The national Republican., 1867-08-05
LOCAL DEPARTMENT

hhoOND IhE tlTh EsTERDAhs- Itbtei-
day was IN exceedingly pleasant day, and as
consequence the streets were thronged with pedes.
trians, and the churches all we'll filled Tho cars
IN the city and the boats to Alexandria did n
good business, and we judge the trip on the
river was pleasant one. Many Of the pastors
Of the churches, who have been absent, have 70.
turned and nearly oil Of the sacred edihces
throughout the city were open for services.
The Capitol grounds, the Smithsonian grounds,
Lafayette square, and the shady hooks were
crowded during the day and as tho sun went
down, twilight came on, and the moon, but in
Its infancy, shining with mellow light over the
city, the multitude still fingered to enjoy the
rely scSon and went to their homes regretting
that ths eaay was over.
At the City Hall, Elder J. 7. Barclay, Of
Bethany College, Virginia, preached to q
crowded audience, taking his text from the ID
chapter Of Titus, the 1lth to the 18th verses in
elusive. His addresSwas listened to attentively,
and was certainly very ably treated and elo-
quently discussed.
At the Calvary Baptist church, in the fore.
noon service, Rev. Mr.. Hewlett discourted to q
large congregation. In the evening, in oonnec-
tion with Communion, partaken Of by many,
he delivered most effective sermon.
4 street Baptist church was also filled to hear
the word Of God.
-Four -and-a. half street Presbyterian church
and Congregational, at Metzsrott Hall, wero
crowded with communicates and others to listen
to excellent sermons.
. Last evening the regular monthly meetings Of
missionary societies, &C., was held In tho school
rooms Of the various churches.
At the Four and.a-hAlf street (Dr. Sunder-
land'sl church, the monthly meeting Of Nom.
Defs connected with the church for the relief Of
foreign missions was held In tho school room,
and very interesting time was had. Addresses,
prayers By Mr., Campbell and others, inter.
spersed with singing, constituted the features Of
the business Of the evening. Tho attendance
was somewhat limited, yet nevertheless that did
not detraot from the enjoyment experienced by
those present. There was no evening service in
the church.
In the school room of the Cavalry Baptist
Church last evening, between seven and eight
o'clock, the monthly meeting and concert Of the
missionary society attached to the church was
hold. The attendance was quite large, and the
exercises consisted principally of singing and
prayer A we're pleasant time was had by those
present, and the monthly reunion was one Of
pleasure, and we trust Of profit.
At tho Fourth Presbyterian church, on Ninth
street, near @, the regular monthly missionary
meeting and concert was held last night. The
exercises were conducted by the pastor, Rev. ].
c, Smith, which consisted Of prayer, singing and
airing reports from distant countries concern
tho missionary cause. The information re-
ed and read was of 4 gratifying nature, the
ionaries being active in disseminating the
do among the heather and Ignorant and
ing many converts at every place they
Ted.
y ho city was remarkably quiet during the day.
law and order reigned supreme. There wero
but half dozen throughout all tho station
houtes last evening, and which Is IN excellent
evidence Of the morality of tho community.
TIE CHARGE OF CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAuD.
"A further examination Of the charge of con.
spiracy to defraud, preferred by Armstead Lii.
hrnn apatn nat natl aofth tha Vaan
rud Patrick McHugh took place at Justice
Walters office on Saturday morning at ten
o'clock. Mr.. Norris appeared In conjunction
with Mr. Hine for the defence, and Mr.. Adams
as on the previous day, appeared for tho proIe'
cution.
John Thomas (colored) was sworn, and testi.
ned that Librun lived on X street; that he saw
him month or two since and had a conversa-
ton with him about the sale Of his property
lie said that they [McHugh and Keanel had
his property for sale at the time. He loft for
the country next day.
Cross.examined by Mr.. Adams. A policeman
was sent by McHugh for witness. McHugh
said that he wanted him to tell the truth. 1t
was on Sunday when he had the conversation
with Librun, but did not recollect what month
itwas.
Priscilla Thomas sworn. Witness heard Lii
burn soy that McHugh had no business to sell
the property. and he was going to get after Mo
Hugh about It, Heard him talking to Mcliugh
afterwards.
Henry Brooks sworn. Witness rents room
from Librun, and saw him about six weeks ago.
Librun and McHugh had conversation heard
the former say that he would not give up tho
property. This was after 1t was advertised and
before the sale of the property.
By Mr.. Adams Witness could not read, and
understood them that the property was adver-
tised. Would not say 1t was advertised, but un-
derstood that 1t was for sale.
Witna0a nnlr fha
knowledgment of tho deed Of trust on the day
it was dated, January 10th. The deed was ex-
planned to the party there was a dispute about
the same.
BY Mr.. Adams. Witness asked the man If he
understood that 1t was a deed Of trust to secure
the payment Of $50. lie seemed to be perfectly
satisfied at the time and at the time said that
he was unmarried.
, John MoCarty sworn. Witness knows Lbrun;
saw him about Eve weeks ago Witness described
the property and estimated 1t to be worth from
seven to eight hundred dollars. This lot Is 22
feet front by about 100 deep.
John Pagan sworn. Witness knows the prop
erty, and would not give moro than six or seven
hundred dollars.
III BY the Justice. Could get such buildings as
were on the lot put up for $3.50.
I'M Joseph E, Espey sworn. Knows both Of the
parties the complainant is intelligent enough to
understand an ordinary business transaction.
In February and March Librun got goods at the
store on credit and for cash. The buildings on
the lot were described by witness
In Cross.examined by Mr.. Adams. Witness has
N done some business for Librun writing letters
H thinks he wrote two in March
III At the conclusion Of the testimony, Mr.. Hines
said that there was q proviso In the deed Of
II trust that thirty days notice should be adyer.
tised at least, of the property, while 1t was but
usual to give lvc or ten days.
AZ Mr.. Norris said there was no proof OF con-
spiracy, and that the fact Of the advertisement
was sufficient, whether the plaintiff saw 1t or not
W Mr.. Adams, for the prosecution, argued that
there was fraud used, and addressed the Justice
NJ Al some length in support of his assertion.
lin The Justice stated that he would give de-
cision on Tuesday morning at ten q. m. There
was quite n number of persons present during
the hearing, all more or less interested In the
result.
(, DIED.-We regret to learn of the death
= of Mrs. Catharine Norman, mother-in.law Of the
Hon Thomas B. Florence, after q long and pain
full illness Funeral services will be held thii
morning at Col Florence's residence, and the
body will be taken on to Philadelphia for inter
ment in the Monument cemetery.
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