Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-26


from with irons upon his limbs, which he after
wards succeeded In having cut off. The keepers
went IN pursuit, and when they overlook him
desperate fight ensuei in which some of them
were badly hurt and had to return to the city
without him. Yesterday, offi,ers Wise and
oimonds found him at the Spring Tavern, on
the Baltimore road, and Immediately arrested
him and brought him before Justice Bates, Of
this city, charged with assault and battery
upon lis keepers. He was sent to the county
jail.
CIRCUIT CoURT-Tbere have been no cases
OF interest 10 the public st Largo tried and de
termincd during the present term, If We ex-
cept the libel suit of VIM. L. Dove against j.
III McB air. The more important suits, brought
before a jury, have related to disputes con.
nected with the question of par.i walls and
titles to property, involving points of law CO.
veging too much space TO be condensed in q
newspaper paragraph.
AccIDRNr.-Lsst night, q man named Of
Hutton got into a row with a number of youp 2
men, and in drawing PISTOL to defend him
self it was accidentally discharged, the ball
passing through the feshy part of the hand
and weunding him severely. He was conveyed
to the house, where charges were made
against him. lie was allowed to z, home,
and this morning he appeared to answer the
Charges, but they had been Withdrawn.
Discussed Officer Stoddard arrested co.
lorci girl, named Bridget johnson alias Ann
GassaUay, this morning, and carried her b.-
fore Justice M9rsell and Captain Birch The
charge against Ter was stealing, but tho evil
deuce against her was Of such a nature as ius-
titled the magistrates il dismissipg the case
The GRAND GIFT CONCERT, this evening
promises to be attended by the fashions bic
public OF Washington Many tickets we're
sold yesterday ard to day, and We have no
doubt the remaining ones will all he disposed
IF at the door. We have often paid dollar
h- concerts shat were not 80 attractive as that
which is to tako place to- night, and we judge
by the programme that it will be one of the
best of tho season; so that the chances of the
Gift Tickets can bs considered as presented to
the audience.
The FUNERAL OF II W. BALL, late City
Surveyor, t0ok place yesterday afternoon. A
large number Of friends accompanied the re-
mains u G.enEood Cemetery the Mayor Of
Washington and othe- officers of tho Corpora
tiOn, and members Of tie two Dos rds CT the
City Councils, included. The Odd Fellows,
Of which Order the deceased was On active
and much esteemed brother, marched, i 8 re-
gala, but without music TIE latter having
heen dispensed wish by request Ct the family
o. biz. Ball.
Run OVER Last sTening, q man named
Frank Mocabco, WAGNER, accidentally
drove over snail lj,.standing il the
street. Quito number of PERSONS nearby
vera very much cxcitaI by the occurrence,
aud started to- catch the driver and it is DOS
s.bIe he would have f.rei badly had it not
have been for sti;sr S;oddard, by hard man
ayeuont, who keep ahead CT the crowd. Tho
child, we axe told, is in a dangerous condie
ton.
CHRIsTY AND WOODS MISsrRELs again de-
lighted a packed auditory at the Pcople's
Theatre last night. There was not room en- ough
to accommodate ell who ru:hed to their enter
iainneDe. Music, fun, frolic and glee ruled
the hour Egeryb0d9 was delighted, and we
venture the assertion that nc. q few ;hroats
are sore, occasioned by excessive laughter 4
man with 'ths blues" is sure TO be relieved
by their agreeable prescriptions.
YESTERDAY EVENING. heavy, 6sep rolling
thunder, and continuous broad flashes Of light
ming, and the falling, for few minutes of
big drops CT rain, be.okened heavy shower !;
but there was disappointment in this respect,
much TO the regret Of those who consider such
visitation essential fcT individual comfort as
well as to assist vegetation.
THE B0DY OF JAMES F. CLARK, which was
found "a tse canal yesterday morning, was
this morning taken by his friends from the
watch house, flor intsrment.
TIE JAMESTOWN SOCIETY will hold IN ad-
jourhed meeting on Saturday evening, at half
past seven o'clock, 10 make arrangements for
the se:ond annual celebration CT the landing
q. jamestown.
tbs CoUIr OF CLAIMS We are pleased to
sec by to days Star tina. the Hon. Judge j s.
Tyson Of Md, Gas opened law Office in this
district. --,.,-
The EXTENSION of tie Post 0fhce Dep All
ment buiiding-GrOund is being broken on
this work as We 60 u press to-day.
WATCH RETUREs.-The only case or the
resord, this morning, was that of Jas CansIly
for profanity he paid fne and costs.
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