Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-06-15
JAMES PowERs.-This unfortunate young man
vas visited in his cell by Deputy Marshal Phil

w i"i"fh MIN onclally that that Court had ad-
lonrned, and that he must prepare for the worst.
HIS manner. on receiving this intelligence was
CAIN and collected He stated, in reply that he
peileved he was prepared to meet his fate; that
having been daily favored since his sentence by
visits from the clergy, who had taught him that
submission to the mandate of the law was all he
baif to expect, and his only hope in the Divine
forgiveness for his dreadful crime he had en-
athE"red 10 prepare himself for the last scene.
He had reasonable hope that his forgiveness by
the Supreme Being was certain, and that the ex-
ecntlon or his sentence would be met with calm
reliance on the Great Shepherd, who Is now
his only hope He asked if he could see his
friends and was told that only his near rela-
tives could visit him henceforth.. He expressed
himself satisfied; and said that he thought he
could meet death cheerfully, though coming in
such dreadful shape. The prisoner has received
excellent instruction in his confinement and bad
an opportunity to read good books which have
been furnished him by his clergyman, with
view TO directing his thong hts into = nroner
channel for making his peace with his Naker
The execution will be In the Jail yard and tbc
law stIletiy complied with in relation to the al.
mission or persons to witness It.
INSULTING LADIES Sunday night, about nine
clock, officer Arnold noticed an Individual fol-
lowing two Young ladies, who appeared to be
frightened by the conduct of the fellow The
young ladies', upon getting near to their home on
Capltoi Hill, started and ran, and the fellow i'm
medlafely gave chase and the stalwart officer
gave chase TO him. The fellow finding himself
pursued, changed his direction but being unable
70 escape by running, he turned and drew dan
gerous looking knife, and tried to resist but to no
purpose. Arnold took him to the East Loo kun
where he gave his name as Connor and Justice
Mchenna fined him $50 and costs for carving the
weapon; but he escaped the penalty for the insult
the failure OF the young ladies to appear against
him.
sIHE "PETITE' OPERA Amid the Opera the
Grafton and the Levee to- night. the little Floral
Concert by The children Of the First and Second
District Schools, shows itself like moss rose
bud among oversbadowing flowers Its sweet
ness VIII doubtless attract a crowd OF admirers
10 tne assembly Rooms, Louisiana avenue. The
Sianncatlon or the audience is insured by the
TACT that the "Flower Queen" will he sung by
some OF the sweetest youthful voices in the CITY
under the instruction OF Prof. Daniel. -.
CENTRE MARKKr opened this morning with
very fair attendance Of dealers, who exhibited an
ample supply Of the delicacies Of the season.
furchaserers were numerous, and business ap-
peared to be quite brisk. The prices were about
as quoted In the Star Of Saturday last The at
tention OF the clerk Of the market and his assist.
ants to the comfort and convenience of dealers
ana pure hasers, kept the market place In an or
DERBY condition, and induced a strict observance
OF the regulations.
REAL EsTATE.-The following sales were
made yesterday, by A. Green. auctioneer:
Lot 1, in square 573, purchased by H. n. Morft.
al 70 X cents per foot.
Lot t. in square sii, j. T Mitchell. at ~ cents.
Lots and ), in square oii, Nj. r.. Woodward, 3
cents.
Lot 10, in square 795, same purchaser, AZ cts.
Lot i, In square 7i9, y. Qurk, at 2s cents
FOUNDRY SABBATH School ExCURsIoN.-The
Sabbath School attached to Foundry Chapel are
preparing for glorious time OH Thursday next
I'm lat do,
take the scholars and their friends away over the
ripping waters Of the Potomac, on ali excursion
TO Glymont
Esputa adds his indispensable presence to make
music, ana all things concur to promise most
pleasant day
POLICE REPORTs.-The reports Of the police
officers to the Chief of Police, show the cases
INST, 10 have been AS follows: First Ward, II
cases Second Ward, II do. Third Ward | :;
Fourth Ward, "A Fifth W ard, =; Sixth Ward,
III Seventh ward, S; total 20 cases.
WE have seen many new and beautiful STYLES
OF goods in this market, but We nave seen none
that, in our Judgment, surpass those displayed
by X. Brice Hall. his dry goods and since store.
Nos. 3s3 aud 315 Seventh street Mr. Hall has
just returned from the North with a large assort-
mrnt OF dry goods, has and shoes. Give him a
call.
PARDoNED.-Henry L. l.. Wilson, who has
been in Jail nearly two years for a mi,demeanor
iof aiding in the escape OF John Essex at the
time Of the Quigley murder, was to- day pardoned
ov the President. His two years sentence would
have been up about next August
CAUGHT.-The officers Of the Second Ward
have, for day or two, been on the lookout for a
thief who had been operating on the feed store Of
Lee. This morning he fell into the la nds OF
OfilcPr EcklOf, who took him n no ri
and after an examination by Justice Dom, he
was committed to Jail for court
TUE GRAFTON, by ID. @. NJ. VIM. Young, OF
Maryland, Will he delivered at the Smithsonian
Institution this evening. The O. o. F. will be
present in full Ie.alia, we hear.
The CIRCUIT Court ad ourDed the erm finally,
yesterday, and accordingly James Powers will
be hung On Friday next. The execution, we
understand, will be private.
WATCH RKrURys.-Asbury" ryler, colored.
d. c., drunk and disorderly fine and costs, siAi
Clinton Smith, cOlored, Va larceny; Jail for
Court Fourteen lodgers-non residents
The weekly return OF the Western District is
a. follows: Nicholas Cunning ham, Ireland, for
stoning housr; fine and costs 81 S. Patrick
Flarity, Ireland, do do. James Rine, Irrlant
drunk; do. S3ii. Patrick Mullen, Ifelanu.
drunk and disorterly; do. 50 A. Geo. Crosby,
irtldnd, dO.i Workhousc 30 days. Jos. Barker,
England; Jennet Barker, Eng land; Agnes w hite,
Scotland; Geo. Lamb, ID. C., worLLOusr 30 days
each. DIR. Groves, ID. G drunk and disorderly,
tnr and cost, 81 Al. George Tayler, ID. c., do
fine and cost, S3.ii Robert Norman, Md Jno
Llewellyn, Ireland, drunk and disorder ly; work
house 30 days each John Mcbride, disorderly
and assault, tn- and cost, 50 a. and security for
peace. John Poor. ID. C, stealing, reprimanded
and dismissed. Frank McGee. Ireland, drunk
and disoIderly fine and cOAts, 3ii
WE ADVISE all who are suffering with bad fitting
teeth To give DIR. Hills call and try the Cheop astc
Process. IL
PkaHIEs.-Those IN want of Pennies, for change,
can slways obtain them on application at the cOun
ter Uf the Star Once. IF
SPECIAL SuTTCf.-For Perf1med b. cath White
Teeth, and beautiful Complexion. use " Bs!m of
l.en Flowers" For dressing I.aiIes' hair use
y w oOd!and Cream" new pouinde II causes gen
temeh's hair to curl beautifully. Price 81 cents
each. W. Z. FETRIDGN & Co
PrOpnetOrs, New York.
Wholesale and Retail Agents for Washing tom
TAyLoR & MAURy, Booksellers, between 9Th and
lhth ST.. Pa. avenue. MI
MARRIED.,
On the 18th INST, by Rev. Samuel Rodgers COR
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