The national Republican., 1869-06-26
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

Tue ASSAULT on MISS NIcuoLs.-The Star
Of yesterday has the following additional par
ticulars of the assault on Mr.. Nichols
daughter n day or two ago. at appears
that the three young ladies on wednesday
morning were on their way from their fathers
residence, near Kendall Green, to the How
ard University, where they have been pursu-
ing their studies for some time past. One OF
them was the first white pupil who entered
that institution. They took the route they
usually pursued to reach the school and about
half past eight o'clock were passing through
Moorc's lane. At orc point this lane dcscends
Into ravinc, which isa Wild spot, aboundlng
In rocks and bushes, and from the lowest
point Of depression no house Is visible. This
secluded place was chosen by the villain who
committed the assault as u fitting place for
bis mcditated crime, and he was no doubt
aware OF the habn OF the young ladies TO pass
there every morning on their way to the Uni
yerslty. just as the party Of three innocent
girls, merrily chatting and not dreaming OF
any danger, were passing the spot we have
described, the ruflian, q powerful black man,
with .trongly marked features, burst from
his place Of concealment behind a thick bush,
his disordered clothing giving evidence Of his
vile Intention. He seized Matilda, the eldest
girl, who was nearest to him, by her dress,
holding her tightly, but she being very strong
resisted stoutly; while Lydia, next in age,
also u resolute and plucky girl, showered
stones at the brute, one OF which struck him
In the side and doubled him up, causing him
TO release his hold of Matilda. Both girls
then assaulted him with stones, he closely
pursuing them, and at one time he seized
Lydia by the ankle and nearly threw her
down, but did rot succeed. His head was
badly cut by the stones thrown by the girls
and afraid probably of the arrival Of help,
as they kept up continual screaming, in
which they were Joined by the youngest CHILD,
who was too badly frightened to give more
efficient aid to her sisters, the msCreant
finally abandoned the pursuit and fed with
out accomplishing his helllsh purposes. The
youngest child was so frightened that she had
TO be taken home, and Is seriously Ill, being
attacked with brain fever. 1t is hoped the
scoundrel will yet be arrested, as the police
have full description OF his personal ap
pearance, which Is said to be anything bu
inviting"
THE RECENT OUTRAGE.-We have re
ccived the following communication from
number Of colored men, dcnunciatory Of thI
recent outrage perpetIatcd upon Miss Nichols
wAsHISaToN, D. c., Juno ?j, ls6a.
MR.. EDIToRi We, the undersigned cOlUre
citizens OF the District Of Columbia, hAvinl
learned of the hellsh outrage committed upoi
the person Of the daughter Of our honored ant
take occasion to offer our deepest sympathy
to the family, and express our most bitter 10
dlgnatiuA OF the act, and feel 1t Is the duty o
the colored men to assist In bringing the vii
lain TO justice. Surely, we have enough Il
contend with in establishing our reputation Al
Apeople, and when helllsh henl Of this kinI
steps In, and by his acts heaps the Yilest re
pute upon us, he deserves TO be handed Ove
to the people whom he has dIsgFaccd, anI
have their verdict and sentence carried ou
upon him summafily. No crime more heinous
no act more diabolical eoald have been perpe
trated that would haze occasioncd more soI
row to the colored people OF this city, VIII
know the very worthy qualitic. Of the Rev d
the scoundrel may be spprehended, and whel
so Apprehended, he may suffer the extrem
penalty Of the law. We cannot, as people
bat feel the bitterest chagrin, when we review
the course OF DR., NiehOls' past life; how real
ous he has proved himself In trying to secur
to the cOloted people, WHEREVER he has been
mental culture and moral tTAlnlug. An ae
like the one in question we feel r,nnot be to-
severely denounced, because It rejects din
credit aud ingTatitulc upon US In general, an
1t lisa convenient Instrument for those VII
are in political antagonism with US to cor
tamInAte our character asa people. We A.
low no partisan feeling to govern US In thi
case; we are undivided, and feel the severe
punishment that can be metei insufficient.
speaking as we do we express the sentiment
OF the colored people In general. We tker,
fore call upon all who may know of tn
whereabouts Of the villain to give informi
tiOn that he may be brought to justice, an
make his punishment an exemplary case.
conclusion, we again express our sympath
and high appreciation for Df. Nichols and hi
estimabe family, and acknOwIcdge his spleI
did efforts in our behalf
We remain, sir, most respectfully, sc, Sc
IHEnpuHE q, RAY,
ELIAS COLEMAN,
JrRRY ROBINsON,