Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-10-03
POLICE CAsrs.-Befors Justice MtK,nna.-

POLICE CAsEs.-B.fors Justice MeKsHnd-
The day before yesterday. Mrs. Johanna McKen-
ny appeared before his honor 70 complain of
Margaret Main, whom she charged with appro-
priating sundry dry goods. She had missed @ a
beautiful quilted petticoat," which had cost her
50, and two linen pocket handkerchief, worth
three fps apiece. Accordingly a warrant was
issued and placed in the hands of Officer Harro-
yer, who proceeded with the complainant to the
house Of Margaret where, after strict search
among the chattels Of the poor woman. nothing
turned up but two white handkerchiefs, having
no mark by which they could be identified 10.
hanna swore stoutly to the property being her
own, although unable to identify it by any mark.
Johanna was ready to swear that his honor
ventured TO cross question her, when she insn-
uated, in true Amazonian style, that she would
have her say and IL his 'onor'' would not listen
to her, she would make him. This assertion was
backed up with flashing eyes and fists clenched
in a manner that indicated a decided familiarity
with the use Of her hves. His honor heard her
through with great good nature, and then OBJ
served that the defendant had right to be heard
through the mouths Of witnesses, who the de-
fendant averred could prove that she came by the
goods honestly. So, the case was laid over until
yesterday, when the defendant appeared, bring
ing witnesses who testified, the one that she had
presented the defendant with one of the handker-
chiefs, and the other, young lad, that he had
found the other article in an old stable, and had
given It to the defendant. So, the case was dis
missed by the Justice, who spoke encouraging
words to the unfortunate defendant, who is in
very poor circumstances, with nothing to recon-
mend her but her character for honesty She
thanked him, and taking the goods, which Were
hers, left the office with lg Int heart, and We
believe clear conscience.
Before Justice TYalter.-Dorothy Weirth ap-
peared and made oath that Catharine w alter had
broken in upon her premises and disturbed the
peace. A printed form, authorizing the arrest Of
the said Catharine, was speedily placed in the
hands Of an officer, who as speedily brought the
culprt up. An investigation elected the fact
al tlN,h nfh iixaA ,I..r
roof, only one lived up stairs and the other below
Mrs Deihl also lives in the same house. and her
husband had been discharged from good Job Of
work through the instigatious OF CathaTine' s
- old man; - and the wives somehow got into a
wTdnglc about il all together. Mrs ID being in
bodily feaT OF Mrs. Walter. fled up to the room
OF Mrs. Neirth and fastened the door. Mrs
Walter followed and broke down the bar to her
ingress; and then there was a small fight in
which Mrs. ID. was slightly damaged about the
eyes and hair. Mrs. Weirth very properly COM
planned to the justice, and hence the arrest and
trial. MIS-. Walter was held to bail for her ap-
peaIance at the next term Of tine Criminal Court.
CENTRE MARkET.-This morning the old and
new markets were well occupied, and the gang
ways were crowded with purchasers from every
section Of the city. There is sutliciency of room
for persons to pass through the ganyways when
frequently little groups collect, and with their
baskets occupy the space that il il difficult to
pass. 1t would be well to assign the old fsh
market for the purpose of holding lengthy greet
ings. The supply was of excellent quality and
the prices about as follows: