Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-13
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE,

decision Of the court.
The case of g. II. Bergman as. the United
States was ne1t called by the court This is
the claim Of o. II. Bergman, commander of
the United States schooner On-ka hy-e, and
others, for the prize-money of the barque
Laurens, a slave trader, captured by the claim
ants in IS4T.
Mr.. Rockwell appeared for the claimants,
and took the ground that the claimants are
entitled to the whole value of the captured
bark, together with about S26, 900 in specie
found on board
The Solicitor followed, and admitted the
claim for ons-haT of the captured property
only to be Just, and stated that to be the opin-
Ion Of the Secretary of the Navy. He claimed,
however, that portion of the money found on
beard went into the hands Of the marshal of
the southern district Of New York, defaul.
ter, and that the Government was not respon-
sibls for it. The Solicitor had not concluded
his remarks, when the court adjourned.
SUPREME CoURr.-Yesterday Hon. James
Ihorington, Of Iowa, and Thompson Campbell,
Esq., Of California, were admitted to practice
as attorneys and counsellers Of this court.
The argument in the case Of John c. Wilson,
and others, use Of Ocean Mutual Insurance
Company, appellants, Us. the steamer Palmet-
to, &c, and Henry A. Barling and others,
use Of the Ocean Mutual Insurance Company,
appellants. as. the steamer Palmetto, &C.,
was closed by Hon. John Nelson for the ap-
pellants; and the case was submitted.
The case Of John Holroyd, plaintiff in error,
". Levi Pamphrey, was called by the court
The argument in this case for the plaintiff in
error was made by Mr.. Lawrence, of this city,
and by Hon. H. Winter Davis, of Maryland,
and that for the defendant in error, by Messrs.
Bradley and Carlisle; and the case was sub
mitted.
The case Of VIM. II. Jones and others, plain
tifs In error, as. Thomas NJ League, was
called by the court. The argument in this
case was opened in favor of the plaintiffs in
continued by Mr.. Hughes for the defendant
in error.
The court then adjourned.
LAND OF GosHES.-The Rev Mr. Sampson
lectured last night at the Western Presbyte-
Tian Church ON the Land of Goshen" The
description of an Arabian meal, Of the face of
the country, the Nile, modes of travelling its
commerce-reaching back as far as the times
Of Abraham and Herodotus. when it was the
granary of the world and its important COM
mercisl position in respect to all civilized Eu-
rope, even at the present day, in regard to
which the lecturer was enabled to speak from
his personal observation and experience, and
to illustrate by original maps and diagrams,
which gave additional interest to all his state
ments, and afforded rich feast of amusement
and useful knowledge.
The subject of his lecture tomorrow Fri
day night will be the Desert Of Sinai
LOVERS OF ART, in crowds, have enjoyed
the fine exhibition of engravings at Mr.. Green's
rooms, on the corner Of seventh and ID streets.
The ad Tertisement in our columns will give
an idea of the variety of subjects. which are
executed in different styles, and faithfully
represent the works Of the great masters
Landscapes and sporting scenes-historieal
scenes-portraits and humorous productions
furnish a pleasing variety, where all tastes
cannot but be suited. Nothing adds more TO
the appearance Of q room, than we'll executed
engraving, and We recommend those who wish
to procure some at q low rate, to attend Mr.
Green's sale tomorrow morning.
The LADIES may be pleased to learn that
fur is now used fer trimming ladies bonnets in
Paris. On a black velvet bonnet roll of
Martins fur ornaments the edges of the front
the curtain and the crown. A black lace
founce, eight inches deep, is sewed in gathers
where the crown joins the front, and continues
behind, falling over the curtain. On the side
of the bonnet is a velvet bow edged with fur;
the strings are Of maroon tafTeta, barred with
blsck-around the face are white blonde and
scarlet velvet geraniums.
Tue AMERICAN COLONIZATION Society will
hold its thirty ninth annual meeting in this
city, on the third Tuesday in January next.
We are informed that this will Do the most i'm
portaAt session Of the board Of directors held
for . long time. Question involving a more
thorough and efficient working organization
for the national and State societies, already
under consideration for the last two years will
come up for definite action.
A HOP AT WILLARDs, last evening, was at
tended by large number Of gentlemen and
ladies, who entered with spirit into the festivi-
ties Although there is not much hope of a
very gay season, there are many here who are
determined to enjoy themselves, and among |
them a brilliant array of female beauty from |
various sections of the Union.
LIQUOR LICENSE Michael O'Bryan was ar |
rested under the City law for selling liquor
without license in the Fifth District. He was |
taken before Justice Bates who ordered him |
to pay twenty dollars fine and costs. There |
are many offences against this law; and the |
on ,ers and magistrates Of the Fifth Ward are |
very prompt In enforcing the law.
A VEHICLE, in the construction of which |
the laws of gravitatisn have been so studied |
a. to throw all the weight upon one wheel,
has recently been built in this city II it can
be used on railroads half the cost of iron will /
~ se'SN' INV pass up uOWu INC
avenue tomorrow morning, and will doubtless
attract the attention Of the curious
AccIDBSr.-Laste evening about eight o clock
as Mr. d c. Narrower was returning from the
country, his horse took fright in Third street,
and fell from the embankment Mr.. III. was
seriously injured internally, and we trust that
this accident will attract the attention of those
who should have this dangerous locality prop
eriy lighted.
fNE--The officers are busy with the laws
OF the Corporation. They are trying to
make the owners Of dogs pay the license or
dispose of these dangerous pets. A few have
been fined for not complying with the law,
and the police officers have avoved their in
tentions to push the owners as far as they can.
TIE COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT to Mr.. and
Mrs. Barney Williams last evening was truly
. bumper, and Mary ANN was enthusiastic
eally received. This withdrawing pair we'll