The national Republican., 1867-08-10
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.


|, authentic bc learned as to how they stood fur.
tber than 1t was a "hung jury" As to the ru.
mors Of tho jury standing IL to and to 3,
they were merely ignes JatniS Of Madame Ru.
mor's mind, and still-born at that. We quos-
tion Af any know the numerical standing Of
sworn bailins, and they have kept the tight seal
Of secrecy on their lips, in this particular, most
religiously.
The crowd in attendance was not so great on
yesterday as the previous days and strange to
say, no ladies werc present at II o'clook-some.
thing that has not occurred before since the com.
mencement Of the trial At quarter past twelve
O'Clock there was a report that bailiif had been
sent in quest Of Judge Fisher, the jury wishing
to communicate with him and at two o'clock
the bailiG made his appearance in court with q
Communication from the jury for the Judge, but
/ at that moment Judge Fisher was absent. At
three o'clock "patience," " with tho spectators In
tho court, ceased to bo virtue" +" aud they took
up the line Of march for their dinners, or "home.
ward bound" and the court room presented IN
almost empty appearance.
At quarter to four o'clock quite n sensation
was created In the court room among the patient
gentlemen Of tho press" by rumor brought in
by knight Of the quill, " that the jury would
! be In In few minutes !" Paper was got In
readiness, pencils sharpened and everything
ready to take down the verdict but they
were doomed to disappointmenii the report orig
mating in the fact that Judge Fisher was In the
Sheriff IS room receiving and answering cOmmu.
pications from the jury. Attwelye minutes past
four O'Clock tho Judge took tho cars for bis
homo in Georgetown, not to return until this
morning. unless apprisod by the jury
they had agreed upon verdict. Al
four o'clock the jury had been out fifty.two
hoprs and the court room almost deserted.
!, Last night the jury were in q happy frame OF
mind, indicating that they were well satisfied
. wi ha md date tnal 10 -
it out on that line II 1t takes all summer" The
'star Spapgled Bannerh was sung with fne ef.
feet by the jury; prominent could be dstin.
guishod the rich, melodious voice Of Mr.. Bali
at tho conclusion Of which tho outside multitude
rewarded the jury with hearty applause.
Mr.. WIN. Todd, who Is no doubt erroneously
reported to have "hung" the jury, Is an old and
well known citizen, and has for many years been
engaged In business on the Avenue.
The prisoner has not been In the court room
since Wednesday last and was visited yesterday
by his brother, Mr. Isaac surratt.
ACTIVITY IN THE REAL ESTATE MARKET.
We learn from Kilbourn 4 Latta's bulletin
tho disposals Of real estate In this city exceed
anything of tho kind for this period Of the year;
indeed, the numerous sales Of city property at
this season Is quite surprising even to those
cradle gentlemen the "oldest inhabitants, /" who
have been accustomed in years past 10 SEQ the
u
ing the congressional vacations. The simple
truth 10, Washington Is possessed Of superior
facilities for development into city Of the first
magnitude, needing but the energy Of its inhab-
itpnts to demonstrate its Advantages and the
march OF improvement now visible on every
street indicates remarkable and permanent
strides In the material progress Of the city II
IS evidence of now life and energy being infused
\ throughout the community by progressive ole.
| mont coming among us-a restless, enterprising,
go-ahoad people who will not be satisfied till
| Washington city reaches the magnitude and pos.
sesses the attractions commensurate with its I'M
/ portanco as tho capital Of this vast Republic
inevitably to become tho commanding Power Of
the world.
U. A. o. D.-This most ancient of secret
orders started on Thursday night In this city
Washington Grove, No. /, has been instituted
tho State Of Maryland, assisted by A. S. Walter,
esq, of Baltimore. All acquainted with the
history Of England will remember the prominent
ptht played by the ancient DruidS during tho
invasion Of Britain by the Romans also, during
tho invasion and conquest Of Wales by Edward,
of England. The Druids of the present day con.
sist of some Of our well.known citizens. The
following-named gentlemen were elected officers
for the first term Jos. T. X. Plant, N. A; Thos.
Rich, V. A.; Moses L. Merrill, Treasurer; Jno.
Il. Dudley, Secretary James X. Plant, J. o..
i Joshua " Dulin, q. May success attend this
ancient benevolent order.
/ WASHINGTON "CTY GUARDs."-Thc fol
lowing are tho newly elected officers Of this fine
body Of colored men : Captain, @. D. Fisher;
first lieutenant, W. II. Hawkins; second lieu
tenant ]. NJ. Burkei adjutant, Geo. W. Smith
( quartermastcr sergeant, Addison Banketi or
DERBY sergeant, Henry Butler. This company
Ill L. IL Hall
and constitutes company A Of battalion form
leg under tho auspices Of the Colorod Soldiers
and Sailors National League, which promises tC
bo a complete success.
OrEN HoUsEs.-Between IL and Il
o'clock Thursday night, the clock and watch ro
pairing establishment of r. II. NJ. Stocker,
Third street, near Pennsylvania avenue wa
found open by Officers McColgin and Monroe
They notified the proprietor, who had the place
secured. Officer Felt discovered Elliott & May
nards groceryfstore, .corner Of -Four. and.a.hal
streets and Pennsylyania avenue standing oper
at one O. clock yesterday morning. The proprio
NJ tors were notified and the store secured. Moth
| ing was missed.
COMMONWEALTH unfortunate woman
now in this city, In destitute circumstances, wal
made so by misrepresentation urging her t
leave her home In Texas, promising II she cant
nero sue cOulu get empioymont unuor uoNerh
\ ment. The contrary proved to be the result
4 Her condition coming to tho knowledge Of a lad,
member of Howard Division, Sons Of Temper
ance, she presented her case to the Division; ant
though she had no claims on them, not being
member, they without any hesitation voted he
twenty-five dollars towards her relief. Suel
n commendable acts deserve notice.
/ '0FPICERs ELEoTED.-At o meeting of th,
Washington Hebrew Congregation, held on Sun
day, August 4th, the following officers wer
elected to serve for the next year IL. L. Blout
Presidents II. Adler, Vice Presidents S. Heller
Treasurer ], jacobson, Recording Secretary, ]
Pach, Corresponding Secretary Adolph Adler
Financial Secretary w. Wolf and Moses Co
hen, Board Of Managers NJ. oppenheimer, Sex
tom J. S. jacobson, Reader and Teacher B
Rail, p. Wallach, and L. Rosenberg, Trustee
N for Eve years.
II FIGurING.-Daniol McNemara and JohI
Nolan met in a restaurant on Capitol Hill las
III Wednesday evening, and after indulging freely
| had a fight between themselves. They were ar
rested by OGltes Richardson, who turned No
inn over to . citizen to keep In custody while h