The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-18


John Moore was taken in custody by Oflcer
Evans, Of the First precinct, and was fined Is by
WIN. Lee Icoloredl and WIN. johnson were
taken before Justice Tucker by onlcer Jarboc,
Of the same precinct. The frst.named was fned
q, and johnson %, for disorderly conduct. The
latter was sent TO the workhousc In default Of
Sylvester Jones and Henry Matthews tboth
coiored) were taken before Justice Thompson
by ofheer King, OF the county. for disorderly
but not having the stamps he went to Jail.
Oficer Fowler, Of the Fourth precinct, took
Nm MsnsleG in charge 70, being drunk mE,! am
Henry Vernon, John H. Burch, Henry Smith
and Jacob Chase were arrested for disorderly
sy oe sna ,hs
Henry aodenbers was taken before Justice
charged With being drunk and di,orderiy. He
was dismissed.
NESTING FAvoRADLE TO THE succEss OF
THE CRErANs.-On Saturday evening meeting
favorable to the Cretan cause was held at the
present RsSsS o% s5s
Fremont, Senator Sumner, Hilary skinner, Rev:
Drs. Samson, Gillette and Sunderland, and
others, including number Of ladies.
Mr.. skinner, son OF Judge skinner, narrated
his experience In running the blockade to serve
the Cretans, and gave statement showing that
rial, and even the necessaries OF life. Yet they
were determined to secure their independence or
tempt MI. 5. asserted a f that he had already
aroused the people Of the Northern cities to ac-
tion, and that they were dispatching to the Gre
He also announced his intention Of going to the
Western cities for the purpose Of pleading their
cause, with the expectation Of securing for them
Or. Samson spoke at some length on the sub.
ject, when the meeting adjourned.
Ts.r H. OF, A.. ,,lalN -
citizens Of the Seventh ward was held at the
store Of MT. Samuel Humphrey, corner OF -Four.
and for the S Of Or
serving poor OF that ward. Mr.. Humphrey was
chosen treasurer, and the following gentlemen
assigned them: Samuel Humphrey, from N street
to the arsenal, and from the river to the marshi
Major John Watt, from N to X streets, west OF
between our.and.s-half. and Sixth streets; NJ.
Baker, from to streets, between Four-and.
e . r. east oa snf ses
made, resulting in liberal Contributions.
sTALLATIos OF OYrIcERs.-Laurel Tent No. II,
tMsrylandl shep., Samuel Phiilipss RsC. R., q.
Phe sysns g. If Bond CFerssy' d. sR d.
Miani.; III Chap s " E; Bird y D'0oA T. o. hu'
coflni shepSe No v Murphy; D. r., " R.
Mitchell; D. D., Z. Jones; R. S., H. $: Lsrcom6ei
+. W.T.. Jonesi Treas, Q. W. Mitchellj L.,
aresngood Tent Nc; Is, tMsrylanda shep;,
Hoh go 4 slstST f. r. RsGbep Slater
Geo. Lee; Tres.', Wesley Penn, e0' r'e'' NJ o.
ADJuTAsr GENERAL THOMAS RESUMES HIS
OLP PosT:.9ssterday morning Adjatant Gen.
q The arSie. Of the United stsies. General
office, but has been faithfully attending to other
duties connected with the army. The general
has just closed his inspection Of the national
report Gen. E. d. Townsend will continue to
oversee the particular business that has hereto.
fore engaged his attention.
The RIvER.-The mild, damp weather Of the
last several days, has had a tendency to soften
the Ice to some extent, and should the weather
ts departure eatireiy. TEe hSuis Greek .,e s
ers received orders, on Saturday last, to make an
attempt to resume their trips yesterday, morning,
but owing to the cold snap on Sunday night, they
were unable to do SO. No doubt they will make
IN attempt to do SO at an early period, the Ice
Eastern Bi.Hoh, p&S.Sinston' and GeorsetoWa
channels.
Drane, Oficer Smith, of the Seventh precinct,
took John Williams in custody on Sunday.
cart, one Of which is about two feet squarc,with
hollow centre, and the other is about three
feet in length by two wide, each having holes
owner present for the articles, Justice Walter
committed him to Jail to await afurther hearing.
VAonAscy.-Oficer Yeatman, of the First
precinct, arrested James johnson, colorcd, on
Sunday. Justice Tucker committed him to the
work-house.
On the same day Oflcer Grant, of the Seventh
precinct, took Daniel Riley before Justice Wal
ter, charged with yagranSy and profanity. He
NEEDS ATTENDING To.-On the south side OF
South b street, between Seventh and Eighth
in and Sss
Tie dark q liable 70 walk into Il at lie risk Of
fhorities to have the matter attended to at once.
TnREATs or VIoLEScE.--,Yesterdaym morning
John NJ, Garner, shsrsed By George Porpos with
before Jpstlse Hazard, who required him to give
security 10 keep the peace.
MALICIOUS MIsCHIRF.-A youth named Fran
els Cronin was taken in custody on Sunday by
Of1cer Peaster, of the Seventh precinct. Justice
Walter sent him to Jail for thirty days.
ASSAULT AND BATTKRv.-on complaint Of b.
William soatSsrdt sSiSrs d on SUNDAY is.t lie
was fined " " Justice Quill.
PATENTS TO DE IssUED.-For the week ending
on Tuesday, February %, 296 patents will DO Is
sued from the Patent Office. During the past
week $40 applications and 50 caveats were filed.
VIOLATING CORPORATION ORDINANCE.-Samn
Pearson, colorcd, was arrested by Officer Ogdon,
Of tho Fifth precinct, on Sunday, He was lined
q by Justice Harper.
Hon ISRAEL S. DrnL, late United States
consul at Batavia, In Java, will deliver a
lecture on Thursday evening at Foundry NJ L.
church.
HUNTERS great antiquarian bookstore, No.
20l Pennsylvania avenue, is well worth visit
Pawn Brokers.