The national Republican., 1869-06-23
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

DEATH or GES. Henry d. TERRY.-We
regret TO announce the death OF Gen. ii. ID.
Terry, brave soldier and prominent mem
Der Of the Washington bar. This sad event
occurred yesterday afternoon about O'Clock,
at his residence on Four-and-n-hali street,
near Pennsylvania avenue, caused by vio-
lent attack OF what Is known rs Brlghts
disease Of tho kidneys, which confined him
10 his bod some three months. Gen. Terry
occupied the position Of district attorney OF
McCombe county, Michigan, In the year
1853, from whence ho removed 10 Detroit 10
practice his profession, and In which city he
was regarded ns one Of the ablest criminal
Us remained In Detroit until the breaking
ont of the rebellion, when he organized
regiment, of which he was appointed colonel
by the Governor of Michigan. His regiment
was ordered TO the army Of the Potomac,
and participated, with its gallant leader, In
many Of the hard-fought bAttles on the
Peninsula, while General Mcclellan had
command Of tho army of the Potomac.
At the battle of Williamsburg, General
Terry was In command OF brigade, and for
heroism displayed on the occasion, was bre-
yctted Brlgadlor General by President Lin
coin, and before the close of the war he was
promoted to the rank Of Brigader Gene raj,
which ho held until after Lees surrender at
AppomsttoX Courthouse, when ho was
honorably mustered out Of the service.
Gen. Terry then selected Washington as
his permanent residence, and pursued his
profession until few months past with
marked success and ability, when he was
attacked with q disease which made such
lnroads on his already shattered constitu
tlon from long service In his country's
cause, that culmlnated In his death yester,
dny. Tho announcement of the demise oi
Gen. Terry has cast gloom over his large
circle Of friends and late follow-assoelates,
and to-day the members of the bar Will meet
and adopt appropriate resolutions express
sivc of their deep sorrow, and make ar
rangcments TO attend the funeral In body
-
THE ORPHANS At THE Tom or WASH
ISGToN.-The children Of tho Protestant
Orphan Asylum, numbering one hundred
and eighteen, with number of their friends
visited Mount Vernon yesterday, and en-
ioyed themselves In the happiest manner
The wagons Of Mossrs. Hall X Hume, VIM
b. Moses, Green " Williams, Webb " Bev
cridgc and II. c. Hewitt, who kindly fur
nished for them transportation 10 and frou
the boat, while the steamer Arrow wa
placed at their disposal, under the charge o
Capt. Stackpolo.
kt the tomb of Washington the children
marched by with uncovered heads, singln!
the beautiful hymn, "Shal we meet beyon,
the River" and proceeded TO the mansion
where some time was pleasantly passed i
recreation and singing. Refreshments wer
generously provided for the little ones, an
the scene at Mount Vernon as well as on tn
boat returning homeward will long be re
mcmbered by all who participated In th
Joys of the orphans on this occasion.
ROBBERY ASD ARREST or THE THIEP.-O
Thursday last, Miss Bessie Griggs, residin
on IL street. between Tenth and Eleventh
engaged q colored man to do some clcanin
about the house. When his work wa
finished, and he had departed, she disco'
cred that a valuable bracelet, set with garnC
and carhunclc, and ladies' brooch WEI
missing. Suspicioning the colored man q
the thief, Miss q. called on Major Richard
and gave a description of the man. I'll
major then detailed Detectives Coomes an
Miller to work up the job, who on saturda
arrested a man answering the descriptiO
given them. lie was taken before Justit
Walter, where he gave his name as Wllllal
Jones, and acknowledged the "andlng' {
the articles in gutter, but said he had di
posed of them for ga valuable consider,
tlon," and told the officers whom he sd
posted them with. Justice Walter the
committed the accused to Jai! for court, an
the detectives recovered this stolen jewelr
which they delivered to the property clcr
to be produced lu evidence at the time Of Il
trial.