered his brother! He compiimented
them on their patriotism, and raid he had no vim
dictve feelings, but he loved Virginia and true vr-
ginians with all his heart.
After remarks by Mr.. Thomas, formerly Of Rich
mond, the meeting adjourned TO meet at the call
OF the Committee on Organization.
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MELANCHOLY AFFAIR.-The events attend.
Ing the demise Of Thomas scrivcner, Jr, yesteT-
day, arc OF peculiarly distressing character. On
the previous evening he left the residence of his
brothcr-in-law with the Rev. MIR. Diccauley and
his two younger sisters, to attend the fair being
held at Wesley Chapel, whore he appca' ed In
more than his usual spirits. He returned home,
kissed his sistefs, bid them good night and retired
to his room.
In few miuutes thereafter, the discharge Of
gun was heard, and rushing to his room his . ster
found him lying upon the foot Of his bed holding
the muzzel OF his double barreled fowling piece to
his left breast where the entire CHARGE composed OF
eeyenteea buchshot enclosed In a copper wire GOV.
ering, had entered, passing throu' the left lung,
making dreadful wound, from which the blood
sushed in n torrnnt.
When questioned, he ooolIy stated that the act
was Intentional and deiiberatc-that his only r.
gret was that It had not been more decisive. He
retained his to the last recognizing and con.
vcrsing with his friends and from rst to last uni.
Ormly stated that he was ready and willing to die
The cause OF this sad event was, doubtless, a.
stated by himself, = settled desire to leave this
world Of trouble and disappointment. lie was q
young man Of unusual talents and abiIty-had q
thoroughly cultivated iDtellcct-was a graduate OF
Harvard Law school, and member OF tho Wash
ington Bar.
In his life and habits he WAS most exemplary.
and in all his dealings perfectly upright and strictly
Although remarkably independent
in his opinions and judgment, he was nevertheless
sensitive; and 1t was the undue excite.
lnent OF this quality OF miEd, producing = mental
that led to the fatal act. He fingered
in great agony for nineteen hours, and expired At
81 o'clock, yesterday evening.
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THANKSGIVING AT JUDICIARY SQUARE Hos
PITAL.-At the soldiers prayer meeting at Judi
ei.ry Square Hospital last evening, the Chaplain,
Rev. DR.. Z. Smith, assisted by Rev. &. r. Glover,
observed the late recommendation OF the President
by giving thanks for the victory achieved In Ten.
nessee. At this mcetinga very interesting address
was delivered by one OF the patients, a German,
who contr sted our government with that OF Ger
many, shown; the vast superiority o this free
government over the monsr ihAl Of the old world.
The QUESTION SETTLED.-We understand
that the enterprizing and gentlemanly proprietors
Of the BANK RESTAURANT, (rear Of the MctIopoli.
tan Hotel.) have succeeded In engaging an incx-
haustible supply Of their f.vohte Saddle Rock
oysters, well Of hard shell abs fresh trout
tame, and all other delic ,ces and substantials In
their ine and that tho guests Of the Metropolitan
do not care If the KirkwooL bnd Willards' Hptsl