Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-07-12

POLICE MArrERs.-Before Justice C7ark-James
Gordon was charged with selling numerous spir
situous beverages without license. The magistrate
assessed fine of $40 and costs against the defend
ant. Mr.. De scheele keeps a lager beer establish
Yesterday, Mr.. De Scheele purchased ten kegs Of
that pleasant summer drink which he caussd to
be nnloaded and placed on the pavement in front
Of ms premises Some laborers engaged upon an
adjacent house stole one Of the kegs and convened
II TO the cellar Of the new house. and borrowing
some glasses from another place they went to
work w and emPtied said keg at rapid rate Mr.
the theft committed, nor did aSy one eIse see IL
fhe magistrate could not issue warrant unless Il
was shown that some one stole the lager, and the
t 1ny Raool was that the empty keg was found in
,ne aforesaid cellar Complainant insisted % that
ne must nave a warrant on suspicion but the
Squire Informed him that he must make some
direct charge, or he could not obtain what he
came for, SO Mr.. De Scheele departed, threatening
that he would have a warrant anyhow and the
last seen OF him, he was making tracks in the
direction OF another |" Justice shop.''
Before Justice Wiiliams.-Mr ]. Bickstine was
charged with teing his horse to one of the Corpo-
rauon Hees The charge assumed definite form
$3.50. Au'n' "'' nie"
John s. Lawson was charged with cursing and
sN~eahg IN the streets OF the Northern Liberties.
defendant was good blocking man. and claimed
to be native of the Palmetto State; to be man
OF liberal education to be a gentleman and a
relative OF distinguished General of that name.
the magistrates Office he claimed the privilege
OF gentleman to defend his own cause which
he did in eloquent language, which impressed
the magistrate and attendant constabulary with a
deep sense of his abilities. When he had con-
GUIDED the magistrate expressed his appreciation
OF the talent Of the accused, but regretted to in
form him that one essential branch Of his educa-
ton had been sadly neglected-that was the knowl-
cage or botany To repair which neglect he
should. with great respect for the brilliant attain
ments already displayed, allow him to remedy
this defect under the excellent tuition of
t3neen at the Corporation gardens Defendant
referred him for further explanation to Officer
Glnnity as good authority in such matters, and the
omcer taking the hint, brought hack and in
formed defendant that he stolld be delighted
WIN MS company for short ride in tn: suburban
regions Defendant seemed delighted with the
courtesy of the ''red stripe, and acce pted the in
vltation gratefully. Mr.. Lawson is doubtless by
this time in excellent course of training for his
graduation, which will take place and the proper
degrees be conferred after lapse of sixty DAYS
Before Justice Donn.-This morning Messrs d
A. Windsor and Charles Ford, brick,makers an
Peared before Justice Dom, to answer the charge
OF assault and battery made against them by Win
Hutchinson. From the evidence it appeared that
The complainant went the Office of the defendants
tor the purpose of settling an account and in the
Gou.se Oh conversation angry words arose. Mr.
Hutchinson raised his umbrella and Mr. Ford
stopped, picked up a brick and threw it at H. as
he advanced. Hutchinson got brick. too. and
struck Ford upon the head, inficting a severe
wound They scuffied awhile, when MI Windsor
lnterfered and separated them, pushing Hutchin-
son from Ford with his foot The Justice dis
missed the case, with the remark, that il a man
comes upon the premises of another and traduces
him, he has right to order him away and, if he
refuses to use force sufficient to eject him. always
proceeding with mildness, and using no more
force than is actually necessary
Mr.. Ford was badly scratched in the face, and
upon his head was severe cut dressed with sew
eral strips Of adhesive plaster. Mr. Hutchinson
was bruised about the face and head, and also
complained Of soreness Of his arms and sides Mr.
Windsor was not hurt; and the only ground of the
charge against him was the mode of separation.
winch the complainant considered equivalent to