Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-09
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her house while she up stairs; and that when
she came down she ordered him out and no re-
FUSED to go; she drew pistol and told him IL he
ulo ho' go, she would use II on him; that he then
caught hold OF her, and throwing her on the floor
struck her several times; that he then ran out of
TIE house, taking her pistol along with him; that
she followed him. and he turned about and
Knocked her down three times in the street and
then threatened to shoot her il she did not return
10 The house; that while knocking her down, he
kicked her severely several times.
THOMAS O'Day sworn for Defence stated that
when the defendant was going away from Eliza
beths house, Elizabeth followed, cursng and
swearing, and throwing brickbats and stones at
him. that Kane did not strike nor knock Elizabeth
down at all. that he saw.
John Welsh stated that as he was passing the
house of Elizabeth with Kane, the colored girl
living at her house came after them and said her
mistress wanted them to come in: that Name went
in and shortly after witness saw him come out
and she follow, cursing, and occasionally falling
down; she was. or appeared to be- intoxicated; she
called Kane 10 give her money; Kane had the pis-
tol in his hand but did not it, he did not strike
kick her at all.
The jury returned verdict ofguiltv. as indicted
He was sentenced to paw fine of SO.
On motion Of the District Attorney. Charles
Mcllvane Mathews. Esq, was admitted as an at
torney of the criminal court, and was duly quail
fled
And the court adjourned
To-day the Court took mp the case of the United
states VS.. Susan Prince. in which the defendant
was charged with keeping a bawdy house Rat
Clifie and Norris for defence.
REsPKcr TO THE MEMORY OF THE LATE Posi-
MASTER GENERAL.-The Departments are draped
in mourning and closed to-day, and will remain
until after the funeral of the late Postmaster
General. The officers of the Government gener-
ally will be expected to attend the funeral which
it is understood takes place tomorrow at IL
O'Clock. The obsequics will probably he of a
most imposing character.
The remains, ii is understood, will be deposited
in the vault of the Congressional Cemetery, to he
hereafter removed to Tennessee. The funeral SER
vices of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in
which the deceased was reared will be used
Orders have gone to the various army and naval
stations directing that halfhour guns shall be fired
the day after the receipt of the orders and that
the national flag be displayed ut half-mast The
army and navy officers are directed to wear the
usual badge of mourning for thirty days. Other
Federal officers throughout the country also
quested to pay the appropriate tributes Of respect
customary on the death of such an Executive Off
Ger Of the Government
Adams Express Company has offered to carry
the remains to Tennessee free Of charge.
SUPREME COURT.-Y esterday, Thomas II. Dodge,
Esq, OF Washington city, was admitted an attor-
ney and counsellor of this court.
No. 2i2. The United States, appellants, agt
Chas. FoSsat. The argument Of the motion Of Mr..
Bayard to dismiss this case on the ground that the
decree of the district court is not a final decree
was continued by Mr.. Reverdv Johnson in oppo-
sition thereto and concluded by Mr.. Nelson in
support thereof.
No -. Selden F White, plaintiff in error, agt.
the Vermont and Massachusetts Railroad COmpa-
ny. This cause was argued by Mr.. Parker for the
plaintiff in error, and by Mr.. Hutchens for the de-
PENDANTS in error
No. 50 John c. Sinnot ct al plaintiffs in error
agt. Gorham Davenport ct al, Commissioners of
Pilotage of the Bay and Harbor of Mobile; and
No. 1877. Phineas O. Foster. et al, owners of the
steamboat swan plaintiffs in error: agt Gorham
aVt3nu eta isSiO of IOfa
the Bay and Harbor of Mobile. These causes
were argued by Mr.. Phillips for the plaintiffs in
error. Adjourned until Friday.
One OF THE VERY RICHEST TREATS of the season
is offered to the public, at the Smithsonian this
evening, in TIN way of the floral and musical fes-
tival by the pupils of Mr.. J. Wright. This gen
tleman possesses musical talents, and pecu-
liar faculty of getting up such affairs in the most
artistic and satisfactory manner. and we take pleas
ure in commencing the entertainmt mt to public
favor. For particulars see advertisement.
CIRCUIT CoURT.-Yesterday, the following cases
occupied this Court
Henry Fierstenheim agt Joseph Gerheardt; YER
dict for plaintiff, damages SIS Frederick g.
Hudh agt. James A. Boice; verdict for plaintiff
Samuel WrOe agt. Nathan C.. McKnew: verdict
for plaintiff. Doe dem Columbus Alexander act
VIM. a. Faulkner; verdict for plaintiff d. IMAGES
one cent.
THE WAR ENDED.-The Russian War Diora
mas, at Odd Fellows Hall, will close tonight If
there be any Of our readers who have not seen this
entertainment, we advise such To 90 tonight to
the above hall and there behold the mimic repre-
sensations of the battles and siegcs the storms
and burning towns, and all the fearful incidents
Of the late CriInean conflict They will repay the
trouble of visit.
An APPEAL.-Phis is the last night of the Fair
for the benefit of st. Joseph's Orphan Bows Asy-
lum. Will YOU not 90 and help these poor parent
less BOYS There YOU will find confectionery n
fine supper, fancy goods, crowds Of ladies with
smiling faces, &c. We are going.
CoURr OF CLAIMs.-Yesterday, Mr. Mcpherson,
in behalf of the government, replied to Mr. Stan
ton. in the case of Edward T.. Norfolk AFT the
United States. Mr.. Elliott followed on the same
side. and had not concluded when the court ad-
journed.
WATCH RE1URSs.-Gco. +. Walker, indecent
exposure; fine and costs S627, and security for
Court Charles QuiItor, drunk and disorderIy;
inc and cost - IS Jacob Seamore srspicions
and disorderlv; fine and costs, ST. Is. Twenty
nine dodgers were accommodated.
Mrs. w. III. WINTER, Of this city, was amorfg
the passengers the Inflated steamer Princess.
that recently exploded the Mississippi river at
Baton Rouge. She is reported as slightly scalded
Her child is safe.
Hon. +. p. STANTON, well known as an eloquent
speaker will deliver lecture at the Art Associa-
non Rooms tonight
Nor TIE MAS.-The Ben Grant (said to live in
tho FIRST w ard OF this city, who recently con
vlctAd of tho larceny of coat, is not the under
signed. BENJAMIN Jackson GRANT
Residence on + street. between
IT. 2d and 3d. Island.
MODERx MIRACLEs.-Thc remarkable cures eG
t-cted by Mrs. VI. y. Gardeners celebrated Indian
Medicine, which stands unrivaled the great cure
for Coughs, Cold, Group, Bronchitis. and Lung
Complaints. Sold by all Druggists. Weeks q Pot
ter, l5i Washington street Boston, General AGENTS
mar 9-lw
WIDE AS THE POLES AsUNDER.-There is not
moro difference between New England Rum and
Cognac brandy than oven the best Holland Gin and
Charles London Cordial Gin. The former is n hit
ing, heating, unpa atable fluid; the latter the most
agreeable and wholesome of beverages.
MAJ be hal IN Washington of Ford * Bro ID. r.
Clark. II. Herman, J. Il. Wilson, r. ]. Ryon Ham
l.tnn Leach, and others Edm'd G. Charles GEN
eral Agent, 40 Broadway, New York. 1t
SANFORDS YI6ORAToR.-To cure Cold take
double dose of DIR. Sandfonrs Invgorator and il
will give greater relief than any other medicine we
tried for we have rarely to repeat the dose to
be entirely free ON Coz and soon as the lungs
have time tn throw off the collected matter the
cure Is complete. As family medicine for the
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