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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-04
THE LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE Maryland
LEGISLATURE.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 4-The Legislature Of Merry
land was organized to-day by. electing Berry,
Speaker Of the House, and Goldsborough, Presi-
dent OF The Senate.
The Governors message was transmitted, and
was eminently loyal and patriotic. II ssys that
he has convened the Legislature In this special
session in order that they may at once perform
and clearly express the win Of the people, by
taking such steps as win seem most effective 70
vindicate the honor and the loyalty Of the State
by undoing, and, ss far an possible, remedYing
the evils Of the legislation Of their predecessor
He urges measures for the payment Of the states
portion OF the rational sI for the expenses Of the
war He says the rebellion must be put down,
no matter at what cost, and our State must bear
her share, and be hopes II will be done with no
niggard band. He urges q loan for the purpose,
and also ssys IL is undoubtedly strict duty, IL
also due to the pride and honor a the State that
immediate provision be made for rsising and
equipping Maryland's quota OF volunteers Cor the
war
He reconmrBds leeislttion for summary pun
ishment OF penons In Maryland who shall be con-
victed OF aiding sbetting, In any manner, those
who are In arms against the Government
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FROM FORTRESS MoNRoE.

BALTIMORE, Dec. The Old Point boat has
arrived here, bringing the following news
FoRTREss MONROE, Dec IA sharp engage
ment between the U 8. gunboats Hetzel, sey-
mour, whitehead ard shavshene and q rebel
steamer, supposed 10 be the Yorktown, took place
yesterday about ave miles above Newport News
The bombsrdment lasted about two hoors-
commencing at O'Clock .. m. The rebel vessel
kept close 10 the shore, where powerful battery
assisted q materially but II never ventured with
In range Of our guns. The engagement WA kept
up with great vigor, and the roar Of the artillery
wss plainly heard at Old Point.
A Gag Of truce in charge Of Provost Marshal
Davis, went from here this morning, 70 ooovey
Mr. Psngford, Consul for ssxony stNev orlssns,
to Norfolk, by that means we learn that the rebel
vessel engaged In the action yesterday vss Tie
steamer Patrick Henry. The rebels 'elAin thai
no damage was done 10 them.
To-day shouts half inch Of snow fsii and
strong N. s. wind prevailed, but sestsd sovs res
noon. 49,
EVERYTHING IL q uist here. Thssssnsr ePssd-
ing leaves this evenins for Hstterss Inies -
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CONGRESSIONAL.
xxxvII,h ooNGREss-seoend ssssssu
wxpxrsn.y Deoemb~,x

wIpNKsnAI, Decembeft.
SENATE MIR Chandler INTRODUCES resnlutien
for the expulsion Of John G. Breckinridge, of
M Powell tsaatsd red thai tSss Mr.. B.esiurids.
had resigned his seat
On motion Of Mr.. Trumbuu the resolutiou vas
smeSded so a. TO set forth AZ the reasons foe his
against the Union. The aid resolutisn was tbep
passed without division
Mr.. Wilson introduced ioiut resolution. a.
recung the discharge Of all colored persons IN the
Washington jail, unless they NAV be held under
the charge OF some specified crime knowa % ths
Mr.. Hale addressed the senate a, length, de-
nouncing the manner In which the local Law "a
administered here, charging extorti~n, peouls-
ZION and oppression upon the local maais.rstss
police, &C, DC and that the jail Of this county 10
worse than any Austrian dungeon. &c.
Mr.. Nc 0ougal argued the references 10 the Ju-
the subject.
Mr.. Wilson next urged the prompt passage Of
bis resolution az an act Of justice 70 some siIty
persons unjusily incarcerated under the efF.te
laws Of this District
Mr. Fessenden argued In favor Of the entire
aoolishment Of the present judicisry-hish ana
low-of the District Of columbIa a. being sbso-
lutely necessary for the ends OF right and Justice
He held IL to be simply an instrument Of oppres-
sion.
AIR. Sumner then delivered speech in fsvor OF
the resolution, advocating the policy, expungine
the black code OF this District, Including the ex-
istsnos Of slavery within 10
BousE MIR. LovejoY, from the Committee on
Agriculture. reDort-d ths bill securing home
steads 70 actual settlers on the public domzin
known an the " Homestead bill % which, after
debate, was referred to the Committee on Public
Lands
Mr.. Upton introduced bill providing for the
restoration OF the county Of A'exsnd ria, Virginia
to the District Of Columbia. Referred 10 the
Committee on the District Of Columbia, and
ordered TO be printed
Mr. Vsllsnd ham introduced a resolution re-
questing the President, IL not incompatible with
public interest 20 furnish 10 the House copies
OF all CORES pondence between this Government
and the governments Of EaS gland and France, In
relation to their proposed interference with ma
uoRai affairs in Mexico; adopted
jlint resolution Introduced by Mr.. Hutch
ms, In relation % The rebsllion, was ostponed
until Tuesday next for consideration.
Nj Hutchins also introduced a resolution Ia
structing the Committee on the District Of Co
lumbia 70 make isquiry with regard 70 the nun
6Vr aud cond ton Of slaves said TO be confined az
fhe city Jail, aud the sentiments Of their owners;
adopted.
Mr.. Pendleton iutroduc ed resolution instruct
ing the Committee on Military Adsirs 20 Inquire
what chinge 10 necessary Ia tue Laws TO the psy-
ment Of soldiers held az prisoners Of war; sdOPtd.
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FoR BETTER, FOR WoRsE-A CHARMING Lou.
Stuy-From Temple Bar."-''It is that rare
thing well-told love story. Free from sickly
sentimentality, yet full Of romance, For Better
for Worse, 10 a masterpiece Of Its kind and say
what you will, there 10 no theme which, when
rightly told, is as absorbing as first love No
sensation story 10 more fascinating than this,
yet unlike such stories, FOR Better, for w orse'
Is not exaggerated. The characters Of the three
sisters, Margaret, Ethel, and Grace, are admira-
bly, contrasted; the reader hardly knows who to
admire the most. though Margaret, perhaps, will
smiles and sunshine, as all good love stories
should. Even the marriage Of Ethel, which, a,
hrst, threatens TO make both her and Philip mis-
cradle for life, proves happy one In the end
But we will not forestall the readers pleasure !,
Send to Shillington's Book Store, Odeon Build
Ing, corner ~ street, buy the book and read II
The price 10 only rs cents. 1t
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A CoLoRBD CAMP RoBBER.-Yesterday, Sergt
Cronin, Of the Metropolitan police, with ofncer
want Of the postmaster Of the LIST Long Island "
y. Regiment, who was charged with stealing
funds deposited with his employer to be trans
United 70 the families Of the soldiers per Adams
Express. Upon searching him, $3.50 In Treasury
notes, dram for $50 on l.. johnson Il Co and .
quantity Of coin, were found and also a gold
watch and quantity OF new and costly clothing,
which be had recently purchased. He was
smart servant, and considered trustworthy. He
was fully committed fer Court by Justice Dom
VIM Thompson, who was arrested Of the same
time, was honoraoly acquitted, there being no
evidence whatever Of any completely on his part
with Johnson.
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LATE LOCAL NEWS.

CRIMINAL CouRT.-To-day, Samuel Pearson,
it,, indicted for an assault and battery on Rich
ard Ballenger, and Thomas Evans, Indicted for
an assault and battery on Henson Borrows, were
both found guilty as indicted. The parties all
belong TO Georgetown.
In the case Of Benjsmin Luckett, his counsel,
Mr. Jos. H. Bradley, jr., presented Satisfactory
proof Of the fact that Luckeu wa now an enlist
ed soldier In the service Of the United States and
out Of the jurisdiction Of this court which clossd
the proceedings In his case.
The case Of James Collins, indicted for an
assault and battery on Kitty Cullen, WA then
taken up.
THE CORPORATION MAN-TRAP Since Monday
night six unfortunate individuals have been
dragged out OF the canal at various points be-
tween Maryland avenue and Fourteenth street.
The cause Of their misfortune was whiskey In all
except one case, poor fellow who got into 4
light Monday night and was Knocked overheard.
TIE COUNTY JAu.-There are 10. day confined
In the jail 230 prisoners, more than double the
number that should be cooped az any time In that
comfortless and miserable abode. This 10 prob
ably the largest number Of prisoners ever con-
fined In the jail at one time
CIRCUIT CouRT.-To-day, Counsel are arguing
the instructions for the jury prepared BY the court
a the case Of Jones agt. Dermott
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CoSsHs.-The sudden changes Of our olimstesre
Affections. Experience hnylng proved that simple
remedies often act speedily and certainly when
should q onee Sc had to R,e,ss,s B,onekia!
Toehss,n or Lezenges, let the Cold, Cough, or IT.
ritstion Of the Throat be ever slight, as BY this
precaution more serious attack may be efeotualy
yarded of. Public Speakers and Sinners will find
them efeotual for clearing and streng theplng th
voice See advertisement. ely
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SHoT On Sunday night, between and 2
O'Clock, Mr.. James Murt, laborer, corner OF L
street north and New Jersey avenue, was shot at
his own door by Lieut.. Hogan, company g, Is.
Long Island Regiment. According 70 report,
Lieut. Hogan entered the house, accom- panied by
squad Of men, TO get light, and while there
saw man wearing an army fatigue jacket, and
questioned the party as TO what business he had
with the jacket. The wearer said Il was given
him by one Michael Foren (then presently who
bad received IL while serving as three months,
volunteer In the 18th Pennsylvania Regiment
A dimculty sprung up between the parties and
Lieut.. Hogan, who appeared 70 be laboring under
much excitement, hred several shots from a re-
volver, one liking effect In the leg Of Murt, the
ball lodging In the hip, making a dangerous
wound
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MARRIED

IL e S;ss1 h s'S ANN
Kiss.
On the Sd instant, ct the re sdsnce Of her father
Miss BETTE THOMAS. Of Washington, "a
FRANCIS REEsiDE, Of Baltimore.
On the 2s,h time; BY Rsy, pIs FIaotsl, NJ
OF this city.
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OUR MILITARY BUDGET.
FROM WINCHESTER, VA

We have information from winchester, Va.
that the Confederate forces there under Jack
son (sOme 1000 strong) have been considerably
alarmed, dreading an attach, and that they are
disinclined TO make q stand there, but had pre-
pared to fall back towards Strasburg.
IL 10 reported that Gems. Carson and McDon-
nell have been deposed for allowing Kelly 70
whip them at Romney
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BARNARp's vuIcANIzEp PEss

BARNARD's VuLcANIzEp PINS do not corrode,
they spatter the roug hest surfaced paper and
are decidedly the best metallic pen ever made
Shillington, bookseller. stationer, and news
dealer, Odeon Building. corner tour-and u bali
street and Pennsylvania avenue, 10 agent for the
sale Of the "Vulcanized Pen" In this city. I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-04

tinue to attract crowds by their freshness and tn
spirit with which they are enacted. capita
bill tonight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-04

APPOINTED Joseph X Sears has been appoint
ed Postmaster at Port Royal, South Carolina.
All mail matter for that post once should be
sent eta New York.
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MIR. JOHN CROWLEY, whose graceful facility
with Pm and pencil have won for him with hi,
patrons the title Of Prince Of Card Writers - IL
At bis old stand, National Hotel, for the season
where members OF Congress military men, and
all desiring beautifully written visiting cards al
reasonable rates will do well to pay him call.
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w. w. BuRDETrE, at No. ISL eth street, be.
tween and X, has determined not only to con.
nue business but also 10 increase IL very largely
In the last two or three DAYS he has received more
than 100 pieces Of beautiful dress goods such de
LANES, worsted goods, silks, &c ranging In price
new style cloaks, canton fannels, &c, &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-04

TONIGHT, the last Of Kings National Circu
In Georgetown, will doubtless be improved b,
our neig hoors, In witnessing the wonderful feat
Of this troupe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-04

NoTIcE.-Bevsre Of ,couater' slts and unprInoI-
pied dsa srs endssyoring TO dispose Of their own
HslnlboLFS Extract BHehx, q positive and specific
remedy for diseases of the Bladder, KIdneys, GIa-
Take no other. See advertisement II another DOL
umn $3.50
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VoIusIRxRs ATTENTION

For the dersngements Of the sJstsm, incidents
to the change If diet, wounds, eTuptions and ex
posures, vhloh every volunteer 10 liabl. to- Their
are en- edies 80 s.fe, convenient and rele le .
HolIowsy's pills and Ointment, Is cents per box.
no 2lW
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-04

DscHARsEp.-Over one hundred EMPLOYEES
about the Government stock yards and stables II
the First Ward have been discharged within tn
last daY or two -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-04

PHILADELPHIA Provision STORE, l1o Psnnsyl
VdHia arsHu.-Wilson keeps on hand a constan
supply Of splendid Poultry, Capons, venison ans
Game Of all kinds. See his advertisement.
visit 10 his establishment will pay for the trou
BILE. de 4-3t&
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A SINGULAR LIQuoR EsTABLIsHxESr.-Yester-
day afternoon, Catharine O'Nsil, smart, active
little woman from the Northern Liberties, wa,
taken oy the Provost Guard In the county and
carried before Justice Dom, charged with sell
Ing liquor 10 soldiers. From the evidence Of the
ofacer Of the guard, IL appeared that when taken
when she reached the ONCE. This sudden falling
away was accounted fer by the oficer, who testi-
fed 10 her having nine bottles Of liquor strung
around her under her clothes In u manner resem-
bling hustle. These being removed by the
guard, caused q sudden dIminution of her pro.
portions. She was held 10 security for court
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DlED,

In Georgetown, ID. c., December Sd, 1851, MI
WILLIAM LIZ EMAN. aged 81 years.
His funeral will take place Thursday AFTERNOON
o. O'Clock from his late resid.ros, Nc. 70 Wash
inston St (Alexsndla Gazette.
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CRIMINAL CoURT.-Yesterday morning the
case Of Benjamin Luckett, indicted for assault
and battery with intent to kill was postponed
until to-day.
Samuel SPalding, against whom there were
two indictments for an assault and battery with
intent to kill two soldiers-Robert Thompson
and John TimOray, Of Col SmalI's regiment-on
tne 18th day Of June last, was found not guilty
In both cases. The assaulted parties IN these
cases are with their regiment, out Of the District
Bus ness will probably be much delayed before
this court In consequence Of many Of the witnesses
summoned, and parties to be tried, having en-
tered the service Of the Government az soldiers
teams'ers, &c, and having been ordered out Of
the District on duty, are returned non est
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PRovosT GuARp ARRKsTs. - Yesterday, Mr..
Henry Johns was taken before Justice Dom by
the Provost Guard, having been arrested for sell
ing liquor TO soldiers. The selling Of liquor TO q
solder was clearly shown, by the evidence Of the
man who bought 10; but the purchase was made
near Arlington Heights, In Virginia. This raised
the question Of jurisdiction. The magistrate was
about to return the case TO the Provost Marshal
but the defendant waived the plea for the present.
and gave bail for court. Conra3 Shryar was also
srrrstsd by the Provost Guard In the county, for q
like ohense, and held to bail for court.
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THsATxR--ro-night Mr.. Owens a. "Df
Pangloss" 10 "rhs Heir at Law, !" and e "Censin
also sppean In both pieces, taking the character
Of "Ciesly HomespunD and 'sCousin. Mafgery."
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EDUCATIONAL.

MISS BR 0OKE'S ENGLISH AND FRENCH
wi BOARDING AND DAY CHOOL,
SRvEN BUILDINGS.
No. l3O HennSEGrdatd drsHtC.
Circulars 10 tse obtained At the Bookstores and
of the Principal. no IS I'm.
XUASHINSTH GEORGETOWN FE-
w MALE SEMINARY,
A BoIRuNG AND DAY scHooL.
No. u 81, bsttoeeaI Sta aad TIA SIS, Wasksaftos
and no. ISL West 20 GsorFsto1sn.
The duties of this Institution were resumed In
September. Circulars may De obtained at the book
stores, OF BY addressing the Principal.
se q eotf M. J. NARROWER.
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oRpHAss' C0gaT-In consequences Of the Ia,
Opposition Of Judge Purcell who was toe unweii
to attend Yesterday, this court will net be held
until SATURDAY.
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POLICE REPORTS The patrolmen Of the Fourth
Ward reported the following cases disposed OF In
their district on Monday Geo Mack, for selling
goods by sample, was fined $40 IS, by Justice
Walter. John Horseman, charge Of larceny; dis
missed by Justice Dom Geo. Magee, soldier
drunk aud disorderlV; turned over to the mill
tsry. Thomas Johnson, do; sent 70 jail for q
hours for contempt by Justice Walter. Michael
McMay, VIM Dillman, Thos. Pettyplace, drunk;
turned over 70 the military. Jas. Morrisey. Jno.
Mullen assault and battery; do.
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CIEcUIr couRr MIR. Robert J. Brent, counsel
for the defendant In the case OF Jones %. Der.
counsel for plaintif, against the Instruction.
prayed for BY him.
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SIXTEEN star performers, with 4 programme OF
uaeG usled novelty and fun, render Odd Fellows
Hal oas q the most attractive places Of amuse'
met 10 tie elsy -E-.sss ~
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FIRE ON THE VIRGINIA SHoRR.-Last night
between and O'Clock, a brilliant light in the
southern sky caused an alarm Of fre. The Are
men were soon out with their available appa
TITUS, and went as far as the Long Brikge, where
they were turned back by the guard. The frs
was supposed to be at the bone boiling estab.
n.hment Of Messrs. Jones, Gannel & Co, on the
Virginia shore.
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TIE CONCERT To-NsHr The concert OF MRS.
Cecilia Young an nounced for TO mig ht atthe 18Th
street Baptist Church. bids fair 70 be most int
resting musical entertainment. Mrs. foung's
highly cultivated vocal powers have often thrilled
church audiences In this city exercised In sac
red music, and on tonight her abilities are TO be
displayed In the choicest selections Of dramatic
song She viii be aided, also, by eminent must :
cal talent, a. will be seen BY the programme else
where
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SEVENTH WARD POLICE The report OF the
pairolmen this morning 10 20 follows; Eliza Al
len, samuel Allen, Jos. Allen, drunk and disof-
derby; fned % 81 each. Jas. Middleton, soldier,
disotderlY; turned over 70 the military hannsh
SALES, assault and battery on his wife; jail fof
court Pat Msdigan, drunk and disorderly; hned
s2@. Noah Douglass, disturbing church ser
vice; hned As o.
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A PROFESSOR OF MUSIC. orsanist Of one Of
"A the princIsal churches of Washington, desires
comfortable hon n pri, ate family, whare tuI-
ton to one or two SCHOLARS would be taken in pa
payment OF board: Ref Ienoes exchanged Ad-
dress "Musous," Star Office. del 2tT
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SINGULAR CAsR.-Ohcers Miller and Wilson,
Of the Fifth Ward were called on last ht about
O'Clock by Patrick sullivan, tavern keeper cor
ner OF First street west and street, to take SOL
oler from his house who was believed to be In a
dying condition. They went there and found
the man specifies and unable to give his name.
They we've conveying him to the guardhouse,
and had proceeded a conside cradle distance when
they met the Provost Guard, who at once took
charge of him, he being q soldier.
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FIRE-Bnsnsdf 10 Dsatk.-On Monday night,
q Ore occurred In the vicinity Of Tennellytown.
IL proved 70 be a fodder house on the arm OF q
Mr. Mages The body Of one Of the Anderson
Zouaves was found in the remains OF the GONNA.
grafton, partially consumed. 10 Is thought tnas
be crept into the fodder-house drunk, and nsing
10 with his pipe was unable 70 exxicate himself.
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PEz1NfroRY. Since the District regiment,
Col TAFT, has been assigned to duty on the line
OF ne railroad from this city TO point near Belts
Vile, the order In relation to selling liquor TO
soldiers has been strictly enforced. Yesterday
morning, an afaif occurred a. Biadensburg which
fulfy convinced the dealers there that the new
guard were In earnest. Several cfacss Of the
District regiment went to Biadensburg 10 lock
Tor .one Of their men, and at Suits tavern met
soldier OF Pennsylvania regiment coming out
with two canteens around his neck, which were
filled with whisky. They took these to empty
them, which caused q seville; and the proprietor
called for his gun. One Of the officers prom pity
drew his pi.tol, and pointing II at the soldiers
head fred, the ball passing through the mans
cap, and the burning wad sticking In his hair
burnt his forelock and scared his forehead some
what. The soldier was completely Frustrated
with fright. The man who called for his gun
was Threatened with death a. soon az the gun az
rived; and he was az badly scared as the soldier,
and begged that nothing more would be done,
and promised never to sell a drop to soldiers
again.
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WANTED-A PLACE as vet nurse, by O
w healthy young woman with a fresh breast of
mix. Please address Box No. Star Off g, and
the advertiser will oall. de 81
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BOARDING.

DOARDING.-FouT gentlemen can be socommo-
ID dated with table Board, at 311 Pa. avenue,
opposite tue National Hotel Dinner at 6 O'Clock.
de4 ST.
pOARDING-A handsome suit of Rooms, in a
~ private residence ne9T he Ps'ent Once.
Mess furnished in the best style. References re
CURED. Inquire at No. 5sT II, between 9Th and
9Th sta. de cost"
DOARD-Respeotsble parties may find rood
ID Board and well furnished Rooms, by day,
week, or month, in houses No. ATS and ATT 18th
street, three doors from "a. avenue. and midway
between W Illards' and Kirkv o ods' Hotels.
no IS Inn
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CIRCUIT CouRT.-To-day, Counsel are arguing
the instructions for the jury prepared By the court
the case Of Jones agt Defmott.
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SUDDEN DEArHs-About Eve O'Clock yesterday
afternoon, Parolman Wilson found on the Capt.
tol wall a man apparently In q dying condition.
he 10 Supposed to have been suffering from an
attack Of apoplexy. He was immed ately taken
70 Mr.. Wileys drug store, corner Of Sd street and
pennsylvania avenue, where he soon Afterwards
died. Mr. NJ White, undettak er, took charge
Of the body. II has been ascertained that he was
German known by the name Of Estolle.
There was dead body found In the 4th Ward
last night, which has since been identified as
that Of Portius Stell. The cause OF his death hss
not been ascertsined. His two brothers took
charge ofthe body.