A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=32463 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Star Article Date: December 23 1852 Article Description: Died Article Text: We learn that a Mr. Holtzclaw was found dead yesterday in a little stream in the western part of this city. We presume that an inquest will be or has been held over the body and an immediate cause of death will be made known. The deceased leaves a wife and several children. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=32462 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Star Article Date: December 27 1852 Article Description: Holtzclaw Found Dead Article Text: John W. Holtzclaw, (not Coldslaw, as stated in one of the Baltimore papers,) who was found dead in a gully in the First Ward, a few days since, was formerly of Virginia. He was a boot-maker by trade, and was much respected until he became addicted to intemperance, and this was no doubt the cause of his death. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=32461 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Post Article Date: May 20 1915 Article Description: Obituary Article Text: Mrs. Theodore Friebus, 72 years old, a native of the District, died suddenly Tuesday night at her home, 1439 U Street Northwest. Death was due to acute indigestion. Funeral services will be held at the residence tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, and will be conducted by the Rev. John T. Ensor, of Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Friebus was the daughter of Dr. Van Tyne and Mrs. Mary Van Tyne. She was married to Mr. Friebus May 11, 1865. Just a week ago the couple celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding. Besides her husband, Mrs. Friebus leaves a son, Theodore Friebus, Jr., a daughter, Mrs. Paul Grove, and three grandchildren, Reginald Theodore Friebus, Florence M. Friebus, and Paul Friebus Grove. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=32460 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: National Intelligencer Article Date: September 9 1809 Article Description: Elopement of Apprentice James Stone - Ten Dollars Reward Article Text: Eloped from my service on the night of September 3rd, James Stone an apprentice to the house carpenter business, 19 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high or upwards, of a very yellow complexion, short black hair, chews tobacco. Had on and took with him one white nankeen waistcoat with sleeves striped, one pair buckskin trousers, one pair of Ruffia (Russia?) sheeting, one pair of chicksett breeches, new shoes lined and bound, a real beaver hat about half worn. He is stout made and walks very upright. Any person that will secure said apprentice in any jail so that I get him again shall receive $5 if within the District and $10 if without. I forewarn any person harboring or employing said apprentice and all masters and skippers of vessels from taking said apprentice away, as I am determined to prosecute any person that will act contrary to law. Peter Lenox, tawtf. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=32459 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: National Intelligencer Article Date: September 9 1803 Article Description: Legal Notice Article Text: All persons having demands on the firm of Cherry and Donnell are requested to forward their accounts for settlement, and all those indebted to the said firm are hereby requested to make payment to be subscriber, who is fully authorized to settle all their accounts. Robert Cherry. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=32458 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: National Intelligencer Article Date: September 9 1803 Article Description: Stolen or Strayed Article Text: Stolen or Strayed from the commons of the city of Washington on Thursday, September 1st, two cows belonging to Mr. Robert Underwood. One is black, has remarkably large horns, considerably elevated, with a large udder and is with calf. The other is brindled, large and well proportioned; has a small white spot on her forehead and is excellent for milk. If strayed, any person on delivering the said cows at the house of said Underwood, in Washington, shall receive $5, or if stolen, for delivering them, as aforesaid, securing and prosecuting to conviction the thief, the sum of $50. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=32456 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: National Intelligencer Article Date: December 10 1825 Article Description: Tax List: Persons Owing Taxes and Amounts Due Article Text: Persons Owing Taxes and Amounts Due. Cutts, Richard, 14 lots, $100.46. Davidson, John, 23 lots, some w/improvements & water tax, $587.72. Delaney, James (leasehold), 1 lot, $2.22. Delaney, Thomas' heirs, 1 lot, $88.84. Dunlap, James, 2 lots, $16.14. Etting, Solomon, 4 lots and Pump Taxes, $115.17. Fitzgerald, Edward, 1 lot w/improvements, $18.36. Gettys, James, 1 lot, $1.42. Golding, Rev. Mr., 1 lot, $13.60. Goldsborough, Hawes, 10 lots and Wharf Taxes, $75.34. Harris, Joseph, 1 lot, $5.52. Harrison, William, 3 lots, $29.01. Headley, Job and Joseph, 1 lot w/brick improvements, $16.00. Herron, Walter, 2 lots, $21.29. Herty, Thomas' heirs, 1 lot, $.78. Hilleary, Henry, 1 lot, $4.50. Howe, Robert F., l lot w/reservoir & water taxes, $37.60. Jamieson, Walter, 1 lot, $20.75. Johns, Thomas' heirs, 4 lots w/Pump Taxes, $60.76. Kemp, Christian, 1 lot, $6.01. Kemp, David, 1 lot, $3.93. Lancaster, Stephen, 1 lot w/improvements, $44.86. Lanham, Elisha, 1 lot, $9.94. Long, Sewalls A., 1 lot w/improvements, $5.75. McCleary, James, 10 lots, $58.17. McDuel, John, 2 lots, $1.98. Martin, Honore, 4 lots, $63.40. Masonic Lodge, 1 lot, $25.53. Maus, John N., 2 lots, $30.55. Michael, NIcholas, 1 lot, $10.43. Mudd, Thomas J., 1 lot, $12.88. Myers, Moses, 1 lot, $3.96. Nevitt, William, 1 lot, $8.52. O'Hara, James, 2 lots, $11.91. Parrott, Richard's heirs, 7 lots and Pump Taxes, $161.98 Peltz, John's heirs, 2 lots, $30.62. Shaw and Birth, 14 lots, $140.75. Sidebotham, William's heirs, 3 lots, $5.91. Smith, Walter, 2 lots and Pavement Tax, $98.18. Smoot, Samuel, 5 lots, $83.15. Snowden, Thomas's heirs, 23 lots, $157.36. Stephens, James, 1 lot, $5.08. Stevenson, Thomas's heirs, 1 lot, $30.33. Suttle, Henry, 1 lot, $7.24. Tyler, Charles, 5 lots, $34.85. Van Ness and Miller, 2 lots, $30.00. Warring, Marsham, 3 lots, $29.56. Wheeler, Luke, 1 lot, $12.56. White, John B., 1 lot w/improvements, $20.96. Wilson, Alex's heirs, 1 lot w/Water Tax, $19.71. Wilson, Alexander, 2 lots, $5.21. Winters, George, 1 lot, $10.12. Winters, John, 1 lot, $4.14. Worsley, Joseph, 1 lot, $11.96. ----Terms, Cash - Time, 10 o'clock, A.M. By F. Coyle, Col. 1st and 2d Wards ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=32455 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: National Intelligencer Article Date: December 10 1825 Article Description: Legal Notices Article Text: A Caution. I hereby forewarn the public against crediting my wife Ann Ferry, on my account, as I will not pay any debts for her after this date. By Francis Ferry. District of Columbia, County of Washington, to wit: Arnold Boone has applied to the Hon. James S. Morsell, Assistant Judge of the Circuit Court of The District of Columbia, to be discharged from imprisonment, under the act for the relief of insolvent debtors within the District of Columbia, on the third Monday of December, inst. at 11 o'clock A.M. when and where his creditors are requested to attend. William brent, Clerk. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=32454 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: National Intelligencer Article Date: December 10 1825 Article Description: Marshal, Constable and Trustee Sales Article Text: Marshal's Sale. In virtue and by authority of a writ of fieri facias, issued from the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for the County of Washington, to me directed, I shall expose to public sale, for cash, on the premises in Georgetown, on Saturday, the 31st of December instant, the following described lands and tenements, viz: Lots Nos. 25, 26 in Beall's Addition to Georgetown fronting 120 feet on West street and 120 feet on Washington street with the two-story brick house and all other improvements thereon. Seized and taken in execution as the estate and property of Elizabeth Weems, and will be sold to satisfy debts due to Isaac V. Brown and John Webb. Sale to commence at 4 o'clock P.M. By Tench Ringgold, Marshal. Trustee's Sale. Will be sold at public auction, by order of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, on Saturday, the 19th November, instant, to the highest bidder, all the real and personal property of George and Thomas O. St. Clair, consisting of several acres of valuable land, improved and unimproved; farming utensils, cattle, hogs, and a variety of household and kitchen furniture. The sale will take place at the house of George St. Clair, near the Bladensburg road, about a mile from the Spring Tavern. Terms -- a credit of three and six months; notes satisfactorily endorsed will be required to secure the payment of the purchase money. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock A.M. By Enoch Bryan, Trustee. Trustee's Note: The above sale is postponed to the 19th day of December next, same place and hour. Trustee's Sale. In consequence of the failure of the purchasers to comply with the terms of sale, I will proceed on Monday, the 23d day of January next, at 12 o'clock M. to resell, at their risk, at public auction, the following Lots of Ground, in Georgetown, in the District of Columbia, consisting in part of the real estate of George King, deceased, to wit: Part of Lot No. 76, fronting on Cecil Alley about 300 feet, on which are two two-story frame dwelling houses. Also, part of Lot No. 77, on Water street, on which is a three story brick Store and Dwelling house. The above sale will take place on the premises, and the purchaser or purchasers shall give bonds, with approved security, for the purchase money, payable in six equal semi-annual payments, with interest from the day of sale; provided that any purchaser, in lieu of giving bond may pay the money in hand; and on the full payment of the purchase money and the ratification of the sale by the Court, I will execute t! o each purchaser, at his proper expense, a valid conveyance of all the title to which the said George King died seized. By Raphael Semmes, Trustee. The Baltimore Patriot and Fredericktown Herald will please insert the above once a week till the day of sale. Marshal's Sale. In virtue and by authority of two writs of fieri facias, issued from the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for the County of Washington, to me directed, I shall expose to public sale, for cash, at the front door of the Union Tavern in Georgetown, on Monday, the 19th day of December next, the following described lands and tenements, viz: Part of Lots Nos. 63, 64, 65, in old Georgetown, fronting 23 feet 6 inches on the causeway; Lot No. 149 in Beall's Addition to Georgetown, fronting 60 feet on Gay street, with the improvements and houses thereon, now or lately the residence of Nicholas Hedges; A part of Lots Nos. 134 and 135 in Beall's Addition to Georgetown, fronting 30 feet on Washington street and 120 feet on Dunbarton street; Lot No. 136 in Beall's Addition to Georgetown, fronting 60 feet on Dunbarton street. Seized and taken in execution as the estate and property of Nicholas Hedges, and will be sold to satisfy a debt du! e by him to the Bank of Columbia, use of the Bank of the United States. Sale to commence at 4 o'clock P.M. Tench Ringgold, Marshal, D.C. --------- Immediately after the above sale, I shall offer at public sale, for cash, parts of lots Nos. 14 and 15 in Beall's Addition to Georgetown, and fronting 79 feet 6 inches on Washington street; being the property adjoining and south of the house and premises of John Laird, Esq., which parts of lots belong to the Bank of the United States. Richard Smith, Cashier, Branch Bank, Washington. Constable's Sale. By virtue of two writs of fieri facias, issued by Israel Little, a justice of the Peace for the County of Washington, and to me directed, I shall expose to public for sale, for cash, on Friday the 16th day of December, 1825, at 7 o'clock A.M. at the Navy Yard Market House, one gig and harness, seized and taken as the property of D. G. Hickey, and will be sold to satisfy debts due J. Evams and Peter Little, Junr. By Enoch Bryan. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=32453 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: National Intelligencer Article Date: December 10 1825 Article Description: Boarding and Rentals Article Text: Boarding. William M. Sawyer can accommodate three Members of Congress with good and comfortable rooms, on Louisiana Avenue, a few doors west of the Unitarian Church. Boarding. J. Gardiner can accommodate a few Members of Congress, at his house on 9th Street (one square west of the Post Office) opposite to the residence of Mr. Joseph Gales, Jr. Boarding. Mrs. Homans can accommodate six or seven Members of Congress. The house she occupies is the first in the second block west of the Market, on Pennsylvania Avenue. Boarding: Four gentlemen can be furnished with genteel Boarding and Lodging, in B street, about two hundred yards south of the Capitol, and directly opposite the residence of Mr. John Coyle. By R. Gilder. Boarding. Mrs. Lanphier very respectfully informs the Members of Congress and other gentlemen who may wish for handsome accommodations during the Session, that she has opened her house in Lenox's Row, on the south side of Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th streets, which, from its central situation, and the commodiousness of her apartments, together with a determination to give every attention in her power, to make those who may favor her with their company as comfortable as possible, hopes to receive a share of the public patronage. Boarding. Mrs. Ball informs her friends and the public that she remains in the large and commodious house opposite Brown's Hotel, on Pennsylvania Avenue, where she can accommodate ten or twelve Members of Congress with private rooms; and will be happy to receive regular and transient boarders as usual. N.B. A handsome parlor to let. To Let. Members and others residing in Washington during the Session of Congress, are respectfully informed that the subscriber will let, for the session, the front House, now in his possession, on Pennsylvania Avenue, nearly opposite Williamson's Hotel. It is a very desirable situation, and contains four good large rooms, with a fine large private passage. John Hoburg. For Rent, and possession given on the first of January next, the estate called Woodley, the residence of the late P. B. Key, Esq. This property lies upon the Heights of Georgetown, and has all the advantages of contiguity to the two markets of Washington and Georgetown, of fine air, excellent water, and withal admitted to be as healthful a situation as can be found anywhere. The buildings are commodious, the orchards valuable, gardens well located, wood continuous, and the lands, of which there are about 230 acres, as productive as are any in the neighborhood. To a good tenant, and one who would take care of the property, the terms would be moderate. Apply to William Thompson, Jr., Agent for Ann Key, Adm'x. A good store to be Rented, at Auction. This day, at 1 o'clock, P.M. on the premises, I shall sell, at auction, the unexpired lease of the store on Pennsylvania Avenue, recently occupied by Mr. Samue RobinsonN (who has removed to the opposite side of the Avenue); i.e., to the 13th April, 1826. Terms made known at sale. By M. POOR, Auc. Note: The above sale is postponed to Saturday at 1 o'clock, P.M. By M.P. For Rent. George Beale's house and lot, about one mile (North) from the Capitol, lately occupied by James Moore. Immediate possession may be had. Inquire of Ezekiel MacDaniel. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=32452 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: National Intelligener Article Date: December 10 1825 Article Description: Commodities for Sale Article Text: Fat Cattle. Will be exhibited on Saturday morning next, at the Stalls numbered 38 and 39, formerly occupied by James Moore, Jun'r. Six beeves, fed by Isaac Van Meeter, Esq., of South Branch Potomac. The inhabitants of Washington and the public are invited to call and judge for themselves, whether these beeves are not superior to the beeves fed by William Steinberger, Esq., and exhibited by Mr. John Hoover, on Tuesday last. This beef will be disposed of on moderate terms, and it is hoped that the inhabitants of Washington will encourage the market. By Thomas Eno. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=32451 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Star Article Date: January 26 1853 Article Description: Died Article Text: Suddenly, on January 21st, Mrs. Elizabeth Nalley, relict of the late Aaron Nalley, of this city, in the 66th year of her age. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=32450 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Star Article Date: January 26 1853 Article Description: Married Article Text: On January 25, by the Rev. Mr. Finkel (Finckel?), Mr. Charles Schussler to Miss Christina Moellar. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=32448 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Star Article Date: January 25 1853 Article Description: Died Article Text: This morning, Victoria Hill, aged 14 years. Her funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence of her mother, on Fifth between G and H streets. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=32446 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Star Article Date: January 19 1853 Article Description: Died Article Text: On this morning at 1 o'clock, Mr. Garret Anderson, aged 56. Hs friends are invited to attend his funeral on tomorrow (Thursday) at 12 o'clock M. from his late residence on Penn. Avenue. In this city, on this morning, Mrs. Elizabeth Nelson, consort of Samuel Nelson, in the 50th year of her age. Her funeral will take place from Christ Church (Protestant Episcopal) near the Navy Yard on Friday, the 21st, at 2 o'clock P.M. Her friends and acquaintances are invited to attend. On Tuesday morning, January 18, Thomas R. Van Tyne, son of the late Dr. J. P. Van Tyne, in the 22nd year of his age. The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, from the residence of his mother on F Street, near 13th Street, tomorrow at 3 o'clock. On January 17, Mrs. Ann Edwards, consort of Gen. Samuel M. Edwards in the 60th year of her age. On January 15th, after an illness of 18 days, of water on the brain, produced by teething, Lelia McNutt, aged 21 months, only child of William T. and Martha E. Smithson. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=32445 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Star Article Date: January 17 1853 Article Description: JOhn Long Sentenced in Assault Case Article Text: The case of John Long, tried for an assault with intent to kill Rezin Pumphrey, the particulars of which we gave in Friday's paper, resulted in a verdict of "guilty of the assault simply," without the intent, &c. He was sentenced by the judge to 2 years' imprisonment in jail. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=32444 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Star Article Date: January 8 1853 Article Description: Died Article Text: Suddenly, on Friday afternoon, January 7, Martha Washington, in the fifth year of her age, youngest daughter of H. D. and Susan Cooper. The friends of the family are requested to attend her funeral from the residence of her parents on H Street, below Fifth, at 2 o'clock tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=32443 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Star Article Date: January 6 1853 Article Description: Silas Tucker Found Guilty Article Text: In the Criminal Court yesterday, the case of Silas Tucker was resumed and concluded. The jury returned a verdict of guilty, but recommended the prisoner to the mercy of the court. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=32442 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Star Article Date: January 6 1853 Article Description: Death of Commodore Morgan Article Text: Commodore C. W. Morgan died yesterday morning at his residence in the Navy Yard of which place he was in command. In some of the most sanguinary actions during the last war with England, Commodore Morgan was distinguished by his bravery. He had been 45 years in the service of his country, and died respected and esteemed by all who knew him. The flags of the United States steamers in the river, and those at the Navy Yard and the Garrison were half-masted, and orders issued by the Department for the observance of the usual testimonials of respect. Commodore M. was buried this afternoon from his late residence at 3 o'clock. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > District of Columbia http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=323 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=32441 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: Washington Star Article Date: December 28 1852 Article Description: Henry Kirk Brown Completes Statue Article Text: Henry Kirk Brown has nearly completed a colossal statue of DeWitt Clinton, in bronze, to be placed in Greenwood Cemetery; and he has a commission to execute an equestrian statue of Washington, in bronze, at a cost of thirty or forty thousand dollars, to be placed in or near Union Square. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DC-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com