The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-17


William Howard was murdered by his brother Samuel
Howard, in Alexandria county, Virginia The two How
ards have long been to their neghbo by their
brutal ruanly conduct Both were intoxicated when the
fatal occurrence took place Soon after the murder Sam
ue was arrested and lodged in the county Jail Alex
andria.
ESCAPE on rRIsoSERs-The Star Of last evening says:
About nine o'clock last night the guards the Jail dis
covered that Ray Croggin and Bailey three OF the gang
o. burglars who were arrested about the time OF the
OF Washington Ralor, and David " Moore who com
mitted for voting in several precincts the last election
had broken jail and escaped They had been confined in
the northern cells Of the Jail fronting the high wall
street They got out OF the CELL and cut iron bar out
OF the window which let them into the yard They then
scaled the high wall by OF rope il is thought
party OF men were seen going from the wall in different d
eeon and they are supposed TO have been the prisoners
and their friends Information OF the escape carried
directly to Captain Mills and Mayor Magruder who nme-
diaey stationed the guards to intercept the ugitives
should they attempt TO leave the city. search also
made at all the old hauns Of the parties but they
where TO be found IL is said Moore and smaller man,
probably Bailey to leave Moores house 18th
street and take westerly direction The police and court
bas sent TO the different roads but the time
writing this no certain information relative to them has
been obtained IL is generally supposed that they
furnished with the implements TO effect their escape by
friends who had been allowed to visit them at the ja
PANORAMA OF CHINA JApAN.-This remarkable
panorama, remarkable for its fidelity and brilliant
u
it will be and admired by crowded audiences in this
and other cities OF the Union have not the slightest
doubt The Star in extended notice of this beautiful
work Of art, says;
"Ths panorama consists of a series Of tableaux some
sixty in number, and really affords the spectator very
delightful and instructive trip to these interesting
tries at the slightest possible expense and labor Com
Perry who commanded the United States expedition
pam bears testimony to the truthuness Of these views
Mr. Bayard Taylor who says he has looked with his
gall fha tod aLpnu
its remarkable accuracy and fidelity to nature
The first part consists Of pictures from sketches col
eced in China by Mr. West who went to China in the
suite Of Hon. Caleb Gushing, United States minister TO
that country sailing In the United States rgate Brandy
wine and remained in China years, during which
time he travelled most extensively and of the
middle kingdom than most foreigners The latter por
ton of the exhibition is from original sketches by William
Hene artist of the late Japan expedition, painted by
George r. West and William Heine. Mr.. Hene being
of the suite of Com Perry took advantage of the aci
ties afforded him by the commander=n-chief to take
sketches of the most remarkable events of the expedition
and of japanese scenery customs and manRers more
interesting and instructive entertainment
never crowded into single exhibition"
BUCHANAN AND BREoKISnIDGE PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC
CLuBA Pennsylvanians friendly to the election of Blu
chanan and Breckenridge requested to meet at the
Cbroo southeast of 9th and streets entrancs
on 9th street Wednesday evening" June lsh 1885, al
half-past o'clock, P.
| A full and punctua attendance is desired
| By order of the Committee
The DEMOCRATIC MASS MEETING To-SGHT.-We are re
quested to state that gentlemen who have been invited to
address the democratic meeting tonight will please
enter the City Hall by the wooden stairway at the eastern
end Of the building The committee Of arrangements will
! be in attendance there to receive them.
CouRr OF CLAIMS, Monday, June l6-Mr. Stuart contin.
ued his argument in the Of Mary Reside till one
o'clock.
Mr. Naylor followed on the side till o'clock, and
closed.
| Adjourned to IL o'clock tomorrow.