Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-12-22

promise, consented to q verdict for plaintiff
(Cameron) to the amount of Sc, 900, with inter
est from commencement of his suit. Five out
of twelve, and I among them, had voted for
S6,S54 and some cents; but three out of the
fve few moments after, voted against
$500, because would not 20 for a sum over
81 900. and meet the other seven Jurors Nv
first offer, as q compromise, was $4,000 for
plaintiff on that proposition the vote was two
to ten. Thus it is seen that the jury did not
= 60 out eleven to one, and remain 80 divided
until they were discharged,' although it is
true that at all times eleven were willing to
60 for a sum beyond my reach, for the sake of
a verdict Respectfully,
B. MlLBuas.
December 20, 1854
TRANs-ALLEGHANY NorEs.-The Jefferson.
Vile (Tazewell county, Advocate published
at the locality of tho frans.AIleehan1 Bank,
explains the manner in which two $10O notes
of that bank got into circulation without the
proper signatures attach ed thereto. One mum
bered 12O0) was purloined, as heretofore
stated, and was not countersigned by the
treasurer, is not registered in the treasurer's
office, nor on tho register of the bank. The
other note numbered ESQ alleged to be in cir
culation without the treasHrer's name affixed
thereto, the cashier speaks of as follows: "This
note (25O is all right 1t is on the register of
the bank, and should have the trsasurer's
name; and gentleman just from Richmond,
who has had conversation with the treasurer
on the subject, informs as hat that officer saws
the same thing, and supposes, what is alto.
gether reasonable, that in the process of afix.
ing his signature to large number of notes,
he may have accidentally passed over this No.
957. If it is returned to him, he will 40 doubt,
give it the proper official sanction Mean.
while (says the Advocate) the Trans-Alleghany
Bank seems to pursue the even tenor of its
way. 1t has paid all calls so far, and we can
only reiterate our invitation to any of our sub.
scribers in arrears to pay us in Trans Allie
ghany paper, which we will take at par, and
to any amount, until the appointment of Com
missioner OF Banks is made as limited at above;
what We may do under the illumin alton of 40
bright sun, we cannot now undertake to pre-
dict
CRIMINAL COURT.-After We went to press.
yesterday, the case of negro Moses Brown, in
dicted for stealing Shanghai chickens, worth
Sl2, from VIM. King, was tried. Piggott for
defence. Verdict, guilty. Sentence, one
year in the Penitentiary.
To day, in this court, United States as. Alb
bot Brown. alias Robert Brown, for an assault
on Margaret Henry. Ennis for defence. Yer.
dict, not guilty.
OnilSu OtaIos CS christopher DOyle, charge,
keeping disorderly house. Radcliffe for de.
fence The jury rendered a verdict Of not
guilty on the testimony adduced by the United
States, before the defonce called their wit.
nesses.
CIRCUIT CoURT.-In the appeal case, on
trial when We went to press Yesterday the
verdicts were all in favor Of Rumpff the an.
pellee
In the case of Frobell vs.. Close. for SANDER,
a nolle pros was entered by Mr.. Shelton,
counsel for plaintiff.
The jury were then discharged. The court
meets to- morrow to render opinions.
ALL ABOUT PUNP-We would call the at.
tention of the commissioner of the First Ward
Twenty and [ streets. The bottom of
the well might just as we'll be knocked out as
to have pump log down in it, which, owing
to its being out of repair, will give out no
water. The neighborhood has been using rain
water, river water &C., for the last two weeks,
and are talking about using conden sed steam,
so great are their necessities. Lot the COM
see TO it without delay.
SCOTT GUARDS. -This juvenile COMPANY.
commanded by Capt. Jamison, will parade on
The 9th Of January. Their nsw muskets ,
to their order, and adapted to
their use, will be used on the occasion We
ike to see this chivalrous spirit manifested bv
of country and readiness to defend
her in case of danger. The company is com.
posed of so members, and is incr ,asipg.
The INFANT drummer AND HIS TEAM.-The
Infant Drummer and his dog team
attracted the attention OF crowds as they passed
along the Avenue this morning Master Ben
lolds his first Ievee in the District tomorrow,
It Forrest Hall, Georgetown, in company with
he Lilliputian man, Major Howard The DOG
cam will be on hand, when the juveniles can
Ill take ride.
STEALING Cow.-Three Dutchmsn were
,rOught before justice Smith yesterday on sus-
oicion of stealing COW, the property of Mr..
" Woodruff, machinist, at the Patent Office. It
appears that after killing it, they disposed of
he hide to Dir. Shafter. tanner, On Louisiana
avenue, which Mr. Woodruff has since iden-
ifed as his property. The magistrate on this
evidence committed one of tho men for trial,
md the other two for further examina ton on
Tuesday next.
WASHINGTON DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION This
company Gas will be seen by reference to our
'nce on Monday (Christmas) night, at the Ma
ional Theater, and present the drama of
'Victorine, the Orphan of Paris, - " The Idiot
and 8: Poor Pillicoddyn Be on
and if you would enjoy treat, and at tho
ame time aid in sustaining the dramatic
alent Of the city.
AMERICAN RIFLES This spirited volunteer
commanded by Capt. John L. Smith
8 the first company to tender an escort to the
Veterans of the war of 1913, who are to a.
'emble in convention in this city on tho 9Th of
January next. We hope the military gener-
ally will be out on that occasion, and that tho
freedom of the city will be extended to these
war worn veterans. Would it not be we'll for
bur City Councils to make some provision for
heir entertainment, at least q collation., on
that day.
Mons COCHEU's SoIREEs.-These agreeable
and social gatherings take place Q very Friday
night, at Carusi's Saloon. A select party of
handsome young ladies may be found there
On these occasions, ant. We would advise those
who arc fond IF " tripping it on the light fam
tastic toe, to visit the Saloon to. night
VERY EGGS TRAvAGANT.-Only fifty cents
a dozen is charged for eggs by the vendors of
this city. Egg nogg is just becoming an aris-
tocIatio beverage.