Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-12-29

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No - John C. Almy. jr., plaintiff In error,
agt the People Of the State Of California. This |
cause was argued by Mr.. Blair for the plaintiffin
Nos "a and IS The Washington, Alexandria, /
and Georgetown Steampac ket Company, plaintiffs
argument Of these causes was commenced by Mr.. /
Badger for the plaintiffs In error.
Adjourned until Monday.
Ernst Stegman, accused Of profanity and indecent
words, was fned $40 81. Patrick Bresnehan OBJ
scenity and profanity; fined 81 81 G. A. Degges,
swearing and disorderly behavior; fined 81 81.
Before Justice JOknsOn.-wm O. Bowie, col,
was arrested for an assault and battery on Mary
Welsh. Being a slave, the penalty was thirty
nine stripes; but by q new examination IL was
ascerained that he was less at fault than the CON-
Plainant, and he was dismissed.
r. BRIcz HALL, 373 and 375 Seventh street,
makes some tempting announcements in the dry
doubt that he Is selling his stock, stated, much
below original cost, we know Of customers
visiting his establishment from all parts Of the
city to get "the bargainsn they say are obtained
there. We have heard even Of their coming from
Alexandria and Georgetown to deal with him,
and fading themselves amply repaid for time and
expense by so doing. His great advertisement
tells what he has to sell
BUsINEss-The business localities since Christ
our dealers would like to see There is quite a
decline in the country trade; not near SO many Of
our neghbors Of MARYLAND and Virginia visiting
our store: and market. as formerly. The wagon
the most Of the occupants Were from the near
counties and the market farms and gardens Of the
District. The auctioneers were selling In front
OF their stores; and though at some the groups
were large, the actual bidders were few.
The ACCIDENT TO Mr. HANSON Yesterday.
a serious accident tn Mr. Han
son, one Of oldest citizens which Il was feared
would result fatally. We are glad to learn this
morning that he doing very well, the leg having
cident did not occur upon the pavement but in
the residence Of his son on ID near Third street,
where he resides. Passing from one room to
another, he slipped and fell upon the floor, break
ing his leg near the hip.
TINES IN ALExANDRIA.-The Gazette saws: The
week just closed has been one Of almost unprece-
dented gloom and depression. The troubles into
which the country has been plunged have, II pos
sible increased, and business has been brough 10
standstill. Since the beginning of the holidays
very little produce has been received, and on
Union st. and the whsrves there has been an I'M
usual quiet. Financially, we have no improve
| ment to note. There has been nothing doing In
| stocks.
| CRIMINAL Court Yesterday, the case Of g.
| agt Charles Fitzpatrick defendant charged with
1 assault and battery on U. = Crisman) was SUBJ
daut IS and costs.
To day.-Capt. John Graham was tried for an
| alleged assault and battery upon Mr.. J. T. viii
| liams. Tie defendant submitted his case to the
court. He was sentenced to pay fine Of $50.
THE MERRY SOCIAL CLUB give their second
| December 81, at Odd Fellows Hall. They are
| determined to fully maintain the reputation
already obtained for their Club for mirth and So
| liability. OF course, everybody who dances at
/ all will dance on New YEARS eve; and no better
place and opportunity could be desired than that
| afforded by the Social Club.
| DIARIES FOR Is6i-A valuable New Years gift
for reg isering events, containing a blank space
| for memoranda for every day In the year, cash
| sccOuntfor each month, bills payable and receiv-
| able. Don't be without one Of these useful little
| souvenirs. Shillington has the most complete,
| elegant, and desirable assortment ever issued
some Of which are handsomely bound, suitable
for New Years presents I
The WAREHOUSE Of Mr.. John Davidson, on
| Water street, Georgetown, near the fsh wharf
fell in last night. II was In the occupancy Of the
| Government as place Of storage Of articles re.
quired In the construction Of the Washing ton
| aquedueti and very large quantity OF cement
stored therein was the cause Of the accident. Two
doors fell In, carrying with them the west wall
NJ ~psoME DoNArIoN-On Christmas Eve, the
men ,.. che Rev. B. fl. Benton, surprise
rne,r PPnd o."ue donation. large number
~ members OF other denominations Joined In the
presentation Of good til. ngs.
| HARVEY, on street, opp H'e tne Ineaiet
anticipating freeze, has laid In fensrksoN
/ stock Of fine oysters-hundreds on hu.. '"eos - -
| bushels-many Of which were never beateI "
! this market. One Is always sure Of getting them
just opened, from him, and therefore In the best
| possible condition for family use.
WE WOULD advise all our readers in want OF
Il 10th inv ahf mi hafa anA 10 call
| on l.. A. Bean 4 Co No 439 Seventh street, neal
| G, as he has received largo lot Of goods on CON
| signment, which must be sold without regard te
cost. Read his advertisement and give him .
call.
TINE TO susscRsE.-see Shilling ton IS List else
| where OF newspapers and magazines, to which
| subscriptions can be made at bis store. The lis
IL very large, they furnished At low rates and
| punctually delivered-which fact accounts for tn,
number sent out from his establishment.
ARRIVED at Carter's wharf, foot Of Thirteenth
| and-a- half ST., schooner Little Charley, Wilcox
Philadelphia, with cargo OF coal for Mr. 6eorg
Bogus.
today though the supplyis small. Ii sells readil
, at 50 rs from wagons, and reiails at S7-2S.
CENTRAL NORTHUMBERLAND Justice Clark
: Cornelius Drum, drunk and disorderlyi fined 9
| and costs.
Il HAVE VOC sEkN the UtduHIul diouu Cdfo
l Whitehurst Ii making by the dozen or hundred
to suit customers? Remember, his prices are n
duced to suit the times. 7
UNIvERsALIsM-Re Rev Theophilus Fiske Wi
preach on the subject Of Universal Salvation, te
: morrow evening, at 2 O'Clock, at old Trinit
Z Church, Fifth st opposite City Hall
A. SOMETHING IsrKREsTIss.-If you want to bu
any Fall and Winter Clothing, call at A. Straus'
:, Pa avenue, between 10th and IN streets. In ord
to decrease his stock he intends TO sell II greaf
y reduced prices. Please call before purchasii
% Fashionable Clothier, 314 Pa. av.,
de 23-a between 10th and 18th SITS.
,fl FRoM HIGHLY RRsPRcTABLR DRUsGIsT.
WASHINGTON, ID. G., Sept %, 1850.
,, | MsssrS. Seth w. fosc.s Co., BoStoa-l
Gents When purchased the store which no
x | occnpy, I found half dozen of what was call
ir ssWtstar's Balsam Of Wild Caerry," which 1 We
~ soon found was spurious, and whicn broke again
- | brick wall In my yard So wish you TO send
~ supply OF your valuable prepsrstions at once. .
to oJ JOHN 'SM Moore, k.q, Druggist. a washinste
le also destroyed some counterfeit Balsam, VIII,
IL had been imposed upon him by some unprlnoipl
dea or, and now obtains his supply from headq M
"P Bara,s Of vile axd Worthless Cosntsrfsit,
ia Tie only Gensise. Pare and Medte,sai Balsani J