Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-12-21
CRIMINAL CoURr-Wm. Conner for larceny;

CRIMINAL CoURr-Wm. Conner for larceny;
Radcliffe for defence; not guilty.
Mr. Radcliffe made q motion In arrest of
judgment in the case of s. f. Lucas, conyict.
ed of false prstences, on the ground of defect
in the indictment. The Court sustained this
motion, so the verdict in this case has been set
aside, and new indictment against him will
probably be found shortly. He continues to
be in custody, awaiting the action of the grand
jury. -
James Scrivener in two cases of assault on
his wife; not guilty; Piggot for defence
yesterday, after We went to press, in the
cases OF negroes Moses Brown and Joe H
humphreys, the jury returned verdict of pot
guilty. -
CIRCUIT CoURr.-Albert Greenleaf vs Ezra
Williams. Judgment for plaintiff for SIG rs.
Patrick A. Byrne vs. Joseph D: Rumpff, two
cases; VIM. P. Mohun vs. Rumpff; and Mich
olas Callan VS.. Rumpf-sll appeal cases from
justices courts; Davidge, Peasants, and Nor.
gan for appellants, and Darlington for Rumpf.
These cases were all on trial before one jury,
as We went to press.
CENTER MARKEr.-Our principal market
was crowded this morning Christmas din.
ner fxins" were there in abundance, and the
prices were about the same AZ we quoted last
week. They were selling rapidly. We would
inquire of the proper authorities if there is no
| way to prevent cart, wagon, and coach drivers
| from endangering the life and limbs Of ladies
and children who are obliged to cross the flag
ways near the market during market hours ?
| They trot their horses along when the way is
crowded with as much carelessness as they do
when it is clear.
Those of our readers who are in quest of
elegant and appropriate presents for the holi-
days, will find at Shillington's Book Store,
Odeon Building, a magnificent assortment of
Animals. Gift Books, Albums, Poets in all
styles of binding, interesting Juvenile Books,
Toy Books, Episcopal and Catholic Prayer
Books, Bibles, Writing Desks, Porte Monnaies
Port Folios, Work Boxes, Gold Pens, and
everything in the fancy stationery line. y
CONCERT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE Poor
Would it not be we'll for tho managers of the
concert for the ben6t of the poor to obtain the
services of the Infant Drummer and Whistler
who is now on visit to our city. We have no
doubt of his volunteering for the occasion if
solicited to do 80.
ONE OF THE HIGHEST PRoors of the merits
of SANKEY'S National Panorama, at Odd Eel
lows Hall, is that few persons are satisfied
with seeing it once, but many repeat their vis-
its. 1t is now Of more interest than ever, the
artist himself lecturing
AN AGED RUNAwAY.-Last night an old
slave, now 20 years of age, was taken to the
guard house to be detained till his owners
order should arrive. The old man plead ill
treatment as justification of his conduct.
This morning he was delivered to relative
of the owner.
SKATING.-The boys have found excellent
ice on the shallow streams and creeks near the
city, and have been indulging in this amuse-
msnt for several days past
HE DYING GLADIATOR number of
visitors to this beautiful statue, we are pl eased
to learn, are daily increasing. Yesterday and
this morning quite large number were pre-
sent. ALI who admire the arts should visit
this exhib ition.
UNION CHAPEL FAIR The fair now being
held by the ladies for the benefit of Union
Chapel, over Farnham's Book Store, Penn
sylvania avenue and 18th street, is admirably
conducted. They set good suppers and offer
tor sale variety of useful articles. Success
attend them.
WATCH ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS THE LoDG.
ERs.-This morning, the guard house was we'll
filled by arrivals last night The old rule to
commit all as Migrants. who should lodge
there three successive nights, was enforced by
the magistrate to the surprise Of the dodgers
The following were disposed of: Thos Reese,
drunk, workhouss 80 days; James Cropsey, do.
do; James Rigeby, do. do; Curtis Rathbun,
vagrant, do; John Mack, do. do; Peter Riley,
90. DO John McKennon, do. do Ann Boyle,