Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-16


TIE HUTCHINSON FAMLY.-These popular
vocalists from the old Granite State, are now
in our city, and will, during their stay, give
three Of their favorite vocal entertainments,
the first to come off tomorrow evening at
Carusis Saloon, and the last on Monday eve
ming the Goth inst. They are so we'll known
that c.n,mendation would be useless 1t will
be as we'll, however, to remark that they will
introduce their new compositions. ~'a
The MAINE LAw.-The proposed change in
the City Charter, as voted upon by the people
at the municipal election in June last against
granting license for the sale of intoxicating
Liquors. Is not likely to be acted upon, at least
during this session, by Congress.
HIS NAME.-There appeared in yesterday s
Star, an account Of embezzlement of money,
by clerk in the employ of Mr. j. T. Evans
who afterwards ab.conded The fellow g name
IS X. d. Geelin, and the amount of money
stolen was Sl5O. besides other property,
amounting to otter one hundred dollars. 2 =
PENIrENTIARY.-The number of inmates in
the Penitentlary at present is 81, which may
be thus classified: women TO- shoemakers S.
cook l, servant ! baker ], for cleaning apart
ments 2, carpenters 8, blacksmith l, invalid l.
The health OF the place is excellent
IMPROVEMENT OF THE PoroMAc RIVERA
very able report on the improvement of the
Potomac channel has been made by the select
joint committee of the Boards of Aldermen and
Common Council, tho credit of which, we are
authorized to state, is due to Alderman Fitz-
patrick.
HE KIDNAPPING CAsE.-Oficer Barnacloe
returned from Richmond this morning, whore
ne had been to get Thompson, who Is in Jail
there for kidnapping. By some mistake, a
proper reqmsition was not taken, and the officer
failed to obtain the prisoner
SERESADE.-Last night Marsoletti, with his
excellent baud, serenaded Mr.. Forrest.at his
lOdgi nSs. We understand the music was
excellent, and Mr.. f was highly pleased with
the compliment. -.-- ..
Ma. RIsrON.-We regret to learn that this
gentleman, who was struck On the head with
an axe. few days since died last night about
eight o'clock, from the effect of the wound
An inquest will be held over the body thi g
morning. 1t is great pity that the villain
who inflicted the wound has not been detected
The gallows is too good for him.
CRIMINAL CoURT.-Yesterda Mr. Nav on
tho part of the prosecution, made very elo-
quent and able address of over three hours
duration, ana had not concluded when the
court adjourned. His address was to be con-
tinued to-day. ..s. $50.
The JENNINGS ESTATE.-Dr Chas. MacpilI.
of Hagerstown, Md, is said to be one of the
heirs to the great Jennings estate in England
DIR. JAMES Brown, who emigrated from this
city to Liberia about twenty years ago and
was for long time member of the Liberia
Legislature, died recently.
TIE PARK.-We notice that this pleasant
spot, along 18th street, is being much improved.
and will be delightful place of resort during
the summer. -
PASSAGE THIEvEs.-Our city, at this time.
| is greatly troubled with gang Of thieves. who
are prowling about, stealing clothing and
other valuables from hotels boarding houses,
and private dwellings.