Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-11-10
: ENlNG STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.


IMPORTANT DECISION The case of John II.
Rush who was arrested sometime since as
deserter from the United States ship Pennsyl-
vsnis, was taken up Saturday in the circuit
curt.
It was a kabeas corpus issued by his Honor,
Judge Dunlop, and directed to Officer B. 7
Watson, commanding him to have the body of
John ii. Rush before him on q certain day at
~ o'clock, m. Mr. Watson returned to the
writ that he held Rush as deserter from the
ship Pennsylvania and for no other cause.
The enlistment was made under the first
section Of the act Of Congress approved March
q, 1881.
Mr. Giberson, for the petitioner, claimed hi,
discharge upon the ground that the Govern.
ment had no right to enlist Rush under the
act above mentioned-not having the consent
of his mother to enlist him for the term f r
which be was enlisted The act of Congress
authorizes the Government to enlist boys not
being under thirteen nor over eighteen years
of age, scith the consent of their parents or
guardians, uutil twenty-one years Of age, and
to employ other persons for term not ex-
eeeding FIVE years.
Mr.. Key, for the United States, maintained
that the Government had right, by the words
"Jther persons" to enlist boys under thirteen
or over eighteen years of age without the con-
sent Of their parents or guardians; that the
contract between Rush and the Government
was made when Rush was eighteen years old,
and was a valid contract
Judges MOrsell and Merrck were Of this
opinion, and Judge Dunlop dissented.
Rush was returned to the officer, but we
learn &c was discharged from service, tho de-
sire Of the Government being only to settle the
question of such enli.tments
CASSIDY Co.-One of the most fascinating
resorts within the reach Of our lady readers,
We imagine, is just now to be found in the
new fancy store Of Geo. III Cassidy & Co -, sue
ces'Or to A; Tate We are by no means be-
levers In the infnitesimal pattern of fashion
able bonnets, but if We ever do become con
verts to the system it will be through just such
e1suisitely tasteful specimens as we saw yes
terday ct this establishment Some satin and
moss velvet bGnnets struck US as the perfec-
ton Of grace and beauty. The new styles of
dresses, cloaks, hoods and bonnets for chill
dren were also noticeable for their neatness
and good taste. Quite a leyee Of lady pur
chasers were present examining the profusion
Of ribbons, flowers, feathers, embroiderles,
laces, edgings, etc etc spread before them
upon the counters in perfect L" embarrassment
of richness" This really elegant establish
ment il at No. 3l4 Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween Tenth and Eleventh streets.
NATIONAL THEAfRE-THE OPERA COMPANY
The programme for to night on the re-appesr-
ance Of the Pyne Troupe is one Of remark able
sttractiVeness. Auber's great opera [" Ffa
DiavOlO," will be presented for the first time
in this city, and Miss Louisa Pyne who as 81
completely won the hearts Of our music-lOving
public, will introduce her most delightful song
Of the "Wood Lark which never fails to
bring down the house We have spoken al
ready of the pains taken by the management
to put this opera on the stage with great COM
pleteness, and have now only to advise our
readers to by no means fail to be present to-
night at the representation of FRA Disvolo -
DIsORDERLY Boys -Between sunset and
the hour when tho Auxiliary Guards 20 Oh
duty on Sabbath evenings, gangs Of boys as
semble together in various parts of the city,
annoying families by ringing door bells, throw
ing stones at houses, singing improper songs
and using profane language. Last evening
three complaints were made to the officers
but the boys getting rOtise Of the intentions
Of the police scattered.
Many mischievous boys have been arrested,
and let of, with lectures by the officers, at the
request of their parents; hereafter il may be
expected that similar behavior Of children
will prove expensive to their parents.
ACCIDENT Saturday evening, Mr. Joel
DOvner. an old and respected citizen. was
badly injured by being thrown from his buggy
when near the corner Of Tenth street and the
Avenue. His collar bone was broken and his
body much bruised. lie was on his way home
from the Soldiers Home, where he is engaged
as superintendent of carpenters work, and mis-
horse became frightened and ran away. The
body bolt Of the buggy pulled out, which
caused Mr.. DOwner to be thrown upon the
paved carriage way. He was conveyed home
By SONS citizens who were near at the time.
SHOOTING On Saturday ght Officers eat
man and Reese arrested a man named limo
thy ID Sullivan for shooting another man
named 0'Brien, on Capitol Hill O'Brien, in
addition to the gun shot wound in his face, was
severely cut about the head. The wife Of
Sullivan is accused Of inaicting these wounds
with shovel. Justice Goddard committed
Sullivan to Jail for further hearing. The
wounded man was attended by Drs Busey
and Boyle, and they are Of the opinion that
he will recover.
TIE NAVY YARD UGLY CLUB has taken the
field again, il will be seen by their advertise
ment, and will give their second grand assem-
bly, a! odd Fellows Hail. Navy Yard, this
evening. Our lady readers, of course, under
sand that the members OF the Ugly Club, 80
TAR from beng plain, arc In fact sIngulariy
good looking They are, moreover. remarka-
by polite AMI attentive TO their guests, AMI
their balls are said to be very agreeable al
fairs, indeed.
lbs NATIONAL GUARDS propose, We hear, 10
give 8 subscription ball on the 18th of Deem
Der, and are taking time by the forelock to
insure the greatest completeness to their ar
fragments We believe that every member
Of this company is n single man, and Is they
are individually and collectively noted for
their INABILITY, morality and sObriety, we
expect general rush OF the fair sex on the
occasion Of the ball 70 secure such eligible
husbands within the limits Of leap year.
HORSE STEALING Yesterday, Police OF
Ger Geatmen arrested a man named Adam
kes=ler, who WAS charged with stealing q
horse, wagon and harness, the property OF
Baltes kessler. He was taken before Justice
alter, who held him 70 bail in the sun of
krtr IL I'LL r.