Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-07-24

and the vote was reconsidered and the res,Iu.
tion passed-yeas IL, nays9
The following bills were received from the
Board of Aldermen: =
A bill granting license for tho exhibition of
a circus to Rivers and Derious: passed
A bill grading alley in square $40; passed
"A Dill 10 appoint superintendent of public
schools; referred
=, Mr.; walker introduced a bill to grade
Twelfth street, between Virginia and Mary.
land avenues; which was passed.
A joint resolution to go into an election for
ponce magistrates on next Monday, was passed
W. "A pill authorizing the Alexandria and
washington Railroad to lay single track
from the foot of the Long Bridge to the depot
OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, through
First street and Indiana avenue and lateral
branch from the corner of Seventh street and
maryland avenue to Canal street, and thence
along Canal street to Fourteenth street, came
from the Board of Aldermen.
"A long discussion ensued, in the course of
which the following facts became apparent
mat the Corporation were interested in the
railroad to the extent Of guaranteeing the pay
ment of 900 in bonds; that they had deed
OF trust upon all of the property of the rail-
road as security; that the railroad was entirs-
~ IN the control of the Corporation of the city,
u,
that they had already granted them right OF
way through the city from the Long Bridge to
the depot, by the nearest practicable route; -
that this bill was merely mentioning the minor
details of what had already been granted them
lii general terms, and that a portion only of
the guaranteed bonds had been negotiated
The only opposition to the passage of the bill
was, that as it was an important subject, il
should be well considered before passing it;
that the speed of the cars through the city
should be first regulated, and that the author
ny OF the city to grant a right to cross Penn
sylyania avenue was questionable.
Tho bill, however, passed by a vote Of I6
yeas to 2 nays.
After which, the Board adjourned.
GREAT BANK ROBBERY IN WASHINGTON
ARREST OF THE PERpErRAToR-RECovE or
THE B00TY, &C.-SOme days ago the proprie-
tors and employees of the bank of Riggs 4
20, In THIS city, became aware that bag OF
gold, containing SIS 900, had been stolen from
the vault and also about S. 900 in coupon
bonds. Officer Handy was employed by Messrs.
Riggs d Co, and he at once engaged officer
Boss TO aid him in discovering the thief and
recovering the booty stolen. The officers fixed
their suspicious. after looking into the circum-
stances, on the porter of the bank, a young
named Charles Louis Chapman, CHILEAN, who
came to this city some years since with Senior
CarvallO on the advent of that gentleman as
the CHILEAN Minister to the United States He
rcm3ined in Mr. C.'s employment until the
conclusion of his mission. and having the ut
most confidence in him he gave him the rec
1lnmendatlon which obtained for him the place
OF watchman and porter in the bank of Riggs
4 Co
Yesterday morning, on the advice Of the
"fhcers, he Was sent out as often as before to
assist the runner Of the bank, and Oh his re
turn, he was arrested by Messrs. Handy and
Boss, and accused Of the robbery. AT first.
he boldly denied it, and threatened Riggs d
Co with suit for defamation of character
But, while holding him at the bank. the officers
searched his premises, and behind a wooden
PARTITION, about the fireplace, they found the
missing coupon bonds and bank books, show
lIS that he had deposited within few dollars
Of the missing five thousand in three banks in
Baltimore under fictitious names On learn
ing OF this discovery, he at once confessed his
c.ime
This morning he was taken to Baltimore.
and 1--WE learn by telegraph before going to
press aided the officers in recovering for Ritas
. 70. the whole amount 80 deposited which
has been accomplished. The officers of whose
perseverance and GdrOitncss in managing the
business entrusted to their sagacty and en-
ergy, Messrs. Riggs 4 Co. speak in the highest
terms, reap between them a reward of 81 500.
NndpIndn not long since married into a wOr-
thy family Of this city, who deserve the COM
InsseratiOn of all. There is question whether
ais dishonest act was crime in law. or a
breach of trust merely. 1t is supposed to have
been committed when aiding the teller t. de-
posite cash in the vault, by slipping a IS. eco
bag out OF the box, and hiding it temuoraiIy
behind furniture near the vault door and then
removing it from the premises at night when
acting there a. the Waterman
The MERRY BACHELORS EXCURSION AND
PFC NIc.-Thursiay next will be gala day
Oa the Potomac and at the White House: for
: zen will ''oOme off the excursion and bic mic
OF that agreeable, interesting, and famous
brotherhood, - the merry bachelors" Ar
Engagements have been made on the most lib
cral and magnificent scale to render the occa-
SION one of unallOyed delight Many of the
most charming bellies of the metropolis will
grace the company with their presence. Music
both martial and cOtillOn, of the most exquisite
Kind will enliven the scene; and there will
be superabundance of the choicest refresh
ments. Many novelties of the most UNIQUE
and attractive character. will mark the law.
one Of which only we shall mention and that
l., the presentation of a handsome gfc to every
lady in attendance. The boats will make two
trips. See the advertisement in another col
umn.
PLEASANT PARTIEs.-On yesterday, many
parties Of ladies end gentlemen from this city
and the surrounding country visited Arlington
SPRING, and passed the day merrily, indeed
One very large company OF ladies and gentle
lnen from Alexandria, Va, arrived by way of