Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-07

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Ux1rrp sr.rE. DISTRICT CouRI-Judgs Drn-
lap presiding The case Of the vessel Tropic
wind recentlv seized as prize bv the United
States blockading squadron at Newport News,
Virginia for violating the bloc kade, came up Tor
bearing Yesterday on the testimony taken day
or two ago by the commissioners Of prize and the
papers Of the vessel. Mr.. Darlington appeared
FOR the lbellants, and presented the case to the
court MIR. Carlisle, on behalf Of the respondents,
commenced bis argument, and had not concluded
on the adjournment Of the court.
The vessel in question 10 British vessel, and
has cargo Of tobacco valued at over S22 OOo, OBJ
tanned al Richmond, Va She was bound to
Halifax. II is commended by the counsel for the
respondents that the President has no authority
under the Constitution and law based thereon To
declare blockade Of the ports in Question; ana
further that the Government Of the United states
not recognizing the Southern Confederacy AZ
belligerents, but simply as rebels, bloc kads OF
principles of law affect neutral ships,
and make them the subjects Of capture ana con-
demnation. There are some nice questions in.
volved, aside from the merits OF the case, and
will In all probability occupy the court day or
two. Mr.. Darlington will reply to MIR Carlisle
To-day-The Court met this morning, but
owing 70 the public Offices being clo'ed IN respect
to the memory Of Judge Douglas, Judge Dunlop
adjourned the Court over till tomorrow.
NEARLY FOUR YEARS ago a box, about ten feet
long and two broad, was deposited by stranger
at the wine store Of the late John H. Buthmann,
of this city, with an intimation that il would be
asked for In three days az IL was 20 be sent south
This box has remained In that establishmentever
since, much to the annoyance Of the former and
present proprtetors, who, when they had occasion
TO have il moved TO make room for wines, were
necessarily compelled to use large force to effect
change Of location, with the observance OF all
due caution, as hints had been thrown out TIA IL
might be an Internal machine. The other day,
however, the top was removed, and disclosed a
small brass model Of a cannon, (nmilar in shape
to the great gun sent through this city about
year ago. with a railway, on which II was to be
worked No further investigation was mads;
but II Is evident from the very great weight OF
the box that IL contains something else relating TO
military matters, which IL mix BIT be well for some
scientific officer Of the Government to examine
IstsI!tgsncer.
The SEVENTH NEW YoRK REGIMENT On the
eve Of the departure Of this regiment for Its home,
a Young lady mentioned in hearing Of Col. Left
ferts, Chaplain Weston, and other members OF the
regiment, the efforts that were being mlde by
ladies Of this city to- provide havelOcks for the
volunteers, suggesting at the same time that such
as the Seventh Regiment could spare would be
thankfully received for the purpose. The Colonel
and other members present warmly approved the
measure, and the former expressed his regret that
Il had not been suggested earlier, in which event
the whole regimental supply could have been left,
but al most Of them had been packed up, only a
small portion could be devoted to their fellow
soldiers. Upwards Of one hundred were sent to
be disposed Of as requested. All honor to the
Seventh Regiment.
The PENSACOLA GETTING READY FOR SEA-
The Monticello having hauled out from under
the shears at the Navy Yard, the sloop-of-war
Pensacola has swung back to her old berth, where
she 10 now briskly preparing for sea. Her rig
cling Is full Of sailors, who are working with
highland main splicing braces, fastening shrouds
running up the topmasts, and making everything
look decidedly ship-shape. This morning, in
m a a n
gave way, and down slipped the heavy timber
with loud "whack, }" to the astonishment Of the
sailor lads in the vicinity, some of whom narrowly
escaped being crushed. Long lines Of laborert
are bearing rigging from the various store houses
Of the yard, and depositing II upon deck, from
which IL will soon be holsed TO swing in the
winds Of old ocean.
LATEST FROM AQUA CREEK The steamer
Keystone State arrived at Philadelphia, w ed
nesday evening. from Washington, reports thai
states steamer Pawnee, at ancnor, all well or
board. Observed the Virginia forces at work a
Aqua Creek reconstructing their batteries; tn,
secession dag was flying on the wharf Foul
miles below Aqua Greek passed the United Statei
steam-tug Resolute OF the Rappahannock rive
boarded the brig Robert X. Kirkland, from Bal
timore, bound to Trinidad. After ma king a care
full examination OF the Virginia shore along th,
Potomac, could discover no signs ofany batteries
TENANTS AND SuB-IEsANrs-In the suburban
precincts Of the city many houses rented 4
small families, who, in turn, become landlords
and rent portions TO sub-tenants. Just at the pre-
sent time, when money is 50 scarce, the ability Il
pay rent has almost ceased, the pressing demand
Of original landlords cause great uneasiness {.
tenants and they pressing the sub-tenants caus
many little rows, which result In litigation.
Is no time now to push for flush times rents ant
landlords should exercise all posi- bic forbearance
Several such cases have occurred within twenty
four hours.
REPRESENTATION Yesterday, Corporal Gallo
PIE, Of the Carl badi Guard, broue BIT to the ofic
Of Justice Johnson soldier named Lewis Pa
nowski, Of that regiment, who stands charged
with characterization. The convenience for tn
safe keeping and Furnishing Of prisoners s.
limited al Camp Grinaell that IL was deemed bes
70 send him to the county jail. He was commit
ted TO await the order Of Lieut.. Colonel Repetii
commanding at that post.
DEATH IN The CENTRAL GUARDHoUsE-A ma
named Boyle was seized with commissions, yester
day, while sitting in Mr.. Meade's blacksmith
shop on Louisiana avenue, near the guardhouse
He was taken into the guardhouse and physi
clan sent for, but he died in about three hours
DR. Morgan thought congestion Of the brain wa
the cause Of death. Boyle had been on a spre
for some two or three weeks. He leaves wife
but she was poor and obliged to depend upon tn
Corporation for the lnterment OF her husbands re
mains.
POSTPONED AGAIN ON ACCOUNT OF THE wRArH
kR-This being damp morning, the RepHbliea
has been reluctantly compelled again IN postpon
its great ten-sieam boat military expedition to tn
Virginia shore. IL promises faithfully, hOvevel
that IL shall come Of within forty-eighi hoSrs-i
10 don't rain! The Rsps6lieas chap has evidentl
been studying military strategy from some
those New York newspaper folks, who are AWAY
instructing Government how to carry on the wal
SEcRKIARY SKwARD's ENrERTAISMESr.-Th
fourth Of Secretary Stewards series Of entertain
ments given at his residence, Madison Place, lai
evening was very largely attended. Among tn
throng present were a number Of foreign mini,
ters, and many prominent citizeHs from all part
Of the country. The Army and Navy We're yer
largely represented, the delegations from ID
newly-arrived regiments being particularly full
DISCHARGED This morning NJ l.. b. Josef
vas discharged from custody afief ten days IN
prtsoument on charge of using inhammatory Lar