National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20
sLATTKRs CASE.


n new Tftet eFeutcu.
In the Criminal Court on saturday the motion
for new trial In the case OF II. II. Slater, con-
yicted OF the murder Of Michael Hussey, was
argued by General Henkie.
In the course Of his argument he read an am
davit by LsnRdon Smith, who testincs that on
the night In question 18Th OF hugusD ne was en-
ploycd as waiter At Abrnham's booth, twenty
placc,) and In passing villa he heard Q party
twho he has since learned was Michael Hussey)
say: ~ will take you by the ears and butt your
brains OUT" that woman was then laying on
slatters shoulder; that Hussey struck Slater, 4
tusse followed. and Hussey said no was cut
General Henkle then called attention 70 the
ssr pppss' Srse RSvs me
New Orleans thug character aud TO account Tor
the same he read an afndavitby Calvin L. sayre
that In May last he had been attacked by body
OF I'VE men; that In consequence OF the threats
made. being DESTROYS OF having the mesns Of
protection, he applied TO defendant to get him
knife from one Thomas Boyiand, IN New OF
leans, and the defendant sent dispatch for the
knives-one for flanagan and the other lot the
| afnant--and they were brought here ~ express.
Also read the afiidavit o. Edward Kelly tnat
Hannegan did not call for his knife, and he (kD
took IL. Also the af,liavlt Of Cults KEY, eln-
ployed At DR.. Fiberts once, who tsstined 10 the
knives being delivered. and that there were but
Nj. Harrington said he would be content to
submit TO the sound discretion OF the court.
Judge Macarthur said the court was entirely
several hours deliberatcd on their verdict. on
| the trial the Jury was asked TO acqult on the
grounds Of excussble homicide. The Jury could
adsuoed; Il would have been ont Of placo. Il Is
possible barely under the evidence offered that
the prisoner was convicted Of orlme higher
s. q Which ns was sa Hsa ne
would have doubtless had an effect on the Jury,
| especially a. TO the point In the charge In which
stated that nothing short OF violence o. tear o.
1 hnslll liz ha Ia q "a Nlu
On tho whole evidence before the jury they
might, and likely did, infer that there was No
proyoesson sa. 10 view o. the new s,S. H.
ea,on. On one t Rsns susjse. Eo%iede be Ell
that II was important for the community tina,
tho verdict OF Iuries should be sustained, aud
although he had tried a number Of such cases
this was the nrst In which he bad granted new
trial. He had In none Of them felt that degree
OF doubt which he had felt In this case; TIL
doubt arising from the presentation Of the az,
davits to-day. lie would, therefore, set asid'
! the verdict, and grant new trial
The case was continued IN the next term, an
the prisoner was rcmanicd to jail.
Arlington.
Excelsior Lodge No. 4, I. q. q. T., Of AIRING
ton, Va, has always been noted for ia piessan
; entertainments; aud inasmuch as dancing Is pre-
: hibited In the lodge-rooms Of the Order, th
I younger members generally selected commit
lee, who secured the use Of some OF the neigh
bors' parlor, where they have their entertain
|, ments. FRIDAY evening very select party Wa
Q given at the residence Mr.. Truman 4. HUI
Q where the youth and beauty OF Arlington wer
. represented, also a number OF young folks froI
I this city, among whom We noticed Mas Ida
: browne, daughter OF Hon. A. X. Browne; Mis-
J, L. Major, MISS Thomas and Mr., aussie Pierc'
. also several young ladies' from Alexandra
q Dancing was Kept up to the wee small hour
4 when the party dispersed, loud 10 their praise
: | their host and hostess, who did everything
8 their power 10 make the occasion cheerful an
n agreeable.
:, GEORGE q. IEssIsG. No. 40 seventh stree
Q has a choice assortment OF Ready-made Ga
u ments
!. For tentiemtn,
Including sack overcoats and wing oyercoat
Of every weight and In every variety OF texture
and patterns, from low-prioed, serviceable ga
ments to those OF very 1no qualities; %
=, worsted vests to match; cashmere suits In en'
y less assortment, from SO to t3S; pantaloons {
?, perfectly -ntting qualities, black and blue DIRE,
IL suits, &c.
D. For IOsfhA aud boys
, A pleasing variety Of dress and school suit
- sack and wing overcoats, dc.; and
l. For Gentlemen, Youths aud Boys
e The Perfectly Fitting Shirts In many styles.
. Undertaking In large assortment.
J, lie has but One Piice.