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

EQUITY CoURT-Judge Ohn.-No. s9l MARY A.
Paul, guardian, VS.. ]. q. Smith. This case comes
up upon exceptions to the auditor's report set
Ting the account Of the defendant as admins
traitor, with the Will annexed, and trustee OF his
The dcfcndan held as trustee 5000 Baltimore
stock, 5000 Bank Of Louisiana stock, and 5000
dian of his brothers children the dividends upon
this stock, he retained certain sums, as for rent
Of the house occupied by Smith during his life
tiff denies that the defendant can claim rent,
alleging that he agreed TO make no claim on HIS
brother for rent and to convey to him the house
:, The case was argued by Mr.. Jackson and Mr..
Poe Of Baltimore; but was not decided
pay eomplainants s2sO 81 and Interest from Aug
lilo. Cumming ct al vs.. Cumming ct al. Order
appointing 2: II. Hall, guardian of infant de-
ISL. swain vs.. swain ct al. Order OF reference
to auditor to report on the prop,riety Of selling
lllt Gait We. Hall ct al. Decree for sale Of
lo5I. Altman vs.. Huntley. Motion for leave
to file smended bill. Set for hearing on the 18th
Mr.. Merrlck announced in fitting terms the
death OF p. r. Fendall, and In token OF respect
the Court adjourned.
CIRCUIT CounT Judge Wpie. This court
George Taylor Va. John s. Williams. Action
Of assumpsitto recover fee Of u ,Ooo alleged to
be due TO plaintiff for services in securing pay;
ment OF defendsnts claim against the United
states for cotton seized. The plaintiff sffirms
that n, the claim was actually paid by reason Of
tin was not employed BY him, but BY Hughes,
Denver 4 Peck, and that his services were not
worth the amount he claims.
once rejected BY the Treasury Department, was
re-heard upon the opinion Of the Attorney Gen.
the meanwhile, and after Its rejection, the plain.
tin In this had carried the claim before the Pres
ident Of the United States.
elaine of saS oa S tss
notice Of the President, that portion could not
with 1t. II the adjudication of these cotton
claims had been conferred upon the Treasury
Department with no provision for an appeal to
President had been Inclined to use his influence
on behalf the claim, such influence was against
tho law, and no fee could be earned In securing
1t. So long as the Judge sat there he would show
no mercy to suits for services In illegitimately
pushing claims beyond their proper dep artment
Mr.. Brent thought That the heads Of DEPART st.
sponsibe to him.
and the Secretaries In theirs were all creatures
Of law, moving as the law moves them, and
to a Department, and not to the President, The
President was, as to the power so conferred, no
more thAn any other individual,
Before the conclusion Of the case Il was passed
oyer until this morning.
APPEALS.
OF. Chesley vs.. Foley. Case continued by rca.
son OF the absence and sickness OF appellee.
CASES TO-DAY.
The following cases were set for to-day; Nos
3s3, g. o. l0l 100, 1885, 100, ia, lis, lis, l2 49,
ia, ~, 12s, l2o, 1874, laa, and 1856.
cRIstylL Coyar-yadge FSshsr-Ths court was
engaged yesterday with minor cases, as follows;
Samuel Essler, Tor an assault on Joseph SMITH
James Wilson, for larceny of clothing, the
property OF Lucy Chatain, from the cot hes-iine.
,o WIN. Wasshlngton, grand larceny Of sIaS, be.
fonsa tbe 20 p M Mpia IN January Theury
Ant. sinms, assault and battery with Intent to
n 5SGr III II o ss i mt AAhony
of. The Jury found a verdict of guilty.
James Williams, larceny OF money--some so
borhood from which the money was taken; But
there was no direct proof that he committed the
larceny, and he was acquitted:
Geo. Gibbs and Charles Harris, larceny of
tlA yards Of calico, worth ten cents per yard,
tss to Il In the absence
the court, for the prosecution. Mr.. Browne for
Mary A Nichols. Assault and battery with
intent to kill Porter Fink. Carrington-Adams
The accused, who resides on New Jersey ave.
nue. near the depot, while in a rage attacked
ihHc man, VINO rcpclltu HoF violence by
several severe blows. The case was continued
until this morning.
Charles Elford, Charged with stealing a pistol
claimed to be ashipwrecked British sailor, and
MT Woodley, out Of charity gave him home
and Elford showed his gratitude by stealing
Woodley's pistol. He was found guilty.
George Wellington: Larceny Of clothing, the
property Of Daniel Rice, worth $50. He was
Joseph Steward. Assault and battery on Hen.
rietta Steward in November last. Guilty.
David Rlgney and Frank Herbert. Larceny Of
two hundred one cent pieces and a like number
OF two cent pieces from John Lynch. Rigney
was found guilty, and noHe Prosequi entered as
Mr., Darlington announced the death OF p. r.
Kendall IN the most feeling terms, and the Court
adjourned.
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
bartlett, 4. p Bonnsy, ESQ Of Ms.ssehusetts,
was admitted to practice as an attorney and
counsellor OF this court.
On motion Of Mr.. Bartlett, Edgar ]. Sherman,
esq, of Massachusetts, was admitted to practice
as an attorney and counselo: OF this court.
w 3e Ro,Sn OF M ~ E%,S M
wsn attorney and counsellor Of this court.
No. 215. The Providence Rubber Company, Ap.
Mr.. Chief Justice Chase delivered the opinion
OF the court, oyerruling the motion to dismiss
this appeal, and granting the motion to reduce
No. $50. EI Pdrfe WIN. II, MeCsrdlc, appellant.
Mr.. Chief Justice Chase delivered the opinion
Of the court, oyerruling the motion to dismiss
this appeal for the want of Jurisdiction.
Er Pdrie. Hamilton Martin 4 Henry Z. Gill.
Mr.. Chief Justice Chase delivered the opinion
OF the court, overruling the motion for the clerk
to docket this case.
No. 80. Abel Stearns, claimant, appellant, VS..
The United States. The argument OF this cause
was commenced by Mr., Gushing, of counsel for
the appellant, and continued BY Mr.. Attorney
General Stanbery, FOR the appellee.
Adjourned until tomorrow morning, at II
o'clock.
GOVERNMENT SALE,