Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-05-08
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

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FIRE AND ACCIDENT Yesterday afternoon
while the companies of the fire department
were attending the funeral of Mr.. BENZ. c.
Grenup, the brick stables belonging to Messrs
Shreeve and Dorsey were fred. They are SIT
uated on the lots next to the ruins OF Mr.
Shreeve's stable, which was destroyed by hre
on Monday night The building occupied by
Mr. Shreeve was entirely consumed but that
occupied by Mr.. Dorsey was saved by the ef-
forts of the few fremen who were on the spot
aided by the citizens. While the buildings
were burning a rear wall fell and Mr. Eben-
ezer Lord, who was assisting the fremen, was
caught under the falling bricks and roof.
Several Of the bystanders rushed in among
the burning and crumbling ruins to his relief,
at the imminent peril of their lives, but it
was some ten or fifteen minutes before he
could be rescued from his painful position.
His head was cut, his thigh fractured. and his
hand and arm cut and burned. He was taken
from the ruins and carried into McIntyre's
drug store, near by, and physicians sent for,
who rendered all the aid they could for his re-
lief Several other persons who were near
the wall when it fell were also cut and slightly
bruised.
The property was insured for 81, 500 in the
Northwestern Insurance Company, We hear.
During the afternoon, two colered men,
Richard Thomas and Noble Grayson, were ar
rested by county officer Kimball, and taken
before Justice Goddard. Thomas is charged
with firing both Of Mr.. Shreeve's stables, and
Messrs. Hunsberger's and Adams's stables !;
also, an attempt to set FIRE to Mr.. Mackey S
property in the Northern Liberties. Grayson
is charged with being an accessory. Thomas
admitted that he was at the stable at the time
the fire burst out, and that he saw its COM
mcncement in the hole through which hay is
passed down TO the manger.
Noble GraysOn testifedsto having seen
Thomas set fire to Mackey's house in 60 Goat
alley" about half an hour previous to the
bursting out Of the fire at Shreeve's. Thomas
had broken hole in the lathipg of Mackey s
house, and stufing paper between the wall
and the lathing had set fire to the paper.
1t would appear that Thomas, after firing
this place went Immediately to Shreeves sta.
bic, and set fire to that.
Grayson testified also that Thomas had con-
fessed to him the firing of Hunsberger's sta
bic and Adams's, and that he had communi-
Gated to him his intention of setting fire to
various other places. &.
On the bursting out of the fire at Shreeves,
Thomas ran across the street to Moore's groce-
~, and left his coat there while he returned
to the fire. During his absence his coat was
examined, The being already suspected,) and
the pockets were found stuffed with matches.
Both Thomas and Grayson have been COM
mitted to Jail for a further hearing. Two
others, Jas. Harris and Jas. Smith, were ar
rested on suspicion Of setting FIRE to Shreeve's
and Hunsberger's stables. They were COM
mitted to Jail by Justice d Smith.
To-day, we learn that Mr.. Lord is doing
well, and that he suffers most pain from the
burn upon his hand.
HORSE SHOE RoBlNsoE' AT THE NATION
Awe declare upon our sacred word and
honor that we do love now and then. a regular
pyrotechnic, salt-petre, f Pluribus Unum, Star
Spsngled Banner. Fourth of July, Spirit of rs,
Hail Columbia, "Times that tried mems souls -
Soul-stirring patriotic, Yankee-doodle drama
After yawning over the Legitimate drama
through its round of 'highly respectable
but dreary representations, il is refreshing
to sit down to something that dilates the optics
measursbly, and sends the blood coursng
through the veins with In accelerated move.
ment.
What American does not straighten up ar
inch or two when Horse Shoe Robinson
(Boniface) and Chris Shaw 10. Jefferson) s'sur
round" that diIapidated hut and capture the
entire party of English soldiers, &C., or when,
ut the battle Of Musgroye's Mill, jefferson &
incomprehensible rife knocks down a whole
covey Of the " tarnal Britishers," as if loaded
with grape-shot instead of single bullet
We open cur eyes little, to be sure, when,
IN the series Of tremendous duel sword
combats across the stage, we notice the tory
Wat Adair hacking away at his brother to-
ries, but speedily set it down as one of the
accidents that will happen in war times in
the best regulated battles, and overlooking
an occasional incongruity, indeed, rather
apPlauding them, we go on with enthusiasm
10 the final defeat Of the English and - glo
rious triumph of the sons of freedom
Dear reads<> take our word for it, that you
will enjoy Horse Shoe Robinson ;" and, re.
member Furthermore, that this is the last
chance to see il.
MADIGAN K Co. s CIRCUs-L1St Trio Davs
This splendidly equipped equestrian Troupe
are winning golden opinions from cur citi
zens, and notwithstanding the inclement wea
Their the Pavilion On Seventh street was well
hlled last evening. The beautiful riding oil
Mile. Rosa, Mr.. Thomas Neville, and Mr.
Batehelder gave great satisfaction, while the
wittlcisms and antics Of Felix Carlo and Liz
man, the clowns kept all in n laughing, lively
humor, in spite of the pelting rain.
This is the last night but one, and all who
have not witnessed their exhibition should
not let the opportunity pass. grand day
light performance will be given tomorrow
for the special pleasure Of family parties ard
children.
SUPREME COURT Yesterday. Asa Owen Al.
dis, Esq of Vermont, and VIM g. Hammond
Esq, OF New York, were admitted Attorneys
and Counsellors of this court
No loo. Joshua Maxwell ct al, plaintiffs
IN error, az. Alexander FL. NeWbold ct al.
The argument in this cause was continued by
Hon. c. Cushing for the defendants in error,
and concluded by Hon S. G. Haven for the
plaintiffs in error.
No. 107. VIM. G. pease, plaintiff in error,
rs. John Peck, survivor, DC. The argument
of this cause was commenced by Mr.. Lawrence
for the plaintiffs in error, and continued by
Hon. Geo. E. Badger for the defendants in or
ror. Adjourned.
CoURr OF CLAIMS Yesterday, the case Of
Ann w. Butler, rs. the United States, was ar
gued by Alexander Ii. Evans for the claim
ant, and the U. s. Solicitor for the defence
This was claim for money advanced by Gen.
Richard Butler in 1854 to pay off German
Regiment in the service of the United States.
This case being submitted, the court adjourn
ed.