The national Republican., 1867-01-02
Judro ,,arruder Indicted.

BALrrxoRs, Jan. Judge Magruder, Of
Annapolis, was brought before q. s. Com
missioner Brooks this morning on an indict-
ment against him for violation Of the civil
rights bill. There ore two indictments
against the Judge-the first indictment for
refusing TO receive negro testimony; the
second is for selling colored persons into
slavery as o punishment for crime. The
Judge gave bail in the sum Of $1,000 TO
answer the charges before the U. 8. Court at
the spring term.
Business is generally suspended here TO-
day. .
BALTIMORE, Jan. l.-Hon. d. r. Magruder,
judge Of the Circuit Court Of Ann Arundel
and Calvert counties, was yesterday before
the United States Commissioner, Brooks, in
response to b warrant issued for his arrest on
the charge Of violating the civil rights bill,
passed at the recent session Of Congress- by
selling into involuntary servitude certain
colored persons as q punishment for crime,
penalty TO which white persons are not
subject in the State Of Maryland. He was
released on bail in the sum Of $4,000 to ap-
pear before the grand jury OF the United
States District Court on the first Monday in
March next.
At the same time, Judge Magruder gave
to answer on tho first Monday in April next
at the Circuit Court Of the United States to
IN indictment for refusing the testimony ofa
colored woman named Comfort Postley, in
violation Of the Civil Rights bill. His bond
men In both cases were W. p. Maulsby, OF
Frederick, and JAS. T. Earle, Of Queen Anne's
county. The names Of the parties sold by
order Of Judge Magruder, are Harriet Purdy,
John johnson, Gassaway Price, and Dilly
Harris. The first was purchased by her
former master, Mr.. Rockwell, for S34, who
made her present Of her time. The second
bought himself for 500. The two latter were
purchased at $50 each, by @. W. Mitwell,
who was requested by them to do so.
The decision Of the questions pending in
these cases will be looked for with much
interest by the community at large.
Reunion orNew Hampshire Officers.
CoScoRD, N. H., Jan. 1.-The second an
nual reunion OF the New Hampshire officers
is being held here to-day. A business meet
ing was held at Eagle Hall at eleven o'clock,
to complete the organization Of the veterans
union Of New Hampshire. Over one hun
dred were present. Major Gen. g. Griffin,
Of Keene, presided, and Capt A. B. Thomp-
son Of the UnitedStates army was secretary.
/ n COhstitutlOh Wao uuOpIcu anu
elected. Gen. Griffin was chosen president,
and Brig. Gen. John Bedel, vice president.
At the conclusion of the meeting the officers
marched in body to the State House, to
pay their respects TO Gov. Smith, and to view
the battle-aags displayed, There will be
other exercises this afternoon, and grand
ball this evening. Letters have been received
from Generals Grant, Mead, Hawley, Burn
side, and Gov. Bullock Of Massachusetts,
regretting their inability to be present.
The public exercises in connection with the
second annual reunion Of New Hampshire
officers which took place ct Eagle Hall
were Of an interesting character, and there
was large attendance.
Major-General Harris Il. Stevens, Of Nash
ua, delivered an grafton upon the duties ofthe
soldier, which was listened to with great atten-
ton. An original poem was read by Lieut.
Geo. A. Marsden, Of Concord. The exer-
cises were interspersed with music by Gil
mores band Of Berlin.
This evening grand ball is being held at
Phoenix Hall. It is very brilliant affair
The hall is beautifully decorated for the oc.
casion, and large number Of distinguished
people are present including Gov. smyth
and staff - -
1t is showing here quite hard again to-
night.