Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-05-26
EV ENING STAR.
LEGAL INTELLIGENCE.

when, standing on "Shuter's Hill, west of
Alexandria, we look down upon the level
helds spreading northeast towards the Poto-
mac, beyond which the city of w ashington
skirts the horizon in one unbroken line, Its
dim dwellings marked at intervals by its va
1icus public buildings, that are plainly dis
tinguishable. We know the scene well have
often stood on that very culvert on the Lees.
burg road where the artist sat while sketching
IL. and, through break in the woods skirting
the turnpike, have gazed upon its wide ex-
panding splendOr at the hour and in the sea-
son the picture represents" Mulliken HILL
in the distanee-the Capitol, Monument, Smith
sonian, and the Navy Yard with its large chip
houses, standing out in bold relief, giving
great interest to the view. There is no fancy
work in any Of the details Of this painting
and we are glad that one, at least, Of the
IOng-neglected imposing scenes in our vicinity,
showing the metropolis as a prominent feature,
has at last been successfully painted by one
of our own artists and that we may expect to
see in a short time others taken nearer our
own city. The picture will be upon exhibi
ton but n few days, when it will 90 to Alex
sndria, where an appreciative commentator
and liberal purchaser doubtless await it.
The BRooxs AND SUMNER AFFAIR.-At four
o'clock, Saturday afternoon, Hon. Preston s
Brooks, Of s. c, appeared before Justice Ho-
and battery upon Hon Charles Sumner, on
Thursday last. Mr.. Brooks waived an exam-
nation, pleading guilty to the charge, and
thereupon Mr. James Mcguire and Mr.. Trux-
ton Beall were accepted as bail in the sum of
$1,000 for the appearance of Mr.. Brooks to
answer to the charge at the June term of the
Criminal Court. Several other gentlemen
present were prepared to offer themselves as
bail should they be needed.
We learn that Mr. Sumner is sufficiently re.
covered this afternoon to be able to sit up at
MS table. He is attended by his brother
George Sumner, and by a Boston medical
friend, DR.. Perry.
ROBBERY morning, Mr.. Denton
). Porter, who has been Stopping at Wrenn's
hotel. on G street, discovered that some one
had entered his bed chamber during the pre-
vious night and robbed him Of money amount
ing TO near S375. Circumstances caused him
to suspect another boarder in the house, and
upon seeking for his money in the back build
ings of the hotel he discovered a bunch OF
tools suited TO a hotel thief's purposes. Upcr
complaint being made a warrant was issued
and placed in the hands Of Officer Allen, whC
arrested w G. De Garris and r. Wheeler
who were sent to Jail for a hearing by Justice
Hollingshesd A young woman who was ar
rested in this case was dismissed
This young woman whose name is Anns
Williams, was re-arrested this morning BY
officer Allen, a twenty dollar note passed BY
her, having been identified as portion Of the
stolen property. She was committed by Jus
tice TOllingshead.
The ODD BELLOWS LEvEE.-Dear reader
have you secured 6 ticket for the levee TO-
night at Odd Fellows Hall If you have not
YOU are neglecting both a duty and pleas
ure Remember that ticket (price one dol
Init nd lo1i nj . 10
this ticket, when acquired, admits you to un
limited enjoyment from o'clock p. m, unit
daylight doth APPEAR or until such timt
as you are obliged to tear yourself away
The arrangements for a superb entertainment
are now perfected, the day is suspicious, tn,
skies are bright, and our afectionate advic,
10 one and all is, to go in and have a gooC
time.
The VOLUNTEER REGMENr.-At an earl,
hour this morning the members Of the variou
companies attached to this regiment were pre-
pairing for the parade this afternoon
The companies made a fine appearance il
their drills upon the Avenue, but the earl,
hour at which We go to press prevents NOR,
particular notice Of the review. With tn,
exception Of the Inconvenience of the dust
the companies have had q delightful day 70
theirt urn out, and we have no doubt the dis
play this evening will be fine one
NIGHT ATTACKs.-A number of young men
who ought TO behave better, have taken to tn
practice Of attacking and beating unoffendin,
persons while attending TO their business Of
the streets Saturday night, a young man
whose name We did not learn, but who is sal
u be a lamplighter at the theatre, was at
lacked on the street by crowd Of those fellow
and severely beaten. We have heard of n
arrests.
W. BOTELRR, Auctioneer, will sell thi
afternoon, at 81 o'clock, tract of land, con
tanning about two hundred acres, which ha
been divided into small country seats of fiv,
10 twenty-five acres each. This land is stu
ated opposite the grounds Of the Government
Insane Asylum, embracing building site
which command charming view Of the who'll
OF Washington and surrounding country. SCI
advertisement. 1t
FORGERY CAsE.-Ssturday. a hearing wa,
gwen 70 the charges of forgery made against
young man named Woodward, we'll known
20 our citizens rs an industrious mechanic
= The case was not concluded aud Mr Wood
ward gave bail In the sum Of one thousanC
dollars for further hearing before Justic,
HOllingshead.
FIREs.-The alarm Of FIRE last Saturda,
night was caused by the burning Of a bed a
the residence Of Mr. Shreve, on Seventh street
That about four o'clock, on Sunday morning
vas Nducoh ny lno burning OF some email
: building, attached to the residence of Mr.
Brent, in the Fifth Ward. 1t was said th,
ire originated from the kitchen arrangements
The less was not very great.
COMNUSICArRD.
/ YESTERDAY was gala day to the pleasur,
loving portion Of the community Of old George
4 town College Being such beautiful weather
All holiday, some fifty students, after pro
/ curing boats, provisions, and ell things neces.
4 sary for q day in the woods, embarked in
seven or eight row-bOats for the romantic and
tar-famed - Gusts Springs" After some half
an hours rowing, in which due proportion
u competition was displayed by the different
captains and crews they all arrived and land
ed without accident at the point of destina
/ ton. Few had ever visited the place before,
AMI were only acquainted with it as the resi-
i deHce Of the ''0ld Orator" and consequently
On their arrival, they regarded it with feel
4 lngs akin 10 those attributed to the ancient