Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-08-13


been here long enough, and did not want to
stay much longer this hot weather The Judge
replied that Mr.. R. had not been here longer
than he was-like the man going to be hung,
there was no fun without him, [laughterl and
he had to stay, Mr.. Fendall said he did not
want to stay here either, but he wished the
case in question tried. Mr. Radcliffe instant
ly responded-"I am surprised to hear the
District Attorney say that he did not wish to
stay here. I thought, sir. he acouidkike to re-
main here tomr gears longer, Immoderate
laughter followed this hit, but Mr.. f. did not
seem to altogether relish the joke.
Centre luorhet.-This morning the number
of farmers and gardeners in market, from the
adjoining States, was larger than we have seen
for weeks past. The prices of provisions were
moderate and purchasers numerous 1t is
fact that persons coming to this market have
very little protection from the gangs of petty
thieves nat hang about the market place,
stealing poultry, fruit, and at times money,
from the marketers, who imagine themselves
safe at their stands. Would it not be well for
the Mayor to order the police to attend at the
different markets during the market hours
We don't mean for the officers to 60 and sit in
the guard house or upon an empty stall all the
time; but to move about the square, and hg
to detect the thieves at their work We think
it would be as we'll as to let them sit in police
office, waiting to hear of chances for United
States cases
Watch RetHrHs.-In the central guard
house this morning but two persons were con-
fined; one of them, man named Maccabee
was discharged this morning, no one appear
ing against him. The other, young man
named s Hubbard. was arrested for stealing
horse and carryall, the property of Mr.. Mil
Ter, confectioner. He was committed for n
further examination by Capt. Birch. This
case is undoubtedly the effect of gross intem-
perance. The young man has been in the
habit of getting drunk whenever he had an
opportunity, and when in that condition was
very much inclined to mischief When ar
rested last night he was very drunk, and those
who know him think that he took the horse
and carriage merely to drive round to the va
rious grog- shops where he could obtain whis-
key to drink. If the case is prosecuted it will
be no joke, but a warning to young men
Omntbns Drivers. disposition of some
of the drivers upon the route between the
Capitol and Georgetown, to be stubborn and
careless of the comfort of their passengers loses
for the prorrietors the price of many trips
Accommodating drivers could make the line
valuable; but a crusty driver with gang OF
staggering bnllies upon the top of coach,
swearing and making use of indecent Ian
guage, will drive respectable persons to the
hacks; for qniet people are willing topay more
to keep quiet and be comfortable, than the
cheap fare when obliged to endure the oaths
and indecent language of ignorant and dis
reputable persons.
The Monnmsnt Benefit Ercursaon The
excursion Of the Arlington Club fo- the bene-
fit of the National Washington Monument As
ISOLATION, is to take place next Friday, and
already large number of tickets have been
disposed of, and We are gratifed to hear that
much interest is taken in the praiseworthy
affair. The Young gentlemen engaged in the
movement are entitled to much credit and it
is but for patriotic public to second their
exertions and something handsome will be
done for the great object.
Sim SfJnck.-A gentleman engaged in the
Navy Yard, but whose name we have not
learned, was so sickened by the heat of the
sun yesterday that he fell and for time his
recovery was considered doubtful The ex-
ertions Of the workmen in the yard, who went
to his assistance enabled him to be taken to
tention of a physician.
Accideni.-Between eight and nine clock
this morning, whilst Archibald Green was
hauling some flooring to a three story brick
on ID street, between 9th and eth, the sling
slipped, and the entire boards came down, and
struck him on the forehead and back, cutting
the scalp ia two or three places, and otherwise
injuring him A doctor twas called in to
dress his wounds, who informed us that he was
likely to recover. sc
B"rglary.-On Wednesday night, back
window in the house of Mr. J. c. Lewis was
forced by some night-robber, who entered his
room, found some peaches, helped himself,
and carried off Il coat and hat, the property of
Mr.. Leasdale, clerk to Mr.. Lewis. The rogue
tried the adjoining room of Mr.. Gardener, and
took therefrom some books, which will be
known by the owner if seen again. If the
rascal's object was money, he missed his aim,
and will hereafter, as none is kept there.