Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-04-16

IHE BURGLARY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF
BAILEY AND DENAINE.-Bailey and Domaine
at four o'clock yesterday afte moon, for further
examination. Messrs. Martin & Warden an
peared as counsel for Bailey.
Mr.. T ]. Forrest identified shoes found at
Bailey's house.
Officers Handy and Cuttings were sworn.
Mr. Handy proceeded to state the circum.
stances attending the arrest of Bailey and his
admissions to the officer. This testimony was
objected TO by the counsel for prisoner. and
was not proceeded with. Officer Hand stated
that the goods were found in different parts of
Bailey's house.
Bailey was held to FIVE hundred dollars bail
oy Justice Hollingshead on the first warrant
michael Hofa was then examined, and tes-
tlned TO the burglary and firing of his shop in
the Star Buildings in January last, and iden-
tined clock which had been found at Baileys
house as his property, and as having been
stolen from him at the time his shop was
robbed.
Bailey was held to q further bail Of Eve
hundred dollars on this case, and as several
witnesses were absent, was recommitted for
further hearing on Thursday, as was Domaine.
The SALE OF SrArUARY.-All Washington
lovers of the graceful, artistic. and beautiful
should be sure to call at the hall over Farm
mOrrOW,
to see the beautiful marble statuary, vases,
and other products of the studios Of Italy,
and the specimens of Bohemian glassware
and exquisite China castings, which Mr. Nc
CURE Is to sell at auction on account of the
well known house Of Vito Viii Sons, of Phil
adelphia. Among the many splendid things
there are a superb bust (marble) of Daniel
Webster, and fine Madonna; besides many
beautifully carved vases, copied from tho an
nd for anfip
lors, halls, churshes, drawing rooms, &c. The
marble bust of Nicholas of Russia is also in
itself we'll worth a visit from those who would
comprehend at a glance the exact appearance
of that so remarkable man.
COURT OF CLAINs.-Y esterday, the case of
Theodore Adams, who claims amages for the
resembling Of a contract between the claimant
and government for erecting and furnishing an
appraisers store for the use of government in
San Francisco, vs the United States, was az
gued in favor Of the claimant by Hon George
+. Badger, and in behalf Of government BY
the Solicitor and the case was submitted for
the decision Of the court
The argument in favor of the claimant in
the case of James Thompson, surviving part
ner of Thompson & Strader, who claims com
pensatloR for transporting the mail, Us. the
United States, was made by Mr.. Sherman, and
that In behalf of government by the Solicitor;
and the case was submitted for the decision of
the court, when the court adjourned.
SUPREME r.-Yesterday-No. so. j.
w. Goslee ct al owners of steamboat Auto.
crat, appellants, Us. Theo. Shute ct al, own
ers of steamer Magnolia. The argument of
this cause was concluded by Hon. j. j. Crit
tenden for the appellants.
No 81. Alexander Dennistoun Co, plain
tifs, as. Roger Stewart. This cause was ar
Sued by Hon. p. Phillips for the plaintiffs,
and submitted to the court in behalf of the
defendant on printed argument by him.
No. 81 John Bacon ct al, appellants, Us.
VIM. Robertson ct al. The argument Of this
cause was commenced by Mr.. Wharton for the
appellants. Adjourned,
FRANKLIN FIRE CoMpANr.-The active
members of this company gave a Soiree last
night at Harmony Hall for the purpose Of
raising funds necessary to supply the members
with proper lodgings at their engine house.
Owing to the rain in the early part of the
evening" there was not a very full attendance.
No efforts, however, were spared by the man.
ayers, and all concerned to make the affair
pass OF pleasantly, and their success was
complete. The music under the conductorship
of the indefatigable Esputa, lent additional
pleasure to the occasion.
SIXTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FAIR.-A
press Of matter has hitherto prevented our
noticing this meritorious and handsomely got
up Fair, which the ladies of this church are
holding for the purpose of liquidating a debt
which hangs over their church. We cannot
doubt their entire success, as the ladies of the
Island portion Of our city are not apt to do
things by halves Our readers will see by the
notice In another column that remark able at
fractions have been secured for the fair, and
amongst others the Elephant Young Column
bus! Let's all 90 and ''see the Elephant"
CHURCH CLOSED FOR REPAIRS having
been determined to put the church ed ifee Of
the M. E. Church South, in thorough repair,
it is now closed, and the congregation attached
thereto, will, in the meantime, worship in
A." Old Trinity Church." ON Fifth street, op-
posite the City Hall, where Rev. DR.. Doggett
will preach this Wednesday, evening, at a
quarter to 8 O'Clock. The congregation and
public are invited to attend.
DIsCHARGED.-C. Armstrong, who was taken
before Justice Clark, charged with being con-
nected with the late burglaries, was brought
erty found in his possession was a pair of
boots which Mr.. Forrest identified as his prop
erty. He accounted for them as a present
from Ray. His neighbors gave him a good
character for honesty and industry, and tnere
being no evidence to the contrary he was re-
leased
SrEALISG.--Yesterda Mary Mullowney
was arrested by Officer Martin and taken be-
fore Justice Morsell. She was charged with
stealing hen from neighbor. The trial was
amusing, a gentleman having volunteered his
services as counsel for her. After using all
his skill for her, he had to see his client held
in the Office to await the arrival Of security
for her appearance at Court The only re-
ward he obtained from his fair client was a
long string Of insulting remarks.
The NEW YORK LEDGER containing Syl-
vanus Cobb's great tale, " The Gun Maker of
Moscow" can be obtained at Shillington;s
Book and Stationery establishment. The
New York Ledger is universally acknowledged
to be one of the most popular family papers in
the country. Fanny Fern and Mrs. Sigour-
ney write exclusively for the Ledger.
WIPE WHIPPING -Yesterdav Offcer Par