Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-20

NOVEL APPLICATIoN.-While in at Justice
Holllnghesds this morning, genteelly dressed
stout gentleman, q Philadelphia, he said, and
who appeared to have been on pretty extsn
siye spree, entered the office and entreated to
be committed or sent somewhere that he could
get away from hinaSeif and from his associates.
The Justice advised him to go to the lnhTma-
~, and stay for while under the care of the
Sisters or Charity, as from his appearance,
the workhouse would not be likely to suit
him. The gentleman availed himself Of the
recommendation very eagerly, and departed
Immediately to put it in practice.
A case of hog stealing was in progress there,
the result of which We did not stay to ascertain.
The parties who were brought before Justice
HoIlipgshead for examination, on the charge
ofconspiring to defraud by the box game, were
discharged, as no one appeared to identify
them, but with the admonition to leave the
city as early as possible.
CRIMINAL CoURT.-Yesterdsy Tim. o Leary,
charged with stealing gold watch valued at
Sl2, and one breastpin, the value Of SO, pro-
Perty of one Ezekiel Dunbar, was acquitted.
Radcliffe for defence.
George Humphreys, colored, charged with
| stealing copper from the United States navy
yard, was convicted. Wharton for defence.
William Dent, colored, was convicted in two
cases of larceny, and sentenced to two years
and six months in the penitentiary. Wharton
for defence.
Thomas Herman, charged with stealing, was
| acquitted. Bradley, jr., for defence
To-day, Abel Williams, colored, (three
cases,) larceny, convicted; not sentenced
When we left the court the case against Rosa
Tlllman, colored, was in progress.
PosTPoSEMENT.-We learn that the mas
qucrade which was TO have come off at Mum
der's Assembly Hall this evening has been
postponed until tomorrow evening, in cOnse-
quence of the non. arrival of the costumes. A
large number have subscribed, and a delight
full time may be expected. By way of conso-
lation to tho disappointed, there will be a
So'res dansGnr this evening at Numbers AS
| sembly Hall.
The WEATHER is truly charming, and the
bellies are out to-day in such numbers that the
broad sidewalks will scarce contain their
hoops. The stores are reaping rich harvests,
| and Christmas gifts" are in demand. Those
| who wish to know where the best assortmepts
are, have only to peruso the advertising col
umls of the Star.
| The JACKSON DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION
| The members, and such as design Joining this
veteran political organization are reminded
that 1T meets tonight at the Assembly rooms
! Qate COpp's) on Louisiana avenue, for the in.
auguratiOn of its labors in the approacbinQ
campaign. We take it for granted that tbe
attendance will be very large.
COURT OF CLAIMs.-Yesterday, the arcu.
ment in the case of Sturges, Bennett, d Co.
as. the United States, was resumed in favor
OF the claimants by Mr.. Sargent who had not
concluded his remarks, when the court adj
journed.
| hUNKEL'S DIORAMAs continue to attract
crowds of visitors, for the entertainment i:
varied every evening, and these who have
seen it once are sure to go again.
| MURDOCH appears in two characters at the
National Theatre on Saturday night-"Youpg
Mlrabel, y in the comedy of the 90 Inconstapt, $
and as "Vapid" in the " Dramatist."