Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-22

NArLAIA RAILROAD CONNECTION With THE
soUrH.-fhe Union Of this morning contains a
leading article on the subject Of Washington
city and Southern railroad connection, in which
IL says that there are few subjects before Con-
gress Of more practical importance to the public,
or OF more direct interest TO the city Of Wash
ington and all persons who assemble here. than
direct railway connection with the South. In
dividual enterprise has already supplied the
railway link as far as II can be done, without
Legislation the part of Cong ress, between
Alexandria, where the great line of Southern
travel terminates, and the heart OF Washington
city. All that is wanting to perfect this link, to
enable passengers to take the cars in Washing
ton city and pass by railroad to almost any part
OF the south or Southwest, IL to authorize the
Alexandria and Washington Railroad Company,
(French's road, as II Is called,) at their own
cost, without one dollar from the Government, to
strengthen and improve the present bridge over
the Potomac and remodel its draws.
There can be no reasonable objection to this
Ilp the opinion Of the Union. The cars on
This road are fine specimens Of city railroad
- - made "a, Tor the express purpose Of being
city. They are l.g ht ~ the omnibuses now cross
ling the bridge, and with a track on one side
OF the bridge, would occupy less space and Gre
ate less Inconvenience than the omnibuses now
do. This connection is a necessity. There were
transported over this road yesterday more than
200 passengers, and the daily average is now 600
IL was put in operation December 81, 1857, and
up to the 2lst OF last December Zone YEAR, had
carried over y 90 passengers, with a constantly
pdtIOnage--dnd This with all the in
convenience attending the break al the bridge
and the necessity for transferring the passengers
TO omnibuses. This enterprise is the result of
Individual energy, and has, so far, been consum-
mated under difficulties which would have ap-
PallPd any other persons than those who have
charge oft. Its success Is a great public neces-
sity, and Congress might, the Union think, safely
grant the necessary legislation to enable them 20
connect directly with the Baltimore depot, and
run up TO the canal in the heart of the city As the
connecting link between the North and SJuth,
"a ADJ u.II
roads terminating at Alexandria, while at the
same time, 10y frequent trips, IL would accom-
modate the local travel, II would confer mo
public accommodation than any road of its length
In the Union.
The more importance attaches to this subject
nom the fact that this hiatus between Washing
ton and Alexandria 10 the only one which in a
lew months will exist to Interrupt a continuous
railway connection between New Orleans and
New York Indeed, it forms a serious break in
great line Of through travel which ere long will
extend from Portland, Maine, through New York
and New Orleans. via the Tehuantepec route TO
San Francisco and Oregon: AprOpos of this line
of travel, we have received tue annual repoIt of
Mr. Mcdaniel, President OF the Virginia and
Tennessee Railroad, showing the prosperous
condition and destinies of the work under his
direction IL Is particularly Interesting to the
citizens OF Washington, as proving that city to
be upon the most direct line of railroad commu-
nieation between New York and New Orleans,
which "ean add IcrH be passed over i'm twenty
four hours" The connection, complete and un-
finished, are fully described in the report IL
says:
''Upon the completion Of this road yours will
be an unbrOken line from Washington to New
Orleans, aud, with the exception Of the use of om-
hlouses through Washington city, the connec-
ton will Or complete by railroad and ferry boat
between New York and New Orleans IL is to
be hoped that the obstruction In Washington
city Will be removed The Orange and AleIan-
dria Railroad Company have extended their road
down to the wharf in Alexandra, and il is pro-
posed that the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company extend their road through the city to
fanfl LAM inn tfo
the Potomac, at which the Alexandria boats can
deliver the Passengers alongside the railway
trains There being fine depth Of water be-
tween those points, larger class Of ferry boats
can be used, adding much TO the comfort Of the
passengers In the transfer
The completion Of this connection would Sc
cure the whole current Of travel between the
North and South. Trains would run twice
day, and all who felt inclined to view the curl
osities and celebrities OF the political metropo-
lis could do so without loss OF time or other in
convenience.
POLICE CAsBs.-SersHfh Dis!ric! Last mig bt
OficeE King arrested Alexander TAYLOR, coIored,
tor assaulting and beating his wife. Justice
Dom committed him 10 Jail for Court
IL appears To be his amusement to beat his
wife. Night before last he was In the guard
house for like offence, and the Justice thought
the penalty OF the Corporation law sufficient In
that case to restrain his evil propensity. But
this speedy repetition suggests that the higher
court should take notice OF him.
Harry Stewart, cOlOred, was arrested this
morning by Othcer King for huckstering with
out license. He was taken before Justice Dom
ana nned - and costs The law does not per-
NIT person TO sell in the city markets without
license merely because he resides In the coup-
try There are numerous dealers who reside In
the country, but are Obliged to pay for the city
license. Those who are the producers Of the
stock they Offer at the stalls exempt; but who
ever purchases his stock and offers Il for sale in
this ma'ks Is huckster in the eye Of the law
The stock may be purchased at any place out OF
the city limits and still the salesman is a huck-
ster None but the producer Is exempt from the
law.
CRIMINAL CouRT.-YesteIdayJ John MaguIre
convicted Of malicious mischief in shooting a
hog belonging to Thomas C. Magruder, was
sentenced to pay fine Of $40 and costs
Thomas Robbins, alias Dolly Dobbins who
was convicted Of stealing hot Of BAGS the mon
efty Of Mr. George Waters, was sentenced to i'm
Prisonment in the county jail for ten months
Two cases, one of assault ard battery, and one
Of malicious mischief, were submitted TO the
Court, who upon hearing the statements of the
witnesses, fined the parties charged.
Edward Patterson, convicted OF mansIsuphter
On Thursday last, was sentenced to four wears
Imprisonment in the u. s penitentiary
The Grand Jury having completed their ser.
vices for the present term, were discharged with
the thanks Of the Court.
And the Court adjourned.
To-day, John Schaub was tried for stealing
IRE wood from the farm OF John A Smith ESQ
IN Washington county. Verdict not returned
when our report closed.
SUPREME CouRr .-Yesterday, Hen VIM kel-
logg, OF Illinois, Edmund PendIeton, Esq, of
Ohio and Homea A. Nelson, Esq Of New
foff, We're admitted attorneys and councillors
Of this court.
No. lOl. Richard Gregg, plaintiff in error- w.
WIN =. Bryant In error TO the circuit court
United states for the northern district OF Illinois
On motion OF Mr.. Kellogg, OF counsel Tor the de-
PENDANT la erfOT this cause was dismissed for the
want Of Jurisdiction.
NO 2os- The Insurance Company Of the Val
ley OF Virginia, plaintlf Ia error VS. Moses q.
Mordecai- The motion to dismiss this cans.
was argued by Mr., Phillips in support thereof,
No. 50 Robert Campbell ct al pIaintiY. In
error, VS. Clement BOyreaa Tnis cause was ar
gued oy Messrs. Bent and CIittenden defends nj
10 error.
No. 81. Francis A. Dickens lessee plaintif In
error, vs.. AlOnZo Mahana The s1yumsnt Of
this cause was commenced by Mr. Coomh. Tor
the plaintiff In error. Adjourned until Monasv