Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-03-17

had been examined in this case and Iort E7N
VI VI more, was testifying as to what he knew
that the Is,os;,, count He concluded by stating
witness has been in this country eight wears Sayw
prisoner In Germany In the year 1910. and ,nb.e
SHen.iy, In Baltimore the Count said that Count
[ <Ch ieii In love with a distinguished lady
lCountess kisfaludi) in Germany, and the conse.
9uehce OF the lasOn was himself and he was mt
an the family of lager and raised as a common
Count Norman. ~ Va
Charles Walter, Esq, sworn-TestiHed that in
germany man who desires to be an officer in the
army, has to go first a private This private
service Is only nominal though and is the onIv
road to promotion in the country the prisoner
comes from. f
Frederick tor5urg, sworn.-Testitied that he ..
carver at Duchanoy's got the draft from WiIIa,d
and gave 1t to "the Count who gave il tn
Dnchanoy; was never present at any conversation
Tween i've .ne count and Duo anoy about the draft
Inc case was given to the jury without argu.
msnt, on the following instruction:
the jury shall believe I. ON the evidence that
tDuc9enol., the person alleged to have been de-
ifauded did not believe the false pretences to be
true; or II, believing them to be true he did not
rely upon them; and, if they shall further believe
.9a. such false Pretences, if true, were not Of a
Chsfacter calculated to operate upon person of
ordinary and common care and prudence the
prisoner Is entitled to an acquittal
Inc jury, after remaining out short time, re-
turned verdict Of guilty the count which
charged the prisoner with obtaining money on
false pretences. He was not sentenced
samuel Clark was then placed on trial on a
charge OF burglariously entering the house of w
H. Burdlne, and stealing therefrom seine few
pounds OF sugar. box Of -four, tobacco and
money The principal evidence was the uncor-
rooOrated testimony of John Lock, States wit
ness, whose character for veracity was proved to
De OF Questionable nature. The jury returned
verdict Of not guilty
Mr.. Radcliffe, for the defence in the case of
Patrick Keenan,, convicted Thursday of aiding
and abetting Eberly, Hickman and Daupherty
IN the commission of rape upon Laura Schwing-
nafin To-
nant, and new trial, on the following grounds
L: That it does not appear from any law in force
IN Ine District OF Columbia that the prisoner is
punishable under the second count of the indict
Inent, and upon which alone, be was found guilty
by the jury.
2 That the penitenttary act of March 2, 1881,
ana under which the indictment seems to have
oeen framed: Furnishes parties who commit rape
ana such as accessories before the fact, but is
silent as to aiders and abettors of rape
s. Il hat there Is nothing In said act or any other
ACT In force In this District, which embraces the
charge upon which the prisoner was Convicted
Inc prisoner also asks the Court to grant him a
ne" Hlal Tor the reason that there was no evil
dence to support the count upon which the yer
dlct or the jury was rendered
Inc motion was not argued. Adjourned
=, Tc-day-The time Of the court up to half past
II o'clock p m was taken up in hearing the ar
Ruments OF counsel on motion for arrest Of iudg-
ment and new trial in the case of Patrick Keenan,
convicted Of assisting in the commission of rape
upon Laura Schwingman, in which three ma
Iines We're principals, and the case of Frederick
Jaeger, alias Count Jerowitz, convicted of fai,e
Pfetsnces Both motions Were overruled Our
report closed here.
REAL SURPRISE PARrY.-The ladies of the
Unitarian Church, in this city, having, In the
absence OF the pastor, decided IN paving a com
Diment TO Mrs HALEY at her residence e, Th;rd
street, assembled, with number of gentlemen
pelohgins to the congregation on Thursday even.
ing, TO carry out their intention. The intended
Sislt ana the objects Of 1t We're kept a secret and
Mrs Haley was no doubt agreeablv surprised, on
returning home, between seven and eight O'Clock.
I 70 nne ner Parlors occupied by large party,
(aoont sixty ladies and gentlemen } but for what
particular OBJECT she was at first unable to coniec-
,nfs. Soon, however, the mystery was explained
NJ, .ne hev MI Cutler (pastor pro TEN addressing
MIS- haley In felicitous and com plimentary terms
presenting her. at the same time in behalf of the
SsaIssI with purse containing 500, To this
recipient, made handsome and brief resnonse
Inc presentation being over the COMPANY sat
down 70 an elegant and recherche supper, provided
VITA great taste aud liberality by the present
Inc company spent few hours tooetbpr very
agreeabiy, and went away to their resnectivs
homes IN excellent spirits and kind feeling.
The ITALIAN OPERA-The eager rusb IN obt.,,
seats Tor the Opera next week, indicates that the
coming season Of six nights will be the most h,I
nant In all respects that Washington has ever
witnessed Thus the sale of tickets for the onen
Ing night has not been equalled since the Jsnny
Linz excitement, and undoubtedly with the Great
combination of attractions the same will be true
aonnas, 1t will be remembered and Patti and
Madame Colson are stars Of magnitude never
n.lore seen In conjunction here Then there are
two tenors, tive baritones and i'm fact a dortbIe
force all the way through. The Operas An.
hounced also are amongst the most popular that
Gould possibly be selected for performance here.
VIZ: LHc,a az LammrmoOr, Ernani Bn,b,y of
Vsspers. ~N VIC ''e'''"n
IHE THEATRE-To-night Is the last of the
ENLARGEMENT OF Mr. Murdoch and also of the
present theatrical season, consequently we shall
look 70 see general turnout of the theatre goin
public to enjoy the closi ny performances Of .eS
pany which has made itself so remarkabv an
, mere In all respects the season has been
and has especially served to STRENGTHEN ve,u ,n
terldlIv The already strong public regard for Man.
aver FORD and Stage-manager Glenn Wbatever
Handsomely made. maae IN opening they have been
a Sooo w"rd for the employees of the establish
Inent as body. for certainly no more Courteous |
tb.strr anS 1Inclais were ever connected with
eefVin heartily endorss this opinion
CATHOLIC TOrAL ABSTINENCE Assoc1.r,ox
rus Inn uentlal Association assembled this morn
ing, under the marshalsbip Of Jro % CLARK
anu forming in line at their hall proceeded
procession, lead by Withers iI brs see Gay The
under the direction Of the chief m,,.hsi' and
paving with them their handsome banner and the |
American dag, moved along Pennsylvania avenue
attracting much attention and elicitina ~,
compliments from observers. The processio on wa,
composed OF large and very respectable portion
Of our citizens. They proceeded to attend hiob
mass at st Patrick's Church. where a paneovsic
OF the Saint is to be delivered by Rev. Jno
Dousherty. They will then march in procession
Assembly Rooms tonight.
KEY. LAWRENCE w. BArEs.-By the published
,Sn OF the Maryland Annual Conference of
toe methodist Protestant Church, In another |
G S. II VIII be seen that Rev. l.. w. Bates,
pastor OF the Ninth street station in this city,
has oeen elected to the presidency Of that BODY
Upon .a the d., declining Of Rev. w. Roby, who has
seiveo 10 that capacity several years The confer
ence Will be obliged to I'LL the vacancy thus created
IN , ,b. ason here The duties of the president
possessing The qualifications of Rev MI Rate IN
tono~ .ne iate President, who was remarkable for
bis Performance OF all his duties to the satisfaction
Of the conference. The Rev Mr.. Bates Ia. h..
come endeared To his numerous acouaint,ncs. IN
this city, and we have heard a hope exnressed hu
many that he will make his home in Washinatoy
during his official term ION
IScENDIARY ArTEMPr-About 8 o,clocl La,
a.rhA Att