Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-12-19

! No 232. Henry r. Buikley, claimant of the
barque Edwin, appellant, agt. The NaumkeaR
sss. :. C., Cotton Company The cause w.s submit
| and printed arguments, bv Mr.. Loring for the
appellant, and by M Andres. fos the appellee.
Nos. The United states, appellants. Claude
| Chana ct al. This cause was submitted 70 the
confederation Of the Court on the record and
printed argument, by MIR Attorney General Black
No. 10 WIN q Phillips, plaintiff n error, agt
George Page This cause was submitted to the
consideration Of the Court on the record and
printed arguments, by Mr., Keller for the plaintiff
In error, and by Messrs. Latrobe and Reverdy
johnson for the defendant I'm error.
/ No. III: Edward Creighton, appellant W. John
Fitch. This cause was submitted TO the consid-
/ Grafton Of the Court on the. record and printed
Arguments, by Mr.. Cook FOR the appellant, and by
Mt: Swayne, for the appellees.
No. ~. Thomas A. Walton W. Fitzhugh &
| Litlejohn. In error to the Circuit Court Of the
United states for the northern district Of Ohio.
l This writ OF error was dismissed at the costs Of
the PLAINTIFF In error upon the stipulation Of the
No. 16 Samuel Phillips, lessee and plaintiff in
error, vs.. George v. Howk ct al. This cause
having been called for argument, and neither
dismissed with costs, under The 10Th rule
| No IL. Angelina r.. Eberly ct al plaintiff In
| error, vs. Lewis Moore ct al. This cause was
| error, and submitted a printed argument by
| MI Ballinger for the defendant in error. Add.
| Trssday.-wm. Rabe, Esq, Of Cal; Simon
Gratz, Esq, Of Pa, and Thos 3. Monroe, it,, of
| ny, Were admitted a. attorneys and counseIlors
No: IS. Henry A. Burr ct al, appellants, agt.
Geo. Z. Cowperthwaite ct al. This cause having
been called iJr argument, and neither party being
prepared to argue the same, it was dismissed,
4 with costs, under the 10Th rule.
No. 10. Christ Church In trust for Christ Church
Hospital, plaintifs In error, agt. The County Of
| Philadelphia. This cause was argued by Mr..
| Reverdy Johnson for the plaintiffs I'm error, and
submitted on printed argument by Mf. King for
| the defendant In error.
| tug Hector, &c i'm pleaded with ship Wisconsin,
| &e., appellants, agt Herman Boyer ct al owners
OF the lighter Republic, libellants The argu-
| ment OF this cause was commenced by Mr.. Ben
edict and continued by Mr.. J. T. Williams for
the apPellees. Adjourned
| CRIMINAL CouR1-John Williams was tried
1 on charge Of stealing two gold watches and a
| chain nom MI. LANCE The jury found verdict
or guilty. and the prisoner was sent to the penten-
tary for three years.
Charles Blue was tried for stealing pair of
| shoes from Francis Frott He was found guilty,
and sent to Jail for six months.
| To-day.-John w. Lee (colored) was arraigned
and tried on charge Of stealing two pigs and
Que sack. OF the aggregate value of 50 IS, from
Joseph Pouletti. He was convicted.
Thomas Fletcher (colored) was then tried on
charge of stealing 70 lbs. Of beef and basket
the whole valued at S5.7s, the property Of John
III. Hurley: The jury found the prisoner guilty
as indicted.
Samuel Barnes (colored) was placed on trial on
charge OF stealing one jacket worth 81 50 from
ROsana Stanton. This case was pending when
| our report closed.
| "UNION SHIELDS" AND THE FAIR-we noticed
last evening, at the fair Of the Methodist Protest
art Church, at Thorn's Hail. number Of gentle
men with these beautiful shields on the lapels of
their coats; they are made by the ladies Of the
| church, who are unanimously in favor Of union
, and the Union. So great was the demand for
% ~, las. ndgn .nat sney could not supply ii bG,
may be, every evening hereafter during the con =
tnuance of the fair. All in favor Of the undivided
Unien Of the states should attend the fair and buy
one. The ladies have also large assortment OF
fancy goods for the HOLIDAYS, and correct like
nesses Of Rev. Thomas II. Stockton, Chaplain Of
Congress. I
| SEARCH FOR SroLRs GooDs-This morning
the detective firm, Allen & Co proceeded with
search warrants to look for goods recently stolen
At boon they made a return Of lot Of jewelry
consisting Of bracelets breastpins lockets studs
, | In cases-Many Of the articles very beautiful;
! large silver butter-knife and case, small rose
, | wood perfume case, containing four bottles Of
perfumery; three fne coats and pair Of pants
All these were taken from a house where they
{ admired by those who saw il Person, who have
| lost such articles would do well to examine tn,
I lot at Justice Donn's ONCE.
d LADIES, the best place to get your Christina
q presents is at Mrs. r g. Etcbison's, No. IL Pa
4 avenue, who has just returned from the Nortl
| with complete assortment Of Fancy Goods, al
e Of which she has selected herself especially 70
o the approaching HOLIDAYS Her stock Of real Lac
Collars, Sets. Handkerchiefs, Wells, embfoiderea
n and plain Linen Sets, French worked Sets ant
!, Collars, Head Dresses, net Sleeves, Fans, Port
Z | monaies, Linen Collars and Handkerchiefs, and
Is large stock Of Fancy Articles (any Of which vii
make avery handsome presently will be sold veJ
| cheap. We advise You to go at once to No.
J, Pa avenue. and get your presents before they ar
picked over.
Is CENTRAL GuARDHousK CASES John Murph
L was brought out and charged with being drum
is and disorderly. Having no defense to make, b
e was sent to the workhouse for 30 days. Mar
Z, Dounev was found in a similar condition, wit
I, addition Of hlthiness that was peculiarly Offer
E sive. She also was sent down for 90 days. Cha
d the first paid 81 i5he and costs; the last 80 Il
Of Henry ]. Thompson was taken away from Il
Catholic fair at Odd Fellows Hall for behavin,
o. very Improperly He was fined 81 Is.
rs TKRRAPIN.-Hammack'sc cellar has in II in
A. now the finest lot Of fat terrapin ever brought
al | Washington, and Hammack's terrapin cook
is more famous In that particular line than any 9th
K In the United States, except the celebrated one
N Annapolis, Md; Hammacis supply Of game
every conceivable kind 10 one Of the remar kab
sights Of the Federal Metropolis while his win
as and liquors are equal to those Of Delmonico.
OF you don't believe it-give them a trial.
n. THE UNION MUsr AND SHALL Be PREsERvED
as Volunteers wanted for the Third Grand Cotillt
tf Il fdrty OF tne Franklin ACuVe A9OclatlO0, 70
he / held at Franklin Hall, ID street. near Twelfth,
e. this Wednesday evening, December 10, 1860 II
.ir / committee pledge themselves that no pains
en- expense shall be spared to make this the party
at the season. Tickets 50 cents. By order Of Cor
ly mittee Of Arrangements. II
ng ToM.-Have our readers all seen blind Tor
and heard his astonishing performances on &
. | pianof IL not. embrace the last occasion, tod
N | and tomorrow, tonight and tomorrow nigi
ay TEN is something of an actor, and a great MIN
'as too. and will amuse the children. Take them
'er | the matinee this afternoon and tomorrow.
~ FIRE.-This morning, about N O'Clock,
ir FIRE bells sounded an alarm, and the fremen, wi
y their apparatus, proceeded to the southern part
ad the city, from whence the alarm was given. tn
til had not returned as we write.
We CoMMEScRMEsr OF TIE SMITHSONIAN LII
.es ruREs.-Prof. Fairman r ogers, Of Philadelph
he lectures at the Smithsonian Institution tonight
REMEMBER the ladies' union festival in Thor
Hall tonight. Itwas crowded last night.
in i night 10 their last. 81 " gHFTesr ~
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