Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-02-11
An ACCOMPLISHED swrsDLxn About week

An ACCOMPLISHED swINDLxn. About a week
ego, good looking, intelligent, and we'll man
nered German, in seedy costume and very dirty
shirt, calling himself Magnus witherker, and
stating that he from New York city, made
his appearance In Washington. He was very
anxious TO obtain some employment, and stated
to Mr. C. Bonn, book and print seller, that he
had come to the District with letter, of rerom
| rnendation to a merchant in Georgetown Of
whom he had expected to obtain a situation as
clerk ont that on applying TO him had found his
expected clerkshiP Allied by another party. He
had no money, and appeared TO be very much
distressed at his unpleasant situation MT Bohn
liking his appearance, gave him money to pur
chase nights lodging, and req tested him to
Soraa 81 MN Ia the morning, promising to do
man called and after some further conversation
Win MIN MT Bonn gave him money to purchase
| a clean shirt, and promised him work. The
suu tS sbger appeared to feel very grateful
Iol thls kindness, and seemed anxious to 90 to
Wofk as soon as possible. AccordinpIy Mr.
Bonn gave him a specimen copy of work
which lie had In hand shortly to be published
and sent him out to canvass In two or tbrt .
days be had obtained some twenty. five sub
scrioers; aud in the meantime, Mr. Bonn, to
encourage his industry, paid him some six or
seven dollars on account
A few mornings since be entered Mr. Bobn,s
store, on pennsylvania avenue, in the absence Of
tue proprietor, and obtained OF the young m n
IN charge dozen copies of the new work just
from the press for delivery to the subscribers
Since that time, he has not seen ht TO return TO
account for his Stewardship, though Mr. Bohn
has ascertained that he delivered the copies to
the subscribers and received the money for them
which money he probably appropriated towards
his travelling expenses.
Mr.. BONN has since learned that this Young
scamp, before leaving the city, exhibited his H.
gotten cash TO the barkeeper Of the hotel where
he boarded, and boosted that Ii was his reruIar
Iaoe Ia go ABOUT from enc city TO another and
practlce his swiDdling calling. He also told the
Dlfkeeper that he had played the same game sue
-ssfully in New York, PHILADELPHIA and BaItj-
more, and that he was now going probably to
Richmond to try II on there. At his boarding
house ne exemplifed his adroitness at swindling
oV leaving his board bill unpaid and by carry.
ing oil valuable knife which he had sold to the
bafkeepcr and received ray for. Our neiChbor-
Ing cities would do welt to keep a sharp look
out for Mr.. Magnus Witherker, should he do
any OF them he honor tn give them a call Doubt
l-sS If he has gone to Richmond, he has laid his
plans TO make good thrifty business capital out
OF MS obsequious manner and seedy coat.
WHO EsrABLIsHED CHEAP OMNIBusEs IN
WASHINGTON BY the debate in the Councils,
az their last meeting, given in yesterdays Star
II Will be seen that some OF the members did Mr.
NdnderweTken great injustice, in representing
that to others than himself was due the credit Of
establishing cheap and comfortable omnibuses
We supposed that every man. woman and
child in Washington knew that, to the energy,
perseverance, and business-like capabilities Of
one man-GIlbert Vanderwerkrn-they are in
debt d for the cheap vet most comfortable faciII
ties of conveyance now enjoyed by them The
history of omnibus lines in this city is in brief
as fellows:
In November, 1910. Mr. Vande.werken. asso.
cia,ed with Newell & Russell, established the
lire OF omnibuses About this time Mr. Tbos
tltnam purchased two coaches from Wander
Werken, and ran in competition for two or three
months; when he sold his stock and two coaches
TO NaEderweTken.
In F. bIuary, 1850, Mr. Vanderwerken mr.
chased the interest of Messrs. Newell & Russell
and continued on his own account In March
1850 Reside took charge for Vanderwerken and
afterwaid was associated with him for time
In December, 1850, Mr.. VaGderwerken moved
10 the District to look after bis own interests
In October, 1851, Reeside withdrew and Vands-
weTken has continued the business until now on
his own account
since Mr. Vandsrwerken started the line, vari-
Gus lines have been started in competition but
hlv8 been Withdrawn. This is the plain record
OF The case, and shows sufficiently to whom
"hOnoT Il due -
PsHAw The localizer Of the Richmond En-
quirer alludes to 4 matter which has caused some
scandal lately in the fashionable world Of Rich
mOnd and Washington. Not long since a very
pTepossessing young lady was escorted hitbeT
under an assumed name, from Washington city
An GgRtTt glamour with distinguished polit =
cram In that capital led 10 a responsibility that
both parties thought had better be removed from
Washington. The fair one came hither and
soon bright little baby laid claim upon Rich
Inond as its birth place, but had an extra claim
claim on Washington for its papa. A confden-
tial servant, well known as - Dick Judah, ,, was
sent on by the parent to attend to the lady and
child. The latter was nabbed by the police on
charge Of going at large, - but let of on Tues
day on showing his right to do So Who the
hero and heroine Of the fashionable EaWr IN s
may be, Is left TO the world guess; but 30 far
matter comes under the head of " all is well that
ends well .n-RichmOHd Dispatch
The TnEATRE.-The new comedy Of Wait
ing for WIFE" written by John Savage, ESQ II,
of this city, was well received last night by an
ordinaTys.ZPd audience. The plot Of the come
dy Is the woOing and winning of a New York
belle by poor, but gallant and honest hearted
iIlshman. IN spite OF the opposition Of parents
and the suit Of a stupid sprig of aris,ocracy AT
the same time that he bt flies all opposition he
tlumpbS over poverty by wndfall from the
Old country. AT the conclusion Of the piece the
author being loudly called for, be appeared in
one Of the private boxes and gracefully thanked
the audience for the kind reception they had
given his Effort 10 entertain them. The piece is a
very decided success.
For performance, to- night, see advertisement
IN proper column.
SUPREME Court, YEsrERpAY.-No ca Dick
erSon b. MorChouse, appellant, VS. VIM A
Phelps The argument ofthis cause was contin-
uFd By Ns. Blair for the appellee and concluded
by Mr.. Reverdy Johnson for the appellant
NO OIL Pnllo Chamberlain ct al. claimants
of the propeller Ogdensburg, appellants, VS.
Eber Il Ward, ct al survivors of samuel w ard
deceased and
No -. Ebcr II. Ward, ct al, survivor. of Sam.
uel Ward, deceased, appellants, vs.. Philo Cham.
heTialn ct al, claimants of the propeller Op
densburg. The argument of these causes was
commenced by Mr.. Newbrrry for the libelIants
Adjourned.
COURT OF CLAIMS, YESTERDAY j. +. Polk
vs.. the United States. The claimant while
chief clerk in the Second Auditors Bureau, was
appointed TO perform the Second Auditors duties
al ,nfCrirI, and in this suit seeks to obtain the
salary OF tho Auditor while performing his duties
In addition TO that Of chief clerk. The claimant
opened the argument Mr. Ratclif replied in
behalf OF The government. The claimant closed
and the case was submitted
AsbuTy w. Kish, administrator, VS. the IJni
ted states. Mr.. Polk opened The argument in be-
half of the claimant. Mr.. Gillet replied and
tie court ad journed.
FINE TuRSou1.-Mr Thomas Fisher at
Mcclure Co.'s auction store, is authorized to
sell a match Of gray horses, which are as STYLISH
aId serviceable as any other pair Of horses now