Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-04-18
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

,,,sD1cr1oy OVER THE STREETS OF THE
WIsHISGroy-An interesting report
CIIi ade to the Senate on Wednesday last by
Va Rrovn, of Mississippi, from the Committee
hi .ha District of Columbia, to which was re-
on S "a the resolution of the Senate instructing
-. committee to enquire into and report
MT Jurisdiction the Congress of the United
seq: has over the avenues of the city of
Wasbington," &c.
"Vsr;61s authorities are quoted from the
Nv history of Washington downward, from
9Th the committee come to the conclusion
- tho Jurisdiction over the streets in w ash
.ns,on city is solely in the United States, and
.Sst Congress has no power to ALLEVIATE that
:--;.dictiou or cede it to another. Congress
Nv convey privileges over the streets to in
5;vidual companies or corporations; it might
liant the temporary exclusive use of street
p an Individual or company but no grant can
hs made Of jurisdiction, right or authority to
sny party which Congress may not at any mo-
ment set aside.
Tbs committee make no distinction between
,,r,ets and avenues, thinking none exist in
In regard to the question whether the
.vcnues have been Distracted, the committee
End too common practice of permitting as
.embIsges Of people to attend auctions or the
ike exhibitions on the footwsys and pave
ments Of the principal thoroughfares Of the
city. or so near them as to incommode the
public Another just ground of complaint ia
hat persons DESTROYS Of letting gas pipes into
their houses frequently remove the paving
stoues laid down by the United States, and
replace them so imperfectly as to put the
streets and avenues cut Of repair. These and
other distractions or nuisances not necessary
10 be enumerated are Of easy correction.
In regard to the railroad track along Mary
land avenue, the committee are of opinion
that the object Of laying down the track, was
a GOOD and laudable one, and, though they
think it was done without law, they recon-
mend that authority be now given to lay the
track across the avenue at such place and in
such manner as to make the most convenient
connection between W ashington and Alexan-
dra and the W ashington branch of the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad.
The bill which the committee reports to re-
move distractions and prevent trespasses
upon the streets and avenues, provides that
steam shall not be used as propelling power
on this track, and that the track shall be re-
moved without cost to the United States when
ever Congress shall direct.
EXAMINATION OF JOIN L. BAILEY. This ex-
animation was resumed before Justice Hol-
Iiugshead at two o'clock yesterday afternoon.
John E Latham identified goods, such as mus
Inns, calicOes, fannels, silk handkerchiefs, IN
dershirts, etc which had been stolen from
him on Easter Monday night Many of the
articles bore his private mark. Bushrod
N. Reed identified sardine boxes bearing
his private mark, and which were portion
of goods stolen from his store on the night of
the 23d of December. At the end of the ex-
animation Bailey was recommitted in default
of bail The bail was fixed in each case at
five hundred dollars amounting in all to four
thousand dollars required of Bailey. The ex-
animation Of Domaine takes place at the same
ofice at four o'clock this afternoon.
CHINA AND JAPAN-We understand that a
series Of pictures Of life and scenery in those
countries, painted by a young artist of this
city. Mr.. George K. West, are to be exhibited
here in a few days. The Chinese portion OF
the panorama is painted from sketches taken
By Mr.. West during seven years residence in
that empire, and the Japanese portion painted
BY Mr.. West from sketches taken by Mr.. VIM.
Hsine, artist Of the United States Japanese
expedition, under Com. NJ. p. Perry. We are
informed that during an exhibition of six
weeks in New York over $4,000 persons Wis.
tied and viewed these pictures.
ROBBERY AND ARREsr.-For some time past
the family of Dir. 5. c. Barney has been miss
ing articles Of jevelry, silver ware, clothing
dc, from that gsntleman's dwelling on E,
near Seventh street. Circumstances caused
suspicion to fasten on Emily Williams, a col
orsd woman employed by the family. She
wa, arrested this morning by Officer Reese
and taken before Justice Goddard, who issued
warrant TO search her house. The officer
departed on that business. but had not re-
turned when we left the Office.
FURTHER ARRESTS IN THE BURGLARY
CASES The Chief of Police with his officers
yesterday arrested two young men named Chas.
Steele and Harvey Belt, charged with having
stolen goods, proceeds Of the late burglaries,
IN their possession. Steele is about 81 years Of
age, carpenter, and resides at the corner of
N and Fourth streets Belt is about IL years
OF age, and works at the timing establishment
Of Mr.. II Ritchey, corner of Seventh and Ii
streets. They were committed by Justice
Hollingshead for further examination.
SUPREEE COURT.-Ye sterday, A. Browning,
ESQ, Of New Jersey, was admitted an attor
ney and counsellor of this court
No. 81 John Bacon ct al, appellants ~
hn- Robertson al The argument of this
cause was concluded by Mr.. Yerger for the
appellants
No. 81. Richard D. Wood ct al appellants,
Is. Alexander G. Davis. This cause was ar
sued by Nessrs. st. Geo. T. Campbell and A.
browning for the appellants and by Mr.. Car
Isle for the appellee. Adjourned.
1HB JURORS BILL.-The Senate bill in
SS!easng Jurors pay in the District of Colum-
ola 70 equal that of U. S jurors in the States,
aalch passed the House yesterday, only
calt' the formality of the signatures Of the
speaker, President Of the Senate, and Presi
Ssa., 70 become law: 1t makes the pay Of
JURORS IN this District hereafter 81 per diem.
HAsEs Yesterdsy, Justice Nor
EEL was engaged with the trial OF sundry cases
sn4en grew out Of the disturbance in the
seventh Ward on last Sunday. Six warrants,
.ouf f0r profanity aud two for fighting, were
served oy Ohcers Stoddard and Mitchell. All
we're dismissed for want of evidence that the
party arrested were the parties at fault.
ORPHANS FAIR AT CARUsI's SALOON
are sorry To learn that this fair has not BEEN
vel attended this week and as it closes to-
1orroE night, we hope our reader-many of