Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-05-09

clock, p. m, to half past Q p. m, was ad
Joufned until this afternoon at half past p.
m, the prisoner being held, meanwhile, in the
custody of the United States Marshal.
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF DISTRICT OF Co.
LUNBIA.-At the semi annual meeting, held
the following officers were elected to serve for
the ensuing year:
William Jones, NJ D, President; Joshua
Riley, n. D., Vice President; ] E. Morgan,
NJ. D., Treasurer; D. R. Hagner, NJ. D.,
Secretary.
COunsellors-Harvey Lindsey, M d Noble
Young, M. D., Joseph Borrows, M D, s. C..
Smoot, N D, G. H. Lieberman, NJ. D.
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED, That committee be appointed
by the President, to consist of three members
of this association, to prepare plan by which
the physicians of this city may cooperate
with the city authorities in ensuring an accu-
rate registration of the marriages, births, and
deaths, which occur in this city, and, to effect
this object, the said committee are requested
to confer with the Commissioner of Health
and the Board of Health
Drs. Miller, Lippett, and Eliot, were sp-
pointed to compose this committee.
SUPREME CoURr.-Yesterday, John A God
frey, Esq, of California, was admitted an at
torney and counsellor of this court
No: 50 and SO. The steamer Oregon, Roger
A. Heirn master and part owner, appellant,
as. Jos. and Francis ROcca, and the same ys.
Robert Turner ct al. These causes were ar
gued by Hon R. johnson for the appellants
and by Hon P. Phillips for the appelees.
No. ITO. Matthew Watson, plaintiff in error,
as Colin 5. Tarpley. This cause was argued
hv g.
error. Adjourned.
RECOVERY OF STOLEN PRoPERrY.-Yester-
day Officer III T. l.. Wilson returned from
Baltimore, having in his custody John Kee-
mans, who was arrested in that city for steal
ing the baggage Of Mr.. Cook, at the railroad
depot in this city. the evening previous Mr..
Wilson telegraphed to officers in Baltimore,
and the prisoner was arrested upon the arri-
val of the cars, and before he had an oppor.
tunity of opening and disposing of the stolen
goods. Upon his arrival here, he was taken
before Justice Goddard, and committed to
Jail. Mr.. Cook has recovered his money and
baggage.
MADIaAN Co.'S. CIRCUs-Last Day The
last chance to see the superb Equestrian
Troupe, now performing at the Market Space,
is offered tonight. All who are are fond of
mimic display, combined with the most aston
ishing acrobatic and gymnastic feats, will ind
it to perfection in Madigan's Circus.
NJ lie Rosa, Mr. Batchelder, Mr.. Neville.
Felix Carlo, and Lipman, all appear in new
and wondrous feats, besides the troupe of
pretty little children in the fairy tale of Gin
derella, which alone is worth the price of ad-
mission.
TARGET FIRING. Yesterday the Marion Ri
fes, Captain Shekell, paraded and marched
TO Monument Hill for the purpose Of target
firing The prizes were a magnificent Silver
Cup, manufactured by Calf; a very hand
some diamond ring, and leather medal
The first prize was awarded to Mr.. d S.
Lewis, the second to Mr.. Geo B. Bell, and
the third to Mr.. W. H. Reardon. The dis
lance was sixty PAGES, and the prizes awarded
to those making the best two of three shots
Esputa's brass band accompanied the corps
IHE PAVEMENT on the west side of Seventh
street. and near the bridge, is very much out
OF repair, and is almost in as bad condition as
that at Centre Market space, On the Avenue.
between Eighth and Ninth streets At both
places, In wet weather, persons are obliged to
consider whether the ponds are fordabie. A
citizen requests US to call the attention of the
proper authorities to the condition of those
pavements.
CAMERON VERSUS SNIFFIN. Thiscase which
mas already occupied over a week in the Cir
cult Court, is still under consideration. and
VIII probably occupy several days before
decision can be obtained. 1t is an important
case in which large amount of money is in
VOWED. The counsel engaged for the plain
TIN are Messrs. Carlisle and Maury; for the
defence, MesSrs. Bradley and Son.
If You WANT cheap reading, 90 to the
Northern Liberties Book Store 327 Seventh
street, between K and l. streets, where may
be found all the leading newspapers, periodi-
Gals and light reading, by the best authors.
Also, school books, stationery and fancy no.
tons, at unprecedented low prices.
n. b. Agent for the New York Ledger.
ASSAULTS AND THREATs.-Susanna Fitz.
hugh, alias "the Black Crow" and Mary
Burke, colOred, were taken before Justice Of
tutt on the charge of assaulting and threaten
ing various persons After q noisy examina-
ton of witnesses, who all wanted to talk at the
Same time, both were held to bail They were
arrested by Officer Parham
LARCENY TRIALs.-F Rierdaoher and Lew
is Schnaffs were arrested yesterday by Officer
Parham for entering the store of Harvey &
Adams, and stealing lot of cutlery. Ricr
dacher was dismissed, but Schnaffs, who fought
very hard to prevent his arrest, was sent to
Jail By Justice Offutt.
TwENTY-sIx BUILDING Lors near the Presi-
dents, in the First Ward, opposite the Tayloe
Mansion, will be sold at o'clock tomorrow
evening, rain or shine. More beautiful build
ing sites are not to be found in Washington,
and bargains may be looked for.
dEoRGETowS.-We are requested to state
for the information of our numerous SUBJ
scrlbers In Georgetown, that Robert Guild,
Esq, Recorder. will attend at the Mayors
ottice daily, at o'clock, to act for the Mayor
during his sickness.
HORSE SHOE ROBINSON" and tho dead
Shot" comprise the evenings entertainment
at the National to night. Be sure you go.
GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE.
GEORGETOWN, May 9, 1856.
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