Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-10

NO. ~ John H. Lyons, plaintiff in error Is.
'ohn Bertram ct al. In error TO the Circuit Court
OF the United States for the district Of California
NJ Justice Campbell delivered the opinion of
the Court, afi rming the judgmen of said Circuit
Court in this cause. with costs and interest
Nos. 81 and 81. Edwin Chaffee, trustee of Hor.
ace H Day, plaintiff in error. rs. Nathaniel Hay
ward and Horace Day, plaintiff in error. rs
Nathaniel Haywa d. Errors to the Circuit Court
of the United States for the district of Rhode Is
land. Mr.. Justice Catron delivered the opinions
OF the Court, atirming the judgment Of said Cir
cult Court In these causes, with costs
No 66 Horace H Day, appellant rs the Union
India Rubber Company The arg umppt OF this
cause was concluded by Mr.. Jenckes for the APP
Nm. So Isaac NJ Fisher, appellant, as. Jacob
NJ Hdldrrman aud Thos. Chambers. admins
T. ators de 6onis non, &c. Of Thos Duncan. de.
ceased me argument OF this cause was com.
menc.d by MIR. Fisher for the appellant
Adjourned.
T"sddy.-EdwaTd AlOn1o Brown, ESQ. of
New York, was admitted an attorney and coun.
sellor of this Court
NO 81 Isaac M. Fisher, appellant. rs Jacob
al halderman and Thos Chambers. admins.
. a.ofs de 2on's non, &c Of Thos Duncan, de-
aed 10y Mr Fisher for the appellant, bv Mr. Read
Tor the apPeliees, AID concluded by Ms Fisher
Tor the appellant. Adjourned
lHE BALL GAME -Yssterday two gentlemen
from Virginia, who had just arrived in the steam
boat Tom Aqua Greek, Were stuck for 1916, by a
skllful oail-game player. The sharp had fol-
lowed the - green uns'' up I. ON Virginia and
favorable opportunity presenting itself on Four
ana -a-half street SOUTH the wonderful Invention
was exhibited, and large bets made upon its
Pracucaoiiity As soon as the gentlemen found
they were stuck, they ATTEMPTED to arrest the
sharp; but he drew pistol and thre ataned b
TO the one WHO approached him. The victims
started for the police; and In the MEAN time the
thief or thieves escaped. ~
CRIMINAL CoURr-Tbe business of tts term
having been nearly all dispatched, the petit ju-
rors were yesttIda dismissed until next Tues.
dty, on which day the case of Benjamin Oyle
chargtd with shooting John Webb, in George.
Town, Is to he tried The above Is. we believe
the last case on the docket for the n, esent term
during which larger number of cases have been
tleu THAN appears on the record Of any previous
tenn, for many years. During this term upward
OF unity criminals have been sent to the Dist,
Penitentiary, and larger number to the County
Jail. '
THE WASHINGTON THEAIRE The MANAGERS
Of the new theatre seem determin. to put their
pieces on the stage only in the most pef. ct nan
ner, and by Persevering in this course they can
not fail to secnIe the public confidence and ap-
probation. Thus they will not put the admirable
play of - Still Waters Run Deep" upon the stage
until tomorrow night, when it will be broug at
out In most satisfactory shape Meantime a
charming bill Of fare is substituted tonight in
three such pieces as "The Rough Diamond. ,,
- Naval Engagements and 90 Mrsmerismn For
genuine fun, this bill is hard to beat.
ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING We learn that man
named Potter was severely injured YESTERDAY af-
ternoon by receiving pistol shot in the calf of
his ley. IL appears that he was walking along
Pennsylvania avenue near Sixth street, in com-
pany with Mr.. u. w. Todd, who in attempting
IN nfstn in 10 n1nkl
explosion occurred, with the unfortunate result
OF wounding Mr.. p. The necessary sur ical as
sistance was Immediately rendered the wound d
man, who is now doing well as could be ex-
pected under the circumstances.
1T Is WITH EXTREME PLEASURE we remind
our many readers, especially the g fairer por-
tion," Of the near approach Of St. Valentines
day: and at the same time to inform them that
cupid has made his headquarters at our friend
Four-ahd-a-half street and PehnSylvania avenue
where they will find large assortment Of choice
valentines, both sentimental and comic.
WHO is THE LADIES' MAN,-The M4lodeon
Opera Troupe commence their Valentine Fairs
this evening, performing the first part in white
ldces when each pure haser OF ticket will be
presented with an order for valentine The
gentleman who accompanies the greatest num-
Der OIL ladies' To the concerts until the goth will
diamond Wur
80 Who Is the lucky man,
FRIENDSHIP LoDaR EKvEE comes of on Mon
day evening next, At Odd Fellows Hall We
hiPPen to know that they have engaged one of
the most eloquent speakers In the country TO de-
liver all address; have secured some excellent
musical performers, and are pLtting things in
tim generally--and OF which more he reafter-
for fine entertainment
Srr.r
second shad this season at his fishing shore at
Aqua Creek, weig hing three pounds and half,
which be presented to Mr.. Hope aftache of H.
b Nj Legation, who happened to be cunning on
the shore at the time, and Mr.. Tnecker kindly
de said haul for his pleasure. Good sign of a
good fishing season.
In THE CIRCUIT CousT, Yesterday, the case Of
Robert Mayo VS.. Jacob Gideon, in which the
plaintiff had brought an action for balance due
Tor alleged service, rendered i'm face Of receipt
IN fuii was decided by jury in favor Of plain
TN. al d the damages were assessed at &326 81
with Interest from 18th December, lc55.
PLEASE CALL AT THE STAR OFFICE The
writer Of communication appearing in the local
columns OF the Star on Saturday last February6,
signed a Subscriber" and dated on the I'd
instant, will confer favor on the editor by cali
Ing al the Star office. -
THR NEw WORKERS, we see, are grumblinp
because the milkmen have raised the price of
milk from to cents per quart What would
they say at being charged 10 cents per quart, as
we are ia Washington
PROF. WHITNEY, the magician, made a most
debut last night before 4 Washington
audience, and his budget of tricks were not ex-
cetdingiy we'll performed, but most OF them were
quite new. '
IN CONSEQUENCES Of a death In Prof Numbers
family, the Soiree advertised for this evening Is
postponed for the present.
WHATEVER may he the connections In the
halls Of Congress, the Gift Boob store at No 40
Pennsylvania avenue, is always the same. It's
patriotic proprietor pursues the even tenor OF his
way, unTuthrd, courteous. and self collected, ar
foTding an example to nervous politicians and
excitable people generally His shelves were
never crowded with better stock Of books than
at present, aud his supply of gifts suffer dim
mutton. IL
WATCH RETURNS Last night one prisoner
was confined I'm the Guard house, A H. VIII.
liams, Virginia. drunk and disoiderly; work
honse 90 days Seventeen led gers-all non resi-