Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-04

Justice Dom, in the guardroom Of the JAIL Gen.
carr ngton, the District Attorney; being present
lor the prosecution, by request Of the Justice.
J. II. Wise testified, upon cross examination,
that at the Capitol the next dav he heard some
one say they were sorry all in the house were not
killed" Did not know who said II, as large
number Of the New York, Pennsylvania, aud
Massachusetts, volunteers were present. Saw Will
let, Murphy. and Lusby, but did not remember
who the others were. Think IL was Murphy who
made the remark, but was not positive.
Office, HayyorsY showed a small piece cut from
the door, with hole through like that made bv
pistol ball. The outside had grains Of powder
driven into the wood, showing that the ball was
Capt. J. II. King, U. 8 Army, testified that
under an order Of Col. Mansfield he arrested the
eight men charged with the killing Of Boyd. In
lawful orders Of their superion, but when an
arrest IL made the U. 8. Marshal 10 put at the
head OF the troops. The troops are bound to go
when ordered, but II the man resists an arrest
they are amenable to the civil law, and liable to
be hung or sent to the penitentiary. Men were
never shot In time Of peace for refusing to obey
orders.
Capt. Mile, testified that on Saturday night his
picket guard was out al usual, and about ten
O'Clock, as he was returning from the druggists,
heard ball whistle between himself and the
sentry. The guard were talking about arrestng
a man for treason, and he told them they must be
calm, and cast no reproach upon the company.
IL they could bring proof Of treason, arrest him,
but not without. When the sergeant asked II
they should bring him, dead or alive, he said
"Beware, for Gods sake take care what you do -
Did not order the arrest; said they must bring
proof OF his acts before arresting him.
John p. Daris, for the defence, testified that
about tbree months ago he was at the house Of the
deceased, and in a friendly conversation with
him upon political affairs, said be was a Union
man. Boyd seemed angry at this, and told him
something to that effect He went away imme-
diately, and feeling afraid Of Bovd, removed from
the adjoining house. Thought Bovd dangerous
man, and one TO be avoided by q Union man.
ALEXANDRIA News From the Alexandria
papers We CLEAN the following:
1he steamer Baltimore, from Hampton Roads,
passed up Yesterday morning The steamers
Yesterday evening. The Anacostia, for the Navy
Yard, went up yesterday evening
Col. MURRAY Mason, OF the Virginia NAVY. late
Of the U Navy, has presented to Capt f. B.
Powell OF the Washington's Home Guard, his
fine pair Of carriage horses and saddle horse for
the use Of his company
Penn, who was committed to jail some time
since, charged with shooting McCuen, has been
discharged from Jail and admitted to bail. Nc
Cuen having recovered from his wounds sufi-
GENTLY to walk about
ID Funston, Esq. is now In Richmond, making
arrangements for a supply OF arms for the new
Rife Company, now in progress Of organization
In this city =.
The great stagna.ion In buying and selling has
out license for the present.
The market for the past week has been Inactive
and quotations are wholly unsettled. The stock
OF nour In store is moderate and the receipts are
light The retail trade continues fair, but there
has been no sales to Wholesale dealers reported
We quote, nominally: Union Street superine
$3.50; extra, $3.50; and family, 81 50ass So
The receipts Of grain are moderate, and the de-
mana light The Grocery market Is quiet, and
prices are very firm.
PRANKs OF THE NEW YORK ZouAvEs The
N. York Zouaves yesterday seemed to be making
up Tor The lest time to them In coming from New
York TO this city, and amused themselves I'm play.
Ing various FRANKS, which, however amusing TO
them, were decidedly unpleasant IL not unprofit-
able, to the other parties Restaurants cigar
stores, and hack and omnibus drivers were levied
upon, and In settling, coolly told to charge IL to
Uncle sam, JEFF Davis, !" or some imaginary
captain. One party entered house and called
Tor breakfast, and having swept the table and
done some Injury to the house told the lady TO
call on tie Colonel for damages &c It's prob
able these tricks will cease I'm a short time as the
omcefs are determined to exDel from the regiment
every man who does not behave himself becoming
soldier. In fact, we hear that ten rather incor.
rigible b'hoys have been promptly headed TO-
wards home by their officers.
The ZoUAvEs.-Colonel E Z Ellsworth, COM
handing the Zouave Regiment recently arrived
here, asks Us 10 state that the Regiment of Zou-
ayes Were recruited In great haste. and we could
Hob oNolu hkihS sOue IN UNKNOWN 10 majority
Of the regiment A few Of these men have been
conducting themselves I'm adiscreditabl BILE manner;
ana VIII regard II as favor If, In future, all
persons who have been In anywise wronged by
any one claiming to be a member of this reg ment
Will present themselves at 10 O'Clock on the morn
ing following the occurrence for the purpose of
Identifying such person II Is the intention Of the
irglmenI ana my own determination to free our
serves, oy the most summary process, of all such
characters, the moment we can IDENTIFY
CENTER MARkEr.-This re corning the supply
was very meagre in the Center Market The out
side stands Were deserted, and many in the sheds
Were unoccupied. The attendance Of country
dealers was very slim Prices were about a. du.
ring the week past. The demand was light and
sales dull. The weather of course prevented
many dealers from attending. Citizens who have
been poisoned by the villainous butter which
alone has been prGcurabie for some DAYS in this
city: were delighted this morning to find that
Oyster and some other leading dealers here have
managed to '.open passagep through MARYLAND
for their usual supplies.
the popular drama, "The Lady Of Lyons and
the sde-splitting farce, "Mr. and Mrs White. -
Our bold soldier boys" should not neglect the
rich things provided for them this evening by
our enterprisiDg friends, Bland and Withers
Now Is the time to enjoy an immense amount OF
fun for small Investment.
DnMIssED. -Monti Geary, who was arrested
upon a charge Of larceny Of $3.50 in money. an
peared last night before Justice Dom for trial
and waited a considerable time for the prosecu
ting witnesses They did not appear, and the
Justice dismissed the case fully.
In GEORGETOWN, last evening, there was meet.
Ing Of the Board Of Aldermen, but little business
OF general interest was transacted There Wa not
aquorum present In the Board Of Common Coun.
eli.
MARRIAGES IN APRIL-The number Of licenses
Issued from the Clerks Office at the City Hall
during the month Of April, was eighty-.wo. The
girls will get married, war or war.
PnNNsYLvANIA FIFTH REsIMEsr.-This repi-
me- mt did not appear for drill on the street yester.
day In consequence Of the rain Their uniforms
are expected to arrive here in a day or two.
Ir WAS James Crutchett and not /. p. Crutcb
Ell, who was concerned in the matter noticed in
Yesterdays Star, under the heading Of "a Novel
Case.n
GUARD HousK-Samuel p. Hutchinson and
VIM NJ Laughlin, accused Of disorderly bsha-
vloi, Were sent to the Workhouse for GU days each
in default Of security and costs.
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