Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-12-22

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who was tried for stealing some $3.50 in money,
drafts, etc, from Mr.. Alexander ButferAeld, was
acquitted John Smith and David Van Pelt. IN
dicted forthe above offence, were then dism,s.ed.
as far ss this specific charge In Concerned. the
District Attorney entering a neHs pyesegsi IN the
case They were, however, remsnded 10 jsil 10
await trial for robbing Mr.. Buck At the railroad
The finding Of the jury In the case Of w,npet
strong. tried for an assault and battery with in
.eat 20 KIN, and acquitted on the ground that the
prisoner was Insane at the time be Committed the
ACT, was ordered to be communicated to the Sec
ietafy OF the Interior that the prisoner might be
tAaen TO the insane asylum under the provisions
VI tue act OF Congress approved 9Th January, 1857
Today, Terence Corrighan was tried for steal
ing Quantity Of iron, valued at Se, from Samuel
a. indicted - ~ :, 10y
Lewis Frapck was placed on trial for stealing
. quantity Of gold and silver coin and jewelry,
valued altogether at sIs 50, from Chas. ErbaeR'
ne was found guilty as indicted.
John Baptiste and John cambridge were each
placed upon trial for stealing coats from Messrs
Porter and Fay. These cases were pending as
our report closed. -
POLICE MATTERS. Seventh -Distriet.-The
following cases were disposed of by Justice
Dom, yesterday: Joseph d. Lafontsine, charged
with forestalling the market, was fined $40 and
costs.
Passage Thiering WIN. Austin, who was
arrested for having In his possession coat and
1ood, supposed TO be stolen, was brought out
Ioi uial. The articles were Identified as the
property Of Mrs. Rurch, Peunsylyania avenue.
near Willards', and stolen from the passage of
ner mousse Austin was committed for Court
Larceny Henry Craig was arrested BIZ Officer
wise Tor stealing silver watch from a woman.
hearing.
Corporation Cases.-Catharine Goxboller and
her son Haden GoxhOller were arrested for va
grancy, and sent to the work house for 80 DAYS
each " ~ N"'S
John Nc Pherson was arrested by omcer Nash
ior Profane and indecent language In the street
He was fined 81 and costs.
Jane West, colored, nonresident arrested by
omeer King, was fined $40 and costs.
.. b Corbitt, arrested by Officer Bjetzel for
fast drivingi was fined 50 and costs
ORPHANS Court Yesterday, the case of the
Will OF the late Capt. B F. Brooke was taken up
In this Court. Itappeared that, some time ago.
q paper, without date or signature was fled in
this Court, which purported to be the last will
ana testament OF the said Brooke. This is con-
tested oy the brother Of the deceased The coun
sci, Messrs Bradley, Carlisle, and Maury for the
contestant, and Messrs. Davidee FendalI. and
Rocker for Miss Lucy Darrell, the beneficiary of
SAID Will, being present, Judge w. F. Purcell
ordered that the general issue, whether said ma
per Is the last will and testament of the deceased
should be tried by jury; and, further. that
exSeay.aing ior ana against the will may be con-
sidered under that general issue.
LIFE AND DRATH.-Yesterday evening at a
O'Clock, daughter Of Councilman Grafton Pow.
ell, OF the Second Ward, was married. at his
residence, and shortly after II O'Clock of the same
night, the venerable mother-in-law of Mr.
Mrs scrivener, departed this life In the same
mouse. Her sudden demise Is supposed to have
been caused by excitement over the expectation
OF meeting all her descendsnts-chiIdren and
grand- children-on the occasion OF the wedding;
one OF whom came from New Orleans TO he pres
ent. They did all assemble; FIRST around the
happy couple, and In few brief hours around
ths dying couch OF their venerable relative
CHRisrMss PREsRNTs.-See the drawing In
suuments Tor sale at Karr's jewelry store, 4sO
Pennsylvania avenue. They are among tn. most
appropriate things conceivable for CbTi,tmas
presents 10 youths, and are sold remarkably low
Tx LUTHERAN FAIR continues In the full tide
ofsuccess at Odd Fellows Hall, and is really one
OF the most agreeable places to spend an evening
we know Of. Cheerful, innocent endowment IL
the feature Of the Lutheran Fair.
For any kind of a musical instrument. for q
Christmas present, see the advertisements re-
spectively of Metzerott and Ellis.
For CHRISTMAS fruits and groceries, see the
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street and New York avenue
FoR BEAUTIFUL fancy articles and books for
Christmas presents, see the advertisement OF @
+ Duny, 420 f. street, west Of Seventh.
FoR FINE assortment OF Christmas groceries
OF all kinds, see the advertisement OF John F.
O'BTien, corner Of Ninth and | streets
Fos LARGE and beautiful assortment Of fancy
ART far hrfa
ment of Hutchinson & Munro
IL roU would like to make lady friend a
Christmas present of hands ONE cloak or shawl.
see The advertisement Of J. w. Coliey & Co.
The GERMAN CArHoLlc FAIR. for the bsnes,
Hall. -
FoR ALL SORTS Of books, SC for Christmas
presents, see Shepherds advertisement.
FoR IMPORTATION about Kris Krinsle's depot
see Lammond's Advertisement.
REMEMBER the Sabbath School Festival at the
assembly Church every night this week.
FoR FRUITS, nuts, preserves, &c, for the hol-
idays, see the advertisement OF VIM BRYAN.
For Christmas Toys, Confectionery, &C., see
The advertisement Of VIM. Grippe.
MOUNT vKRNoH PAPERs.-The New York Led
Ser containing these Interesting pa pers will be sod
ne IedIter y 1our cents copy. January number az
harper Magazlne for Is cents, sold at AdamsOn,s
tn stTsef, opposite to the Post Office, aud 9Th at
one door iton Pennsyivania Avenue. n
MR. EDIroR-sir: The John Howard msntjonsd
IN yesterdays star, as q fugitive from the vuTk.
house, Is not John II. Howari, n street, Nortbern
Liberties. >0' IN 1srn
AN9%S diseases. Dyspepsia and Diarrtea rank g
Iaost Mcult u cure. We are pleaeed to have N
IN our power 10 point ont remedy which has proved
eHectua. In many cases, and which we can safsy
recommend as certain and infallible cure II bas
pet the means Of rescuinS thousands from an nm
timely grave and given the glow of health to msny
q can and oadave Gus form. The medicine We baye
reference 10 Is Hostetter's Celebrated Stomach
Biters. Ihess Bitters, whose virtues are uro
mulgated through the country, ara continually in
crossing IN the hvor Of the pubic, and from the
many cures they have effected, have coubtiess ths
public. Osi'i' 'ne
For sale By Druggists and dealers generally. eve.
~ ~Ae'0' de u cost
A PAINFut A,D LINGERING DEATH from our Ia
iona sooutge-the Cousumption-Inay be ayerted
bJ the Timely use Of Mrs. NJ. N. Gardeners Indian
Balsam OF Llyerwort ana Hoarhound. This n edI-
cine Is sncfioned BY "the faculty" and prescribed
ia h. oil