Daily national Republican., 1866-01-15

LOCAL AFFAIns .

cross examination : Was attacked by the crowd |
Of whites on Fairfax street, near Prince street,
At about one or two o'clockj recognized John
Lawler as the man who asked him II he was
Union man, and also as the one who struck him
In the mouth Oscar Mankin as the man who
struck him the second time, and Huntington the
Noble Logan recalled for defence Had made a
statement OF the facts as he knew them at the
once Of the provost judge. Thinks u was writ
ten down. Does mot know whether he made
the same statement substantially or told the
same story then that he did yesterday. Men
toned Horseman's name In the statement before
Captain Bsmbrick, but did not know whether he
mentioned that Borseman and Travis shot at tho
Mamie Campbell (eolored) testified Lives on
Fairfax street was at the window on Christmas
day, aud saw Mr. HeIchew have hold OF q col
orsd man, dressed In soldier clothes colored man
was running when hrst seen witness then left
the window; this was after dinner.
Anthony Boman (colored soldier) testified
Was with Vaughan, Taylor, and Hamilton on
Fairfax, near Prince, when the difculty took
place; some one struck Vaughan got out OF ths
way as soon as he could; did not know any Of
Warrington Fisher (colored) testified; Stops at
Chappel Hall, corner Of Duke and Washington
streets. Went out on Christmas day to close the
shutters, when John Mitchell struck him on the
left shoulder with something; be did not know
whether II was wood or iron others were with
Mitchell after he shut the door they beat the
two upper panels out and knocked windows to
pieces; ; heard plenty Of shooting when ID the
house, but DO not know who aid IL; has seen
marks Of pistol balls on the house; hesfd no
stones thrown against the house.
william Bartlett (white) testified. Has been
mas day met crowd Of young men on King
Sss5 sss Sss pST
posely; thinks II was Gilbert simpson another
advised Simpson not to have anything to do with
him as he was cripple; thinks he saw Oscar
cross. exsm,ped2Tbere were twelve or fifteen
In the party; several OF them were singing
"Bonnie Blue Flag; - is noteertain that Mankin
BY Judge Adyoeate-Received his wound at
Andersonrille.
THE GREAT MILroMAN TABLEAUx AT 0DD
FuLLows' HALL,-It is gratifying circumstance
that an exhibition Of such purely moral ten
dency should become so vastly popular. IL
proves the good taste and moral worth Of the
community In which We live. This entertain
ment appeals to the refined and not to the de-
PRAYED taste Of our citizens, and hence Its unpre-
cedented success. The longer II remains with
visit it, for the lessons taught by II are frAugbi
with good results. Thousands OF our people
have very vague and underlined IDEAS regarding
Millions sublime cny dgSvrs' parsd,se ,a; LOca a.
Fellows Hall gives clear idea on this i'm
portant subject, and affords them an excellent
nights entertainment in the bargain.
Simply as work Of art the exhibition 10 wei
worthy Of patronage, for the majority Of the
TabIeaux, some sixty or seventy In number, ART
productions Of the hrst masters. All who dcsir'
A matinee will be given every afternoon tn,
week, commenein on Wednesday aftnnoon, 4
accommodate those who cannot attend In tn
evening.
SUDDEN DKATH.-0n Friday evening
woman named Catherine Clancy died suddenl.
at her residence, corner Of Poplar and Monro
streets, Georgetown. II was supposed that he
death was caused BY iii treatment from her hus
band James Clancy. Coroner Woodward hell
an inquest over the body: The jury, after hear
ing all the evidence, rendered a verdict that th
Friday evening, at four o'clock, and that abou
eight o'clock she died. There were reports
which appeared to be we'll founded, that she ha
been kicked by her husband aud otherwise Ill
treated as TO cause her death. But upon examina
tion Of several witnesses and two physieian
the jury were unable to ascertain what cause
her death, and could ind no proof to sustain th
reports, and that her death came by some cause
unknown to the Jury.
TEMPERANCE CoNsREss.- The Tempe
apce Congress assembled at the hall, 4Sl Mint
street, on Saturday evening, y. NJ Bradley, ESQ
In the chair, and p. D. Foster secretary.
The Committee on rules submitted their repo
and 1t was adopted
officers for the ensuing year: Hon D: r Holt
way, presidenti J. b. Wheeler, secretary 7. !
Exiey, clerk; WIN. II. Ware, seTgeant-At-Arm
An executive COMMITTEES Of sixteen, one fro
each association, was chosen, with Y. M. Bradl,
as chsirman aud the association adjourned uni
Saturday evening next.
The SOLDIERS AND Sailors CoNvENTIo
The national convention Of soldiers and sal
ors, to be held In this city on the 22d inst pron
ises TO be one Of the largest and most inporta
the utmost Importance to all honorabiy di
charged soldiers and sailors will be acted upo
Arrangements are being made to have q graz
demonstratiou In the Capitol during the sessit
Of the convention. Delegates and others inte
ested can receive all necessary Information
addressing H. A. Hall president OF the Soldier
and Sailors League, Washington, d. q.
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STEALING FROM HoTEL.-Yesterda
Thomas Hudson, who has been employed
some time past As carpenter At willard g Hot
was arrested by Special ohicer MeGran, WI
Detectives Claryoe and McDevitt, at Willard
on the charge Of robbing the hotel OF silverwal
sheetiug, napkins, liquors, glass goblets, regisl
books, &c, to the value OF over one hundred o.
the residence Of the accused, No. 3l7 Seven
street, corner Of L ; and Superintendent Riehar
committed him to Jail for court, in default
$500 bail.
The AMERICAN BIBLE SocIETY.-T
/ services in the Hall Of the House Of Represent
tives yesterday morning, under the auspices
the American Bible Society, were attended b!
very large congregation Rev. Thomas E. v,
milye, D. D., Of New York, preached from
text, "Thy word is very pure, therefore :
l4Oth verse OF the ll9th Psalm. M71@ p. m,
V. preached at the New York Avenue Church
very large audience.
Know THAT MY REDEEMRR LIvETH.
Master Coker will sing this beautiful sacred SO
Tonight, accompanied by A. s. D. and II. !
Smiths American parlor organ. Master Col
creates . sensation whenever he appears In pt
lie, and we advise our musical readers to be 81
to attend this, his ANAL concert. The beauh
grand plano IL Of the famed Chickering Sol
make. This and the organ are furnished
John =. Ellis, 500 Pennsylyania avenue.
CoLoRED CoNvENrIoS.-The meeting
the colored delegates to attend to the interests
the colored people, which was announced to Il
place last Friday, at the Fifteenth street Pr
n bytsrian church, DR.. Garnett, pastor, was
held, on account Of many Of the delegates
having arrived. The meeting will be held
Wednesday evening, the l7th inst
~ CosFIRMArroN.-Yeste morning.