The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-11-09

CRIMINAL CoUaT.Jadge Fi,her. This court,
service as Juror, adjourned the Petit jury
until Monday next.
CiRcutr CouRr-ChicT Justice Cdriier.-This
on the jury, and then adjourned until Monday
next.
SurRgMa CouRT oE THE DISTRICT OF Co
LuNBIA.-All the justices sat In bdnc yesterday
for the trial OF appeal cases.
THIS coLoRED BAPTIST CHURCH CASE.
Alexander vs.. Douldln. This 10 an often
reported case, in which, in the division OF q col
ored congregation, the ownership Of the
church property is disputed, and the great
courts IL; Which body, the Alexander or the
Bouldin trustees, have a right to the custody
Of the property Judge Olin, In the Equity
Alexander trustees. After hearing argument
two days last week the general term yesterday
affirmed the decision of Judge DIN, the Chief
Justice pronouneing the opinion Of the Court
out Of the estate OF the late John DeNaughn,
and nvolycs some land, rs to which 1t 10 con-
tended that the decedent died Interstate. 1t
the docket for decision. Judge wylie dcliv-
cred the opiDi IN Of the Court, everything all
the prayers except simply as to the property
which had lapspd-so much Of the property as
was devised 10 William Deyaughn In fee slim
pie and to his niece, Mrs. Mitchell. who died
before him. 1t was directed that the case be
referred to the auditor, to ascertain whether
she lots In controversy are capable OF parti.
ton, and II II appeared that they were not, the
Court thought that then there would be
Eernedy, receiver, VS.. National Bank Of the
Metropolis, The Court have determined to
render no decision Ia this case until the next
term.
TUE BRADLgY-PisHER CASE.
Jos. Bradley vs.. George p. Fisher. Action
for damages ensuing from defendant. order,
disbarring plaintir Ga appeal from Circuit
Court.
The motion reported yesterday to dismiss
the appet Al, on the ground that thelsw requir-
Ing the service Of printed copies GU the record
piled with. 1t appearing that the copies had
been served on one counsel, the Court over
ruled the motion.
Mr.. Cook then moved to dismiss the appeal,
for the reason that no appeal bond had been
hlei Tho Court held that in cases where
the case came upon motion for new trial
on exceptions to the ruling OF the Judge below.
no bond was required, because In such case the
act OF Congress carried the case TO the general
term.
The motion was accordingly overruied.
Mason VS.. Rowley. This Is = case arising
out Of decision OF the Patent ONCE. II Is
sought to enjoin the Commissioner OF Patents
from Issuing patent which he holds ought to
be issued. Messrs. L,trobe, Merrick, Fisher
and Shepherd are engaged In the case. The
argument was begun, but the case not con-
cluded at the adjournment OF the court.
.SrrRENE COURT YTHE UNITED SrAT4j--
Monday, November 8, Is1o.-No. III. The steam.
boat "Carroll," the Baltimore and Ohio Rat.
road Company, claimants, appellants, vs.. J;
the United States for the district of Maryland
Mr.. Justice Davis delivered the opinion OF the
court, affirming the decree Of the said Cir
cult Court In this cause with costs and in
tercst.
No. 1870. John W. Hinson, plaintiff 10 error,
va. Elisha ID. Lott, tax collector OF Mobile.
la 80, Nha S0n t..... ~ = N.a-
Alabama. Mr.. Justice Miller delivered the
opinion Of the court, affirming the decree of
said supreme Court In this cause with costa,
Mr.. Justice Nelson dissenting.
Nc. I21 L. T.. Woodruff ct al, plaintiffs In
error, Va. John Parham, tax collector OF Mo-
bile. In error to the Supreme court Of the
state OF Alabama. Mr.. Justice Miller deliv.
cred the opinion OF the court, affirming the
judgment OF said supreme Court 10 this cause
with costs, Mr.. Justice Nelson dissenting.
MS 10, tso5s' wWaMsgy sqmGla1G,n aP
the supreme Court Of the District of Columbia.
Mr.. Justice Swayne delivered the opinion OF
the Court Affirming the decree Of said supreme
court In this cause with costs.
No. l5i. The American Wood Paper Com
psny, appellants, vs.. Jseob ID. Heft al: Ap.
peal from the Circuit court Of the United
rania. Mr., Justice Nelson delivered the opin.
lon Diminishing the appeal OF the said Circuit
Court In this cause with costs.
No. 1885, The United States, appellant, vs..
Charles ID. Gilmore. Appeal from the Court
OF Claims. Mr.. Chief Justice Chase delivered
the opinion OF the Court reversing the decree
OF said Court Of Claims, and REMINDING this
cause to the said Court for further proceedings
In conformity to the opinion OF this Court.
No. lsi. william X. Button, plaintiff In
error, We. John J. Palairet ct 81. 10 error to
the supreme Court OF Pennsylvania. Mr..
Chief Justice Chase announced the order OF
the Court Affirming the judgment OF said
No: 22'. The schooner Lucy, sc, William
Austin, claimant, appellant, vs.. The United
States. Appeal from The Dial riot Court OF the
United states for the Southern ID strict OF
Floidt Mr. Chief Justice Chase delivered
the opinion OF the Court dismissing the appeal
OF the said District Court in this cause.
:, No. 1851, United States, appellants, VS.. John
4. Reside. No: lss. John l.. Reside, appel.
Court OF Claims. Mr.. Chief Justice Chase an.
nounced the decision OF the court, affirming
the DEGREES OF said Court OF Claims In these
cases by a divided court.
No. sos. Michael Lynch ct al plaintiffs in
error, va. Carmel ). DE Bernal ct al Mr..
Chict Justice Chase announced the order OF
the court, everything the motion to dismiss
the writ Of error.
No. 1875. The United States. appellants, va.
George W. Lane. The Argument Of this cause
was continued by Mr.. T. J. u. Fuller, of coun.
sci for the appellee, and concluded by Mr.. At
iorney General Hoar for the appellants.
No. 2oJ. Travellers Insurance Company OF
Chicago. plaintiffs 10 error, VS.. Isabella Mos.
ley. The Argument OF this cause was com.
menced by MIR. .. b. Sansum, OF counsel for
the plaintiffs In error, and continued by Mr..
Peek for thedelendsnti In error, aud conc uded
BY MIRO. u. sansum for the plaintiffs In error.
No. col. benjamin 7. Murphy ct al, plain.
tlifs In error, VS.. David Killinger. This cause
was submitted on printed argument by Mr..
Jewett, Of counsel for the plaintiffs, and BY
Mr.. GOOkin and Mr.. Roberts for the defend.
ant In error,