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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-16

CHARGE DfsMrssED.-Yesterday moruiug
colored woman named Lucy Green ap.
peared at the office of Justice David X.
Smith, and made oath to the effect that In
October, 1913, she was married to Adam
Green, In the county of Caroline, Va, and
that she lived with said Green, as his wife,
until August 1, 1850, when he LEFT her and
went South. During the summer Of 1865 she
AYERS that Green returned to Fredericksburg,
Va, when he again resided with her as his
wife until September last, when he deserted
her, and, as she believes, has since married
q woman called Rebecca, with whom he Is
| now living in adultery, refusing to support
| complainant, his lawful wife.
In view Of the above statement the Justice
issued a warrant for the arrest of Green, and
yesterday afternoon hearing was had before
| Justice Smith.
Lucy Green, the complainant, was sworn,
who stated that she was married to Adam
Green by u colorcd preacher named Thorn.
ton, In Caroline county, Va, and that she
had one child by the defendant, which is now
| deceased.
Maria Wilson testified that she knew the
defendant; did not see the parties married;
but knew that Lucy and Adam lived together
as man and wife.
Daniel Green testified that Adam is living
with a woman, whom he calls his wife,
named Caroline, and that he believed he
! was married to her.
Lucy here gave q statement that she had
lived with another man during the absence
Of Adam, but on his return TO Frederick
burg he compelled her to ship her second
love, promising to live with and protect her
during the remainder of his life.
Mr.. Hine appeared for the defence, and
argued that no contract Of marriage In Viz
ginia In lSis would be binding, as Virginil
was In state Of slavery at that time, ant
no marriage laws then existed relating t.
colored persons.
The case was submitted to the Justice
who discharged the defendant.
Mr.. Green Is a preacher aud occupies Tho
pulpit OF several churches in this city fr OF
time to time.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-16

POLICE INTELLIGESCE.-ElizabcthW Worthy,
4 COlOrcd "hardcase," was fined IS by Jus.
ucc Tucker for dcsecrating the Sabbath.
Carrie Martin, Anna Table, and Georgiana
LangiOrd, cOlorCd, were each fined IS by
Justice Clark for dloordcrly conduct on the
streets.
West Adams was fined 81 by the same
Justice for violating the hack law.
Eliza Lee, colOred servant girl, was ar
rested and arruigned before Justice Walter
yesterday on the charge of stealing the sum
Of $50 from Catharinc Lee. The Justice sent
the accused to jail for her appearance at
court.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-16

MEssRs. WALL Il RoBISsoS, at their ware
rooms, 800 Pennsylvania avenue, between
Ninth and Tenth streets, have a large as
sortmcnt of trunks, to which they invite at
tcntion. OfllCe-hOlders about leaving the
city should cut out their advertisement.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-16

MEETING OF ILLINoIsIANs TO CoxGRAru-
LATE SECRETARY RAwLISGs.--A large meet
ing OF llllnoisians was held last evening at
Wlllards' hotel, preliminary to further
meeting this evening, to congratulate Gen.
Rawlings upon his appointment to his present
position of Secretary of War. Gov. John
Wood was chosen chairman, and r. X. Hit
secretary. A committee TO draft resolutions
was appointed as follows: Hon. J. Young
scammon, Hon. C. Beckwith, Gen. Hovey,
Gen. shafer and Maj. A. W. Edwards.
A committee was also appointed to wait
upon the Secretary and ascertain at what
time 1t would be agreeable to receive their
congratulations. This committee was com.
posed Of Col. j. L. Camp, Gen. Giles A.
Smith, Gen. James s. Martin and Col. J. NJ.
Lucas.
The committee called on Gen. Rawlings,
who informed them that he would receive
the llllnoisians this evening at O'Clock at
the old army headquarters.
The meeting will Reasonable this evening,
promptly at 1880 o'clock, at wplards', and
thence proceed to the headquarters.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-16

THROWING STONES AND THE RESULT
Yesterday morning two mothers, with each
a male offspring by their side, accompanied
by police officer, appeared before Justice
Walter, complaining that one Of the boys
struck the other over the eye with stone,
raising a bump about the size of large size
pea. The evidence was that COW trespassed
upon the premises Of one Of the parties, when
one Of the boys set his dog upon the cow
Ihis caused the other boy to pit his dog
stone at the owner OF dog No. 2, lnJuring
him as above stated. The Justice regarding
the matter In tangled manner, fined both
mothers $40 for keeping dogs without H.
cense.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-16

New ESGLASp SocrABLE.-Thc New Eng
land Association held their regular meeting
at Union League Hall, last evening. There
was quite a large attendance, but not so
many as upon some former occasions. The
time was occupied in social conversation,
short addresses, piano aud vocal music, q
couple of caudlc lectures by little Mis- 5
| Fisher, winding up with an old.fashione d
dance. Quite number Of distinguished New
| Englanders were present.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-16

GESTLEMEN's WHITE suIRTs-a full assert
ment Of all sizes and shapes. A good and
White Shirts with collars attached, &C., at
Geo. c. Hcnning's, No. 5li Seventh street.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-16
NOTES

Proposals must be TO carry the mail with zee.
lerity oertainty and security, " using the terms Of
the law, and they must be EuAIautoed by two re-
spOnsibie persons, certified % as such by Post
master or Judge Of n Court Of Record.
No pay will be made for trips not performed, and
for each Of such omissions, not satisfactorily sS
planned, three tine' the pay Of the trip may bs de-
Quoted. For arrivals so far behind time TO break
connection with depending mails. and not sufi-
GENTLY excused, one.fourth OF the compensation
for the "trip is subject to forfeiture fi4es will be
imposed, uni less the delinquency be satisfactorily
explained, for nsgecting to take the mail from or
into post Ohleei for suffering 1t to be Injured.
DESTROYED, robbed. or lost; and for refusing,
after demand. convey the mail as frequently
as the contractor runs, oIis concerned In rlnning,
vehicles on the route. Tho Postmaster General
may annul the contract for disobeying the post
Office laws, or the lsruetions Of ths Department,
He may alter the schedule OF departures and arr.
walls, and also order increase Of service by al.
lowing therefor pro rata increase the ontrAot
pay. he may also euTtall or diseontinue the her-
vice In whole or In par, nate decrease
one mouths extra compensation on he amount Of
for the ervce retained aud ontinued,
Bids should be addressed to the 'SocQnd As
slstant Postmaster General, gpperscribed Pro
pOsals, State Of PennLylvania, " and sent by mail
For forms OF proposals, &c., aud other lnforma.
ton, see advertisement OF October II, 1867, and OF
Offices ALEX W RANDALL,
fel7-Wit Postmaster General
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-16

Az OPPORTUNITY for those about to COM
mcncc housekeeping is offered by Messrs.
Main " Martsh, grOcers, corner Fourteenth
and Chestnut streets, who offer fine house
for rent, with the furniture for sale.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-16

THE FESIAS BROTHERHOOD holds gene.
raj meeting at Trades Union Hall, corner
of Eighth and E streets, at 1880 O'Clock this
evening,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-16

RIVER NEws.-The strong head winds Of
yesterday prevented many sailing vessels
from arriving. The Baltimore steamers W.
w. Colt and Columbia arrived heavily
loaded with freight and with large passenger
lists. The steamer Wawaset, from Cone
river and intermediate landings, also brought
up large amount Of market stuff and fresh
fish.
At Rilcy's wharf several oyster boats have
arrived with cargoes Of selected qualities for
Turner II SOM aud ut Carter's wharf the
steamer Guiding Star, Capt. Wilson, ar
rived with a load of wood for market. From
other points there is nothing to note.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-16

The INDIANA SOCIABLE, at Union League
Hall tomorrow evening. Citizens Of the
State are invited to attend.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-16

The OAK HILL CEMETERY.-ThG commit
tee of lot-holders recently appointed Mt the
meeting in Georgetown to investigate the
management of the Oak Hill cemetery, and
the books of the superintendent thereof, have
commenced their labors, and have employed
Mr.. J. Mason CASHIER as their clerk.
As the resolution appointing this commit.
tee requires them to have the boundaries of
the lots reiixcd, and plat book Of the Gem
ctery made, Mr.. Randolph Coyle, civil en-
gineor, has been selected for this work, and
that gentleman Is now actively engaged In
making the rcmeasurement. The probability
is that the work will not be completed ready
to report upon before the first OF July next
The committee consists of Messrs. Jno. c
Hardness, VIM. King and John D. Kurtz.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-16

J"HN SASbrORp YouNG shot Richard
Powell, son Of Ex-Governor Powell, through
tho heart, nj Henderson, Ky, on Thursday,
killing him instantly. Both had hccn drink
ing.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-16

DISTURBANCE IN A CHURCH.-About II
O'Clock on sunday night Samuel Gray and
several other colored persons commenced a
disturbance in the colored church at the
corner of Sixth aud II streets, Island.
portion of the congregation, in endeavoring
TO eject the disordcrly party, were roughly
handled, but succeeded In putting the dis
turbers out. Gray and others then COM
mGnccd stouing the church from the outside,
when officer Boyle appeared on the scene
and succeeded In arrcsting Gray, who was
taken before Justice Tucker and fined $40.
The Others escaped, but being well known
there Is no doubt but that they will be ap-
pretended und made suffer the penalty Of
the law,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-16

ALAlyN,p or FIRE.-shortly before so'clock
Yesterday morning an alarm of fire was
turned Ia from box No. 9, caused by
the burning Of u chimney of house occu-
pied by MI, BIadcs, on l. street south, be-
tween lhird and Fourth streets cast. No
material damage was done.
Hardly had the engines rcached the fire
before another alarm was sounded from HOY
No. 80, caused by the burning Of a roof of n
house on Thirteenth street, between and O
streets. The fire was cxtinguished before
any great damage was done.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-16

We ARE indebted to Capt. Thomas srock.
pole for handsome black bass, caught In
Pohick bay by Mr.. Hutchlns, and ,cd
to the captain. 1t weighs five pounds md
hNe ounces, and is the first bass of the sea.
son, and Is probably the finest fish of the
kind that has been caught in this river,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-16

TNr GEORGETOWN CANlL.-Tnr.,,.,,,.,,.
turned "u the Georgetown canal ON s,r,I',
evening, aud Yesterday Il number Of Lnai,
len Georgetown On their way 10 the conf 70
gions. II Is expected that boat, will Inc ,,r
irving loaded with coal 10y the latter por, nr
the present week. The president Of the canal
was buslly engaged yesterday in pay of The
many workmen who have been employed in
the work Of repairing. Last evening lie left
tor tour inspection Of the canal to the upper
locks,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-16

THE CITIZENS of Montreal are apprchcn-
slye Of immense damage when the snow
melts and the Ice breaks up. The city nu-
thoritles, as well as the citizens, are using
precautionary measures. 1t Is also feared
that through the region between St. Johns
aud Montreal the destruction will be great,
and that a ircshet will occur IN the RiChcllcu
and 81. Johns rivers, noodlng the entire
level country.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-16

THIEVES MEETING THEIR REwARD.-In
the Criminal Court yesterday James Con-
way and James Harris, two thieves arrested
by the detectives for robbing the premises Of
Mr.. r. T. Merrick on the 9th OF January,
were found guilty and sentenced to the pen.
itcntlary for three years. Jno. II. Hubbard
arrested, some weeks ago, by Officers Lewis
and l,arrahcc for the theft Of a lot of hair
from the store Of Mr.. Phlllppl, az the corner
of Seventh and streets, was found puilty
and sentenced to the Albany penlteRtlary
for three years.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-16

TRANSFER OF CoSDUCroRs.-Ycster
morning there was general change among
the conductors on tho Washington and
signed to car other than the one on which
he had been the preceding day, and with a
different driver. There was no dismissal Of
any of the employees, but the change was in
conformity with practice of the company,
who think II advantageous to themselves and
the conductors to make these occasional
| transfers,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-16
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

t,xDs ron THE Public SCHOOLS OF THIS
n,sTpIrr,-The bill introduced In the Senate
nv Mr.. Wilson a few days since, to grant
Two million acres OF public lands for the
benefit Of public schools In the District OF
Columbia, grants Washington, Georgetown
and the county Of Washington two million
acres OF the lands OF the United States, sub
jcct to private entry at sl.25 per acre, or
less than that sum, to be divided between
the two cities and the county, according 10
tho population thereof as ascertalned Dy the
census OF 1850, for the support OF the puoIe
schools. II Is enacted that the cities ana
the county shall not select, locate, nor hoiu
the land granted in this act, nor any part
thereof but land scrip shall DC issued ioI
of Georgetown. and the county Of Washing
ton. corresponding In quantity with the land
GRANTED In The act, and to be apportioned rs
nroyidcd, saId scrip to be sold by said cities
and county and assigned by such officers
and in such manner as the Secretary OF the
Interior may order and prescriboj and the
nssignccs of such scrip may locate the same
upon any unoccupied public land OF the
United States subject TO sale at Sl.2o per
acre or less, but mineral lands shall not be
subject to location.
The expenses of the sale aud assignment
of such scrip, and the Investment aud man
agemcnt Of the fund realized from the sales
shall be paid BY the cities OF Washington
and Georgcmcnt and county Of Washington,
so that the entire proceeds shall be applied
without any dmlnutlon whatever TO the pur-
poses mentioned. All moneys derived from
the sale of scrip shall be invested In the
stocks Of the United states yielding not lesi
than 1--WE per ceutum upon the par value
and the moneys 80 invested shall constitute
perpetual fund, the capital Of which shall
remain forever undiminished; and the inter
est of which shall be inyiolably appropriated
by said cities and county to the support an,
maintenance Of public schools, for the edu
cation of children between the ages Of iy,
and seventeen years, TO be used In the sup
port and maintenance Of such schools, with
out distinction Of color or race Of the chi
dren attending them. II any portion Of th
fund invested, or any portion Of the interest
shall by any action or contingency be dimln
ished or lost, II shall be replaced by the cit
or county to which 1t belongs, so that the fun
shall remain forever uudiminished; and n
portion of the fund or the interest shall
applied towards the purchase of any site {
fer the construction Of any school-house {
building. The bill was referred TO the Con
mittec on Public Lands.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-16

MEDICAL CHASGg.-Dr. Louis MackalI. Of
this city, professor Of clinical medicine, 6ae
been added to the medical faculty of George
town College. DR.. Thomas AntlselI, PRO,
fcssor Of hygiene and physiological chcm-.
ny, has resigned bis position.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-16


CRIMINAL COuRT-Judge Wyiie This coult
was engaged AS follows on Saturday.
WIN. smith and Horace Fulton, Receiving
stolen property, Wis cloth pants, belonging to
W. J, Armstrong They were acquitted.
James Conway and Samuel Wheeler. Bur
glAty in entering the premises Of Il. T. Mer-
rick, on the 9th OF January last. They were
found guilty and sent to the penltentiSry for
three years.
John II. Hubbard. Grand larceny OF hair
braids, worth from as to sl5 each, from Henry
Philips, on the nth OF February last He was
found guilty aud sent to the penitentiary for
three years,
Henry Thompson. Attempt to poison the
family Of Mrs Ann Hishley, Frank Miller, and
others, on the eth day OF January last. It was
placed In the tea of the family, to the extent OF
two grains to n pint. 1t made some OF the fam
ily sick, but none died. The case was not con
cluded.
NOHe pr0sc9uis were entered In the cases of
William Smith and II. Fulton, for receiving
stolen goodsj Ave cases.
CIECUIT COURT.-ChieG Justice Cdrifer.-This
court was occupied AS follows yesterday
Suit vs.. CrOusei attachment dissolved.
Benz TraYers vs.. James TFayersi verdict and
judgment for $50.
CLARK va. White y Hahleyi verdict and judg
for t25 on writ of inquiry.
i. Powell vs.. u. Meansj Judgment for s07s0l
II. win vs. o. kimmelli leave to amend dec
lATRtlOn granted,
Gases 10 ddy.-The following cases are set for
to day Nos, 49, OIL 90, 0s, 100, l02, l01, l0O no.
49, llb, 10, lis, 1870, 49, 1872, 1913. and appeals
90, Gs, |, 2, I, 8, 0 and 7.
Adjourned.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-16

GOVERNMENT AUCTION
OFFICE DEPor AND DIsBgRsISe oUthrRhaR.l
ATLANTA, GA, March Q. 1863,
will sell at auo,io on WEDNBsDAY NEXT,
Government stable, corner VI Pryor Aud Line
streets, the following articles OF QuArterDaster's
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-16

YoUSG MES's CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
The regular monthly meeting Of the assoCia-
ton was held last evening, Mr.. White in
the chair. After the transaction Of business
essay by Maria @. Stetson, on the subject,
"The Man of Force" The subject was
handled intelligently and admirably delly-
cred, and was listened to with marked atten'
tentlon and interest by the large audience
present. There seems to be growing In
terest In the meetings Of this association, and
II is to be hoped that the young men Of the
city will go on with the good work, enlarg
ing their means OF doing good. Among thu
Hon. Henry Wilson and Gen, Brown. A
vote Of thanks was rendered Miss stctsor
by the association.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-16

The TRoUBLEs OF New oFFIcIALs.-h-
derman Croker, the newly appointed War
den OF the jail, must have realized yesterday
something Of the great troubles which come
upon man as soon as he is invested with a
little brief authority. Gen. Crocker has,
we believe, about Twelve appointments to
make as guards to the Jail, and for these
twelve places there were about ono hundred
applicants, white and black, all struggling
with each other to obtain the ear Of the new
Warden. No matter where he went during
the day troop of these hungry ofllce-seekers
were close upon him, each thrusting their
claims to his favor upon him whether or not.
Il having been understood that the new
Warden had gone TO the room Of the audit.
ing committee, at the City Hall, the local
politicians followed thlther, and the in.
qulries for the General long after he had
been forced to leave the premises were many
and OF repeated. He will probably com
mence his duties during the present week.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-05-14
Hung by a. Mob.

A correspondent of the Louisville
Courjer-Jou,nal, writing from James
town, Russell county, Kentucky, under
date of May 3, gives the following:
Intelligence has just been received
here from various and reliable sources,
that two men named Lear and Nc
Gown, who lived in the edge of Wayne
county--in that part commonly known
as Dogwood-were taken from still
house in that vicinity two or three
nights ago and were hung, one of them
also shot. The mob is said to have been
i'll disguise; some were painted red and
some were blackened. They had put
the halter around the third ones neck,
but by u sudden and violent effort he
succeeded in making his escape. The
unfortunate men were said to have been
desperate characters, and, as there had
been great many horses stolen in
Wayne county within the past few
weeks, a great many suppose that pro-
duced undue excitement, and caused
the execution. Lear was brother to
that Lear who was chased through our
towna short time ago by Capt. Watt
and squad of United States soldiers.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-05-14
The ScallaWar,

The worst enemies the South ever
had were men born and reared upon
its own soil; the meancst thing upon
Gods green earth. not excepting the
Shiny reptile that crawls OH its belly
all the days of its life, is your native
scallawag, who panders for negro votes
and wars against his own race and CO.
lor. In this connection, good story
is told of Hancock, q scallawag Judge
of Mississippi. He had been cndeavor-
ing to convert a conservative negro, and
failing, sworc that any niggcr who vot-
cd against his own race and color ought
to be hung. Sambo hung his head for
a moment, as if in deep meditation,
and then looking the Judge straight in
the face, said: "You say q Niger who
votes agin his own race ought to be
hung?" EYES," said the Judge, en-
phatically, she ought to be hung
"Well, Judge" said Sambo, "what do
you think ought to be done wild dc
white man who votes agin his own race
and color?" The Judge bid his sable
friend goodnight, and has never invi-
ted him to his house since.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-05-14
The Cuban EXpcditiOn.

There has been report current for
some days that q large vessel recently
sailed from New York with thousand
volunteers for the Cuban service, all
uniformed and thoroughly and efficient
ly armed. Commenting upon the re-
port the Louisville COuricr-Jou,nal
says with emphasis:
The mysteries at Washington arc past
our finding out-or Grants probably.
The conduct of our Government in let
ting United States vessel carrying q
thousand men and laden with artillery,
small arms, ammunition and all the 9TH
CT materials of war, sail openly from
our chief port to aid the Cuban rebel
lion ut the very moment when we are
trying to press Great Britain to the
wall, because, through her imputed
negligence, the Alabama escaped from
her waters to aid the Confederate cause,
would be simply foolish if it were not
sad, and simply sad if itwerc not fool
ish. If the Cuban expedition has gone
as stated, we had better, in order to
avoid making ourselves the worlds
jest and by-word. abandon the Ala
bama claims at once and bid Motley
never to open his mouth upon the sub
ject.