Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-11-14

TIE CfRcuir CouRf IN ALxxAxpnrA-Sseosd
day, Twsday.-The case OF the Commonwealth
sgt. Steinrock for uttering &c, counterfeit money
was taken up. The Attorney for the Common
w. Brent, Esq, for the defence
The counsel for defence moved to quash the
indictment, because IL alleged in tn. conductive,
offences described by the statute disjunctvely,
and because IL failed TO SGT forth the name of the
party upon whom the attempt to pass counterfeit
money was made.
The attorney for the commonwealth commended
ina. sna where two offences were similar In purport
lively In the indictment, although stated ditjunc-
lively In the statute. He futher argued that, one
OF the provisions Of the Code rendered II unneces
was attempted to perpetrate fraud
The court thought the Indictment sufficient,
and over uled the motion to quash.
The prisoner was then placed in the bar, and
plead .not guilty"
The following jury was then empanneled:
Jno. Eveleth r. J. Edelin, A. n Euschel, M.
Nj. Mankin, Thos. Wilmington, C. w. Alex
JeLlif, Jas T. Close. Jno. T. Young, A Murray
The evidence in the case was then submitted to
the Jury. 1t presented in substance the same
facts which were shown at the Mayors Court, and
reported some time since.
After remaining out some time the Jury came
In. and returned verdict ''not guilty"
The prisoner was accordingly discharged.
The court then took up the civil docket, which
A BURGLAR CAuGHr-He Escapes MysteriousIy.
Last Sunday night Mr.. B. 8. Howard, who re-
sides in street, between Twelfth and T Thirteenth
on returning from church 10 his house found his
family in the parlor locked up and In great agita
ton. He ascertained that they had discovered
the presence of a burglar in the chambers over
head; and summoning a neighbor to his assist
ance, they proceeded to chamber, where a
colored man was found concealed under the bed.
Mr HI was for putting him out at once and ad-
49, 49,
at the suggestion Of his friend he remained to
keep watch while the friend ran off for a police
man In short time he returned with Lieut..
Mchenry and Waterman Birkhead, and proceed
Ing to the chamber they arrested the fellow whom
thew searched, and found upon his person candles,
matches skeleton keys, and other tools of the
trade" Rirkhead put pair Of nippers upon
his wrists and proceeded to the watch house,
while McHenry remained few minutes to make
few inquiries. Presently the Lieutenant started
on In company with Mr.. II. and his friend, but
nc Birkhead and no burglar After waiting a
short time the Waterman made his appearance
alone, aud stated that on the way down the negro
had broke away from the nippers and fed, he
loose as yet, though Lieut.. McHenry feels conf
dent Of his recapture.
BALL GAMES IN THE SrRRErs-Tbis morning
some of our merchants upon the avenue were
1nquiring for the police, in order to ascertan who
is the proper officer to protect their property from
injury by boys playing ball in the streets. The
complaint was that their show windows had been
broken by the balls, and persons are endangered
by them. 1t is fact that very little attention is
paid to this violation of law, and it is a very
annoying one to our citizens. The law of June g.
1883, is very definite, and should be enforced.
Section seventeen says that II shall not be lawful
Ior any person or persons to play the game Of foot
pan, or any other game with ball. in any Of the
streets, avenues or alleys in Washington CITY; nor
handy, shindy, &C., &c, under a penalty Of not
less than one dollar for each and every such
onensej and section nineteen in case Of failure to
pay the tne and costs, makes the penalty commit
Inent to the workhouse for period not exceeding
sixty days. Now that the complaint has been
made, 1t may be Of advantage to bows who are not
aware OF the fact that there is a law existing to
punish the ofense.
A MALICIOUS INcEsDIARY.-The burning of the
property OF Dr. J. E. Morgan, few nights ago,
as mentioned In the Star at the time, was no
doubt the work Of a malicious incendfary No
less than three attempts had been made to destroy
II In less than month The first was made by
settlng nre TO a carriage belonging to the tenant
which was burned, but failed to fire the house
before IL was discovered. The second was by
hrlng the doors and shutters which was also dis
covered In time to extinguish the flames. The
thlrd attempt, 1t seems, succeeded, the tenant
having removed the day previous, and no one
was near to give the alarm In time.
The THKArER.-The comedy of Rim Van
Wrinkle went OF at the Theatcr last night wi n
all the eclat that had been anticipated for it, The
house was crowded, and Mr.. Joe Jefferson went
through the d ficult role of Old Rip " w. with
his characteristic skill and ability elicting con-
tlnued and hearty applause. The piece was most
admirably put upon the stage, and was well per-
formed throughout. The bill is to be repeated
'o.nlSh Ut Tor the benefit of those who could not
witness the performance last night, and we ad-
wise ali to 60 who wish to enjoy rich treat
THE ORIGINAL GEORGE CHRrsrY opens with
bis fine company at odd Fellows Hall on nj on
day night, as already stated, and as there will
doubtless be rush, IL will be good policy for
those who desire eligible ats to secure reserved
onts Dy application at El.Is's music store. See
advertisement.
IHE CURIOUS COMMUNICATION enclosed by
"Civisn will be inserted at the usual ad vertisn1
rates.
CENTRAL GUARD-HoUsE NO cases docketed
Tor Trial. Six dodgers were accommodated
HOLLowAY's p LIS AND OINTMENT