Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-17
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

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CRIMINAL CoURr.-Yesterday, the case Of
Cornwell and Burk, charged with the murder
Of Pssqual De Fa.co on the ID Of September
last, was taken up. Messrs Martin and Ash
ford appearing as counsel for the defence
Ernst Stichman sworn.-kaows Burk and
Cornwell met them in September last near
the Capitol, and went with them toward the
Navy Yard on the fag-wsy, between Fifth
and Sixth streets, on Pennsylvania avenue,
met De Fslco and a cOlOred man De Falco
went to Burk and COrnwell and asked what
time it was the reply was what do you
want to know for, you id son OF - =.
De Falco and the little one (CornwelD cllnehea
both fell De Falco on top; BuTk then pitched
in and commenced beating and kicking De
FalcO they had been drinking; DE Falco had
also been drinking; it was between 10 and
III clock in the evening De Falcc was a mu-
stefan belonging to the marine oand;
DR.. Miller sworn.-Wss called Sd OF sep
TENDER to visit De FalcO; found his head and
face very much bruised, small wound lett
side OF the head back of the ear, also severe
confused wound on the left side of the head,
and large confused wound on the left breast,
about an inch frem the nipple
DR.. Burk was called, on the morning OF tho
81 of September, to visit De Falco, then at
the hospital; found him partially sensible; IN
all probability the violence used was the cause
Of the mans death; cannot say the efuslOn OF
blood Of the lung or the extravasatiOn OF blood
on the brain caused death-either was sufi
oient to produce death; the symptoms, as
eVinced by the post-mortem examination,
might have been produced by ht of apo
plexy; if called to the post mortem examlna-
ton, without knowing of previous circum-
stances, should have attributed the death to
spoplexy; the wounds might all have been
produced by fall.
-, al fba
going, and said that violent excitement might
have caused apoplexy, which would have pro
duced symptoms similar to those discovered
at the examination; cannot say it was caused
by violence.
This morning. the evidence having closed
Mr.. Ashford addressed the jury for the de-
fence, and was followed by Mr. Martin, also
for defence, who was speaking when this pa
per went to press
TIE PICTURE SALE To NIGHT.-We feel very
sure that so fine collection of paintings were
never before offered at auction in this city, as
those to be cold this evening in the great hall
of Mr. C. W. BOteler They are the collection
of q we'll known travelled American artist, who
has fairly earned too much character and pro-
fessional reputation to jeopardize it by palm.
ing of pictures as the works of artists who DID
not paint them Among them we saw yester-
day some very remarkable works, indeed
Those to which we refer particularly are-sc-
cordipg to the catalogue-by Rembrandt,
Guido, Marinari Gulio Romano, Wilson,
Gainsborough, Meadows, Casper Poussin, Car
10 Dolci, lines, Doughty, Brooke, Sir Martin
Archer Shee, jackson, ktty, Ruysdael, Her
ring. sen'r, Gerard de Lairesse, Wouyermaus,
Hogsrth, Penini, Lancret, and other masters
Of the art. All admirers of such things berc-
and who does not admire them?-should, GER
tainly, at least visit the collection.
MORE JUVENILE THIEyEs.-The readers of
the Star recOllect that, few nights since, Rich
mond's lace store, Pennsylvania avenue, be
tween Eighth and Ninth streets, was robbed of
goods valued at about $500 Information was
given to officer Boss which enabled him, with
the assistance Of Officers Wise and Simonds, to
succeed, on Saturday night, in recovering from
two women, 20 whom they had been disposed
and who readily gave them up on the demand
of the officer, ABOUT 500 worth Of the goods,
and in the arrest, on Sunday, Of four boys
named Dolly Dobbins, - Ricketts,, George
Thompson, and David ThompsOn-for the lar
ceny The accused were taken before Justice
Hollingshead, who held them for a further
hearing.
These boys are between twelve and sixteen
years of age, and their case is another eyi.
dence Of the necessity of House Of COrrec-
ton.
ROBINSON CLOCK EMPORIUM. on Pennsyl-
vania avenue, opposite Browns Hotel, is
really the curiosity shop of this city. As such
1t is worth a visit from all who desire to see,
at a glance, a specimen Of everything in the
way Of American made clocks known to the
trade, North, South, East or West From a
clock-really saskatchewan dollar and
half, up to the fine railroad time piece worth
$50, there lie nothing in his line known, but
that specimen Of il may be found in his ba-
saar. Though everything around him goes
on tick, he religiously eschews that system
IN his sales, and is therefore enabled to deal
On most reasonable terms with all.
TIE IsAuGURATIoS.-The Baltimore Re-
publican says that the eighth ward Buck and
Breck Club of hat city are perfecting their
arrangements for their contemplated trip to
this city on the 4th of March next. The Re-
publican says further, that
The New Market Buck and Brock Club,
Of which Augustus Albert is chairman and
Daniel Root secretary, are also preparing fol-
an inauguration excursion, and from present
prospects they will make a grand appearance
on their visit TO the Federal metropolis"
We WOULD CALL THE ATTENTION of the
readers Of the Star to our friend Shillington 8
large and elegant assortment Of Gift Books,
Juveniles. Games, Ladies' Work Boxes aud
Writing Desks, very handsome bound Bibles
and Prayer Books, Card Cases, Gold Pens,
Pen Knives, Purses, Backgammon Boards,
Portfolios, and a thousand other different fancy
articles, suitable for presents for the holidays
By calling early a better selection can be
made, and the crowd Of tho holidays avoided.
MzLODEoS MINSTREL STAR TRoUPE.-This
excellent company made its second appear
snce last night al Odd Fellows Hall, to the
overlooking delight of all who had the good
fortune To be present; Harry Lehr as usual
contributing full measure to the entertain
ment Of the audience. Tonight q great bill
is offered. The Star troupe We see, have en-.
gsged the services Of DR.. r. =. Jones, so IA
vorably known in connection with theatrical
enterprises, as agent.
We YESTERDAY noticed four yery beautiful