Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-05-24
W. D. PnnLIr. AeAis.-on Friday last, ".

w ID. PHILLIPS AeA1N.-on Friday last, w
gave MT Phillips, who felt himself aggrieved by
vu statement Of the history Of his arrest the ben
eht OF a counter-statement by his counsel, to the
enect that Senator Douglas exonerates Mr.. p from
Intentional wrong I'm the matter of using hts frank
and expressed his surprise at the action of tn.
elana July In making presentment under the
circumstances We now learn that Senator ID
positively disclaims having made such exonera
uon and further, that he expresses INDIGNATION
al such act Of counterfeitng his name by Phillips
The Post Office Department is cbarped Inv phil.
HPss friends with exercising undue severity In
making him the first example in executing the
provisions Of the law most unreasonable charge
evlaehtly, as we presume, IL will not be claimed
tna any case Of such palpable violation of its pro
visions has been called to the attention of tht
Department -. - ~
The section Of the act of 1925 under which the
arrest was made, is as follows:
Ana II any person shall counterfeit the hand.
writing or frank of any person. or cause the same
10 oe done, In order to avoid the PAYMENT of post
age, each person offending shall paw, for every
SUCH offence, five hundred dollars''
The NATIONAL MEDICAL CoLLEss.-On Satur
day, May 81, DIR. Thomas Miller. for manv wear,
the able Professor of Anatomy in the National
Medical College, resigned his chair and DR. Rob,t
mug Stohe was unanimously elected to the pro-
We congratulate our citizens on the ,nnoint
nleht OF DR.. ;. TO I'LL this important position 7,
is gratifying that We have among ms talent fit fo,
s s responsibilities DIR. Robert King stone was
France, and is tue son Of our old citizen w i
stone, so long known to this community. =.
THE Picnic AT ARLINGTON Tomorrow
Remember that the Young Catholics Friend So.
clety give their grand picnic at Arlington to-mor
row. Inc cause is most deserving; the day pro-
misses 10 DE propltous; the pleasures will be unal-
ioyed; the youth, beauty, and manhood of Wash
lngton Will be there the music will be x
the singing Of the Harmonious IA new feature
VIII De charming; and all will be merry as a
marriage bell. Let Everybody be sure to 20 See
advertisement. o. ~
AN INTERESTING COURSE OF LECrUREs-Rey
george w. Samson, ID. d., is now deliveriny-on
Monday, wednesday. and Friday evenings, at the
E-sueet Baptist churcha course OF six Lecture, ON
the Bible Lands, the first having been delivered
l Las. evening ON the subject of Modern Egypt
Ihese lectures, being founded upon the personal
observations of DIR. Samson himself. i'm the lands
spoken OF, are highly interesting.
WATCH RETuRNs.-Libby Biggs drunk and
disorderly; fine and costs. 50 Is. Chas. Heise
do; do, s6.i5. Cbas. Day, (col, do; do. 81. IS
albert Church, lcol,) Go.i do, 81 Is. jos G.
conduct; do, S6.I5. John Rollins, do; do. 81 Is
Lewis Deevess and James Simmons, assault and
Dattery Oh Christopher Adams and Chas Beack:
bail for court.
STEAMBOAT EXCURSION To-MoRRow.-The
Fletcher Chapel Sunday School give an excursion
tomorrow to Fort Washington per steamer Tho.
SoIyer Withers' brass band has been engaged
Ior the occasion, and the finest kind Of time is
confidently anticipated. For particulars see adj
'ef'lsehent In the proper column.
Or COURSE everybody will 60 to the grand Con
cert at the Smithsonian, this evening, in which
mr. ticir1a ito bout
iads belonging to the public schools A most
beautiful and interestesting scene NAV he expect.
ed without fear of disappointment See adyer-
ment for particulars.
DIsCHARGED.-The Chief of Police veste,d,,,
afternoon examined George c. Blackstock and
Henry Clemtenson, charged with being concerned
with the recent incendiary fire upon the Island
NO evidence whatever appeared to criminate
them, and they were discharged.
The LADIES interested in the contemplated f.s.
tval for the benefit Of the Young Mems Christian
Association requested 70 meet at Odd Fellows,
Hail at O'Clock Tomorrow "wednesday after
noon, Tor tn: purpose of selecting their tables =
PARDoNED-The President of the Unitad Sta,.s
has Pardoned Alexander Eggleston, who, for a
year past has been undergoing the sentence of the
criminal Court TO three Years in the county ia 4
for'riot and assault Oh funeral procession.
SHAksPEAREAN REApING.-Mr J. Rogers pro
poses to give Shakspearean reading on Monday
evening next, at Philharmonic Hall A fine enter
tainnent may be expected. See card i'm the prOper
column.
Sci in unserm Bundle der drtte
Ich danke for dese crlauchte Bite
'"O"' W., Goods,
we hayeJus received seveLaI caScs Of Wet & oods,
purchased at auction in Flew Y ork. We would re-,
attention to this lot Of goods as they
were bought at great ,acriGce. and will he sold
treat bargains may be expected.
r. BRrcE HALL.
ma zS-N Nos S73 and SIS 18th st., above 1.
SANFoRp's LIVER iNvIGoRAroR.-Dr. Sanford's
dice, and General Debility Many people, personally
known tn us, whose word cannot be doubted, ha We
slysn .hsG Se,tlhestes to prove Ibis; and with such
itls truly the Inva ids friend. and will give relic
that have under our Observation n seensd he
means OF snatchIng It's victim from he grave. We
ono bottle for il will sureIs give reiee "ooiu Try
Sold 10y all Druggists. ma s-2wr
PENsIEs-Those in want of Pennies. or small
at isssoSS Of s Ss chem
WEDpIss CAKES, very pretty and very cheap. Ice
Srenm and Water Ices at $50 per gallon, al the
ma 5-lms wv
MEN's DRESS SUITS,
Men, BKsincss Suits,
c. Youths Business SNns,
49, Chiidrsr'S School Suits.
NOAH WALKER d Co, Marble Hall Clothing
Store. Browns Hotel Building, would res ppctfmiiS
announce that thslr annual display Of Spring and
summer Clothing is now ready for inspection. II
Is comprised Of an assortment Of GentIemen's and
Youths Clothing Of the newert and richest dcsi gus
IN material, trimming and workmanship.
To those who study excellence with economy in
iashIOnabe articles of dress, an opportunity is now
offered Tor seectlrg from the most attractive stock
1i Heahy Made Clothing in this city, at very re
uuceu prices. ap9ly
Lyons Powder aud his Pills
AIl the INSECT tribe will kill.
JUICE MEIGs, President of tho American Insti-
tnte, saws; The discovery al this powder, by Prof.
Lyon, rs oil national Importance. The FaTmersi
CLUB have tested IL thoroughly. I.ocr, Is, grass
hoppers, ants bugs aud all veTmIn be destroyed,