The national Republican., 1866-11-12
National Aepnblitau.
NEWS.


atsr which he was conveyed to his residence, on
street south, near the navy-yard. After Mr. Swami
was thrown from tho buggy and before Mr.. Thorn
ton could get out the horse started OF at rapid
rate down Capitol Hill and along Pennsylvania
avenue. At the corner Of Third street west an old
colored man, named Andrew Walker, was knocked
down and run over. 0ficer Fuss who was near,
immediately went TO his assistance, and found that
he was insensible. He was taken into the drug.
store Of Mr.. Jones and DR.. Todd summoned, who
soon restored him to consciousness, whom 0fhcsr
Fuss procured . carriage and had him removed TO
the station house. Walker informed the officer that
he lived at Mrs. Lacey's. but could not tell whore
the lady lived. Tho runaway horse dashed along
Psnnsyyanis avenue until he reached the corner of
thirteenth street, whore he was stopped, and the
occupant Of tho buggy, Mr.. Thornton, escaped
without injury, although he was very much fright
ened
Police ITExs.-Wormsley Moten, col
ored individual, was arrested In the Seventh ward
on Saturday by 0fHoer James and taken before JUS
lice Boswell, on charge Of receiving money under
sustained the charge, and wormssy was sent to
Jail TO answer before the Criminal court.
John Mardes was arrested by Sergeant Barker
on complaint Of John Dyer, who charged him with
assault and battery. Justice Boswell sent him to
Jail for court.
Henry Clay. Robert Mshony, William Leo and
Andrew Hilman were arrested on the Island on
Saturday night, for giving ball and not having
license for the same. Yesterday morning they
were before Justice Handy, who sentenced them to
pay ans Of Is.
Joseph Taylor, alias Albert Clark, colorod, was
arrested for grand larceny, on charge m.dsIby
Michael Sugherue Justice Handy sont him to
Jail to await the action Of the grand jnry.
Ned Middleton, Edward Hall Edw'd Chase, Henry
Middleton and William Babcock, all colored, were
caught gambling yesterday morning, about half
past two o'clock, in the Fifth ward, BY Officers
Gordon and Clements. They were marched to the
skoktn knu anl I,st -, d. all
out" s. 90 each.
Eight persons were arrested In the Fifth and
Sixth wards on Saturday for having dogs without
license. Seven of them had hearing before JUS
tics Handy and were each sentenced to pay fine
number Of persons were arrested for being
drunk and disorderly violation Of Corporation law,
&c. The total amount Of fnes imposed was $24l 4s.
TIE New Police HEADQUARrERs.-Work
men are actively engaged in fitting up the building
opposite the City Hall, formerly occupied By
Mayor Wallaoh, which has been leased BY the
Board Of Police Commissioners, and will bs used as
police headquarters. The carpenters, painters. and
paper hangers will finish their work in few days,
and the building will be occupied by the Board
about the goth instant. Mr.. Arthur Shepherd an
ishsd the plumbing and gas-ntting on Saturday
evening. The rooms will bo heated by furnaces,
and will make very comfortable Offices.
The front room on the Hrst floor will bs occupied
- the ONCE Of Major Richards. The back room
BY the sanitary, police telegraph. and Major
Richards clerk. On the second floor, the Office Of
the Board, secretary and clerks, with the records.
will be located, in the two largest rooms. Tho
front over the hall will be used by the prop
erty clerk Tho third aoor will be used as store
rooms. The frst floor Of the back building will be
used by tho directors, and the second floor by the
fire alarm telegraph Office The cells will be located
Ia the basement under the back building
ORPHANS CoURT-J,tdge Purcell. - On
Saturday letters Of administration wsrs issued to
John d. Mcpherson on the estate Of Charles Y.
Robertson, he giving bond In the sum Of 81, 000
On the estate of John Snyder letters of admins.
tration were issued to Charles 4. Sherman. Bond
$4,000
Sarah L. Parkhurst gave bond in the sum of
$1,000 and was appointed guardian to the orphans
W. G. Parkhurst.
Christian Ledsver gave bond in the sum of 81 900
and was appointed guardian to the orphans Of
jerome and Caroline Reedegsrt. Bond 81, 900.
Joseph Freundt was appointed guardian to the
orphans Of Ludwig Gunding. Bond 1000.
Matilda g. Roberts was appointed guardian to
the minor child of Charles A. Reynolds Bond
$4,000.
The first and final accounts of the administrator
Of Thomas McQun were approved and passed.
DEATH OF AN EMINENT LAwYER.-William
Redin, Esq, one of the oldest and most eminent
members Of the Washington bar, died at his resi-
dence, on Gay street, in Georgetown, on Friday
evening last. Mr. heuln was DOrn IN OhmpriuBo-
shire, England, in 1871, and arrived in this coun-
try, at New York, on tho 5th Of September, 1918,
settled In Georgetown and declared his intentions
to become citizen on the 2sth Of December fol-
lowing, on which day he was admitted. He was
known as q very able and olesr-headed lawyer, es-
pecially in chancery. His punctuality in keeping
engagements, accuracy in dealing, integrity Of
character, and familiarity with the rules Of prac-
tics were proverbial. For many years past he has
held the position Of Auditor Of the Court
CONSERVATIVE ARMY AND NAVY UNION
This association hold q special meeting on Satur.
day at their rooms in Fant's building on street,
Col. James A. TAFT In the chair, and Capt, Rud-
yard secretary.
The new band of the association, numbering
eighteen pieces, with Capt G. L. Rau rs leader,
and Mr.. John p. Spanier director, were In attend
ancs and enlivened the meeting with the perform
ance Of some excellent music.
The business for which the meeting was called
was the consideration Of the revised constitution
A lengthy discussion took place, and the question
was postponed until the next meeting
RoUGH ON THE BoYs.-Many Of the juve-
niles Of this city not to be aware that the fol-
lowing is the law in regard to- the playing Of ball
and handy on the public streets:
"And be II enacted that II shall not be lawful
for any person persons to play the game Of foot
ball. or any other game with ball, handy, or any
game by which ball, stone, or other substance Is
struck or propelled by stick or cane, In any ave.
nue., alley, or street in tho city Of Washington,
under q penalty Of not les than one dollar for
each and every offence"
BASE BALL-To-day at the usual time and
place. amstoh comes of between the first mines ofthe
National and Olympic clubs ofthis city. As Williams
has resigned his position as pitcher Of the club and
Bsrthrong, on account Of an injured hand, Is COM
PEELED to play short stop the Olympics aatter them
selves that the present champions Of the South
will be obliged to exercise unusual skill to defeat
them. On Tuesday game comes of on the grounds
of the National between two closely matched clubs,
the Unions and the Jefersons.
GRAND LARCESY.-Jefferson Lucas and
George W. Barnes. two colored boys, were arrested
on Saturday night by Officer Coomes, Of the Fourth
ward, for stealing quantity of lead Pipe from the
junk shop Of Mr.. Conroy, at the corner OF Second
and B streets. The officer learned that they com.
mitted the larceny several days ago, and caught
them on Saturday evening while they were endeav-
oring to sell the stolen property They were locked
up for hearing.