Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-26
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sion Of tipping shops and 70 prevent the sale Of
spurious liquors in quantities less than pint
the statute 10 take effect ON and after the first
Monday ofthe present month.
On that day officer Martin arrested man,
named Charles Werner, who had taken out a Il
10 keeps tavern for selling glass Of liquor;
and, on hearing or the case, Justice MorseIl
gave Judgment against the defendant in the sum
Of twenty dollars; whereupon Werner appealed
TO The Circuit Court, in order 10 test whether or
moi The privilege TO sell liquor 1by the small is
an incident TO tavern-keeping. In this appeal il is
said that the defendant Is supported by various
persons engaged the same business as himself
there being a community of interests, and as u
decision regarding one Of themI would affect all,
which would be the result. Az
Taking the latter view of the subject, proceed
ings against the other tavern-keepers Were sus-
pended until the circuit court should make de-
cision...
has been pending before that tribunal; both par
ties tot expressing anxiety TO bring on the argu-
ment. g
As il weary Of waiting for the action of the
court, the mayor, on Friday, directed the police
officers TO call on the tavern-keepers and inform
them that their day Of grace was over, and that il
they continuedto sell liquors in quantities less
than pint they would be prosecuted, as was
Mr.. Werner.
This action on the part Of the corporate authoi-
ties alarmed thetavern-keepers, and some ofthem
Immediately took measures for having decision
made by the court without unnecessary delay.
Mr. Carlisle, for the defendant, and Mr.. Bradley,
for the Corporation accordingly, on Friday, APP
peared before the court TO try the issue; but their
honors" were not at that time prepared for II, as
other business was pending. The latter suggested
thar all further proceedings against the tavern
keepers be suspended until the case shall have
been argued and decision made. This recon-
mendation, we learn from police officer, has been
acquiesced in; and further, that the court has
promised to hearthe case on Friday or Saturday
next. YitA
Whatever the decision may be, the liquor-loving
portion the community need not fear that their
exhilarating supplies will be stopped for, SO long
as-there is an appetite there will always be ample
means provided for its qualification.
~Iftavern-keepers shall be prohibited from sell
ing ~by the small 'they can yend their stimulants
by the pint, according 10 the forms oflaw.
Letter Stealing For some months past, vari
GUS letters, directed to persons in Browns hotel,
have failed TO come into the proper hands; and,
as consequence, complaint upon that subject
was, from time 10 time, made 10 the post Office.
authorities. tEg sa
On Friday night, Mr.. Tree, the chief clerk, paid
particular attention TO the messenger from the
hoiel-a colored boy, about thirteen years Of age-
and, seeing something suspicious in his move
ments, followed him as far down Seventh street
as Pennsylvania avenue, when the lad g gave him
the Slip" Yesterday morning, however, there
was another sharp eye on the -darkey. Mr..
Alexander II. Young, one Of the clerks, saw
him put two or three of the letters which
had been delivered to him into his pocket,
instead of into the mail pouch, with the others.
So, he walked at an unsuspectng distance behind
the boy, and into the hotel. The messenger hay-
ing delivered the pouch 10 the clerk of that estab-
lishment, and retired, Mr.. Young informed the
clerk that if he would recall the boy, and search
The right hand pocket Of his pantaloons, he would
there find letters. The result proved the correct
ness of the information. e.e,siHA ss.ii
Mr. Tree subsequently caused warrant 10 be
issued for the arrest OF the thief who was yester-
day morning arraigned before Justice Goddard.
Il is but due TO say that the postmaster Colonel
Berri took an active part in the discovery Of the
rogue.
The boy acknowledged that he had lost let
ters--anoiher name for stolen As he is a slave.
the only punishment was whipping; but, being
sickly and his master resident of the city, il was
thought proper, under the circumstances, 10 re-
turn the boy to him for chastsemeni.
B~f- ~+s IA
whipping. Yesterday morning, Scotch
man, aged about fortyyears, was arraigned before
the Justice, at the watch-house, TO answer a com
plant made by his wife--an Irish woman--of
habtualy whipping her. We mention his age,
for the purpose of saying, in connection, that he
ought 10 know, by this time, how TO behave him
self with credit. The woman had for q long period
submitted TO his excessive cruelty and now
claimed the protection of the law because she
feared her life was in danger. The man, unable
10 give security 10 preserve the peace, was COM
miiied TO Jail.
Nosonow on the part Of the bystanders was
expressed in consequences Of his inabiityto enter
into the required bond; in fact, one Of the UNI
fortunate ioafers awaiting an investigation into
their respective cases, looked as though he wonld
be excessively grati6ed il hes could only be per-
United % strike with his FIST ii,e than brute
who had laid violent hands on her whom he called
"wife"-a name dear TO every man who rightly
appreciates .the holy and delicate relation.
A Roguish Trick.--On Thursday night, Officer
Keescarrestcd a man charged with stealing twenty
dollars from a citizen Of the Northern Liberties,
and introduced him 70 Justice Dom, at the home
Office Of the last named gentleman Aier the
principal witness had given his testimony, the
officer lefi, for the purpose Of searching for the
money; fourteen dollars OF which he found in an
clubhouse Of the premises occupied by the thief,
enclosed in tin mustard box. While he was
absent, the cry Of murder" was heard and i'm
mediately the Justice and others in his Office
rushed OUT into the street inquire intohe cause
OF the alarm. They discovered a man lying IN
the street, his face rghtfully cut but saw nothing
Of his sssaiant Having attended 10 bis case
they returned 10 the house, but 10 the thief had
escaped, without even bidding good night 10
tho ladies who had temporarily been entrusted
with his fe-keeping.
Important TO Travellers Tomorrow more
direct, thorough, and frequent connection with
the Central Ohio railroad will be established. Two