Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-11

Fumphrey was arrested, upon warrant issued nv
Justice Dom, for the larceny of a pair of boots.
, and an assault on w. Mela with a pistol. Col
Thompson appeared as counsel for the prosecutor
The facts, stated by Mr.. Mela. were that
some time last March Humphrey came to his store
and asked to buy pair Of boots; but he offered
too low price, and he was refused He went ont
and afterwards Mela discovered the boots were
gone. SusPecting that Humphrey stole them. and
meeting him two weeks after he went tn him near
the market, and told him he wanted him 70 nav for
the boots. or he would have him arrested H. had
the boots on at the time Humphrey began Ia cnrse
him, and pulled out singled barrel pistol snapned
Tue cap, and ran in the market Witness went To
hr- Dom 10 get warrant bnt not knowing the
name or residence of the man at the time he Could
| not get one "
: Mela, the brother of the prosecution. corrobo-
rated the statement made relative to the larceny
and assault '
Justice Dom distinctly remembered that about
year ago Mela came To him for 4 warrant as he
stated, but does not know if it was issued or not
Humphrey was held for trial at court
Mr.. Mela stated that he had been accused by
humphrey with an attempt to bride him to set fire
TO his (Mela,s) premises. The reason he waived
an examination was, that mere hint of such a
thlng would lnJure him, and he thought il best TO
let it 90 tn court without preliminary hearing
and be finally settled. AS the matter had been
made public, he would ask that his statement be
heard relative to his stock on hand
He said his stock was worth between 81 500 and
SS,Uoo, ana he was constantly replenishing His
Dook-keeper testified to a similar yalue If tho
goods, and witness acquainted with the business
stated that the stock was worth about SO 600 Mr.
hela thought that the public would sec he could
have no object in such a transaction when the
value OF his goods so greatly exceeded the amount
of insurance.
SINGULAR MEETING.-A few weeks ago. we
noticed the commitment of man named Ander-
son, upon a charge of bigamy, he having eloped
with a woman from Washington city. where he
leit wife and family He was discovered in this
city, and at the instance of brother-in-law was
brought to Justice. His lawful wife; Yesterday
arrived here upon a visit. and wishing to have an
| Interview with her fdithless '.liege lord pro-
ceeded to the JAIL and was ushered into bis cell
b"! there sat Mrs. Anderson, No. 2-the creature
who had been the source Of all the trouble and
disgrace which had fallen upon the rightful hus
band and wife. Guilty-like. she fled leaving the
man IN the company of Mrs. A., No. 1.-PitSbUrg
/ Press.
= CAPITAL HoTEL.-The fremont house in Chi
! cago, of which Gage, Brother & Drake are the
emPresslrios, is just now OF the finest public
houses in this country. according to the
! alton Of travelling friend amply qualified to
Judge OF such matters, who recently sojourned
! there for month. Its table was daily groanng
under an over load Of delcacies and luxuries. and
! IN all its other respects it was not surpassed
| In any OF its appointments
| The GREAT CoNvESIENCE.-Thee express wagons
of Mr.. Osborne, plying two or three time. daily
!
ton city are being extensively and deservedlv pa
tronlZed Mr. y. S charges are verv moderate. and
his promptness. accuracy and fidelity arc already
ProTerblal. One Of his states may at all times be
/ found Ill the countng-rcom of the Star office on
which orders for him TO call anywhere in either of
the three cities for freight may be entered
! FAMILY QrARREL-Arthur O'Leary was ar
rested for abusing his wife and driving her from
/ the house. Mrs O'Leary appeared and told ms
/ Dom that all fhrou oh H.
had sent her from the house several times and she
was afraid of him. He ordered To rive sec n
rity for his good behavior and pay fine and costs
/ of Si.I5; and promised to 90 to the priest and
swear of from drinking.
! WATCH RETURN.-Henrv Gavit, drunk and
disorderly; fine and costs 81 25 j. A. Commit.
drunk; do. do. - Is. Mary Ann Kelly drunk
in the street; do. s2.15. Henry Pumphrey. ar,
/ rested with L. :. warrant Arthur O,irarv
! drunk and disorderly fine and costs 81 Is, and
security for Court. Twenty-nine dodgers
! CoNPIRMED.-The following persons were con-
trmed by the Senate on the ID instant as justices
of the peace for the District of Columbia. viz
Chas. p. Wannall, VIM. r. Woodward, Pierce
Shoemaker, Gilbert L.. Giberson james Ward
| w. ;, Clary, W A Manning, b. w. Ferguson,
John Mills, and Charles Allen
OUR Musical FRIEND, No. Is. containing the
Warriors Joy March; Reflection, (Abschied) y
sony; Fanny's Dream-song All the back num-
| bcrs can be obtained at Shillington's bookstore
! The same quantity Of music procured from the
regular publishers would cost more than ten times
what is charged for the Musical Friend 1t
! Our CITIZENS will be glad to learn that the pu
/ pills of Mr.. J. Wright give another floral and mu-
/ steal festival at the Smithsonian this evening
| IT Is RUMoRED that Joe Jefferson the favorite
! comedian, will open theatre in week or SO
/ He will receive hearty welcome
! DIR. SHULTz. who has proved himself an excel
lent operator upon corns in this city about to pay
Georgetown professional visit.
! REMEMBER that the fair for the benefit of the
orphans at the Assembly Rooms is rapidly draw
ing to close.
WE WOULD CALL the attention of the public to
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Clotmng Just received, embracing every styIo Of
sack and Frock Coats: also Spring Overcoats and
kasl"ns; Boys Clothing orSll QUALITIES.
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