The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-03-30


Nicholas Carter, burglary on the dwelling
of Charles Z. Tretler and stealing thcrefrom
&c. He was found guilty and sent
10 the pcnltcntlary for eight years.
Dennis McCullum, assault with intent TO
kill Edward Corcoran, on the sth of January
last; nolie prosequi.
Michael 0'Callahan, assault and battery
on 81. Leger Tonhay.
The evidence In this case showed that on
the evening Of the Sd Of March, o'Callahan,
a detective at Willard's, arrested under an
erroneous impression, as suspicious charac-
tcrs, Mr.. Tonhay and Mr.. Richmond, and
told them they must leave the building, and
upon their remonstrance turned them over
to police officer, but before they had crossed
Fourteenth street became convinced OF the
mistake and ordered them to be released.
In the course of the cross examination Mr..
Bradley asked the prosecuting witness, for
the purpose Of showing circumstances OF
suspicion "What arc your means Of sup
port :" "Money from my family and music
Lessons" was the response.
Judge Wylie said he could not allow the
examination to proceed further In that di-
rcetion. 1t had already gone too far.
At the close Of the evidence, Judge Wylic
charged the jury that where an officer made
an arrest, even for felony, without war.
rant, he did so at his peril. II the man was
guilty, of course the officer could not be
prosecuted, but If he was not guilty the of
ticer must show strong circumstances Of sus.
plcion to justify the arrest without war.
rant. In this case the officer should have
had sense enough to know there were nc
circumstances of suspicion to authorize the
arrest Of these two gentlemen. He would
fine him $50, and require him TO be i'm.
prisoncd until the fine was paid.
Same, second case; HOIr JIrOSe1ui,
Sandy Parker and Sarah Clark, for steal
Ing groceries, &C., from Isaac Reinhardt.
Acquitted because the goods belonged to
"Israel" and not 'IsaaG" Reinhardt.
Same; stealing two shirts, &C., from II.
II. Bishop. They were convicted.
Same. The first case renewed, the name
OF Mr.. Reinhardt being this time corrected.
They were found guilty and sentenced to
six months at labor In jail In each case.
August Stuttor, grand larceny of money,
jewelry and clothing from Jacob Epplsh;
guilty. When called up for sentence he
produced some witnesses as to his character,
one of whom, whose knowledge Of English
was slight, told the Judge that he knew him
from having employed him.
The Court. You employed him TO assist
your
Wittcss. lie Is not my sister. Laughter. |
The Court sentenced the convict to eigh-
TRIBUTE TO JUDGE BATES.
AT the close of the business Mr.. Darlington
rose and addressed the Court as follows
II your Honor please: On last Saturday
received the melancholy intelligence of the
| death Of the Hon. Edward Bates, of Mis-
souri,. | deem II unnecessary to detain youi
Honor with biographical sketch of THU
| great and good man. He is known In thi
community as Attorney General during tn
adj at0ata All ..F AID 1.H1
hearted President, in one of the most event
full periods Of our country's history. Fo
me 10 speak OF the manner In which he dis
charged the duties of his high and rcspon
sible official position would be an act O
presumption. During his residence of nearl
four years In this city, his home was tn
seat of simple, unasicntatlous, generous hos
pitality. A patriot Of the highest type,
true friend, scholar of rare accomplish
ments, sweet-splrited aud noble.hearteI
Christian gentleman, he was universally es
teemed and beloved by all who knew him
He delighted in the society of young men
and they always found in him an instructlv
and charming companion.
In times OF great political excitement
have rarely heard any one North or Soutl
speak Of Edward Bates except In terms of At
lection and respect. But why should VIC de
plore his deathI lie died as every good maj
should wish TO die, after a very long anC
useful life, In the bosom of his aiiectionat,
family, at peace with his God and the world
To the speaker he was more than a friend
and consider this expression of my feeling
almost an act of flllal plety. Our loss Is hi
gain. Few men were better prepared t.
meet their God.
In token of our respect for the memory o
the illustrious deceased, | move, IL you
honors please, that this court do now ad
jOurn.
Judge Wylie rcplicd had the plcasur,
of knowing Mr.. Bates during his term a
Attorney General. lie was II man Of grea
beneyolcnce and goodness, as well as gen
tlcman Of nnc sensibillty and lover o
knowledge, Of extensive requirements an
abilities. lie had passed the period of lil
when most mems powers fail at the tim
he entered his last official position. TIL
, duties Of that position were very oncroui
because the conflict Of opinion and partiC
during the war was such us to try the tempe
and exhaust the patience of almost an
, man. These circumstances induced him, q
1t had others, to resign his office before III
expiration of his Germ. He retired "a. Mi
souri,, to st. Louis, and died among h
friends, enjoying the respect Of the whol
country. The court will now adjourn.
: CIRCUIT CuURT-ChieG Justice Cdritcr.-
This court was occupied as follows yeste
. day:
NJ. l.. bowling vs.. W. d. Bowling ct a
/ The evidence In this case, which Is upon a
issue as to the capacity of J. W. bowling I
make will, continued all day.
AQUEsrION OF EVIDENCE.
The right Of the widow cXecutrix to tustii
1 as to the conversations of the testatUT wi
9 contested and argued by Mr.. Davidge again
| aud Mr. MarFiEl In favor # Tho rifThH 1,
| the statute.
. Judge Cartier held that as the contest vi
, not "against the estate" the testimony WI
competent.
The case was not concluded.
7 Geo. H. Moore VS.. Charles. W. WOolle
y Motion for new trial-frst, because the We
! diet was against evidences second, becau
! of newly discovered evldcnCei third, surpri
c on trial; fourth, erroneous instructions.
: Adjourned.
( Equity COURT-JuolJc Nm.-This cOu
made the following orders yesterday!
James Saunders ct al. vs.. II. A. Saundcr
: Order Of reference TO the auditor to repo
{ whether the sale Of real estate will be for Il
D benefit of infant parties,
d e. A. Snow 1t al. VS.. O'Ncal ct al. Ord
{ for rule on j. j. Kavanaugh TO show eau
4 against attachment for contempt.
ADJOURNED
The GOOD OF OUR PATRONS aud strange
/ IN the city prompt us to notice that there Is
G large and elegant stock Of boots and sho
. now on exhibition and for sale at T. 5. Ga
= trell's. $40 Seventh street, corner of ]. T.
stock Is complete, having been selected wi
great care from the leading manufacture
r II embraces the latest and most popul
( fne goods for ladies and gentlemen. Spcci
i attention is invited to the late style for &c
tlemen. 1t has met with unprecedented su
cess, and given entire satisfaction In pri
and quality. u
PERSONS desiring to purchase the best
trunks and valises, ladies and gents trayI
ing sacks and satchels, made of the best m
terlal and workmanship, under the INN
date supervision of the cnterprising firm
!, j. s. Topham Il Co., No. 800 Seventh stree
under the folds Of that mammoth fla
These gentlemen are practical mechanic
and apply all the latest and best lmproy
mCnts 10 the manufacture of their trunk
/, such as McMurray's patent trunk stay, Al
Houses patent India rubber trunk shiel
These improvements can only be had at II
Il establishment in the city of Washlngto
Trunks Of all kinds made to order, and t
kinds Of repairing done At the lowest rates.