Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-08-11

sets, al coioIoo, Wero Iound guilty OF not At
a negro ball, held in barn On premises near
Boundary street, on the 22d of Nav last. The
parties were fined 81 and costs, each.
TO-DAY.
John Sharp was tried for assault and bat
terry upon his wife. The case was submitted,
and Sharp was sentenced to pay fine Of 81
ana costs and to give security to keep the
peace. Morgan for defence.
William Willis was tried on charge OF as
sault upon James B. Wood and Ann s. Wood,
and the case was submitted Morgan for de-
fence.
David Y Moore was tried on charge of ille-
gal voting at the last municipal election
Msury appeared for the United States, Var
den for defence.
Josiah Melvin testified that Moore presented
himself at the second precinct of the Second
Ward, and voted there, at the last June cleo
ton; his vote was challenged, and he went
away and returned with q certificate and
voted uDon il; Moore was intoxicated, but not
so but that he knew what he was about; the
prisoner swore that he was q resident of the
Second Ward
Noble d. Larner testified that Moore voted
In the hrst precinct Of the Fourth Ward at the
last election; he gave his name as David
Moore witness knew that the prisoner had
Lived In the Fourth Ward the year previous
Inc name Of David Moore appeared ON the
poll list OF the Fourth Ward; witness recog-
hlzed the prisoner as the person who had pre-
sented himself and voted at that precinct
Moore was intoxicated, but witness thinks he
was capable Of knowing what he was about,
T. U. Dyer took the stand, and testified that
Moore presented himself at the second pre-.
eInct OF the Second Ward to vote at the June
election the prisoner swore there that he was
an American citizen.
Jacob Martin testified that Moore voted at
second of ho
City Hall precincD upon certificate Moore
took tho oath that he was resident of the
Fourth Ward; he was pretty drunk, but knew
what he was about; he voted in this or scinct
as q David Y. Moore
William j. Donoho testified that Moore ut
tempted to vot, at the second pre- cinct of the
fourth ward, and was challenged by wit
ESss moore voted at that precinct; when
Moore came up he threw himself On his dig
nity as an American, and resented that b,s
vote should be challenged.
mrs McMahan testined that Moor lived on
Eleventh street between the Avenue end D
street.
Andrew LaTruite testified that Moore was
very drunk on the day of the election: wit
ness had known the prisoner for n long time;
In the condition the prisoner was in the alter.
noon OF the election day, witness believes
that any person, in whom the prisoner had
confidence, could have induced him to vote at
every precinct in the city
Inc jury, after few minues' absence,
brought In verdict Of guilty.
The ANAcosrIA FIRE COMPANY uerc out on
parade this morning, and made fine appear
ance as they passed along Pennsylvaris ave-
nue., headed oy Prosperi's band of music, who
were preceded by the company's marshal and
one OF their members in Indian costume The
L.
beautifully decorated with flags, banners,
wreaths, &c the gallery being occupied by
another OF their members costumed as an In
dian. The display was very creditahle to the
Anacostians, and shows that in matters of
taste as we'll as the extinguishing of Tres they
are an fat.
A DESCENT was made last night, by w atch-
men Norwood, Sessford, Ward, and Twomey.
Of the Auxiliary Guard, upon q house on
Tenth street, between and f streets, which
has been the cause Of complaint in the neigh
borhood for months past The officers sue.
ceeded in capturing eight of the gang, in two
sun all cellars. The condition of the cellars, as
described by the guards, is certainly danger
GUS to the health of the neighborhooi. The
parties were all sent to the farm by Justice
Stevens, in default of security and the pay
ment of the fine.
0osTiCE uOLLINGSHRAD disposed Of the fol-
lowing cases at his office Edward Hall. col.
ored, threats; security for peace. Same, for
profanity; fne and costs. Mary Sheehan, a
young girl, charged with stealing $500 from
her aunt who was supposed to be dying at the
time she was held to bail for further hear.
Ing. 1t appeared that the money was sewed
IN an old flannel petticoat which tho sick wo-
man kept under her while lying on the bed.
sZO0 have been recovered.
TIE NATIONAL THEATRE will be opened to-
morrow evening by Manager Ford with the
excellent company frsm the Holiday Street
Theatre, Baltimore. The "Marble Heart. I"
"The Toodles," and Turning the TABLES, !"
and dance, comprise the evenings enter
tainment; which will doubtless draw together
large auditory.
A Boy WAsTED.-The advertiser in the Star
for boy, to be brought up as clerk in store
in Texas, has been personally known to the
editor of this paper for eighteen years A
family having a suitable boy whom they would
like to place in good hands to be trained to
business, will fno this a rare opportunity.
COACH AND WAGON FACroRY.-John p. Dem
mis-, who has taken the old stand of John NJ.
Young on Sixth street, is a capital workman,
and deserving citizen. Give him a call. He
coach making factories in Baltimore and this
city.
TIE ALARM of fire Sunday morning, about
one O'Clock, was caused by light seen on the
Virginia shore of the Potomac The fire com.
paniss were out with their apparatus, but re-
turned to their engine houses without crossing
the long bridge.
TIE EXCURSION Of the Gamer Powhatan to
Old Point, Portsmouth, dc on Friday after
noon next, affords a fine opportunity for en-
Joying the sea breeze and saltwater bathing,
as well as visiting the navy yard and other
objects Of interest-with the great advantage
OF being absent from business but one day
FILLMORE AND DoSELsoN Great Song Book,
only 10 cents, for sale at A. Adamson's, Sow
enth street, opposite to the Post Office
WATCH REruRNs.-August 9th--Jesse Doug.
las, breaking into long boat; Jail James
NJ Brown, drunk and out after hours; fine
and costs. Thomas Mcbride, drunk and dis.
orderly; do.
August l0th-John Lee. Chas. Miller, Sam