Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-06-25
DAILY EVENING STAR.
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

oeii' "A Aoi &c nuuiocf VI ptFSOuS were IN
attendance, and many witnesses we're ex.
amined. After hearing the testimony on
both sides, the Magistrate decided to re.
lease Richard Jones. there being no evi.
dence against him, and retain Richard
West, who was held to bail in the sum of
one thousand dollars for his appearance
at the Criminal Court.
After the trial was over a gentleman
remarked to Captain Birch, that, from
what ne had heard, it would be well for
him to be guarded especially against this
crowd; and we were also told to look
The Captain informs us this morning
that If any attempts were made against
him, ne should be prepared, as usual, to
meet them. All we can say, is that since
our engaging In this business of reporting
city affairs and transactions, we have been
IN duty bound to "look out" and shall
continue to do so.
Continental Guards Ercursion.-The
excursion of the Continental Guards,
Capt. Thornton, which came off last
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A large company of ladies and gentle
men participated in its pleasures. After
visiting that beauty spot, Fort Washing
ton-viewing, in the distance, Mount
Vernon, the White House. and all the
beautiful scenery in sail of forty miles
down the Potomac, the company returned
about one o'clock this morning, highly
pleased with the trip. Not the slightest
accident happened to mar the joys of the
day.
Shakespsarian Readings.-Let not the
friends of Mr.. William NJ. Foster forget
that, In connection with Miss H. F. Reed
he gives another Shakespearian Reading
at Carusi's Saloon this evening. Mr.
Foster is inimitable in his character of
Jacques; and Miss Reed, as Rosalind, is
said to be excelsior" Besides, the In
tantry and the COrnet Band will enliven
the occasion with their best music. Ano-
Their interesting feature will be the classic
drama of ''Medea," from the pen of Miss
Reed, from which it is proposed to read
two acts.
Stra,c Bail.-The looseness with which
magistrates have hitherto attended to the
obtaining of good security for offences
committed has made them liable TO be
frequentlyimposed upon. No man should
be allowed to depart from the custody of
an officer without ''good and sufficient"
security is given for his conduct and be-
havior or his appearance for trial, and
every magistrate should know that the
security is good beyond a doubt. We
learn that his honor, the Mayor, is about
to use his efforts to bring about reform
in these matters that will be apt to Sc
cure the trial of all offenders and preserve
his officers from imposition and blame.
Serious charge. night two men,
Messrs. j. c. Thompson and w. H.
Weeks, were arrested upon the charge of
kidnapping negro girl said to be the
property of Benjamin Ward, minor.
The persons were taken before Captain
Birch and Justice Morsell. Mr. Weeks
believed the transaction to be legal, and
wished further time to produce his wit
nesseS, and upon this statement he and
Thompson were committed for a further
examination.
A Good Chance.-E. S. Wright, George
town, advertisos for sale, on Monday af
ternoon, the canal steamboat Fashion.
Those who wish to purchase nice little
boat have good chance to do so by at
.ending the sale. 1t is in good running
order, and complete in all it's fixtures.
Sabbath School Excursion Sab.
bath School of Grace Church, Island of
which Rev. Mr.. Holmead is the Rector,
made an excursion to the grounds of Geo.
w. P. Gusts yesterday, and enjoyed
delightful time. The company was a
numerous one, the refreshments were
ample, and everything passed off in the
most agreeable manner.
Glad of tive learn that the square
opposite the Centre Market is about to be
enclosed and improved, under the direc-
ton of the Commissioner of Public Build
ings A great majority of our either
will be glad to see j, commenced and lin
ished without delay.
Fourth of JMy Trip.-By reference to