Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-09

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a D. thompson cs.. the United States, and
Una. OF Saivo Pacheco us. the United States,
were called up for argument. These cases
were argued together, the same points of law
geing involved in each. The petition OLA. B.
thompson represents that he is an Americ an
citizen, and has permanently resided in Cali
lorna since 1884; that on the breaking out Of
war between the United States and Mexico,
he took part with the United States; that be
was the owner of a considerable quantity of
live stock, which was used by the Americans
under Colonel Fremont, and the companies
under the command ofnaysl officers, the Ameri-
cans taking his property because he was will
ling to aid them, believing that the American
government would ultimately pay him for it;
that the Mexicans took his property because
he aided the Americans; and that he was
twice taken prisoner, and twice made to pay a
fine of $500 by the Mexican troops; for all of
which he claims compensation amounting to
Sl4,6lI. The argument in these cases for the
claimants was made by Hon. Philip Philips.
and that for the government by the Solicitor,
when the cases were submitted for the decis-
ion Of the court.
The case of Thomas Rhodes and Jeremiah
Austill Us. the United States was next called
up Tor argument by the court. The petition
In this case represents that a resolution of
Congress was passed May "a, 1923, "authoriz-
ing the Postmaster General to cause to be ex-
amined the route from Mobile to Pascagoula,
and II, In his opinion, it should be the most
expedlent route to the city of New Orleans, he
shall be, and hereby is, vested with full power
and authority to adopt that route in lieu of the
present one from the city of Mobile to New
orleans that, in accordance with this au-
thority, the route was examined and adopted:
and that the petitioners in this case received a
contract for carrying the mail. 1t became
necessary, In order to carry out this contract,
to make road from Mobile to Pascagoula
which road the claimants contracted to con-
struct for the sum of 81 900; which contract,
1t is alleged, was broken by the department
The argument in behalf of the claimants was
opened by Hon. Philip Philips, who was fol-
lowed Tor government by the Solicitor, who
concluded his remarks, when the court ad-
journed.
DEsrIrUrIoN AND BENEvoLENcE.-Quite an
excitement was created day before yesterday
ON the avenue, in the vicinity Of a shoe store
by the appearance Of a cart completely loaded
with poor Irish people,-men, women, and
children-who were entirely without shoes or
stockings.
1t seems that on the day previous Alderman
Pepper, who has been untiring in his exer.
tlons for the relief of the poor, both outdoors
and In his place in the Councils, found two or
three shoeless people on English Hill, and tsld
them TO como down to the shoe store and he
would furnish them but 10, when they
came they were accompanied by host of
others. Some If them were children, four or
hve years of age, and with bare feet purple
and red with cold. Mr.. Pepper, and some
other charitable individuals who happened to
be IN the neighborhood, set about supplying
their wants. Mr.. Pepper contributed seven
pairs of shoes Mr.. Alexander Lee five pairs:
Mr.. John Tretler three pairs, and Messrs
Levy, Latrulte, and Berry, two pairs each.
MERIrORIoUs APPOINTMENT We are always
happy to chronicle the advancement of meri-
torlous youth, and are glad to hear of the
appointment as page in the House of Repre-
sentatives of Stanly Schroiner, lad lately
employed by the agent Of the Associated
Press, and who has, for the last fourteen
months, daily and promptly deposited des-
patches in our hand for the benefit of the
readers Of the Star. By his activity, atten-
ton, and pleasing department he has hereto
fore won the affections of all who know him,
and will, undoubtedly, become general favor
lite with the honorable gentlemen of the House.
We bespeak for him the kind notice of those
in authority in the capitol.
NATIONAL THsATRE.-We have before an
nounced that the talented and beautiful Denim
sisters appear on Monday evening as Romeo
and Juliet, Susan playing the lover and her
fair sister, the gentle Juliet. Mr.. Briggs, of
the Holiday street Theatre, will appear as
Mercutio, through the courtesy of Mr.. Jno.
L Ford. Also, will be presented the farce of
the g Youth who never saw a woman" Susan
playing the part of Eliza, and Kate the youth
colin. These ladies are as accomplished as
they are pretty, and their presence amongst
US will be gladly hailed by our play goers.
SUPREME CoURr.-Yesterday-No. 2Os.
Josiah Dykes ct al, plaintiffs in error rs. Jos
Uford. In error to the district court Of the
United States for the district of Texas. On
motion Of the Hon. Reverdy johnson, of
counsel for the defendant in error, this cause
was docketed and dismissed, with costs.
No. %: john orion, appellants, as. George
Smith The argument Of this cause was con-
tinued by Mr.. Brown, of Wisconsin, for the
appellee and concluded by Mr.. GiIlet for the
appellant, when the Court adjourned.
THE OFFERINGS of beef cattle at Droyer's
Rest, Georgetown, yesterday, amounted to 200
head, 125 of which was purchased by our
butchers at S3a$4 so on the hoof, equal to S6
aS9 net the remaining IS was driven ON to
Baltimore. Sheep S3as4 so per 100 lbs.
hogs S7.5OaS8.
NorICE.-We are requested to say that the
DahiOl OIudlt IN the DOLCE rcDOrtg
OF the Star, as up for riot, is not Daniel w.
stuart, bricklayer, son of Geo. w. Stuart
corner of IL and Twelfth street.
WATCH RErURNs.-There were no cases at
the gu u house last night, but several came
in for lodgings.
p A late London paper informs it, readers
that the Nebraska Territory of the United
ia n tran of
latly purchase by the Americans from the
Mosquito King" Who says John Bull don't
understand geography.
H A negro woman, soon after having ex.
periened religion, stole goose TO make merry
with her consort from a neighboring planta-
uon. vi course she was whipped for the good
OF others as well as of herself Soon after
these circumstances, a communion was 30 take
place In the neighborhood, and Diniah prepar.
ed to go. Her mistress demonstrated with her.
and mentioned the goose affair as a sufficient
reason for her NOT m affar barsorf -.