Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-08-18

into operation until II O'Clock this morning,
and talisman had to be summoned to fill
vacancy on the jury of gentleman excused
| on account of sickness in his family. John
Rawlings alias John NJ Caffrey, was again put
| on his trial charged with assaulting Robert
| Lee, a yellow man, with intent to kill.
| The examination of witnesses was in pro-
! press when we had to leave to be in time for
| the issue of the Star. Mr.. Fendall was as
sisted by Mr.. Woodward in the prosecution
NJ. Thompson, Esq, appearing for the prisoner.
| Tile Arlington Ct"b Ercnrs om-Aid to
| the Monument -To-morrow afternoon the
/ grand excursion given by the Arlington Club,
! for the benefit of the Washington National
! Monument Fund, is to come off the splendid
steamer Powhatan having been secured for
the purpose. The young gentlemen of the
club, and its active committee having taken
great pains to make this tile excursion of the
season, the public may feel assured that they
will not be disappointed in anything that can
be done to add to the pleasure and comfort of
the trip. AS the boat leaves in the afternoon.
! most bushes. people, clerks, &C., can avail
themselves of the orpor: unity to enjoy charm
Ing ride ON the brig ht Potomac, and as the
/ benefit is Of those which must appeal to
every heart that loves the name and fame of
| Washington, we trust that the commodious
! Powhatan will have on board lust as MANY
| ladies and gentleman as she can comfortably
carry, and that the profits may be something
handsome for the grand object
| sP'c1pochet Arrested.-Last evening, COM
! plant having been made to Captain Birch. by
Mr. George Stewart, that he had been robbed
! of large sum Of money, the Captain detailed
| two active members of the Auxiliary Guard
! to assist him. After much effort to secure the
| right man, they succeeded in arresting per-
| son named William Bartling, who was prepar-
ing to leave the city. They found upon him
Mr.. Stewards money, amounting to three
hundred and thirty-fve dollars The money
was restored to the owner and Bartline sent
to Jail.
| W@tch Returns.-Last evening the follow
! ing persons were taken to the central guard
house and disposed of this morning: T.
Thomas, free colored, stealing canteleupes;
| paid costs and was discharged. J. Jackson
| do. out after hours; fine and costs, 81 Is
! Mary A. Francis, do. do; committed to the
work house for thirty days J. Lee, beating
4 woman, also colored, gave security to keep
the peace. VIM. BARLEY, stealing; sent to
Jail.
! Isfand Property for Sate.-We would call
| The attention of our readers to the sale of an
| eligible lot on the Island, which, as will be
| seen by reference to the advertisement in our
paper OF to-day, takes place tomorrow even
! ing at 81 p. M. This lot fronts on tn street,
not lar distant from Clark's drug store. and
! from its location presents inducements worthy
I Of the attention of purchasers. For such sal les
we refer generally 10 the advertising columns
! of the Star.
| A 9ood Nams.-Messrs. Manuel Fowler
and Francis Mattingly, who have lately erec
ted very handsome row of stores upon 18th
near E street, have named it :. Washington
Place" The stores are all occupied by en-
! ergetic merchants and the place is likely to
become one OF the most busy upon that busy
! street
| WashiAgto. aid to Netc OrLenuS.-The
Mayor has transmitted 50 600 Of the So. 900
| collected through the Messrs Corcoran &
! Riggs who have a branch Of their banking
establishment in New Orleans The balance
I will he forwarded in few days The sener
/ osity of Washington exceed all other cities in
proporti on to her population
! p This norningit continued cloudy. with
little occasional sun shine, but on going to
press another copious Showers pouring down,
| raining = as though it would rain its last.
with sharp claps Of thunder and flashes of
| lightning.
The TrotttnS Matcaes-Atlmirerso of do
ings of the turf who get the Star in time this
afternoon, are reminded Of the interesting
sport at Columbia course. to begin at Al
O'Clock.
Late Foreign Items.
Cholera is on the increase in Persia,
and advancing towards Tabriz.